Action · October 25, 2016
Subsistence (2016)
Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival game. Struggle through changing seasons to build a base, develop technology and gear-up in the hostile environment. Defend yourself from wildlife, the elements and AI hunters (who also build bases in the world). Progress your base technology for advanced item crafting and upgrades. Farm crops, fish, raise small animals, harvest and refine resources to rise in dominance in the world. Defend your base from Hunter attacks, and raid their bases to steal their loot. If you enjoy open-world sandbox survival games, resource gathering and grinding to build a base, you may enjoy playing the early access version of the game. Current features: * Singleplayer and Co-op PvE sandbox experience. * Crafting mechanics. * Dynamic base building. * Dynamic seasons and weather systems. * Weapon upgrade system. * Mining and refining of ores. * AI Hunters (with AI base building). * Farming. * Animal husbandry. * Food cooking mechanics. * World day-night cycle. * Temperature change based on time-of-day and altitude. * Character hunger/thirst/strength mechanics. * Character clothing system. * System for inviting/removing players to access bases. * Central power system for bases (base items require power to function). * Npc enemy leveling system. DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ): The public Early Access is intended for those interested in supporting the project and participating in its continued development. You will most likely experience balancing issues, performance issues, bugs and missing features. If you are looking for a complete gaming experience, I would recommend allowing some time before trying out the game. There are many YouTube game-plays showing the current state of game. I am the sole developer of the project, which I work on as a passion project. I feel this is important to mention, so that those considering playing the game can make a more informed purchase decision. A full detailed list of the updates since launch can be viewed here: . Goals of the project: The aim is to integrate the kinds of base-resource micro-management typically found in RTS titles, into a boots-on-the-ground shooter. Each base has an underlying economy of power and raw materials that must be maintained and expanded in order to rise in dominance. The focus is not of primitive survival (although there are many elements during the early-game), but instead a focus on the base, its security, technology and resources.
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Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 13.1k Steam reviews | Top 34% in Action |
| Positive rating | 72% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 84% |
| Concurrent peak | 180 players | Top 27% in Action by live player count |
| Engagement hours | 29 h average | Top 16% for session depth among Action |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Open World Survival Craft · 382
- Survival · 361
- Multiplayer · 284
- Crafting · 281
- Open World · 255
- Building · 195
- Base-Building · 183
- Sandbox · 139
- Co-op · 124
- Singleplayer · 116
- Early Access · 112
- Action · 104
- First-Person · 90
- Online Co-Op · 70
- Adventure · 66
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Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Czech
- Hungarian
- Norwegian
- Portuguese - Portugal
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Dutch
- Russian
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- In-App Purchases
- Family Sharing
Reception Metrics
Steam community
72%Mostly Positive · 13.1k reviews
9.4k positive · 3.7k negative
Curator recommendations
12.1k
Peak concurrent players
180
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
29h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
8h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
47
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Oct 25, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | ColdGames |
| Base price | $9.79 -30% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Support · [email protected] |
Content Notes
Mild violence hunting and harvesting various wild animals. Fictional gunfights with AI humans.
Editions & Packages
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