Best Survival Games on Game Pass

The Xbox Game Pass is one of the most revolutionary movements in gaming, paving the way for other platforms to introduce subscription services that let players access a wealth of amazing games. Whether players love action titles with a ton of spectacle, introspective adventure games, or anything in between, subscribing to Xbox Game Pass ensures that they have all their bases covered.

One of the most popular gaming genres is survival games. These titles force players to find supplies, craft shelter, and fight off hostiles in a bid to survive by any means necessary. Of course, not all games in the genre need to be this hardcore. Some survival games are more laid-back and relaxing, without sacrificing the core tenets of this genre. Regardless of what flavor players want, Game Pass has a title for them. The simple yet fun loop of most survival games makes them worth checking out.

5 Frostpunk

A Hardcore Combination Of City-Building And Survival

Fans love the idea of playing a survival game that doubles as a city builder, and this is precisely what makes Frostpunk such a fun title to sink one's teeth into. The game is one of the most harrowing titles around, forcing players to make tough decisions and keep their residents warm at any cost. This can lead to players having to sacrifice certain people for the greater good, losing their humanitarian side as they struggle to survive through a volcanic winter.

The first few days of surviving in Frostpunk can be frustrating for players who are trying to understand how the game's elements synergize with each other. However, once players understand the best way to build a city and keep its residents warm, they can flourish in a time when sub-zero temperatures threaten to wipe out all of humanity. Players who may find it daunting to get into this title can give it a quick whirl using the Game Pass to see if it gels with them.

4 Grounded

Players Control Shrunken Humans

The premise of Honey! I Shrunk the Kids translates well into a video game format, especially paired with the survival genre. This is precisely why Grounded is such a fun game. Players enjoy a fun gameplay loop where they try their hardest to survive in a backyard as shrunken humans, with run-of-the-mill pests turning into harrowing enemies.

The multiplayer focus of this survival game ensures that players can band together to survive if one is struggling. Once the group gets the hang of acquiring materials to sustain themselves and create weapons, they can get to work exploring the backyard, braving dangerous locations to find safe havens where they can form a base. It's a quirky survival game that's charming without being too hardcore.

3 Medieval Dynasty

A Survival RPG Set In Medieval Times

Players who want a survival game loaded with content will love what Medieval Dynasty brings to the table. In addition to the usual gameplay loop of hunting and foraging to survive, players can build up their skills to the point where they're improving their abilities and creating a village where players can settle. The sheer number of things players can accomplish in Medieval Dynasty makes it a title worth checking out.

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The progression curve of this game is one of the most satisfying that players can experience in a survival game. Even after the many hours that players can spend in this title, every fresh playthrough feels amazing. The game slowly opens up and helps players transform from a lowly peasant into the leader of a settlement who can help its people prosper.

2 No Man's Sky

Changed Its Reputation To Become A Great Interplanetary Adventure

There was a time when No Man's Sky was ridiculed by the masses for failing to live up to its lofty promises. All this criticism was justified, but Hello Games put their heads down and worked extensively on this title to help it live up to modern standards. Their effort is amazing, and shows the sheer amount of work that went into bringing this title up to the standards that players expected and then some.

As things stand, No Man's Sky is one of the most feature-rich survival games available. The title focuses on exploration without making things too hectic, ensuring that players can enjoy a fun title. There are so many worlds to explore that it can truly boggle the mind. Even if the focus on procedural generation may not sit right with some, No Man's Sky is a huge achievement and a great comeback story for a game.

1 Minecraft

The Quintessential Survival Game

It would be impossible to talk about the best survival games on the Xbox Game Pass without mentioning Minecraft. The game is one of Microsoft's biggest acquisitions. The game promotes boundless creativity while featuring a survival loop where players have to find shelter to spend the night if they don't want to be attacked by powerful monsters early on. As players acquire more valuable materials, they can craft equipment that helps them tackle the game's toughest enemies without breaking a sweat.

However, some people just want to play this game and flex their creative muscles instead of being targeted by enemies. Players can achieve this with the many game modes in Minecraft, which help make it one of the most accessible video games of all time. The experience can be tailored for each playthrough, suiting a wide array of player styles and cementing this title's reputation as one of the greatest video games ever made.

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