When you watch a movie or read a literature about zombies, post-apocalyptic times, etc., the most important thing is scavenging in the end of times scenario. You must gather resources for survival! Most games lack that essential scavenging aspect… So, I’ve made a list of the real deal scavenging video games. One must survive at all costs!
So, what are you waiting for? Start playing one of those survival games below and start salvaging and scavenging! Do it all the way, scrape the barrel because you’ll need every last bit of resources.
15 best scavenging games:
1. This War of Mine
2. Dysmantle
3. Scrap!
4. Project Zomboid
Project Zomboid
5. Raft
6. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Series
7. Chernobylite
8. Hardspace: Shipbreaker
9. Fallout 4
Fallout 4. The story might not be very good but the gameplay loop of “Explore new place -> Clear it out -> Collect scrap -> Return to base to upgrade/build-> Repeat” was really addictive and satisfying.
10. Scrap Mechanic
11. 7 Days to Die
12. No Place Like Home
13. Wastehaven
14. Danger Scavenger
15. Bum Simulator
Games where salvaging / scavenging is the main concept : gamingsuggestions (reddit.com)