The Survivor (2025)

Pretty much unplayable! No tutorial, just throws you in and tells you to read the instructions straight away in game, but... during that time the oxygen/power is depleting so damn fast. I died before I even managed to read half the pages or even begin to make sense of anything.. I got frustrated and Alt F4 on the second try where I just tried to wing it and learn while doing things. You can't learn the game to actually play/enjoy it because there's just too much to read/learn and the game gives you no chance to survive long enough to learn anything. Requesting a refund.

Feels more like a proof of concept than a full game. Was able to complete it, but felt unfinished. There's not a tutorial that's helpful other than just spam energy and O2. There's also no downside to just spamming the pressure release valve. And the real main threat is the ghost(?) girl as you can just "report anomaly" to get rid of the "crawling" guy outside. The reporting part feels unfinished as you really only need to report the anomaly so you can get the supplies you ordered. You don't really fell threatened by anything as you just wait for the timer to go down. Also way too easy once you figure out how to play. Edit 4/25/25: Developer definitely made improvements. I'd still wait for a couple more updates but it looks promising as the dev takes feedback and works quickly to update on it.

I found home.

The Survivor, developed by Cyber752 and published by indie.io, is a science-fiction survival horror game that builds its identity around tension, isolation, and careful decision-making instead of relentless action. Set aboard a failing spacecraft, the game casts players as the lone remaining survivor fighting against dwindling supplies, failing technology, and an unknown presence hidden within the ship. The narrative embraces a classic survival premise but elevates it through a constant sense of urgency, making every objective feel meaningful as players struggle to reach the safety of the Lunar Star Base before time and resources run out. The gameplay revolves around balancing exploration with survival management. Oxygen, electrical power, and other essential systems require constant attention, forcing players to think strategically rather than simply rushing toward the next objective. Every trip through the damaged corridors carries risk, since wasting supplies or taking unnecessary detours can have lasting consequences. This approach creates a rewarding gameplay loop where planning ahead is just as important as reacting to immediate threats. Instead of overwhelming players with …

I couldn't figure it out. Could use an actual tutorial?

very cool concept