A nice winter hike in Mount Washington State Park with friends turned into a dire situation. You find yourself alone, fighting for survival with limited supplies. You must battle the cold, thirst, hunger, wildlife, and your own state of mind as you try to make your way to an abandoned ranger station to call for help.

Winter Survival is a comprehensive survival game that is currently in Early Access. It features dynamic combat, stealth, base building, and a unique sanity system, among other things. The game offers multiple modes and difficulties, allowing you to tailor your experience.

As you explore snow-covered forests, mountains, and frozen lakes, you will face treacherous terrain, dangerous animals, and harsh winter conditions. You must find shelter, cook meals, and rest to prepare for the challenges of each new day.

You are not the first person to visit this area. Many others have come before you, and some even lived here over a century ago. By exploring your surroundings, you may discover useful items left behind by those who came before. You can unlock the story of the town they built and uncover its secrets. However, you must be cautious of traps and find ways to restore the abandoned structures.

In addition to cold, thirst, hunger, and exhaustion, you must also contend with injuries, sickness, and unpredictable weather. Spending a night without shelter in freezing cold temperatures is dangerous, and venturing out in a snowstorm is equally risky.

The game includes random events that can either help or worsen your situation. The adaptation system allows you to learn new survival skills and enhance your abilities. The unique sanity system adds a psychological element to the game, blurring the line between reality and madness.

Your mind becomes your greatest enemy in this desolate land. Fatigue, loss of willpower, and hallucinations are just some of the challenges you may face. Fear and stress can also distort your perception, making for a captivating survival experience.

In Winter Survival, you must hunt or be hunted. You can use the environment to your advantage, observing and studying the behavior of animals. Craft traps to capture them, scare away wolves with torches, and use spears for both hunting and self-defense against apex predators.

With limited resources, it is important to carefully consider engaging in fights. Confronting a bear with a knife or spear may not be wise. Sometimes, it is better to avoid or sneak past dangerous encounters.

Gathering resources, learning how to craft essential tools, and building shelters are crucial for escaping daily struggles. Different resources can be found in various areas, obtained through hunting, or left behind by those who came before.

The extensive crafting system allows you to build everything from campfires for cooking to complete shelters and protective structures. Proper preparation and crafting can help you transition from a dangerous environment to a more manageable one.

The game offers two different modes to choose from:

Story Mode: Uncover more about yourself and the people who lived in this area while striving to survive. Find your friends and find a way back home.

Endless Mode: Take advantage of more resources and crafting options as you aim to conquer the world around you. Start and progress at your own pace.

Official Pre-Register Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1394960/Winter_Survival/