The Tribe Must Survive is a premium strategy game developed by Walking Tree Games. It is a survival adventure set during the Stone Age wherein players are tasked with ensuring the survival of their tribes, as well as finding different ways to help them grow and thrive.

Similar to other games like Against the Storm or Frostpunk, The Tribe Must Survive features dark themes for its story and presentation. It will have players deal with various social dynamics within their tribes. Every choice they make matters and will impact their chances of survival in a harsh and unforgiving world.

For the tribe

The Tribe Must Survive takes place in a world that is an amalgamation of the Stone Age infused with Lovecraftian horrors. In it, you will be given the task of building a tribe and being its leader. You will start from the ground up, collecting the necessary resources and materials to craft tools that will enable you to build structures like houses and towers.

As alluded to earlier, the game includes social dynamics into the experience as members of your tribe each have their own unique personality and will to do whatever they want—for better or worse. Manipulate them with all sorts of things, from rituals to technology, or simply through force. Each tribe is different, and you will need to decide carefully as you establish more of them.

Nightfall is when things are the most dangerous as predators prowl in search of food. In addition, the darkness is home to all kinds of otherworldly monstrosities looking for the same. It's your duty to keep them safe and alive by whatever means necessary. Now, just be aware that the game is still in early access, so development is still ongoing.

Whatever it takes

If you're looking for a survival game to check out with a twist, then The Tribe Must Survive is a release worth looking into. It has an interesting premise and setting that pairs well with challenging survival gameplay and even some strategic elements mixed in. Hopefully, the full game releases sooner rather than later, and when it does give it a try and see for yourself. Recommended.