Subsistence overview

Overview

Subsistence comes from ColdGames and is published by ColdGames. It arrived on Steam on Oct 25, 2016, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, and Full controller support. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Subsistence's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 372 players at 22 September 2026 - 10:14:12 UTC, with a tracked peak near 1,527. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 72% positive across 13,776 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Subsistence is available in 26 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Subsistence has sold up to 599,000 units and has 12,472 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $6,400,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Subsistence overview details

Subsistence combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Subsistence is a sandbox, first person, solo or co-op, PvE open-world survival game. Struggle through changing seasons to build a base, develop technology and gear-up in the hostile environment. Defend yourself from wildlife, the elements and AI hunters (who also build bases in the world). Progress your base technology for advanced item crafting and upgrades. Farm crops, fish, raise small animals, harvest and refine resources to rise in dominance in the world. Defend your base from Hunter attacks, and raid their bases to steal their loot. If you enjoy open-world sandbox survival games, resource gathering and grinding to build a base, you may enjoy playing the early access version of the game. Current features: * Singleplayer and Co-op PvE sandbox experience. * Crafting mechanics. * Dynamic base building. * Dynamic seasons and weather systems. * Weapon upgrade system. * Mining and refining of ores. * AI Hunters (with AI base building). * Farming. * Animal husbandry. * Food cooking mechanics. * World day-night cycle. * Temperature change based on time-of-day and altitude. * Character hunger/thirst/strength mechanics. * Character clothing system. * System for inviting/removing players to access bases. * Central power system for bases (base items require power to function). * Npc enemy leveling system. DISCLAIMER (PLEASE READ): The public Early Access is intended for those interested in supporting the project and participating in its continued development. You will most likely experience balancing issues, performance issues, bugs and missing features. If you are looking for a…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Subsistence is listed as a game with $9.79 (30% off from $13.99). It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, and Full controller support, and is associated with Action and Early Access. SteamPulse's latest observation records 372 players at 22 September 2026 - 10:14:12 UTC, a tracked peak of 1,527, and 72% positive reviews.

Overview tags

Open World Survival CraftSurvivalMultiplayerCraftingOpen WorldBuildingBase-BuildingSandboxCo-opSingleplayerEarly AccessActionFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpAdventure

Content descriptors

Mild violence hunting and harvesting various wild animals. Fictional gunfights with AI humans.

Highlighted achievements

Support and legal notes

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.