For solo play, this or Don't Starve?

[P0MK0NTHA1]

Can someone explain what's the difference between Don't Starve and Don't Starve Together apart from this being co-op? Thanks

[Rando the Crit Clown]

Don't Starve has 2 expansions that this game doesn't and is better balanced for solo play, Don't Starve Together has received a couple of updates that Don't Starve hasn't.

[Dragontoast]

Don't Starve Together is basically Don't Starve 2.
While many bosses are built for groups of players there are mods to rebalance it for solo play but otherwise it is pretty much a Don't Starve+ experience if you don't mind losing Shipwrecked or Hamlet content.

For a more in depth difference.
Don't Starve: Don't Starve, +Reign of Giants(DLC), +Shipwrecked(DLC), +Hamlet(DLC)
Shipwrecked and Hamlet offer completely unique features and gameplay to experience.

Together: Don't Starve + Reign of Giants + A New Reign + Return of Them + From Beyond(wip).
For more information on the features of the 3 major updates check out https://dontstarve.fandom.com/wiki/Don%27t_Starve_Together/Version_History

[OmarTheInsomniac]

Watch this video. It explains the differences between them very thoroughly. https://youtube.com/watch?v=-hBy0YLBVdI&feature=share8

[tools guy-kun]

DST is designed around multiplayer aspect. but this game is definitely playable as solo. 90% of my hours are solo. and there are mods that can alter the game to be balanced around solo, such as health mods for enemies that match their solo variant health bar, or at least give an estimate since some DST enemies are not found in DS.

still, both games have exclusive content from the other so there is a reason to pick one over the other.

the way I see it is even though you can play either game completely solo just fine, DST gives you the chance to play with friends if you happen to find anyone who enjoys DST as well. you won't get that option with DS.

[Chaussette]

Playing Don't Starve Together solo is basically Don't Starve with the Reign Of Giants DLC and a couple more things.
If you buy Don't Starve, you can potentially play Shipwrecked or Hamlet which are pretty cool DLCs.
If you buy Don't Starve Together, you can potentially play multiplayer, with friends or with strangers.