Survival: Lost Way

Survival: Lost Way

Released May 2023

An open-world post-apocalyptic survival sandbox. Scavenge, craft, build, and survive solo or in co-op.

33% positive · 301 reviews
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Steam $6.99
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Evaluation

Survival: Lost Way launched on Steam on May 22, 2023, but the game's development history actually dates back to early 2021, when the developer began publishing regular updates. From August 2021 through September 2022, the developer shipped a steady stream of feature updates (versions 0.0.5 through 1.4.3), adding weather systems, vehicles, new weapons, a shop system, and more. Multiple update posts during that period included roadmaps promising future additions such as an electricity system, fishing, pets, an event system, and a new map — none of which appear to have been delivered. The last post about this game was a bug fix update on September 10, 2022. After that, there was complete silence regarding Survival: Lost Way. The one developer post since then — dated August 13, 2024 — was an announcement for an entirely different game (Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona), with no mention of Survival: Lost Way. As of June 25, 2026, the developer has not communicated anything about this game in well over three years. The promised roadmap features were never confirmed as delivered or cancelled, and no final update or completion statement was ever made. The game also carries a notably low review score (36% positive from 291 reviews), which may reflect the gap between what was promised and what was shipped.
Evidence
The developer's only post since September 2022 is an announcement for a different game (Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona). No mention of Survival: Lost Way.
news post · Aug 13, 2024 source ambiguous
high
Last update posted for Survival: Lost Way — a bug fix patch (v1.4.3). Developer notes 'work on the next update is currently underway,' suggesting development was intended to continue.
news post · Sep 10, 2022 source development ongoing
high

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
SimplePlan Studio
Achievements
16
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

ABOUT THIS GAME

Twenty years after a pandemic, the world is empty and dangerous. Explore the open world, scavenge supplies, craft tools, and build a shelter to survive day after day. Manage hunger, thirst, stamina, health, and radiation as you hunt, farm, mine, and defend yourself from hostile enemies and animals.

GAME FEATURES:

  • Character Health, Hunger, Thirst, Energy, Radiation Mechanics

  • Driving System

  • Building System

  • Multiplayer

  • Skill System

  • Quests

  • Level System

  • Open World

  • Crafting System

  • Farming

  • Gathering Resources

  • Enemies

  • Mining and refining of ores

  • Day and Night Cycle

Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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