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ARK: Survival Evolved
Action
Adventure
Indie
Massively Multiplayer
RPG
Single-player
Multi-player
MMO
Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Workshop
Steam Cloud
Valve Anti-Cheat enabled
Includes level editor
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing

Stranded on the shores of a mysterious island, you must learn to survive. Use your cunning to kill or tame the primeval creatures roaming the land, and encounter other players to survive, dominate... and escape!

Developers: Studio Wildcard Instinct Games Efecto Studios Virtual Basement LLC
Publishers: Studio Wildcard Snail Games USA
Release Date: Aug 27, 2017
Price (USD): $14.99
Current Players: 15k

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Very Positive(81%)
immersive dinosaur experience
creative freedom
expansive maps
mod support
game complexity
Aquatica update
technical issues
publisher dissatisfaction
The general sentiment of the reviews is largely negative with a few positive remarks, primarily due to the Aquatica update and its impact on mods, as well as technical issues and the perception of the publisher's greedy practices. Despite these criticisms, there is recognition of the game's immersive dinosaur experience and creative freedom, which some players still find enjoyable. However, the recent changes have led to a mixed reception, with former enthusiasts feeling alienated or disappointed by the direction the game has taken.

Positive Points

  • Players appreciate the immersive dinosaur experience that ARK: Survival Evolved offers, allowing them to tame, ride, and interact with a diverse range of prehistoric creatures.
  • The game is praised for its vast open world and the creative freedom players have in building bases, crafting items, and exploring expansive maps.
  • Many reviews highlight the game's potential for long-term engagement due to its complex systems, large maps, and the presence of mods, which enhance the gameplay experience.

    • Negative Points

  • The recent Aquatica DLC and update have received widespread criticism for breaking existing mods, negatively affecting gameplay, and being perceived as a cash grab.
  • Technical issues and poor optimization are frequent complaints, with players experiencing crashes, bugs, and performance problems that hinder the gaming experience.
  • There is strong dissatisfaction with the game's publisher, Snail Games, due to decisions that are seen as greedy and detrimental to the game's performance and community.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the game has a strong modding community that enhances the experience, recent updates have broken many mods, leading to mixed feelings about the current state of mod support.
  • Some players find the difficulty and complexity of the game both challenging and rewarding, while others feel it is overly demanding and frustrating.

    • Common Themes

  • There is a strong sense of community among players who have dedicated significant time to the game, and many express a deep love for the game despite its flaws.
  • Dinosaurs and the prehistoric theme are a central attraction, with many players enjoying the unique interaction with various dinosaur species available in the game.
  • Frustration with the game's publisher, Snail Games, is a recurring theme, particularly in relation to the Aquatica update which negatively impacted gameplay and mod accessibility.
    • Updated 7/16/2025, 12:01:56 AM UTC
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