Best Survival

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 is the gold standard for disaster anime. It depicts a massive 8.0 magnitude earthquake hitting Tokyo, following two siblings, Mirai and Yuki, as they attempt to traverse the ruined...

Ravenholm is a masterclass in shifting genre expectations. Half-Life 2 transitions from a sci-fi shooter to a survival horror experience seamlessly. The level forces players to rely on the Gravity Gun...

This collection includes the first two games in the Zero Escape series: 999 and Virtue's Last Reward. Players are kidnapped and forced to participate in a deadly game where they must solve complex esc...

Amnesia: The Bunker is a masterclass in emergent horror. Set in a WWI bunker, you are hunted by a persistent, intelligent creature that reacts to your every sound and movement. Unlike previous entries...

Set in the aftermath of the Russo-Japanese War, Golden Kamuy follows a veteran soldier searching for hidden Ainu gold in Hokkaido. While it features a unique blend of comedy and survival, the shadow o...

Best for: Ideal for anyone seeking inspiration through a true story of overcoming adversit...

Tara Westovers memoir recounts her journey from growing up in a survivalist family in the mountains of Idaho to earning a PhD from Cambridge University. Having never stepped foot in a classroom until...

Danny Boyle's 28 Days Later revitalized the zombie genre by introducing the 'fast zombie' concept. Shot on digital video, the film captures a hauntingly empty London, creating an atmosphere of profoun...

Andy Weir's 'The Martian' follows astronaut Mark Watney, presumed dead and left behind on Mars. The novel meticulously details his struggle for survival using ingenuity, scientific knowledge, and a re...

Girls' Last Tour is a unique post-apocalyptic masterpiece that eschews typical disaster tropes for a quiet, philosophical exploration of existence. Two girls, Chito and Yuuri, wander through the ruins...

Best for: Ideal for players who enjoy exploration and survival challenges in a single-play...

Subnautica is a critically acclaimed underwater survival adventure game set on an alien ocean planet. Players must scavenge resources, craft equipment, build underwater bases, and uncover the mysterie...

Northgard is a fantastic Viking-themed RTS that focuses on survival and resource management as much as combat. You lead a clan of Vikings to settle a mysterious, dangerous new continent. Unlike tradit...

Angels of Death follows Rachel Gardner, a young girl who wakes up in the basement of an abandoned building with no memory. She soon encounters Zack, a scythe-wielding serial killer, and they form a pa...

Zack Snyder's remake of George A. Romero's classic is a high-octane, adrenaline-fueled survival story. Set in a shopping mall, the film follows a group of survivors fighting to stay alive against a ho...

School-Live! is a deceptive series that starts as a cute slice-of-life school anime before revealing its true nature as a dark survival horror. It follows a group of girls trying to survive a zombie a...

Best for: Ideal for fans of shonen anime who enjoy a mix of action and character-driven st...

Re:Zero takes the popular isekai genre and adds a brutal, psychological twist: the protagonist, Subaru, has the ability to 'Return by Death' every time he dies. This isn't a power-up; it's a curse tha...

Best for: Ideal for science enthusiasts and fans of survival stories.

The Martian is a refreshing departure from Scott's often dark and cynical tone. It follows Mark Watney, an astronaut stranded on Mars who must use his scientific knowledge and ingenuity to survive unt...

Alice in Borderland follows a group of friends transported to a desolate, parallel version of Tokyo where they must compete in lethal games to survive. The games are categorized by playing cards, with...

Nick Cutters 'The Troop' is a terrifying, stomach-churning survival horror novel that pits a group of boy scouts against a bio-engineered nightmare on a remote island. It is a masterclass in body horr...

Based on the graphic novel, this film takes place in Barrow, Alaska, where the sun sets for thirty days every winter. A group of feral, predatory vampires descends upon the town, turning it into a hun...

Directed by the visionary Masaaki Yuasa, Japan Sinks: 2020 is a visceral, high-energy adaptation of the classic disaster novel. When a series of massive earthquakes tears Japan apart, a family must na...

The Promised Neverland: The Movie is a powerful and emotional follow-up to the series, focusing on the characters' struggle for freedom. It features intense drama, suspenseful moments, and a heart-wre...

Dr. Stone offers a unique spin on the disaster genre: what happens after a global event turns all of humanity to stone? Thousands of years later, genius teenager Senku Ishigami awakens and decides to...

Bill's Town is a masterclass in tension and environmental storytelling. It introduces the player to the dangers of the infected in a confined, trap-filled urban environment. The level forces the playe...

Hell's Paradise follows a group of death-row convicts and their executioners as they explore a mysterious, deadly island in search of the elixir of life. The series is a high-stakes survival story fil...

Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- The Movie is a captivating continuation of the series, offering a fresh perspective on the protagonist's journey. It features beautiful animation, compelling c...

Dungeon of the Mad God offers a thrilling dungeon crawler experience with intense action and survival challenges. Set in a dark fantasy world, players must explore treacherous dungeons, collect resour...

Hell's Paradise follows a group of death-row convicts and their executioners as they explore a mysterious, deadly island in search of the elixir of life. The series is a beautiful blend of historical...

Best for: Ideal for fans of science fiction and horror who appreciate tense atmospheres an...

Released in 1979, Alien is a masterclass in atmospheric horror and science fiction. The film follows the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo, who encounter a deadly extraterrestrial life form. Sc...

Against the Storm is a brilliant, genre-bending game that combines city-building with roguelike elements. You build multiple settlements in a fantasy world plagued by an eternal storm, gathering resou...