An open world game with no safe zone

We've all had that experience. There are times when you are playing a game and suddenly become overwhelmed by enemies. Your health plummets, and you realize that if you die here, you may lose progress and, depending on the title, loot. So you run away, find a safe haven, and join forces again. A more symbolic example is: resident evil Safe room. You can enjoy soothing music that monsters can't sneak in, and a time of relaxation that can help you come to your senses.

Another one is Grace in Elden Ring. How many times have you rushed past enemies to reach the next Grace, only to reach on top of them and reset them all? Now be honest. And then there are games where there's a constant sense of danger that you can't give up no matter where you go. Sure, there may be places where you're much less likely to jump into anything, but overall you're in a constant state of survival. Let's take a look at a hardcore experience that addresses some of the quality issues.

forest

The locals are not very friendly.

Putting aside the fact that you need to take care of your own needs forest Cannibals that block hunger and thirst are a real stressor in the game. These guys will keep you on your toes due to their rather interesting AI that partially adapts and reacts to your actions. There is a very fun and cool video showing how a player was able to “tame” a cannibal in this game. forest It doesn't play with immersion.

Not knowing exactly what each type does, when they attack, not to mention whether you've accidentally built a shelter right in their patrol path, these are just a few of the ways the game continually keeps you on edge. The longer they survive, the bolder they become. At night, the situation becomes more dangerous as some cannibals choose to attack the safe zone. Oh, did I say safe zone? No, because the small shelter is not immortal if the Allow buildings are destroyed setting is turned on (which it should be for full immersion). This is not minecraftA place where you can hide yourself in a hole in the ground every night. You are never completely immune and never feel completely comfortable even inside the base.

Don't starve together

you will never be comfortable

Don't starve together is best described as a constant, uphill battle against a world that's going crazy and trying to survive. Everything in this incredibly lovely world is out to get you. It would be like Deerclops in winter, if not for the random hound attacks that scare you. And even if you defeat that boss, the cold winter may freeze you.

Are you waiting for summer to come? It's also not safe because of forest fires. If you can, through luck and effort, build a semi-secure base, it can keep you sane if you don't take care of it, and if you become unstable enough, shadow creatures can spawn. Survival in this world is so grueling that every moment feels like a nail-biting tension. Best (or worst) at everything? In co-op, friends are just shallow comfort.

green hell

Oh no. Did you accidentally sleep on the floor?

green hell It's essentially a game where you make giant, vulgar gestures towards the player's face. Don't get too comfortable during the tutorial stages when you're playing with your girlfriend at a camp and have plenty of shelter and resources at your disposal. Because things are about to get rough. great forestThere are certainly much less dangerous areas green health But despite this, managing one's own needs, ensuring adequate shelter from wildlife and local tribes, and being aware of one's surroundings can be extremely stressful.

Touching a poisonous frog can be life-threatening. Drinking dirty water can cause parasites. Sleeping on the floor can also lead to parasites. Eating raw food or human flesh can cause you to lose consciousness and hallucinate. The simple, yet stressful thing is that you have to manage specific nutritional needs instead of general hunger. This means that in addition to staying hydrated, you need to eat carbohydrates and enough fat as well as protein. This is a threat that is always with you. It's not the enemy. It's a necessity for survival, and it follows you around no matter where you go in the game, keeping you constantly on edge and incredibly stressed. And can we talk about the fact that you need to check each quadrant of the body for injuries? The psychology of that simple task tires you out quickly.

Cataclysm: The Dark Ages Ahead

The world is moving and doesn't wait for you

if you are familiar with project zomboidI will explain this next. Then Cataclysm: The Dark Ages Ahead You will recognize it. In a post-apocalyptic world filled with the undead, you are one of the few characters left alive. You must build shelter, find resources, and at the same time avoid the threat of zombies that want to make you their own. But this isn't just any zombie game. The undead here are clever and cunning, and they will want your money.

Even if you clear a certain area in the game, zombies are always moving and can actually move back to that area. So, every time you return to a place, you have to reorganize and be alert. Of course, every action creates noise, so you should prioritize stealth and avoid drawing attention by shooting recklessly. Simple boarded up windows are not the final solution for your base, despite all the effort you put into strengthening them. Because enemies can destroy it and nullify all your efforts. It's really a constant struggle to survive.

project zomboid

As time goes by, if you are not smart, your hope decreases.

project zomboid It sets the tone nicely when starting a new game. This isn't a story about survival, it's a story about how you die. One thing is certain: everyone dies all the time. Always, eventually. It's just a matter of time. As in CDDA Zombies on default difficulty above Zomboid They have the ability to migrate. Population will also peak at some point in the game. This means that in the early stages of survival, the population becomes more and more numerous. Months later, nature begins to take over the world, and within weeks water and electricity are cut off, complicating any chance of survival.

Loot does not respawn in the world, so you'll need to make long-term plans to find a safe home, but no home is truly safe. Having a high fence is a very solid way to provide some level of safety, but if you don't already have one, be aware that your boarded-up building will still be accessible to any zombies that decide to break in. Even if you live underground for a few weeks, you run the risk of running out of supplies, becoming depressed, starving, or dying of thirst. Yes. It's not just zombies that create a lack of safety, but your own needs and limited resources as well.

Kensi

Raids and faction politics galore

Let's make one thing clear: you Kensi's The moment you fall into the world. This is a world where the strong rule, and the conflicting warring factions don't care who you are as long as they kill or imprison you.

No matter how hard you try to find a nice, quiet little corner that won't involve anyone, you're going to attract raiders to your base at some point (after all, this is an endgame feature, and you probably won't be building your own base at all early on). Entering a city is risky depending on who controls it and what they think of you, and these cities can also be raided by other forces even if you manage them yourself. So never let your guard down. KensiBecause no place is completely safe.