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survival game
Oxygen Not Included
By Klei Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2019
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- simulation video game
What it is
Oxygen Not Included is a space-colony survival simulation from Klei Entertainment, released for Windows, macOS and Linux in 2019. Players guide colonists living beneath the surface of an asteroid, managing oxygen, warmth and sustenance as resources run down. The colony requires attention to excavation, resource allocation, plumbing and power, alongside its residents' stress and comfort. Temperature management is another ongoing concern, and pipe systems can move fuel and liquids around the base. The game is listed as single-player, with Steam Trading Cards and Family Sharing. Klei Entertainment developed and published it. Steam categorizes it as indie and simulation, while its broader genres include survival and simulation. The listed release date is July 30, 2019. A Metacritic score of 85 is listed. The game's central task is to help a crew survive in an alien space rock by using science, technology and the resources available there.
What players like, and what they don't
- Colony management includes plumbing and power.
- Oxygen, heat and food affect survival.
- Three platforms are listed.
- Family Sharing is listed.
- Single-player is the only listed mode.
- No multiplayer feature is listed.
Who it suits
It suits players who enjoy managing a colony's resources, infrastructure and inhabitants in a survival simulation. Windows, macOS and Linux are listed platforms.
Oxygen Not Included focuses on the interlocking demands of colony survival, from resource use to temperature and stress. It is a single-player simulation available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
