Starve.io
Starve.io is a multiplayer survival game where cold, hunger and darkness kill you as surely as other players.
It is survival stripped to the bone. A fire, a full stomach and a decent weapon are the difference between climbing the leaderboard and starting again from nothing.
How to Play Starve.io?
You spawn with nothing. Gather wood and stone, craft better tools from what you collect, and get a fire going before night falls. Once you are stable you can build a base, cook food and go after other players for their supplies.
Before you join, pick a game mode: Normal, Forest, Zombie, Vampire, Community or Experimental. Then choose a server from the list, which shows how many players are on each, with regions including Atlanta, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Osaka and Sydney. The crafting chain runs from bare hands all the way to a fortified base, and there are cosmetics, account progression and a persistent leaderboard for anyone who survives long enough to care.
Tips and Tricks:
- Fire before nightfall: Darkness and cold are the first things that kill new players.
- Eat regularly: Hunger drains you quietly while you are busy crafting.
- Pick a nearby server: Lower lag makes every fight fairer.
What Are the Controls for Starve.io?
- Move: W, A, S, D or the arrow keys
- Hit, gather and fight: left click
- Map: Y
- Chat: Enter
- Cancel crafting / throw items: right click
- Move items ten at a time near a chest: Shift + click
Features
- Hunger, cold, darkness and other players to survive
- Six game modes, including Zombie, Vampire and Forest
- A crafting chain from bare hands to a fortified base
- Servers in Atlanta, Frankfurt, Los Angeles, Osaka and Sydney
- Cosmetics, progression and a leaderboard, free in your browser
If Starve.io has you building fires, try the windmills and spikes of MooMoo.io or defend your base in Zombs.io.
Starve.io FAQ
Is Starve.io free to play?
Yes. Starve.io is free to play on HahaGames, and you don't need an account.
Can I play Starve.io on a Chromebook?
Yes. Starve.io runs in the browser on Chromebooks, Windows PCs and Macs, with nothing to download or install.
Release date
July 2026
Platform
All devices


































































