Overwinter Survival in IOS

Winter, Survival and Cards

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

74/100

Overwinter Survival is a brutal, atmospheric test of endurance. Unlike many survival games that focus on combat, this one makes the environment your primary antagonist. The cold is a constant, suffocating presence, and the management of your 'Heat' meter is a stressful but compelling mechanic.

The resource scarcity feels genuine; you’ll often find yourself debating whether to burn your last piece of wood for a few minutes of warmth or use it to craft a tool. The UI is a bit clunky on smaller screens, but the sense of isolation and the relief of finding a shelter during a blizzard make it a very effective survival experience. It's a game about small victories in a very large, frozen world.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026
Dinsun Avatar

Dinsun Review

The survival genre is crowded with titles that confuse 'tedium' with 'difficulty.' Overwinter falls into this trap. You spend 90% of your time watching meters—hunger, warmth, fatigue. It captures the 'cold' atmosphere well, but it forgets to make the moment-to-moment gameplay engaging.

I’ve played better survival games that manage to tell a story through the environment. Here, the environment is just a series of obstacles to your continued survival. It’s competent, and the threat of death feels real, but after a few hours, the loop of gathering wood and eating canned beans loses its luster. It’s a conservative take on survival that doesn't offer anything new to the conversation.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Great atmosphere
  • Genuinely challenging
  • Repetitive resource gathering
  • Lack of clear goal
  • Unremarkable crafting system

Technical Report

Performance: Some stuttering in heavy snow effects; otherwise stable.

Accessibility:
  • Difficulty toggles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy the 'man vs. nature' struggle and don't mind a slow pace.

Skip if: You want fast-paced action or a rewarding story.

Similar Games:
  • The Long Dark
  • Don't Starve

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 14 Pro
  • Playtime: 6 hours
  • Status: Survived for 10 days

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

Version 2.2Wed Jul 31 2024

*minor bug fixes


Overwinter Survival is a card-based survival game in which you are stranded on the glaciers of Greenland.

The cold and loneliness ensnare you after your plane breaks down for an unknown reason, leaving you crashed on Greenland's glaciers and seeking shelter at a nearby cabin. Now you must hunt, craft tools and items, and keep your stove fueled to survive in the cold.

In Overwinter Survival, you must use the cards you're dealt to stay alive. You can only use one card per round. With Lady Luck at the helm, no two journeys will be the same.

Fish in the glaciers, hunt with your spear and craft an axe at your workshop to become a lumberjack. To get out of this frozen hell and see your family once again, you must stay alive and repair your plane.

Experience a unique journey each time you play with randomly generated card decks and test your survival skills while pushing your luck amidst the frozen glaciers.


Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Overwinter Survival is a card-based survival game in which you are stranded on the glaciers of Greenland.

The cold and loneliness ensnare you after your plane breaks down for an unknown reason, leaving you crashed on Greenland's glaciers and seeking shelter at a nearby cabin. Now you must hunt, craft tools and items, and keep your stove fueled to survive in the cold.

In Overwinter Survival, you must use the cards you're dealt to stay alive. You can only use one card per round. With Lady Luck at the helm, no two journeys will be the same.

Fish in the glaciers, hunt with your spear and craft an axe at your workshop to become a lumberjack. To get out of this frozen hell and see your family once again, you must stay alive and repair your plane.

Experience a unique journey each time you play with randomly generated card decks and test your survival skills while pushing your luck amidst the frozen glaciers.


Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 445 Counts
Age Rating 18+

Screenshots

Overwinter Survival screenshot 1Overwinter Survival screenshot 2Overwinter Survival screenshot 3Overwinter Survival screenshot 4Overwinter Survival screenshot 5Overwinter Survival screenshot 6Overwinter Survival screenshot 7Overwinter Survival screenshot 8

Overwinter Survival is a hardcore survival simulation where you are pitted against a brutal winter environment. Scavenge for supplies, build fires to stave off hypothermia, and hunt for food while navigating treacherous snow-covered landscapes. Every decision counts when the temperature drops and a blizzard rolls in.

Features

1

Dynamic weather and temperature

2

Deep crafting system

3

Permadeath mode

4

Realistic hunger and thirst mechanics

Tips

Promotion Videos

Overwinter Survival (by Fatih Beceren) IOS Gameplay Video (HD) - YouTube

Related Videos

Gameplays

Q&A

The game focuses primarily on an open-ended survival sandbox, where your goal is to survive for as many days as possible.

More by Developer

85
62
Messiahs
Last Update: Thu May 27 2021
79
62
Monarchia
Last Update: Fri Mar 12 2021

You Might Also Like

All Categories

Puzzle Game

Action Game

Simulation Game

Casual Game

Adventure Game

Card Game

Roleplaying Game

Board Game

Sports Game

Strategy Game

Racing Game

Family Game

Casino Game

Music Game

Word Game

Trivia Game

Education Game

Games Game

Entertainment Game

Utilities Game

Social Networking Game

Books Game

Health & Fitness Game

Lifestyle Game