The open areas that players can level up on are built with complex texture, and scattered with many different creatures they may encounter on along the way. Nonetheless, with the complex nature, be wary that this is a very CPU intensive game. So optimizing for the best settings will not only enhance gameplay but overall ability to play. 

7 Days To Die, released by The Fun Pimps has everything you would find in a zombie apocalyptical gameplay. The player is placed in a world where you are first tasked with living for one day, and then the next and the next. You're practically thrown into the pit where you're overcoming a hurdles like scavenging, crafting, and combatting the different zombies. There is a creative mode, similar to Minecraft, where you are focused on moreso building, which means you have the option to toggle the zombies setting off. Like other survival games, staying alive is the main goal. Players would have to optimize for the best conditions, and work on a whim of what they have to avoid threats from zombies and even other humans.

Similar to any survival games, a lot of the mechanics are revolved around the crafting features. It's important to note that you must first find the recipe manual before you have the ability to craft a specific item. Scavenging can be difficult as even some main items are hard to find. But be careful, because on the 7th day, a horde of zombies will flock the map and you will inevitably have to fight with what little to none items you have. 

When cycling through the game, hunting, gathering and crafting can be difficult. The tools offered in-game don't allow much room to be creative. So teamwork with friends is the key to really surviving, because for the most part, everyone in the server is practically at wit's end trying to kill each other. Although, there are some moments of humanity when other players do come to terms of trading for items for survival. 

When cycling through the game, hunting, gathering and crafting can be difficult. The tools offered in-game don't allow much room to be creative. So teamwork with friends is the key to really surviving, because for the most part, everyone in the server is practically at wit's end trying to kill each other. Although, there are some moments of hope when other players do come to terms with you by trading items without the fighting. 

The key to staying alive in this survival game, is of course with friends! This game allows you to have up to 8 players on an island simultaneously. With 8 players, you have the chance to expand your fortress faster, and therefore progress through the game better! But this instance can't last long as these peer-to-peer sessions are temporary. But overall this game gives you depth in story, and structure of a horror game. This game is definitely not for the feint of heart. 

Astroneer is based in the 25th century, where Astroneers are exploring the endless possibilities of outer space. With exploring outer space survival game, players will encounter different harsh environments that they must dig for discoveries buried in the panel. Throughout the game, you can build different space bases that you will have to use the unique terrains to forage for materials. What's nice about exploring new territory, the environment is quite flexible as you can shape everything around you.

Players have the option to customize many different things in this game, from vehicles, to bases, to the Astroneers themselves, possibilities continue to be endless when exploring the outer space. It's important to note that there is no set storyline or goal, you're essentially thrown into outer space exploring the many different terrains you may come across! 

Orion: Prelude is the closest game to ARK: Survival Evolved! With over 2 million copies sold since it's released, no wonder it's still one of the top sandbox games! At the core of it, the goal is to protect  generators from hordes of dinosaurs. Every dinosaur killed earns money to upgrade weaponry. This is essentially the movie, Jurassic Park in a video game. The world of Orion: Prelude offers everything from wildland open area to abandoned cities. 

There are three different classes you can play in this game, they are the Assault Class, Support Class, and Recon Class. With the Assault, you can have a jetpack making land dinosaurs easier to deal with. With the Support, you essentially act as a tank, and then for Recon, you can turn invisible to properly attack more difficult enemies. Players are meant to be playing in groups! This game is a cool way to pass time if you need to take a break from playing bigger titles.