finished the game... what now

[53 & still gaming]

everything is now so empty and shallow..... what can I play now ?
any ideas for challenges ?

[Ramstar]

Survisland, plains of pain, abiotic factor, survive the nights…so many games out there man.

[53 & still gaming]

1. you must be kidding. none of these 4 games comes even near the perfect SFOY.
What comes near are i.e Subnautica, Planet Crafter and Raft, all of which I also finished.
waiting now for Forever Skies.
2. what I actually meant with this post are challenges within SFOY after the end.

[johnisaroundhere]

Originally posted by 52 & still gaming:

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Thank you. Sorry; What I actually meant with this post are challenges within SFOY after the end.

There. Fixed your post for you to assist with not making yourself out to be a complete jerk.

[CrankyOldGamer]

Enshrouded has been my game of choice as an alternative. It's still in early access although very well developed. Keen games is constantly adding new content and features every couple months, it is solo or multiplayer and has a very active community and Discord. Sadly no ships or water but the building, landscaping and teraforming is amazing. It's called a survival game however I dont think of it like that since there is no hunger and thirst to worry about or exposure to element other than the shroud.

But I will be honest, I have never found a game like FOY. It checks every box in what I love about a game, which is rare in games for me. It's one of a kind and I cant think of anything that could replace my experience with it. Will always be in my top 5 games played.

[Cougarific]

The Long Dark is the only other game that comes close in terms of semi-realistic survival.

Subnautica is also a great survival game if you like being underwater.

[Ramstar]

Originally posted by 52 & still gaming:

1. you must be kidding. none of these 4 games comes even near the perfect SFOY.
What comes near are i.e Subnautica, Planet Crafter and Raft, all of which I also finished.
waiting now for Forever Skies.
2. what I actually meant with this post are challenges within SFOY after the end.

Put what you actually meant in the actual OP..

It seems you like water.. try sunkenland.

I don’t know what you’ll do though about challenging yourself within the same game you completed. Let it go it’ll be alright :)

[53 & still gaming]

Originally posted by CrankyOldGamer:

But I will be honest, I have never found a game like FOY. It checks every box in what I love about a game, which is rare in games for me. It's one of a kind and I cant think of anything that could replace my experience with it. Will always be in my top 5 games played.

agreed.

[53 & still gaming]

Originally posted by Cougarific:

The Long Dark is the only other game that comes close in terms of semi-realistic survival.

agreed. I know this one as well and like it.

[53 & still gaming]

Originally posted by Ramstar:

It seems you like water.. try sunkenland.

Yeah, I have seen this (still in EA), I guess I will check it out.

[Mmm]

Check this game:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1694420/Card_Survival_Tropical_Island/

Surprisingly it has very close survival feel to Fountain, not card game, just turn based.

Highly recommend it.

[Mmm]

Also, this is why I am not rushing it, I know good survival games are hard to find.

And to add another suggestion, I hope you know classic - Don't Starve (solo). Different style but it is one of the best if not the best survival game.

[Mmm]

Oh god, I almost forgot:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/223510/Miasmata/

The best game EVER.

I am still waiting to forget the map so I can replay it.

[Sarah]

Here is a long list of ideas for ongoing sfoy fun.
Change the difficulty settings and play it again. Try to unlock all the achievements. Get the one mod that works on Nexus and fly around with the unlocked dev console. Build a mansion or play with scattered camps without a main base. Avoid the main quest line as long as you can, focusing on roleplaying the survival aspect more than the story. Try to max out all your skills. Play on the no respawn setting to make it feel more real and scary. Pick different talents than usual. Don't go to another island until you complete all you can on the current island. Explore and map the ocean areas. Build a base with ample storage and stock up on everything. Try to make creative looking buildings throughout the islands. Master fighting every animal with all available weapons. Focus on collecting and displaying - every trophy, every seed, every plant, every weapon, tool, ships, clothes, medicine, etc. Take pictures and show them off on your profile and here. Write a guide for people just starting out, what you wish you knew at first that wasn't obvious. Film another playthrough with harder settings and/or stream it. Start a Reddit or Discord server or wiki, or contribute to existing ones. Make it a point to answer as many questions as you can via these discussion threads. I think I should stop now, though I could keep going. :-D

[Ramstar]

Originally posted by Mmm:

Oh god, I almost forgot:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/223510/Miasmata/

The best game EVER.

I am still waiting to forget the map so I can replay it.

Very good game this.