Publisher Frosthain has launched the Steam Early Access version of the cooperative survival game *Escape the Flood! ~Flood Survival~*, developed by Platuro and Orys.
Build a boat and escape before the island sinks!
This cooperative survival crafting game supports online co-op for up to 10 players. Players must explore an island where the water level is gradually rising, gather resources, and build boats or rafts to escape to the open ocean before the island sinks completely.
Vicious sharks lurk in the ocean, and players who stay in the water too long will be targeted. Not only can you stay safe by returning to land or a boat before the sharks catch up to you, but you can also fight back from land or a boat.Also, keep in mind that friendly fire is always enabled in the game, and actions such as working on structures or cutting down trees can deal damage to allies.
Co-op mode supports in-game voice chat. You can revive fallen teammates or resurrect the souls of teammates who have sunk into the water. Of course, you can also customize your appearance; as you level up using experience points earned through gameplay, you’ll unlock new skins and other customization options.
Currently playable on two islands
In the Early Access launch build, you can enjoy the game on two islands. The game supports both online and LAN gameplay, and it appears you can experience the game’s basic mechanics. The duration of the Early Access period will be determined based on player feedback and has not yet been announced.
For the full release, the developers plan to add new biomes, equipment, and boat parts, as well as increase the variety of animals beyond just sharks. Other planned updates include the addition of Steam achievements, expanded accessibility options such as colorblind correction and high-contrast modes, and improvements to game balance and performance.
Game Features (from the Steam Store Page)
Co-op play for 1–10 players. You can invite friends on Steam, share room codes, join public lobbies, or play via LAN.
Proximity-based voice chat. The closer your teammates are, the louder their voices sound.
First-person or third-person view. Switch between them with the press of a button.
Friendly fire is always on. Unarmed attacks, tools, spears, and falling trees can damage your teammates. Get along with each other. Or not—it’s up to you.
Choose your difficulty. You can set how fast the water level rises.
Shareable seeds. You can enter a friend’s seed or retry the same island when no one managed to escape.
"Escape the Flood! ~Flood Survival~" is now available on Steam Early Access. A launch celebration sale is currently underway through November 26, 2026, where you can purchase the game for 833 yen—a 15% discount.
