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About this game
Dark Survival is a solo survival roguelike where players manage resources and combat enemies in a desperate fight for survival. The game features a loot-driven progression system and challenging gameplay that encourages strategic decision-making. Its portrait mode and interruptible sessions make it suitable for quick bursts of play.
What players say
Themes from 200 recent Google Play reviews, analysed 28 Aug 2026
Praised
Fun & addictive80Updates11
Complained about
Monetisation16Grindy14Bugs & crashes14
Worth knowing. We tag this as fair freemium, but 16 of 200 recent reviewers disagreed and in-app purchases run to $109.99. Worth a look before you commit.
Why we tagged it this way
What each behavioural tag is based on
- Short sessionsRuns are self-contained, so stopping early costs you nothing.
- InterruptiblePut it down mid-session and pick it up cold.
- One-handedPlayable with a thumb, in portrait.
- Needs a connectionOnline-only, so no play on a flight.
- No energy timersNothing caps how long you can play.
- Sound optionalNo audio cue carries information — fine on mute.
- Solo onlyNo multiplayer and no co-op.
Commute
Short, interruptible sessions
Flight
Needs a connection
In bed
Works muted, one-handed
With friends
Solo only, no multiplayer
What it costs
| Download | Free |
| In-app purchases | $0.99 - $109.99 |
| Ads | Yes |
| Energy timers | None |
From the Google Play listing.
Tags
ReplayabilityHigh
StoryNo Story
SocialSolo
DifficultyNormal
GrindMedium
Brain PowerModerate
Story depthNone
PriceFreemium-Fair
PauseableHigh
VibeIntense
OrientationUnknown
RatingTeen
DeviceStandard
ProgressionLoot-Driven
Has ending?Endless
MultiplayerSolo-Only
GenreRpg Roguelike
👍 One-handed🔇 Mute-friendly⚡ No energy timers👶 Parent-friendly
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