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Don't Starve Together

Don't Starve Together

Released: 4/21/2016

Don't Starve Together is the standalone multiplayer expansion of the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve. Now including Reign of Giants; adding new characters, seasons, creatures, biomes, and Giant new challenges to Don’t Starve Together. 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. Cooperate with your friends in a private game, or take your chances with strangers online. Work with other players to survive the harsh environment, or strike out on your own. Do whatever it takes, but most importantly, Don't Starve.

Don't Starve Together is the standalone multiplayer expansion of the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve. Now including Reign of Giants; adding new characters, seasons, creatures, biomes, and Giant new challenges to Don’t Starve Together. 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. Cooperate with your friends in a private game, or take your chances with strangers online. Work with other players to survive the harsh environment, or strike out on your own. Do whatever it takes, but most importantly, Don't Starve.

Don't Starve Together is the standalone multiplayer expansion of the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve. Now including Reign of Giants; adding new characters, seasons, creatures, biomes, and Giant new challenges to Don’t Starve Together. 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. Cooperate with your friends in a private game, or take your chances with strangers online. Work with other players to survive the harsh environment, or strike out on your own. Do whatever it takes, but most importantly, Don't Starve.

Critics
92
Steam
95
Metacritic
79

Score Breakdown

91.7

Critic Average

3 reviews

95

Steam User Score

542,221 reviews

79

Metacritic User Score

593 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-3.3
Metacritic Disparity
+12.7
Combined Disparity
+4.7

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 launch window (33%)2 late (67%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 30, 2026

Based on 3 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 91.7/100. Critics score this game 3.3 points lower than Steam users and 12.7 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(3 recent of 3)+
  1. Gaming Professors StaffviaGaming Professors
    May 16, 2021·Late review
    95/100View review
    Steam 94.9/100 · +0.1 ptsMetacritic 79/100 · +16.0 pts
  2. Tommy DanielsviaDarkZero
    Jun 23, 2016·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 94.9/100 · -4.9 ptsMetacritic 79/100 · +11.0 pts
  3. Levi van TineviaHigh-Def Digest
    Apr 28, 2016·Launch window
    90/100View review
    Steam 94.9/100 · -4.9 ptsMetacritic 79/100 · +11.0 pts