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Don't Starve Together

Don't Starve Together

Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve.

95%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperKlei Entertainment
PublisherKlei Entertainment
Release DateApr 21, 2016
-66%
$14.99$5.09
Peak Players121.9K
Metacritic83
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux
Action
Adventure
Indie
RPG
Simulation
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Don't Starve Together is a punishingly difficult yet charming survival game defined by its unique Victorian-gothic art style and deep, often opaque mechanics. While it offers immense longevity and rewarding co-op play for those who persevere, new players may struggle with a lack of in-game guidance and persistent networking issues.

Pros

  • Distinctive Victorian-gothic art style and 'interactive cartoon' aesthetic.95%
  • Exceptional longevity with many players logging hundreds or thousands of hours.90%
  • Challenging survival mechanics that reward mastery and persistence.85%
  • Engaging cooperative gameplay that is ideal for friends or couples.80%
  • Deep world-building and lore that keeps players invested over many years.70%

Cons

  • Steep learning curve with many mechanics being poorly explained to newcomers.90%
  • Persistent networking issues, including desync and lag, even on dedicated servers.85%
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive or like an 'obnoxious chore' due to high-stress survival loops.75%
  • Heavy reliance on external guides and tutorials to understand basic progression.70%
  • Criticism regarding a perceived developer focus on cosmetic skins over technical polish.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Players often customize their experience by disabling difficult seasonal mechanics like Summer.
  • The game has maintained a dedicated player base for nearly a decade.
  • Beating specific bosses like the Queen Bee with certain characters is considered a high-tier challenge.
Confidence: 66%
Based on the 198 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 6, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
53.4K
Peak · last 90 days
121.9K
All-time peak
121.9K

Price

Current price
$14.99$5.09-66%
Lowest tracked
$1.49since Nov 24, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
88%
All-time positive
95%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews542.3K
Positive: 514.7K (95%)Negative: 27.6K (5%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

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Dev Response Rate

154h

Avg Playtime at Review

70%

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