Subsistence invites the main character to try to survive in the open world. The game features changes of seasons and days. The temperature regime also changes. This provides an excellent opportunity to build a base, create equipment and items that will help you survive and protect yourself from threats. And there are more than enough threats here. This includes cold, hunger, attacks by wild animals, and aggression from other people. The action begins with the user finding himself in a forested area. The only tool he has in his hands is an ax.

After this, you need to start building the shelter. For this you will need nails, ropes and logs. These items are combined with each other. There are items that are present in various locations on the map. Others must be created independently. The biggest dangers that await the player in Subsistence are bears and wolves. However, you can defend against them and kill them. Each killed animal gives gamers the opportunity to enjoy several pieces of steak.

To survive, you will have to find sources of water and food. And also monitor your endurance parameters. The game describes in detail the process of preparing all kinds of dishes. Gradually, the user becomes the owner of more valuable items. This is a bow, fishing rod, pickaxe and even a pistol. He gets the opportunity to build a base with electric lighting. There is an opportunity to fish, sow and collect various crops, and raise animals. If competitors appear, you can attack them and expel them from your site. You can play alone or with other gamers in PvE format.