Don't Starve
Release Date: April 23, 2013
Action, fantasy, sandbox, survival, adventure elements, indie games, crafting, singleplayer
Steam
A humorous action-adventure game with strategy and cRPG features. The game was developed by Klei Entertainment, the creators of Shank and Mark of the Ninja. The main protagonist of Don’t Starve is Wilson, a Victorian gentleman scientist. The insidious demon Maxwell sends Wilson to the wild where he must use all of his knowledge and intelligence to survive among dangerous beasts.
Last Update: May 22, 2013
Don't Starve Game Guide
Don’t Starve is a very complex and a very demanding survival simulator. And a very unforgiving one, at the same time. It is enough to make one unnecessary step to have your character die a painful and irreversible death.
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[0:48] Don't Starve E3 2013 trailer
The main pros of the game
- Challenging Gameplay: The game is praised for its difficulty and the need for strategic thinking to survive in a harsh environment. Players appreciate the challenge and the learning curve that comes with it.
- Replayability: Many users mention that the game is highly addictive, with infinite combinations and surprises that encourage players to keep trying different strategies.
- Rich Content: The game, along with its DLCs, offers a vast world with various characters, bosses, and seasonal changes, making the gameplay diverse and engaging.
- Exploration and Discovery: Players enjoy the process of exploring the world and uncovering its secrets, which adds to the game's charm.
The main cons of the game
- Lack of Clear Objectives: Several reviews mention that after completing the initial survival challenges (like surviving all seasons and defeating bosses), there is a feeling of having no clear goals or content to pursue, leading to potential boredom.
- Steep Learning Curve: The game can be frustrating for new players due to its punishing mechanics, where death can occur quickly and without much guidance.
- Dependency on DLCs: Some users feel that the base game lacks content and recommend purchasing DLCs to enhance the experience significantly.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Defined Goals: Players express a desire for more objectives or endgame content to pursue after mastering the survival aspects of the game.
- Improved Tutorial or Guidance: New players often struggle with the game's mechanics and would benefit from a more comprehensive tutorial or guidance system to ease them into the gameplay.
- Multiplayer Options: While "Don't Starve Together" exists, some players suggest that additional multiplayer features or content could enhance the experience of the base game.
Summary
- Overall, "Don't Starve" is appreciated for its unique gameplay and depth but is critiqued for its lack of direction and accessibility for newcomers.
Summary generated on:
GAMERS Score
Average score from 1608 votes. 446 players anticipated the game.
Don't Starve Description
Don’t Starve for PC, PS4 and XONE is a work of a Canadian game studio, Klei Entertainment, best known for Shank series. This time, the developers addressed players who are fond of survival and exploration. The whole thing was seasoned with a large dose of humor and numerous references to the Victorian era.
Plot
Don’t Starve for PC, PS4 and XONE is set in a wilderness (randomly generated for each game), where the main character - Wilson - is insidiously moved to by a cunning demon. The scientist and gentleman must use all his expertise and skills to survive in this hostile world full of dangerous beasts, and find a way to return home.
Mechanics
The player tries to help Wilson in his struggle against nature. The protagonist must build himself a shelter, gather food, ignite and sustain a fire, make tools and clothes. In a word - take care of everything, that helps him survive in this terrifying reality.
Making progress in the game is awarded with unlocking new playable characters. Each of them has distinctive special abilities, such as fire resistance or increased strength.
Technical aspects
Following the example of the previous games of Klei Entertainment Studios, a large emphasis is put on humorous elements, which are evident e.g. in the appearance of the characters and locations, but also in various references to pop culture. The game’s 2D graphics is set in cartoon stylistics with a comic-like thick line.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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Game Series
Don't Starve Series
A series of action adventure games with strong survival and roguelike elements. Canadian independent studio Klei Entertainment, known for such titles as Mark of the Ninja, Eets or Shank. The series was created during the height of the popularity of survival-oriented games, and one of its main inspirations was the extremely popular Minecraft.
7 video games
Don't Starve Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows April 23, 2013
PlayStation 4 January 7, 2014
Xbox One August 26, 2015
Developer: Klei Entertainment
Publisher: Klei Entertainment
Don't Starve System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Pentium 4 1.7 GHz, 1 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB Radeon HD 5450 or better, 500 MB HDD, Windows XP/Vista/7/8
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A crossover announcement for Don't Starve and Terraria has surfaced on Twitter. The new content is expected to hit the games next month.
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Tencent Acquires Don't Starve and Mark of the Ninja Devs
Tencent has acquired a majority stake in Klei Entertainment. The founder of the studio known for Don't Starve and Mark of the Ninja assured that in practice nothing will change in the functioning of the team, which will retain full creative autonomy.
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Jacob Blazewicz
January 23, 2021
Don't Starve: Newhome Announced
Chinese company Tencent announced Don't Starve: Newhome - a free sequel to the popular roguelike from Klei Entertainment, developed for smartphones. The game's closed beta tests will take place next month.
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Bart Swiatek
June 25, 2020
Don't Starve to get Hamlet single player DLC
Klei Entertainment is preparing a lot of new content for Don't Starve games. The most important one is the single player DLC called Hamlet, coming out next year.
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September 15, 2017
Don't Starve: Shipwrecked goes live
After a couple of months of Early Access Don't Starve: Shipwrecked has launched as a full product. New bioms, characters, creatures, and more await for those who buy the expansion to the popular survival game.
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April 1, 2016
Don't Starve: Shipwrecked hits Steam Early Access in December
A new Don't Starve DLC, called Shipwrecked, will be available in Steam Early Access on December 1. Initially, the expansion will offer new seasons, creatures, and biomes – more content will follow in future updates.
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November 19, 2015