Are you a fan of the survival adventure game Stranded Deep? If you’ve already navigated the wild Pacific islands and are craving similar experiences, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll explore a curated list of 15 games that capture the essence of Stranded Deep while offering unique gameplay elements. From open-world exploration to underwater survival and even pirate adventures, these games are sure to keep you entertained for hours on end. So, let’s dive in!
Valheim
Valheim, one of the most popular games on Steam, takes you on an open-world adventure set in a procedurally generated Viking world. Whether you choose to play alone or with friends, this game offers a rich survival experience. Your goal is to slay Odin’s rivals and restore order to the realm. Along the way, you’ll engage in exploration, harvesting, crafting, and combat. Build fortifications, craft weapons, and embark on epic voyages with your very own longboat.
No Man’s Sky
If you’re looking for a limitless universe to explore, No Man’s Sky is the game for you. This open-world sci-fi adventure/survival game offers an expansive galaxy with no loading screens. Fly in and out of planets, gather resources, and upgrade your gear. Engage in combat with pirates, embark on quests, and uncover hidden treasures. With its ever-expanding content and stunning visuals, No Man’s Sky will keep you immersed for hours on end.
ARK: Survival Evolved
Step into the world of ARK, a survival adventure game with FPS elements. Choose your map and spawn region, and prepare to face the challenges of this prehistoric world. Gather resources, build bases, craft weapons and armor, and tame creatures to aid you in your journey. With its comprehensive gameplay mechanics and vibrant ecosystem, ARK offers a thrilling survival experience.
Subnautica
Subnautica takes survival to new depths, quite literally. Dive into an alien ocean and discover a world full of wonder and danger. Gather resources, build shelters, and explore the vast underwater expanse. With limited oxygen and visibility, every dive becomes a thrilling adventure. Uncover the secrets of the ocean, survive encounters with creatures both innocent and dangerous, and build your underwater lairs.
The Forest
Imagine being stranded in a forest teeming with cannibalistic mutants. That’s the premise of The Forest, a first-person survival horror sim. Explore, gather resources, craft weapons, and build shelters to survive the night. The Forest blends survival skills with a unique setting, showcasing the delicate balance between fear and resourcefulness.
Sea of Thieves
If pirate adventures are your cup of tea, Sea of Thieves is the game for you. Embark on a first-person pirate adventure in a vast open world inspired by the Caribbean sea. Sail the high seas, explore islands, and uncover hidden treasures. Join forces with Captain Jack Sparrow himself in a story-driven campaign. With its constantly evolving content, Sea of Thieves offers an endless pirate experience.
Conan Exiles
Enter the brutal world of Conan the Barbarian in Conan Exiles. This multiplayer survival game allows you to build everything from small tents to entire cities. Craft weapons, armor, and tools of war to defend yourself from the dangers of this wild land. Survive scorching heat and freezing temperatures, explore dungeons, and engage in clan rivalries as you strive for dominance.
7 Days to Die
Combining FPS, survival horror, tower defense, and RPG elements, 7 Days to Die offers a unique sandbox RPG experience. Enter a post-apocalyptic world overrun by undead creatures and fight for survival. Explore, mine, loot, craft, and build your way to safety. Unlock powerful perks and face the challenges of this harsh and unforgiving world.
Journey of Life
In Journey of Life, you find yourself as an engineer who has lost everything. Your goal is to rebuild everything from scratch. Explore the open world, gather resources, and build settlements. Forge alliances with other players to succeed in this first-person/third-person city sim builder. Manage your hunger, thirst, and weather resistance as you strive to create a thriving community.
Don’t Starve / Don’t Starve Together
Don’t Starve is an open-world survival adventure game with a unique cartoony style. Play as Wilson, an intrepid Gentleman Scientist trapped in another world. Gather resources, build structures, and fight off creatures in this whimsical yet challenging game. With its random map generation, every playthrough offers a fresh experience.
Rust
Although not a direct spin-off, Rust is one of the best survival exploration games out there. Start naked on a map and fight to survive in the ultimate sandbox experience. Gather resources, craft, loot, and engage in combat against other players, wildlife, and NPCs. Rust offers hours of exploration, crafting, and building fun.
Bromeliad
Created by a 13-year-old developer, Bromeliad is an open-world survival indie title worth checking out. Play as a “Human-Bear” stranded on a Pacific island, gathering resources, building shelters, and hunting animals. Explore the island, uncover clues of a cure, and strive to return to normality.
Surviving Mars
Surviving Mars offers a unique blend of survival, city sim, and RTS elements. Build the first colony on Mars and manage vital resources to keep your colonists alive. Create domes, infrastructure, and research facilities as you expand your colony. Adapt to the challenges of Mars and ensure the survival of your colonists.
Voidtrain
Although not yet released, Voidtrain promises to be a breath of fresh air for the survival genre. This sci-fi survival shooter game takes place on an interdimensional express traveling through dangerous worlds. Gather materials, upgrade your train, and hunt down creatures to survive. Explore the depths of the Voidtrain in both single-player and co-op modes.
Project Canopy
Embark on an FPS sci-fi survival adventure in Project Canopy. As a scientist on an alien jungle planet, research the secrets that lie beneath the massive trees. Gather resources, build settlements, and survive against dangerous predators. Manage your vitals and prepare for the challenges that come with the night.
In conclusion, if you enjoyed Stranded Deep, these 15 games will provide you with an abundance of survival adventures to embark on. From Viking worlds to alien oceans and pirate-infested seas, each game offers its unique take on the survival genre. So grab your gear and get ready to explore these immersive and thrilling worlds!
