Numerous survival games are available on the Playstation and challenge many Gamers day to day. We asked ourselves which of the many available titles are the best survival games on PS4 / PS5 we played so far.
We share your fascination for survival games and would like to make the search for a suitable title for you easier. Et voilà – here comes our top ranking for you.
10. The Last Stand: Aftermath
This title is an isometric survival shooter in which you’ll find yourself in a post-apocalyptic world and have to fight against zombies. Already bitten, you play an infected who gradually also turns into an undead. The more you transform, the more you get different abilities that can boost your survival and extend your life. This is an extremely exciting game, where every small step has consequences and affects the infection process. You’ll learn to appreciate your items, especially single bullets, and use them wisely in this addictive zombie world.
The game is available on PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Get a copy for PS4 and PS5 via the PlayStation Store.
9. This War of Mine
Many associate survival with zombies or bloodthirsty action. This War of Mine deals with that topic in an even more profound and serious way: In this side-scroller, it’s your job to take care of your family and gather enough resources and materials to survive another day during the war. The game belongs to the genre of the so-called serious games and is meant to make you, as a player, think and relentlessly experience the horrors and consequences of war. Make important decisions and even kill if necessary to protect your loved ones. This makes it one of the most touching survival games for the PS4 and PS5.
This War of Mine is available on Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, macOS, Linux, and PC. You can purchase it for PS4/PS5 via the PlayStation Store.
8. Tribes of Midgard
A good alternative to Valheim is Tribes of Midgard for PlayStation. In this Viking game, you can also go on exciting adventures with your friends. Together with up to 10 players, build a village to your liking while protecting and defending your resources and loot from nasty creatures. You and your fellows can expect fast-paced gameplay in a procedurally generated environment. It’s a very recommendable survival game for the PlayStation that you can quickly get into.
The game is available on PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Grab a copy for PS4/PS5 via the PlayStation Store.
7. Fallout 76
A fictional nuclear war has taken place that almost completely destroyed the entire Earth. In a so-called “Vault”, a huge bunker, you’ll take on the role of a survivor. The Vault 76 will be the first to open and will cause you to restore destroyed America. You’ll start in West Virginia, located in the Appalachia region. Expect a very detailed, impressively implemented game world that invites you to explore and investigate. The very quirky humor and extensive character settings and modifications make it a very unique survival experience for the PlayStation.
Fallout 76 is available on PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, and PC and can be purchased for PS4 and PS5 via the PlayStation Store.
6. Vigor
Europe is completely devastated by nuclear war. What remains in this post-apocalyptic world is a small area in Norway. As an outlander, you’ll fight in this section to gather the necessary resources for your shelter. Roam the area alone or team up with friends to search through areas together for valuable items and weapons. This relentless and, at the same time, very exciting fight for survival makes this fresh title from Bohemia Interactive one of the best survival games for PS4 and PS5.
The game is available on PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. You can get a free copy for PS4 and PS5 via the PlayStation Store.
5. The Forest
In this survival horror simulator, the goal is to survive as long as possible in a creepy forest after a plane crash. The island you are on is populated by native cannibals, from which you must beware and build a safe shelter as soon as possible. You’ll explore caves together with friends or on your own, cut down trees, build a settlement and equip yourself with all the necessary resources to gear up against the tribe. There is also the option to enjoy the title at your leisure without monsters. In February 2023, the sequel “Sons Of The Forest” is scheduled to be released for PC and very likely later on PS4 / PS5.
The Forest is available on PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, and PC and can be purchased for PS4 via the PlayStation Store.
4. DayZ
Old but gold. As one of the first survival games on PS4, DayZ has made a name for itself and corresponds to a classic zombie-defending game with a high degree of realism, which is also reflected in the pretty graphics. A virus has turned humanity into zombies. You must defend yourself, either alone or together with other survivors, against the numerous infected and fight for bare survival. How you stay alive is up to you: Search empty buildings for resources, fight your way through the wilderness, or rob other players. A huge open world is waiting for you to explore and conquer, including crafting and vehicles. DayZ is really hard but also extremely satisfying and exciting!
The game is available on PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, and PC and can be purchased for PS4 via the PlayStation Store.
3. 7 Days To Die
This survival game can be considered a much fancier Minecraft, but with gravity, so the blocks don’t float in the air. In addition, the title features a few RPG elements, such as abilities and experience points. In the game, you’ll traverse different biomes alone or with friends, which are designed very diversely, and you’ll encounter a wide variety of buildings and even small cities. But beware, there might be zombies hiding everywhere! Together with friends, you can build all sorts of things or equip existing buildings with numerous defense mechanisms to defend yourselves against the many roaming zombies, which become very active, especially at night.
The game is available on PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, PC, Linux and macOS and can be purchased for PS4 via the PlayStation Store.
2. ARK: Survival Evolved
This title is certainly one of the crazier sandbox games. Here you are transported to a solitary island without any tools or clothing. But lonely? Not really! Because on this piece of land, numerous dinosaurs might give you trouble. Play alone or with friends, learn many new technologies/skills and create futuristic equipment. Tame dinos to be able to ride or fly on them! The goal of the game is to complete many different boss battles in order to defeat the final enemy on the volcano. Breathtaking combat moments await you, an extensive skill system, and overall pure fun. A must for all Jurassic Park fans!
The game is available on PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, PC, Linux, macOS, and Google Stadia and can be purchased for PS4 via the PlayStation Store.
1. Rust
This multiplayer survival hit is available for PS4 since 2020 and is also playable on the PS5. Fight your thirst, kill animals to satisfy your hunger, and build a shelter to survive against the cold. Join forces with other players and build a settlement together. But be careful; this game can also be very brutal! Players can also turn against you, steal your supplies or even kill you to get food or gear. A particularly challenging but also extremely rewarding survival game for PS4 and PS5.
The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PC, Linux, and macOS
and can be purchased for PS4 via the PlayStation Store.
There are not only good survival games on PS4
We hope that our list is helpful in your search for the next adventure! Good luck with survival! In case other genres appeal to you more, feel free to check out our lists for the best city-building games, the best free RPG games, the best free FPS games, and games like It Takes Two.
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