Walk light. Survive. Keep going.

Think Don’t Starve + Animal Crossing + An extra dose of real world survival.

Survival Tech is a cozy, grounded survival adventure. You’ll navigate changing landscapes, endure seasons, and make slow progress through untamed terrain. Build shelters, manage gear, and stay warm as you travel toward family on the other side of the country.

There is no combat. No magic. Just wilderness.

Travel across tundra, jungle, coasts, and summits - unlock real-world survival mode: generate journeys between actual locations using a world map.
Forage, cook, craft shelter, and survive using more realistic survival mechanics, e.g., creating fire that needs kindling while accounting for wind, identifying plants for food or medicine while avoiding poisonous plants, preparing and cooking trapped game, crafting shelter from fallen branches and leaves, and more.
Experience 3 levels of difficulty: Cozy, Normal, and Survivalist-Mode.
- Cozy - No need to worry about your essentials breaking down - your camping gear is indestructible, giving you time to relax and smell the flowers as you meander your way through the wilderness.
- Normal - As your camping gear breaks down, you’ll need to adapt by using natural materials to survive…at least until you can find replacements.
- Survivalist-Mode - No shortcuts here! Your camping gear breaks early on, forcing you to rely only on natural resources to survive off the land! Can you make it through? A true bushcraft challenge!
Face the wild alone, or share the journey with a guide, a loyal pet, or trusted friends.

Three pixel art scenes: a person with a backpack sitting in a desert area labeled 'Injured leg,' a person with a backpack and red cap sitting by a campfire near a river, and a person with a backpack sitting in a forested area.

Pixel art illustration of a stinging nettle plant with green leaves and the words "Stinging Nettle" beneath it.

Note: All art on this website has been generated by ChatGPT, and will eventually be replaced by hand-drawn concept art.

Gameplay

Core Loop

Wake up, assess needs: thirst, hunger, temperature, energy and health
Identify and gather the resources you need to survive, while adapting to how they change with the seasons
Navigate and explore terrain while progressing towards your destination
Set up camp at dusk, shelter, and maintain warmth
Reflect and sketch in journal (saving mechanism)
Advance toward next safe camp or landmark
Reach your relative and unlock new path options

Survival Mechanics

  
    System
    Description
  
    Hydration
    Gather water from streams or rain, purify over fire
  
    Body Temperature
    Affected by fire, shelter, and weather
  
    Stamina & Fatigue
    Terrain, weight, and activity reduce stamina over time. Overexertion is penalized.
  
    Illness & Injury
    Occurs due to overexertion or lack of body care
  
    Shelter building
    Collect relevant materials and build shelter in specific ways according to the biome and weather
  
    Crafting
    Create tools, rope, etc. For example, stinging nettle for string, ash wood for strong tools, and more
  
    Fire System
    Needs kindling, fuel type matters, rain/wind interferes
  
    Identifying and foraging for food
    Ability to identify safe plants and forage for food
  
    Trapping, preparing, and cooking game
    Trap animals and prepare them for cooking, which requires a certain temperature for a set amount of time
  
    and more...!