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.
Release Date: Mar 2013
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About the Game

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.

Key Features:

  • Uncompromising Survival & World Exploration:
    No instructions. No help. No hand holding. Start with nothing and craft, hunt, research, farm and fight to survive.
  • Constant Updates:
    Join an active community that is helping to shape the game for release! Provide feedback and joint discussions with the community and developers.
  • Dark and Whimsical Visuals:
    2D characters and odd creatures inhabiting a unique 3D world.
  • Randomly Generated New Worlds:
    Want a new map? No problem! At any time you can generate a new living and breathing world that hates you and wants you to die.

System Requirements

    Minimum:

    • OS:Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
    • Processor:1.7+ GHz or better
    • Memory:1+ gigs of RAM GB RAM
    • Graphics:Radeon HD5450 or better; 256 MB or higher
    • DirectX®:9.0c
    • Hard Drive:500 MB HD space
    • Sound:100% DirectX9.0c compatible sound card and drivers