How to Survive
Released Aug 2014
“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?
82% positive · 17K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
How to Survive launched on August 29, 2014 as a complete, finished product. It shipped with a set of DLC that rolled out between April and October 2014 — four character/story DLC packs and five cosmetic skin packs — all of which have been released. The last DLC (DLC #4 and #5) shipped on October 20, 2014. All nine listed DLC items are marked as released, and none are outstanding.
The developer news associated with this Steam app page is almost entirely about How to Survive 2 (a separate sequel game), not the original How to Survive. There are no developer posts announcing additional content for the original game, no unreleased DLC, and no roadmap or future content promises. The original game's store description focuses entirely on its base content with no mention of upcoming updates or expansions.
The most recent developer activity visible relates entirely to How to Survive 2's development and launch cycle (2015–2016), with the original How to Survive having been a self-contained release. With all DLC shipped and no communication indicating further content for the original game, How to Survive is a complete package.
Evidence
Final DLC packs (DLC #4 and DLC #5) released on October 20, 2014, completing the full set of nine DLC items
All nine listed DLC items are marked as released, with no unreleased DLC remaining
Content
9 of 9 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
505 Games
Achievements
43
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
- “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” – GamesRadar
Collect the pages of a Survival Guide and figure it out, of course! Find food, water, and shelter before you perish. Uh oh, is it getting dark? Figure out how to get through the night! While you’re at it, gather up some of this awesome stuff and piece together over 100 handmade weapons and tools—from shotguns to Molotov cocktails. Now you can defend yourself and your friends like a boss!
• Choose one of the three playable characters, each with different characteristics and skill trees.
• Explore four islands filled with unique flora and fauna and a variety of abhorrent monstrosities.
• Collect “Survival guide” video chapters to learn tips that will save your life!
• Play with a friend offline through the story mode or go online and play with a friend through 8 demanding challenges..
• Try the “Iron Man” difficulty for a demanding hardcore game experience.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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