Outlive
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 110 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.0 / 5
- Year
- 2017
About the game
Outlive is a post-apocalyptic survival game where players lead a clan of heroes gathering resources by day and rebuilding their shelter by night across six tense rounds. Each hero's unique strength governs movement and resource gathering during the day phase, while the night phase focuses on feeding survivors, recruiting new ones, and improving your settlement. With variable set-up and constant competition over scarce resources, only one clan can ultimately outlive this devastated world. It's a heavier strategy title blending area movement, resource management, and worker-placement-style decisions.
Hobbli's Notes
Outlive rewards players who enjoy juggling multiple competing priorities: managing heroes' movement, feeding your people, and expanding your shelter all at once. The day/night rhythm creates a satisfying structure, though the long playtime and heavier downtime mean it's best suited to a dedicated group. Fans of post-apocalyptic survival themes and meaty strategy games will find plenty to sink their teeth into here.
What we like
- Distinctive day/night structure creates satisfying rhythm.
- Strong post-apocalyptic theme woven into mechanics.
- Variable set-up keeps games from feeling repetitive.
- Rewards careful resource and movement planning.
Keep in mind
- Long playtime combined with high downtime demands a committed group.
- Take-that elements can create friction between players.
- Steep learning curve for newer strategy gamers.
Who it's for
Suited to experienced strategy gamers, ages 14+, in groups of 2-4 looking for a long, meaty survival-themed game night.
