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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Released, but development status unclear
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Development Uncertain
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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.
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.
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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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