Category 6

Category 6

Crafty Game Lab · September 2, 2026 · Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Crafting, Exploration, Open World

Buy Category 6 from Steam at $14.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.

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Category 6 price by region

Category 6 costs $8.49 in Georgia (USD), £12.79 in the United Kingdom, €14.79 in Europe (EUR), $14.99 in the United States, CA$19.49 in Canada, A$21.95 in Australia, NZ$21.99 in New Zealand, R$46.99 in Brazil and zł67.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Category 6 offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $8.49 $8.49 — 1
United Kingdom £12.79 £12.79 — 1
Europe (EUR) €14.79 €14.79 — 1
United Statesyour region $14.99 $14.99 — 1
Canada CA$19.49 CA$19.49 — 1
Australia A$21.95 A$21.95 — 1
New Zealand NZ$21.99 NZ$21.99 — 1
Brazil R$46.99 R$46.99 — 1
Poland zł67.99 zł67.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Category 6

Buckle up for the most intense survival experience as you face the wrath of the worst hurricane in history. Inspired by games like The Long Dark and Firewatch. Your journey will begin amidst the chaos of the hurricane, and your struggle for survival extends far beyond the storm's fury. Brace yourself for an open-world adventure where scavengers and aggressive wildlife lurk around every corner, challenging you to endure, adapt, and conquer the aftermath.
Explore a vast, dynamic open world filled with the echoes of a once thriving civilization. You are constantly striving for survival, elated at every meal, and thrilled with every sunrise. Uncover hidden locations, encounter other survivors with their own stories, and discover the secrets buried beneath the rubble of the old world. Traverse diverse biomes, each with its own unique set of dangers and opportunities.Choose story mode or survival mode for two completely different experiences. Get engrossed in a thought provoking story or just simply survive as long as possible. How many days can you last? Scavenge, gather, craft or trade essential tools and weapons to navigate the dangers that lie between you and surviving. From improvised shelters to essential supplies, every crafting choice is a step closer to mastering the art of survival. No inventory sorting. All your stuff is sorted automatically so you don't have to waste your time flipping through pages of UI.
Encounter dangerous wildlife, other survivors, and desperate scavengers as you traverse the hazardous landscape. Gain XP that unlocks character upgrades and search for crucial supplies from every encounter. Everyone is fighting it out for the same resources. Balance your basic needs – food, water, and shelter – while managing resources for the arduous journey ahead. Make strategic decisions that could mean the difference between life and death. Can't find what you need to survive? Trade anything you find of value with the merchant. That includes things like jewelry, cigarettes, and even toilet paper. Things that were once taken for granted are much more valuable after the storm hits. Also no chopping down trees! That has been done enough in other games and kills the immersion. Honestly who chops down a whole tree with an axe in 3 swings? You can however chop fallen logs. 
It's a dangerous lonely world. Your character can suffer from not only physical ailments such as broken bones and the flu virus, but also mental health issues like depression and anxiety, depending on the choices you make.
The storm has scattered families and shattered lives. You're over 100 miles away from your loved ones, and every step toward them is a step into the unknown. Navigate treacherous landscapes, overcome obstacles, and brave the remnants of a world torn apart. When you play on story mode, experience a gripping narrative as you navigate the emotional challenges of survival, not just for yourself but for the family waiting at the end of your journey. Every discovery, every setback, and every triumph is a chapter in your unique story.

Are you ready to confront the aftermath of a Category 6 hurricane, where survival is not just a personal challenge but a battle against the elements, scavengers, and dangerous wildlife? The storm has come, and only the resilient will prevail. Can you weather the havoc and emerge as the master of this new, chaotic world? The journey into the heart of the storm awaits.

Category 6 — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Sep 12, 2026
I like the idea for sure but .. it just feels too janky as is. The settings are very odd as well. You can't (to my knowledge) set anything up before you start the game. Escape does nothing, but you can hit tab and go to option from there and then graphics setting are "low, medium or high" and that's it. Mouse sensitivity is also the same kind of thing, slow medium fast -- no slider or anything. (luckily fast was fast enough for me) The voice acting is "ok". It's definitely one of the odder settings menus I've experienced. I was only playing on story mode which is meant to be easier and I'm not saying it's hard, but it definitely got frustrating. There's an early part where you need to find something under water and I spent quite a while seeking it out and finding nothing at all. Unfortunately it was at that point that I decided I was simply not having any fun. With some polish I think this could turn into a good game, but as is I can not recommend it.
8 found this helpful
Not recommended Sep 30, 2026
An ambitious mess. I respect the send on a game of this scope for a solo dev BUT there are so so so many bugs and soft-locks. Finishing this was an absolute battle.
4 found this helpful
Not recommended Sep 14, 2026
Was excited for this after seeing a post long ago on Reddit. Unfortunately, the dev isn't quite there yet. Please remove the opening section with the wife... it's very cringy and uncomfortable in a survival game. Also, after playing for 35 minutes, closing, then opening a few days later, it gets stuck on the load screen. I'm stuck for now. Hope some new updates will make it a bit more polished.
3 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 11, 2026
Thisi game sorely needs multiple save points and should not penalize your health for saving and crafting and using things.
2 found this helpful
Not recommended Oct 5, 2026
super basic and you basically die just by walking
Recommended Sep 12, 2026
I’ve been playing Category 6 and have been really enjoying it. The game did launch with a few bugs, but the developer has been putting out updates and fixing things pretty quickly. After the recent updates, the game is running pretty smooth for me and I haven’t run into anything major. I do have to mention that some of the supplies are well hidden, so sometimes you have to search around quite a bit to find what you need. At first I thought I was running out of stuff, but there are actually a lot of them scattered throughout the world. You just have to explore and look carefully. And if you really can’t find something you need, the merchant is extremely helpful. Being able to buy supplies from him gives you another option instead of getting completely stuck because you couldn’t find a particular item. The game has a really good post-apocalyptic atmosphere, and exploring the world while trying to survive the aftermath of the storm is a lot of fun. There’s definitely some room for improvement, but it’s clear the developer is listening to feedback and continuing to work on the game. Overall, I’m having a good time with it and would recommend giving it a shot if you enjoy su…

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