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Focuses on realistic building, crafting, and a deep AI system where enemies react to your actions.

You survive a plane crash in a remote forest and must find your son while fending off mutated cannibals.

The game is widely considered a benchmark in the genre.

It is praised for being genuinely terrifying, especially at night or in caves.

The sequel (released in early access in 2023) improved graphics but some felt it initially lacked the original's depth.

It maintains an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam with over 400,000 reviews. Quick Review Highlights