ARK: Survival Evolved
Developed by Studio Wildcard, Instinct Games, Efecto Studios, Virtual Basement LLC · Published by Studio Wildcard, Snail Games USA
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, indie game by Studio Wildcard, Instinct Games, published by Studio Wildcard — single-player, multi-player, mmo, co-op.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, you must learn to survive. Use your cunning to kill or tame the primeval creatures roaming the land, and encounter other players to survive, dominate... and escape!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for ARK: Survival Evolved.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 670 2GB/AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB or better
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 60 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires broadband internet connection for multiplayer
Supported languages (21)
ARK: Survival Evolved FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is ARK: Survival Evolved?
Steam classifies ARK: Survival Evolved as a Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, RPG game, developed by Studio Wildcard, Instinct Games. Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, you must learn to survive. Use your cunning to kill or tame the primeval creatures roaming the land, and encounter other players to survive, dominate... and escape!
How much does ARK: Survival Evolved cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists ARK: Survival Evolved at $14.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is ARK: Survival Evolved single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for ARK: Survival Evolved: Single-player, Multi-player, MMO, Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is ARK: Survival Evolved on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists ARK: Survival Evolved for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is ARK: Survival Evolved out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 27, 2017.
What platforms is ARK: Survival Evolved on?
ARK: Survival Evolved is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is ARK: Survival Evolved single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, MMO, Co-op.
How much does ARK: Survival Evolved cost?
Steam lists it at $14.99.
Does ARK: Survival Evolved have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 32 achievements for ARK: Survival Evolved.
What is ARK: Survival Evolved's Metacritic score?
ARK: Survival Evolved has a Metacritic score of 70/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made ARK: Survival Evolved?
ARK: Survival Evolved is developed by Studio Wildcard, Instinct Games, Efecto Studios, Virtual Basement LLC and published by Studio Wildcard, Snail Games USA.
Where to get ARK: Survival Evolved
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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