Soviet Survival is an isometric, open-world survival game set in a post-apocalyptic Soviet Union. Players must navigate a harsh environment filled with dangers such as hunger, thirst, and radioactive zones, all while making critical choices to survive. The game features a cooperative mode, allowing players to team up with friends to enhance their survival chances, although trust remains a key factor in interactions. The leveling and loot system provides opportunities for character customization, enabling players to choose skills and weapons that fit their survival style.

Crafting and construction are integral to the gameplay, allowing players to create homemade weapons and build fortified shelters to defend against threats like mutated creatures and marauders. Unique elements, such as infected trees that complicate resource gathering, add layers of challenge. Overall, Soviet Survival presents a complex survival experience that requires strategic thinking, resource management, and collaboration among players.