Survive the Nights
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About Survive the Nights
Survive the Nights is a survival shooter from a2z Interactive that blends fast-paced combat with base-building strategy. Released on December 5, 2025, it’s available on PC and Mac. The game pits players against hordes of undead enemies in a world where fortification and teamwork are key. Choose to defend a structure or explore freely, with options for solo, co-op, and MMO modes. The core hook is balancing resource gathering, creative defense, and coordinated multiplayer play. It’s a leaner, more chaotic take on survival games, emphasizing adaptability over grind. Best suited for players who enjoy collaborative tactics and high-stakes zombie combat.
Gameplay
Gameplay revolves around surviving waves of enemies while managing limited resources. You gather materials to build walls, traps, and turrets, then defend them against increasingly aggressive attacks. Multiplayer sessions require constant communication, players rotate roles like builders, scouts, and fighters. The open world allows free roaming, but risks include scavenging under zombie threat. Controls are responsive, with a focus on quick aiming and movement. Each session lasts 15, 30 minutes, ending when a base falls or a safe zone collapses. The MMO mode adds persistent servers where base progress and loot stay live. Creative building is encouraged, but poorly placed defenses lead to fast deaths.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows 72% of players complete the base game in under 20 hours, with 45% playing past 30 hours. Community ratings average 8.6/10, with praise for "tight combat and chaotic co-op" but criticism of repetitive enemy AI. The most common mood is "thrilled" (38%), followed by "frustrated" (22%) due to loot imbalance. Average price paid was $34.99, with 17 achievements averaging 40,000 gamerscore points. 68% of players rate co-op as "must-have," while 31% call MMO mode "overwhelming." Reviews highlight "the rush of last-minute saves" but note "sloppy optimization on Mac."
PlayPile's Take
Survive the Nights delivers addictive short sessions for survival fans who enjoy team coordination. At $35, it’s a solid pick for casual multiplayer groups. The achievement system (17 total) offers replay value but lacks depth. While the base-building is fun, the lack of enemy variety and occasional technical hiccups may deter purists. Best for 4-player co-op marathons or solo quickplay. If you’re looking for a zombie shooter with a focus on creativity and chaos, this hits the mark. Not a genre-definer, but it’s consistently entertaining.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
IGDB Rating
50.0
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