How to Survive
Developed by Eko Software · Published by 505 Games
At a glance
Overview
An action, adventure, rpg game by Eko Software, published by 505 Games — single-player, multi-player, co-op, shared/split screen.
Steam’s own one-line description: ““A real Gem” – Destructoid at E3 “Offers a different experience for zombie game veterans” – Co-Optimus“Has a lot more going for it than smashing brains and gory, red goo ... With a surprisingly deep crafting system” – GamesRadarYou're shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive?” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for How to Survive.
| 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 XP
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Ati 5700 series/NVIDIA GeForce GT240 or equivalent
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 7 GB available space
Supported languages (7)
How to Survive 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 How to Survive?
Steam classifies How to Survive as a Action, Adventure, RPG game, developed by Eko Software. “A real Gem” – Destructoid at E3 “Offers a different experience for zombie game veterans” – Co-Optimus“Has a lot more going for it than smashing brains and gory, red goo ... With a surprisingly deep crafting system” – GamesRadarYou're shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive?
How much does How to Survive cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists How to Survive at $3.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is How to Survive single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for How to Survive: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is How to Survive on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists How to Survive for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is How to Survive out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 29, 2014.
What platforms is How to Survive on?
How to Survive is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is How to Survive single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does How to Survive cost?
Steam lists it at $3.74.
Does How to Survive have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 43 achievements for How to Survive.
What is How to Survive's Metacritic score?
How to Survive has a Metacritic score of 60/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made How to Survive?
How to Survive is developed by Eko Software and published by 505 Games.
Where to get How to Survive
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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