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Don't Starve

Don't Starve

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Release Date: April 23, 2013

Action, Fantasy, Sandbox, Survival, Adventure Elements, Indie Games, Crafting, Singleplayer

A humorous action-adventure game with strategy and cRPG features. The game was developed by Klei Entertainment, the creators of Shank and Mark of the Ninja. The main protagonist of Don’t Starve is Wilson, a Victorian gentleman scientist. The insidious demon Maxwell sends Wilson to the wild where he must use all of his knowledge and intelligence to survive among dangerous beasts.

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Don’t Starve for PC, PS4 and XONE is a work of a Canadian game studio, Klei Entertainment, best known for Shank series. This time, the developers addressed players who are fond of survival and exploration. The whole thing was seasoned with a large dose of humor and numerous references to the Victorian era.

Plot

Don’t Starve for PC, PS4 and XONE is set in a wilderness (randomly generated for each game), where the main character - Wilson - is insidiously moved to by a cunning demon. The scientist and gentleman must use all his expertise and skills to survive in this hostile world full of dangerous beasts, and find a way to return home.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows April 23, 2013

PlayStation 4

PlayStation 4 January 7, 2014

Xbox One

Xbox One August 26, 2015

Developer: Klei Entertainment

Publisher: Klei Entertainment

Game Series

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Don't Starve Game Series

A series of action adventure games with strong survival and roguelike elements. Canadian independent studio Klei Entertainment, known for such titles as Mark of the Ninja, Eets or Shank. The series was created during the height of the popularity of survival-oriented games, and one of its main inspirations was the extremely popular Minecraft.

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Don't Starve Game Guide
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Last update: May 22, 2013

Don't Starve Game Guide

Don’t Starve is a very complex and a very demanding survival simulator. And a very unforgiving one, at the same time. It is enough to make one unnecessary step to have your character die a painful and irreversible death.

Don't Starve Game Guide
Originals

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News

Terraria in Don't Starve or Don't Starve in Terraria? Devs Tease 'Something'

Terraria in Don't Starve or Don't Starve in Terraria? Devs Tease 'Something'

A crossover announcement for Don't Starve and Terraria has surfaced on Twitter. The new content is expected to hit the games next month.

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Miriam Moszczynska

October 22, 2021

Terraria in Don't Starve or Don't Starve in Terraria? Devs Tease 'Something'
Tencent Acquires Don't Starve and Mark of the Ninja Devs

Tencent Acquires Don't Starve and Mark of the Ninja Devs

Tencent has acquired a majority stake in Klei Entertainment. The founder of the studio known for Don't Starve and Mark of the Ninja assured that in practice nothing will change in the functioning of the team, which will retain full creative autonomy.

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Jacob Blazewicz

January 23, 2021

Tencent Acquires Don't Starve and Mark of the Ninja Devs

Don't Starve: Newhome Announced

Chinese company Tencent announced Don't Starve: Newhome - a free sequel to the popular roguelike from Klei Entertainment, developed for smartphones. The game's closed beta tests will take place next month.

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Bart Swiatek

June 25, 2020

Don't Starve: Newhome Announced

Don't Starve to get Hamlet single player DLC

Klei Entertainment is preparing a lot of new content for Don't Starve games. The most important one is the single player DLC called Hamlet, coming out next year.

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September 15, 2017

Don't Starve to get Hamlet single player DLC

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked goes live

After a couple of months of Early Access Don't Starve: Shipwrecked has launched as a full product. New bioms, characters, creatures, and more await for those who buy the expansion to the popular survival game.

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April 1, 2016

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked goes live

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked hits Steam Early Access in December

A new Don't Starve DLC, called Shipwrecked, will be available in Steam Early Access on December 1. Initially, the expansion will offer new seasons, creatures, and biomes – more content will follow in future updates.

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November 19, 2015

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked hits Steam Early Access in December

System Requirements

System Requirements for Don't Starve Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz, 1 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB Radeon HD 5450 or better, 500 MB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7/8.

Expansions

List of Game Expansions for Video Game:

Don't Starve: Hamlet

Don't Starve: Hamlet

PCPlayStationXbox

Expansion

May 14, 2019

Action

Another expansion to the survival action game developed by Klei Entertainment. This time the players can reveal the mysteries of the lost city of Pigmen. The DLC introduces new biomes, characters and creatures.

8.8

Steam

Don't Starve: Hamlet
Don't Starve Together

Don't Starve Together

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Expansion

April 21, 2016

Action

A standalone expansion for the 2013’s well-received survival sandbox game, Don’t Starve. The main goal of the add-on is to transfer the core premise of the original title into cooperative multiplayer gameplay. In the game, we still explore the world, gather food, build a shelter, fight various enemies, and take care of the protagonist’s physical and mental health. The primary novelty is the possibility of interacting with other players who can turn out to be either precious friends or deadly foes. Don’t Starve Together allows us to play both with our friends and with complete strangers. Another appeal of the expansion is the fact that it comes with the previously released DLC, Reign of Giants, which expands the original title with new bioms, enemies, and a full year cycle. The production can be obtained free of charge by all owners of the vanilla game.

9.5

Steam

8.6

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Don't Starve Together
Don't Starve: Shipwrecked

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

Expansion

March 31, 2016

Action

Another DLC to a best-selling sandbox survival game - Don’t Starve. Unlike the previous two add-ons, this one was developed not by the original creators, but by Capybara Games - the team known for such games as Below or Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery. Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked focuses solely on single player content, drawing inspiration from the cult adventure novels, such as Robinson Crusoe. However, these were enriched with fantasy elements and a unique sense of humor. The expansion introduces new locations, characters, enemies, and weather effects. Additionally, the game lets you use a boat and sail around the sea dotted by numerous islands. In terms of audiovisuals, the add-on is on par with the base game. Although it includes a big chunk of new graphic elements, they match the original style.

9.6

Steam

8.8

Users

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked
Don't Starve: Reign of Giants

Don't Starve: Reign of Giants

PCPlayStation

Expansion

April 21, 2014

Action

The first of several official add-ons to the highly-original sandbox action game Don’t Starve, created by the Canadian Klei Entertainment studio. Reign of Giants introduces many novelties, beginning with completely new biomes, filled with previously unseen creatures (the eponymous Giants), and numerous collectibles that might be as helpful as dangerous. Aside from that, two new seasons have been implemented: autumn and spring, which complement a full year cycle with all of its consequences (e.g. spring rain or summer heat). There are also two new heroes among playable characters: the actress Wigfrid and Webber, a boy living in the body of a spider. The visuals remained mostly unchanged, though the world of Don’t Starve has become even bigger and more dangerous, forcing the players to face new challenges, some of which will require changing the strategies they used so far.

7.6

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Don't Starve: Reign of Giants

Add-Ons and DLCs

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Ratings

Game Ratings for Don't Starve Video Game.

97%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (111,387)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Challenging Gameplay: Many players appreciate the game's difficulty, finding it engaging and rewarding as they learn to survive in a harsh environment.
  • Unique Art Style: The game features a distinctive and charming art style that many users find appealing, often comparing it to Tim Burton's work.
  • Replayability: The game offers high replay value due to its sandbox nature, different characters with unique abilities, and random world generation.
  • Atmosphere and Lore: Players enjoy the dark, whimsical atmosphere and the hidden lore that adds depth to the game.
  • Crafting and Exploration: Users commend the crafting mechanics and the sense of discovery as they gather resources and explore the world.
  • Innovative Mechanics: The game’s mechanics, such as hunger, sanity, and the consequences of actions, contribute to a unique survival experience.

The main cons of the game

  • Punishing Difficulty: The game's unforgiving nature can be frustrating, especially for new players who may struggle to understand the mechanics.
  • Lack of Guidance: Many players noted the absence of a tutorial or guidance, making it challenging for newcomers to learn the game effectively.
  • Repetitive Gameplay Loop: Some users found the core gameplay loop of gathering resources and crafting to be repetitive over time.
  • Limited Content Without DLC: Several reviews mentioned that the base game feels lacking compared to the DLCs, which add more content and features.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Tutorials and Guidance: Users expressed a desire for a more comprehensive tutorial to help new players understand the mechanics and strategies.
  • More Content Updates: Some players feel that the original game has been overshadowed by "Don't Starve Together," leading to a lack of updates and new content for the single-player version.
  • Integrated Story Mode: A few reviews suggested that the story could be better integrated into the survival gameplay rather than being separate in Adventure Mode.

Summary

  • Overall, "Don't Starve" is celebrated for its unique style and challenging gameplay, but it also faces criticism for its steep learning curve and perceived lack of content support compared to its multiplayer counterpart.

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