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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: 42k

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Very Positive(81%)
immersion
mods
multiplayer
dinosaurs
exploration
graphics
difficulty
learning curve
bugs
optimization
developer practices
data loss
performance issues
The general sentiment about the game is mostly positive due to its immersive and expansive dinosaur-themed world, extensive mod support, and collaborative multiplayer features. However, there are significant issues with bugs, performance, and the developers' business practices that detract from the experience. The game remains popular for those who can navigate its quirks and technical challenges, and while it offers a robust survival experience, it also presents a steep learning curve that may not be for everyone.

Positive Points

  • The game offers an immersive experience with an open-world design filled with dinosaurs and creative possibilities. The ability to tame and ride dinosaurs is frequently praised.
  • The modding community enhances the gameplay, adding significant value to the original game with mods improving playability and introducing new content.
  • Multiplayer and tribe features foster a sense of community and collaborative play, making the game even more enjoyable.
  • The game provides a lot of content and exploration possibilities, making it engaging for many hours and providing a deep survival and adventure experience.

    • Negative Points

  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and optimization issues which significantly affect the gameplay experience, such as crashes and glitches.
  • The developers have been criticized for not addressing long-standing issues and perceived greedy practices, such as pushing players towards new, more expensive versions of the game.
  • The PC requirements are considered high, leading to performance issues on less powerful systems.
  • There are reports of frequent data loss and server connectivity issues, which can lead to player frustration.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the graphics are generally praised for being stunning, some players find them poorly optimized, leading to performance issues on various systems.
  • The game's difficulty and steep learning curve are appreciated by some but criticized by others who find it overly punishing.

    • Common Themes

  • Dinosaurs and survival elements drive the game's enjoyment and are central themes across reviews.
  • Mods and community-created content are seen as essential to the game's longevity and enhancement.
  • There is a strong division between the single-player and multiplayer experiences, with multiplayer often being more favored due to its community aspects.
  • Longtime players have mixed feelings about the game's newer versions and business practices of the developers.
    • Updated 6/7/2025, 12:01:07 AM UTC
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