Survive in a harsh and dangerous world after an alien invasion. Gather resources, craft equipment, fight mutants and massive monsters, use weapons, vehicles and robots, explore territories, defend strongholds and fight for survival.

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Before the game was published on the Steam store, we carried out a large amount of work on the development of the game, conducted internal testing of demo versions, at this stage the game has many game locations, mechanics, quests and starter content designed for many hours of play. There are plans to have a large stock of new ideas and game features and expand the game world. We believe that early access will allow more players to be involved in the Life Effect universe, which will allow the Steam gaming community to actively participate in the development of the game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We haven't decided on the exact date, but having a large list of content that needs to be implemented, it will take about 1-2 years of development.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We are planning a huge world that will have many locations and dungeons, like underground levels, an underwater world, and the opportunity to get into space to get artifacts and alien resources that will help create the best weapons and equipment to fight the enemy. The plot of the game is planned to immerse the player in this amazing world filled with monsters, mutants, aliens, robots, humans and bosses. Areas of activity such as trading, crafting, building fortifications and improving them, attacking enemy supplies, raiding bosses, etc. I plan to pay great attention to the presentation of the history of the world through a variety of storylines and environments that will allow players to learn and understand how the invasion of the planet took place, how to help people in the war against alien invaders.
The full version includes even more content, game items, weapons, robots, drones and resources, your own personal spaceship, bunker and base, advanced leveling of skills and perks, voice acting of game characters and soundtrack.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“At this stage, the game implements the functionality presented in the description of the game. There are also many locations, dungeons, caves, bases and enemy territories. A lot of different types of enemies and quests, equipment and weapons will give you a lot of hours in the game.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“At this stage, the game implements the functionality presented in the description of the game. There are also many locations, dungeons, caves, bases and enemy territories. A lot of different types of enemies and quests, equipment and weapons will give you a lot of hours in the game.
important:
1. There is no gamepad setup in the game right now
2. There is no key reassignment
3. The game does not have cloud storage, the game creates a save folder on your PC. Therefore, if these points are very important to you, pay attention to them and do not buy the game! At the moment, I cannot announce the time frame when this will be created.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Prior to publishing the game in early access, we actively worked with the already established gaming community on social networks and on our forums. At the early access stage, we plan to continue communicating with our gaming community, follow the thematic discussions of the players, and listen to the community's opinion, especially if it concerns various issues related to gameplay, balance, and mechanics. In addition, we always monitor suggestions and suggestions for new features in the game, and if these suggestions are supported by the majority of players, we try to implement them. Thus, the community can lead to global game changes, but in turn, if it does not contradict the lore of the game.”
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LIFE EFFECT Survival — A New Chapter!

Introducing LIFE EFFECT Survival — an enhanced and expanded version of the game.

New Content — additional missions, locations, mechanics, and enemies
Ongoing Updates — active development aimed at making the game truly unique
Complete Freedom — create, fight, and explore without limits
Signature Style — everything you loved about the original, now even better

Dive into the brutal world of survival with renewed intensity!

About This Game

  • History:
    Alien invaders invaded the planet, exterminating most of the population, humanity, being on the verge of annihilation, united its armies and gave a serious rebuff to the enemy, bringing down all its might on him. After several years of war, the climate on the planet has changed significantly, the virus and alien particles have greatly mutated animals and humans. The military created fortifications for protection, and extraterrestrial technologies were mined, which helped create medicines and weapons, vehicles and robots. The war continues, some fortifications are fighting with each other, advancing their goals and ideas, trying to get alien artifacts with which they can move to the next stage of evolution and gain complete superiority.

    The player's task is to survive in this world by helping peaceful fortifications. Collect resources and create the best weapons and equipment, fight off enemy forces and prevent the invasion of monsters from other planets.

  • In the game you will find:
    ✦ Survival in a harsh world from the first or third person perspective of a character.
    ✦ The lives of the surviving civilians and the activities of enemy groups.
    ✦ The infection of the world, mutations, many powerful creatures and Titans.
    ✦ Battles with alien life forms and their technology.

  • The world does not stand still:
    ✦ The longer you play, the more events, encounters, quests, and unexpected situations unfold around you.
    ✦ Lots of quests, plot and stories, NPC stories and adventures, interactive events in the world.

  • Three genres are one brutal reality. Shooter, RPG, and Horror elements.

    ✦ Shooter — intense shootouts where every decision can cost a life. Shoot tactically. Upgrade your hero to match your fighting style. And never forget that you are being watched.
    ✦ RPG mechanics — develop your character, enhance equipment, equipment, drones, turrets and robots. Influence the plot and choose your path.
    ✦ The atmosphere of survival and horror — the world presses, the enemies frighten, and the cold becomes a personal enemy.
    ✦ There is a place for real tension here. You don't just shoot — you survive, evolve, and be afraid. Every shot, every dialogue, and every rustle behind your back may be your last.



  • Not just survival, technology is under control.

    ✦  Creative freedom — create weapons, armor, equipment, and even companions.
    ✦  Own your own army — build robots and cyborgs that will fight on your side. Your allies don't have to be human.
    ✦  Technology warfare — from drones to heavy armored vehicles: everything you build works for you.

    The use of technology, the creation of robots and unmanned aerial vehicles.
    Do you want a drone that scouts the territory? Or a cyborg who watches your back? Everything is in your hands. In the game, you don't just survive — you create.

  • DNA, eggs, cubs, animals, people:
    ✦ Grow, tame, hire — assemble a squad to suit your style of play.
    ✦ Find, grow, create — find eggs, steal a baby, or extract the DNA of a monster and create a unique companion.
    ✦ Genetic Laboratory — use DNA samples to create new species and hybrids.
    ✦ Taming animals — find and tame wild or peaceful animals, they will become faithful helpers on the journey.
    ✦ Mercenaries — hire people who will fight on your side if you trust them with your back.
    ✦ Pets that grow up with you — your companions level up, learn new abilities and help in battle.

  • Capture → development → defense. Your fortress is underground.

    ✦ Capture the bunker — recapture the underground shelter from the monsters and make it your base.
    ✦ Development and Improvement — Build crafting machines, a laboratory, an incubator, and other modules for storing resources, companions, and transportation.
    ✦ Defense — build turrets, fortify entrances, strengthen walls and personally repel hordes of enemies.
    ✦ Automatic resource collection — send mercenaries and pets in search of loot.

There is an old bunker somewhere in the forest. It's crawling with monsters right now. Purify it and it will be yours.
Develop the shelter: Strengthen the defenses to repel the attacks of the creatures. And when you are not there, send mercenaries and pets to collect resources. The bunker lives on, even when you're in combat.

You are not alone in the world of LIFE EFFECT Survival.

⚠️ IMPORTANT ⚠️

1.  🎮 There is currently no gamepad support in the game

2.  ⚙️ There is no key rebinding

3.  📝 The game does not have cloud saves. It creates a save folder on your PC.

📢 Therefore, if these features are very important to you, please take this into consideration and do not purchase the game! At the moment, I cannot provide a timeline for when these features will be implemented.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

«In the game, you can see corpses, severed body parts, blood, bones, and disfigured human remains, including fragments of a naked body».

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10/11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i7+ / AMD Ryzen 5+
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 6GB+ / AMD Radeon 6GB+
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 30 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: SSD/M2 recommended
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10/11 (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i7+ / AMD Ryzen 5+
    • Memory: 32 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8GB+ / AMD Radeon 8GB+
    • DirectX: Version 12
    • Storage: 30 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: SSD/M2 recommended
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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