The Best & Most Anticipated New SURVIVAL Games Of 2024/2025

[@GamerZakh]

This is an experiment in many ways but the main point is I have all this research and curation done, but even with making lists full time for a whole year I can't turn it all into highly edited videos. I'm just one person. All this information is sitting around, so I figured I should at least just tell you it all? Let me know if you found this useful. If you want to support the channel, buy games using this GOG referral link: af.gog.com/?as=1715648857 Thank you!

[@FabledDragon]

45:23 looks like PlayWay is the franchise, little further down page shows Franchise on rightside of steam page (near visit website) Sounds like steam should have Franchise up there in top section with Dev and Publisher.

[@Yugubugu]

I've been watching you since Salem, and Populous 3 days. I've always loved your High Quality lists, however I do love this too, just you being you in a raw unedited format is very VERY refreshing. You do great Zahk. Through and through we see you're passionate about this. Just do what's comfortable for you.

[@WojDestroyer]

Sengoku Dynasty as of November 7 is version 1.0 - full release

[@WojDestroyer]

Palworld first hearing in court is actually in next week

[@anashiedler6926]

honestly, quite a useless video. I like to get experiences on the games from other players, even if they only played it for a short time. If you are just listing stuff from the steam page, that is a useless video, because thats the same info i can pull of the steam page by just looking into all the games that have that genre tag.

[@lasvista2tech]

this is a nice way of showing games, doesnt have to be heavily edited

[@GamerZakh]

There are a lot of lists I researched but never made because they can take 30-40 work hours to properly make.

[@МухиддинМахмудов-б5щ]

@@GamerZakh it's okay, i'm here for your voice man 😌

[@markam67]

I think this is a great way to at least cover some of these more obscure games. I have to say more recently I am finding so many indy games that just don't get much coverage but can be great to play. Really looking forward to Subnautica 2.

[@theofontaine5564]

It's a world of water and fish

[@markam67]

@theofontaine5564 🤣

[@Maltebyte2]

dont be too surprised though if we get a demo in late 2025 so im not waitng but im hot for it!

[@Nick6X]

As many others have pointed out, this format of showcasing upcoming games are absolutely fine. Still had a good and professional look and we got a feel/look at them which is the main purpose. Keep up the good work Zakh, been following you and your lists for several years. Hoping to continue that for many more years to come.

[@alenafraskova6903]

As much as I enjoy the edited versions of these videos I don't think there is anything wrong with this style, in the end I got recommendation for loads of upcoming games so both works in my opinion. No reason why not to continue in this style in the future as well :)

[@veimo619]

Great video Zakh!

[@stiven1543]

Not every game even deserves a lot of time invested into talking about, this video shows so many potentially good games and if someone wants to they can explore more about games they found in here that they seem to maybe like. I would never find some of these games searching myself on steam because some of them wont even show up unless you dig down to the bottom of the list in the store and there is so many games. Because of this channel I found more then few good games and im about to check on some from this video as well. Thank you!

[@AzimovTube]

I love the big compilation vids, but it always clear they must take ages to make. Happy to have a new list in this more sustainable format.

[@LancelotSwe]

Don’t mind the new format, you’re still talking about the games in the same way as before. Kind of fun to see you talking about the games. I do believe Enshrouded might release in about a year as they say, there’s been a few major updates this year already.

[@quantonica5348]

I don't the way this was presented , I also appreciate and trust your input and it doesn't have to take you many hours of prepping to make an informative vid.

[@NickyByloo]

Additional ones on my radar: Outbreak Island Streets of Fortuna The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Outward 2 Breathedge 2 Jurassic Park: Survival Towers of Aghasba THE SIGNAL Primal Survival Wars Outbound Across the Wonderlands Just Us Blind Descent Primitive VEIN Wanderlost QANGA

[@mesarthim640]

Wow, what a list Zakh :) Thank you for your hard work once again. Many great games on the horizon ! Hope you'll play some of them during a live stream.

[@Sturmeggio94]

I have to say, it doesn't matter. Thanks to your channel I discovered many hidden gems that otherwise would get submerged by "more popular" ones on Steam. If you have to sacrifice editing for the sake of more information, I would choose the latter. After all, no matter the editing, I really like your way to convey informations and opinions. So keep up the good work, however you can!

[@Bronkowitsch]

Awesome work! EDIT: I think those Nomadic Survivalgames are very interesting... Ars Notoria, Salt 2 and Polyaris...

[@fictionalchar354]

This is my favourite time of the year because of game lists like these

[@MrAnastassios2]

The new format is great! Keep it up, I am waiting all year for your lists!

[@PawsmonautGames]

Really appreciate the coverage of AETHUS, Zakh!

[@Daniel-Star]

I really like this format. It lets me see a lot of games and is an even better list than Steam Discovery queues.

[@theonus_4483]

Enjoyed it Zakh! Some of these were on the fringes of my idea of a survival game, or just are not in my book. Like the turn based stuff. But I enjoyed the list all the same and it’s nice to get your take.

[@Emczes]

Its very easy to omit some games that one would find interesting. I think that idea of making a massive list of specific genre games with a very brief introduction is great and really helpfull. Awesome job!

[@marcbennett9232]

I enjoy the format! the changes to nightingale are fantastic. for anyone who bounced off of it, I highly recommend another try.

[@Maltebyte2]

50 youre crazy with these awesome lists! let me grab a bite to eat and a pen! yes im old school! Thanks Zakh!

[@Envisi.]

I actually really liked this way of doing it. thanks, it doesn't always have to be all bells and whistles just give me the information and jobs a good un.

[@ravenroc1784]

This way is fine. I love your lists no matter what! Thank you for doing these!

[@KamramBehzad]

One of the best KZbin game channels. keep up the great work.

[@GamerZakh]

Thank you! That's very kind of you to say.

[@hutchgames67]

Hey this is a great video, lots of games and information, no time wasted. Good work!

[@Musive99]

I got The Last Plague: Blight when it released some months ago because I found the demo quite impressive and intriguing with the top-down perspective, it's updated very regularly and a lot of the bugs I've noticed at the start have been patched out already. The building system is quite nice mechanically for such a small title, but it's supposed to be more in the realistic side of things, so be prepared to collect a ton of stuff to get things going.

[@amandadeloff4278]

Love the video, Zakh!! I have found so many games i love because of you!!! Thank you!! Dont let the haters and bots get you down! ❤❤❤ and i hate the idea that you have research and lists that didn't get out because of the time constraints with editing!

[@katschindler3647]

Thanks, my wishlist is growing exponentially as I watch lol.

[@adamwilder2943]

Thanks Zakh for providing a great many open world survival games

[@reinierdash9020]

can't wiat for your city builder video

[@merusalem]

You did real good, no worries.

[@Ambers128]

So many games! Just to point out a smaller survival game I'm looking forward to that will hopefully come out in 2025 is Winter Burrow.

[@luisfbjunqueira5837]

Thank you!

[@RemusKingOfRome]

MY idea of multiplayer is - ! player with 9, 20, 30 bots to command., in HUGE battles. Thus 10 players per side will have up to 600 units in battle. Seems a cool idea and negates the not-enough players problem.

[@alyssinwilliams4570]

For what its worth, some of my genre descriptors w/r/t survival Survival/Crafting (or Survival/base-building) like Minecraft, Conan Exiles, etc. This seems to be the most common type these days Survival/Story (or Survival/Narrative), like the Amnesia games, Outlast, and so forth Survival/Management (though I also call them base management), such as Dwarf Fortress, RimWorld and such. Also, going to say it. Steam review of 69% should be 'Nice'

[@mallikanth1689]

Can I give 50 thumbs up? one for each game? Top work as usual, Zakh

[@GamerZakh]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@GamerbyDesign]

I like the lists because of the production value put into them but i understand the a time issue.

[@GamerZakh]

Yeah I've made almost 50 list videos in the past year, almost one a week, talking about 500 games, and honestly if I thought of every list I could make I've only covered half of what I could've covered. Mech games, cosy games, sports games, farming games, puzzle games, racing games, mmorpgs, adventure games... so much I haven't listed.

[@AndreasElf]

I hope more of these gets released on GOG.

[@alyssinwilliams4570]

Some honorable mentions (or perhaps forgotten about?) LOTR Return to Moria (unless it coming out on Epic in october 2023 discounts it from the list?) Once Human Also, REAALLLY hoping to see Project Zomboid build 42 in 2025 😩

[@Giovanni00831]

wanna have an editor?

[@GamerZakh]

I can't afford one and I don't like asking for free work.

[@MichaelSuperbacker]

Hello 👋

[@remonkewl6598]

Huh, no ASKA?

[@GamerZakh]

I got that slotted for my base-building/colony sim list.

[@jarigustafsson7620]

Bye bye palworld says nintendo.

[@el8901]

You forget nightgale

[@GamerZakh]

No I didn't.

[@petersturmey4868]

why dose everyone put there face in

[@GamerZakh]

Do you want a real answer or are you just complaining about it? I have a lot of concrete reasons but I don't want to bother getting into it if you'll never read or reply.

[@giga27beast82]

@@GamerZakh I'm not OP, but I'm curious. Why? I assume the algorithm prefers it?

[@GamerZakh]

@@giga27beast82 Hey no probs! The 'algorithm' these days is now more based on psychology and behaviour rather than any kind of data and programming, so what works or doesn't really just depends on what people like or not. But besides that, there's a bunch of reasons why someone would put a facecam on: 1. For the majority of viewers, they prefer seeing the streamer and statistically people watch for longer when there is a facecam. People feel more connected to the creator when they can see a face. It's not necessary, but an entire industry has evolved with V Tubers and other 'cartoon characters' to be a 'face' on videos. Consider Spiffing Brit, he doesn't use a facecam but does have his character that he uses and various illustrations. 2. The video of a person is part of the communication and entertainment. Voice actors have such a tough job because they can't express anything visually, it all has to be with their voice. By having a facecam, you can communicate more emotions with facial expressions, gesture with hands, point at things, pose for things, etc. This is part of the presentation. Think of it like a teacher in a classroom. Is the teacher just in the way of the whiteboard? Or is the teacher's physical presence part of the experience? 3. Representation. One of the most common insults I get is that my "face is weird". It's because I don't have a 'standard' look, so a lot of people are caught offguard when they see my face and express discomfort, curiosity, or just hate. The more I show my face, the more 'normal' it becomes and this helps not just my own life experience but also those who have similar heritages as I do.

[@giga27beast82]

Thank you for your extensive answer. I appreciate the effort! Also, I am sorry people insult you that way. I know how it feels though.. No one deserves that, but I guess it comes with the territory as a content creator. I look forward to more content from you!

[@petejams7340]

Not a fan of watching steam pages for an hour and a half. I can look up steam pages myself. If you want to cover breadth and , perhaps a podcast is a better format? Also generative ai tools can help summarize and edit videos based on prompts.

[@GamerZakh]

I mean, this video exists as is or not at all. But you'd prefer this exact same content as a podcast? You can minimise the tab and just have audio and you got a podcast. And if I use AI, people just complain about AI. People can tell when it's AI.

[@mauriciomanassero4502]

🐑

[@kabiebebe2332]

Want a new zombie game 😅😅

[@wsk1124]

Dune bad game

[@GamerZakh]

You've played it?

[@wsk1124]

@@GamerZakh Yes

[@GamerZakh]

@@wsk1124 When and how?

[@wsk1124]

@@GamerZakh Alpha test

[@GamerZakh]

@@wsk1124 What didn't you like?

[@dionvanhezewijk5390]

Have you done a special on virtual reality games yet? I just tried half life alyx 4 years late and wow, its still next level.

[@GamerZakh]

I don't have a lot of experience with VR myself, so it's a bit hard for me to cover it effectively. I've also never owned a VR headset before.

[@dionvanhezewijk5390]

@GamerZakh If you get the chance to get into it. Give it a go. The vr games market is slowly maturing over the years. Valve is coming out with index 2 next year hopefully with a new halflife experience.