A "survival sim" is a type of video game or simulation where the main objective is to survive in a challenging environment by gathering resources, fighting enemies, and managing your character's health, hunger, and other needs. Full definition
After a slow start as a post-apocalyptic survival sim in 2015, the game adopted a battle royale mode that rocketed the game to the top of the Steam charts. (eurogamer.net)
Invisible Inc (April 19) If you're anything like us, you're still playing Klei Entertainment's singular PS4 survival sim Don't Starve, over two years later. (warpzoned.com)
In an industry full of survival sims with grim, dark environments and tons of meters measuring hunger, thirst, and blood loss, this take on survival is fun and refreshing. (cogconnected.com)