Top 5 online Survival Games you need to play

Our ancestors survived some of the harshest conditions in the real world so that we can sit comfortably on our sofas and gaming chairs just to simulate them. There's probably more to it then but survival has always been a game of human wit and that is why it is a popular genre in gaming.

Whether you're a fan of Zombie Survival games or otherwise, it is hard coded in your genes to know how to survive. That is why online survival games are very popular today, since you can coordinate with others to come out on top. There are many fun online survival games out there and here are 5 of them you should consider playing.

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#5. ARK: Survival Evolved

Available on: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS

Initial Release Date: 27 August 2017

ARK: Survival Evolved is a game where you are in an open world environment full of dinosaurs. You need to maintain a base, have the necessary equipment and tame dinosaurs in order to survive.

Although the game had some optimization issues, it has still held up very well. Be warned though, the game can be very tough and punishing and only the strongest will survive. You may also encounter veteran players who have played for extremely long and have unbeatable bases and dinosaurs.

The challenge and the open world gameplay makes this extremely fun still and one of the best online survival games.

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#4. Raft

Available on: PC

Initial Release Date: 23 May 2018

Raft is a survival game where you are stuck in sea with no food and no water. Your objective is to survive by taking debris materials that float in the ocean and to build the best raft you possibly can. You will also face challenges and predators from the ocean while doing so and it is not easy.

You can play single player or you can play with friends. The game is still in early access on Steam and there is no official announcement about a full release for PC or for consoles.

#3. Dead by Daylight

Available on: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Initial Release Date: 14 June 2016

Dead by Daylight is a game which features four survivors and one killer, each controlled by a person. The objective is simple, avoid the killer and escape. As the killer, your objective is to kill all four survivors. Survivors cannot attack or kill the killer, so escaping is the only way out.

There are several original characters for the survivors and killers but Dead by Daylight also features characters from popular movies and TV shows. Some of these include characters from Halloween, Nightmare on Elm Street, Saw, Stranger Things and more.

It is a very fun concept and one of the best online survival games you can play, especially if you love the horror genre.

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#2. Rust

Available on: PC, PS4, Xbox One

Initial Release Date: 8 February 2018

The only objective in Rust is to survive. You'll be faced with challenges such as hunger and thirst but also danger from animals and worst of all, other players. You can form alliances with other players but you can also kill other players for their loot and for meat.

You can fight players and the environment with your fists, bows, melee weapons and you can even craft guns. You start out with only a rock and a torch and you will compete with up to 200 other players. Various items will also be airdropped.

Rust is by far one of the most well thought out survival games out there and it is a type of "Battle Royale". It is only multiplayer and there is no single player option.

#1. Don't Starve Together

Available on: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

Initial Release Date: 21 April 2016

Don't Starve Together is probably one of the best, if not the best online survival games out there. The graphics are not fancy and they are pretty cartoonish but don't let that fool you, this game is absolutely brutal.

Don't Starve Together was released as a standalone multiplayer version of the single player, Don't Starve. The game features survival and roguelike elements, where the objective is simply to survive as long as possible.

You are put in a world which has a day and night cycle. During the day, you need to gather food, firewood, resources for crafting items and more. During the night, monstrous creatures will come out for you and you'll need every resource at your disposal to survive.

You can die by not eating enough food (Don't Starve like the game says!), losing health to monsters and there is also a "sanity" meter which will deplete when you fight monsters or rob graves. Food can spoil in this game too so you have to plan it out carefully!

Players can craft weapons and build shelters if necessary. The objective is simply to survive as many days as possible. Don't Starve Together is slightly harder even though you are playing together with other players.