"Don't Starve" on PC invites players into a whimsically dark and challenging world of survival and exploration. Developed by Klei Entertainment and released in 2013, this indie survival game combines a distinctive art style with unforgiving gameplay to create a compelling and immersive experience.

As the protagonist, Wilson, players find themselves transported to a mysterious and eerie realm. In this procedurally generated world, survival is paramount, and players must gather resources, craft tools, and navigate through a variety of biomes filled with quirky and dangerous creatures.

The game's unique hand-drawn aesthetic, reminiscent of a Tim Burton film, contributes to its atmospheric and surreal ambiance. The dynamic day-night cycle and changing seasons add an extra layer of challenge, as players must adapt their strategies to the ever-evolving environment.

What sets "Don't Starve" apart is its emphasis on exploration, creativity, and the unexpected. With a multitude of characters to unlock, each with its own quirks and challenges, the game encourages experimentation and replayability.

Whether you're facing off against the wilderness solo or exploring the multiplayer expansion "Don't Starve Together" with friends, "Don't Starve" offers a captivating and often unforgiving journey through a world where every decision can mean the difference between survival and demise. Prepare to embrace the dark and unpredictable in this indie gem that has captured the hearts of survival game enthusiasts worldwide.

@Marcman

Don't Starve ruleset (All updates, no DLC, no mods, not Don't Starve Together)

From the Steam Page: "Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic.

You play as Wilson, an intrepid Gentleman Scientist who has been trapped by a demon and transported to a mysterious wilderness world. Wilson must learn to exploit his environment and its inhabitants if he ever hopes to escape and find his way back home.

Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style. Play your way as you unravel the mysteries of this strange land."

My favourite way to describe this is that your goal is to survive in a world created by Tim Burton.

Strugglers, you are being presented with TWO PATHS TO VICTORY:

FOR THE BRAVE: 1. Complete the Adventure Mode - Adventure Mode is accessed through Survival Mode by collecting the four pieces of the Wooden Thing, assembling them at the designated spot, and entering the portal. There you will be presented with 5 challenging chapters and an epilogue to overcome. Be careful, as you are only allowed to bring 4 items with you, and death here will require a restart in Survival Mode. - Should more than one Struggler complete the Adventure Mode, tiebreakers are fastest time, then fewest deaths. - Strugglers who complete Adventure Mode will trump any who take the Path of the Resolved.

FOR THE RESOLVED: 2. Last the most days in a single run of Survival Mode. - Adapt. Improvise. Overcome. The original Don't Starve does not include a seed system, so there is a small element of randomness here. Each map will contain the same basic elements, however. - Your progress is measured by the number of days listed in the Morgue after death. - Tiebreakers are as follows: Number of days survived, deaths up to and including your best run, time at death of your best run.

Tips: - Always have a source of food or you will die. - Always have a source of light at night or you will die. - Maintain your sanity or you will die. - Winter starts on day 21 and lasts 15 days. Be prepared for the cold or you will die. - The environment is not always friendly. Be ready for combat or you will die. - Sleeping in a bedroll or tent is a good way to pass the night quickly at the cost of hunger. Refer to Tip #1.

Platform: Any (I could not find any differences between platforms. Even the mobile version is supposedly identical. Switch version comes packaged with two DLCs that can be toggled off.) Character: Wilson Difficulty: Default World Settings: Default Time starts when you gain control of Wilson. Pause for menu time between runs.

1st) Marcman_59 - Progress: Survived 34 Days (Survival Mode) - Deaths: 2 - Time: 04:17:43
2nd) Kythias - Progress: Survived 23 Days (Survival Mode) - Deaths: 3 - Time: 04:59:16
3rd) FullCup - Progress: Survived 23 Days (Survival Mode) - Deaths: 4 - Time: 04:30:30
4th) Deccyf - Progress: Survived 21 Days (Survival Mode) - Deaths: 2 - Time: 03:41:16
5th) IrishChamp - Progress: Survived 17 Days (Survival Mode) - Deaths 5 - Time: 04:11:29
6th) Kylorian - Progress: Survived 15 Days (Survival Mode) - Deaths: 5 - Time: 02:42:17
7th) Fusha - Progress: Survived 14 Days (Survival Mode) - Deaths: 6 - Time: 05:00:00
8th) Quantum_P1 - Progress: Survived 10 Days (Survival Mode) - Deaths: 5 - Time: 04:22:00
9th) ReturnOfOctobot - Progress: Survived 10 Days (Survival Mode) - Deaths: 6 - Time: 05:00:00
10th) TomTheWizzard - Progress: Survived 7 Days (Survival Mode) - Deaths: 6 - Time: 01:19:49