Survive the Nights

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Release Date: December 5, 2025

Action, FPP, Zombie, Post-apocalypse, Sandbox, Horror, Survival, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Crafting, Multiplayer, Internet, LAN

A multiplayer sandbox survival simulator. The action is set in a world overtaken by zombies. Emphasizing realism, the game takes the best features from other games from the genre and improves them. Daily routine activities as exploration and searching for food and items serve only as a preparation for surviving the night.

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Survive the Nights released on PC is a multiplayer sandbox survival simulator featuring hordes of zombies. Focusing on realism, the creators were inspired by the best features from other titles of this genre and polished them in their own game. This is a debut-production by a2z(Interactive) studio, composed of members who first met together in Grand Theft Auto IV, and created one of the game’s most popular servers after Minecraft was released.

Mechanics

The action takes place on a huge map composed of a number of islands, each having over 100 square kilometres. Arriving on one of them, the players have to face hordes of zombies and fulfil their characters’ basic needs. In Survive the Nights, the main objective is to, well, survive the night. The gameplay is divided into two separate stages. During the day, the player focuses on exploration and searching for water, food, weapons, and items, which can be used to fortify their shelter. When it gets dark, the main objective is to stay alive and kill everything that wants you dead.

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In contrast to other titles from this genre, it is not possible to construct buildings in Survive the Nights. However, the player can make use of those, which are already there and turn them into a shelter/magazine combination, and strengthen them with items found on the island (boards, planks, plates, furniture, etc.). Vehicles play a crucial role in the game – you can use them in order get somewhere or transport something (given it is not damaged and does not require repairing). The title features a crafting system, which enables combining numerous items into unique weapons and tools. Also, the player can use it in order to combine and modify parts of vehicles and devices collected before.

By design, the game features a large dose of realistic survival elements. Therefore, it is vital to fulfil the character’s basic needs systematically. Otherwise, the hero will grow tired, which results in slow pace of moving, decreased shooting accuracy, and lower weight capacity. Food can be acquired in a number of ways: you can hunt game, set traps, fish, gather blueberries and other edible plants, or even grow them yourself. As the title features not only a day and night system, but also changing seasons, it is important to keep the character warm (by setting up bonfires or, while indoors, turning the heating system on). Mental condition also plays an important role – killing people exerts a negative impact on the main character; progressively, their sight begins to deteriorate, hands shake, and strange visions appear.

During gameplay, the hero gains experience and develops skills through repeating the same action. The more you hunt, set traps, shoot, and fortify shelters, the better you are with these.

Technical aspects

The title utilises the power of Unity 3D, which translates into decent visuals. The game emphasises cooperation, coexistence, and rivalry between multiple players on the same map. Your progress is reflected in online rankings and achievement lists. Voice chat in Survive the Nights for PC is quite peculiar, as it only communicates the players in a close proximity. Long distance communication can be established with walkie-talkies and CB radios.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Early Access:December 21, 2017

Developer: a2z Interactive

Publisher: a2z Interactive

Age restrictions: 16+

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Survive the Nights Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400, 12 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 1050 / 4 GB Radeon RX 470, 15 GB HDD, Windows 11 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 3060 / Radeon RX 6600 XT, 20 GB HDD, Windows 11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Survive the Nights Video Game.

66%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (5,333)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Immersive Survival Mechanics: Players appreciate the realistic survival elements, such as managing hunger, thirst, mental health, and the need for shelter during nighttime when zombies become more aggressive.
Base Fortification: The ability to fortify buildings with barricades and traps has been highlighted as one of the best aspects of the game, providing meaningful gameplay.
Customization Options: Players can customize their game settings, including difficulty, loot amounts, and horde intensity, allowing for a tailored experience.
Community Engagement: There is a sense of community among players, with some expressing appreciation for the developers’ responsiveness and ongoing updates.
Unique Features: Features like the ability to live out of vehicles (like RVs), interact with power systems, and the immersive environment contribute positively to the gameplay experience.

The main cons of the game

Content Deficiency: Many reviews mention a lack of content, especially considering the game has been in development for several years. Players feel that there should be more items, quests, and gameplay variety.
Bugs and Technical Issues: The game is criticized for being buggy, with issues such as disappearing loot, glitches in combat, and inventory problems that detract from the overall experience.
Poor User Interface: The inventory and crafting systems have been described as cumbersome and difficult to navigate, leading to frustration among players.
Combat Mechanics: The combat has been noted as clunky, with issues in hit registration and the effectiveness of melee versus firearms, making it less satisfying.
Limited Zombie Variety: Players express disappointment over the lack of diverse zombie types and behaviors, making encounters feel repetitive.

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

Expanded Crafting and Building Options: Players desire more crafting recipes, the ability to build their own bases from scratch, and more complex building mechanics.
Improved Loot System: There are calls for a more varied and rewarding loot system, including more types of items and crafting materials.
NPCs and Events: Suggestions include adding NPCs for interaction or combat and dynamic events to encourage exploration and provide more gameplay variety.
Better Single-Player Experience: Some users feel the game needs to address issues that affect single-player gameplay, such as the inability to pause and the challenges posed by the game’s mechanics.
Enhanced Visuals and Audio: Improvements to graphics and sound design have been suggested to enhance immersion and overall enjoyment.

Summary

In summary, while Survive the Nights has a solid foundation with immersive mechanics and community engagement, it suffers from significant content and technical issues that need to be addressed for it to reach its full potential.

Summary generated on: December 12, 2025

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