2,169 games · 3,291 editions · 6,252 copies · updated Nov 6, 8:47 AM (run 128)
Adult Juvenile Has holds

Survival & Simulation video games to borrow free at public libraries in southeast Wisconsin

15 games · 31 editions
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Minecraft (Switch) cover
Minecraft 2013
Juvenile
Series Minecraft
SwitchNext due Nov 17Amazon ★4.8 (46k)MC 86SwitchOn a shelf at 8 librariesAmazon ★4.8 (46k)MC 86PS4On a shelf at SaukvilleMC 89PS4On a shelf at HartfordAmazon ★4.6 (5.1k)MC 89Xbox OneOn a shelf at HartfordAmazon ★4.5 (2.6k)MC 88Wii UOn a shelf at 2 librariesAmazon ★3.9 (1.4k)MC 77PS3On a shelf at 2 librariesAmazon ★4.5 (6.2k)MC 86Xbox 360On a shelf at 4 librariesAmazon ★3.7 (1.0k)MC 82
Also on PS5
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E10+
SurvivalOpen worldAction & adventureSimulationParty & musicNSPS4XB1WIIUPS3X360MultiplayerSplit screenLocal multiplayerOnline multiplayerUp to 4 playersUp to 8 playersCity & managementSandboxBuildingDay/night cycleCustomizationFantasy Violence+19
Dinkum (Switch) cover
Dinkum 2026
Juvenile
SwitchOn a shelf at 2 librariesAmazon ★4.7 (77)
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E
SimulationSurvivalNSMultiplayerCo-opLife simFarmingBuildingCustomizationDynamic weatherFantasy Violence+7
Core keeper (Xbox Series X, Xbox One) cover
Core keeper 2024
Xbox Series XXbox OneOn a shelf at MequonAmazon ★4.5 (6)MC 86SwitchOn a shelf at MequonAmazon ★4.6 (49)MC 86PS4On a shelf at MequonAmazon ★5.0 (7)MC 86
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E
RPGSurvivalOpen worldAction & adventureSimulationXSXXB1NSPS4MultiplayerCo-opUp to 8 playersFarmingSandboxBuildingCraftingSkill trees & upgradesCookingMild Fantasy ViolenceUsers Interact+15
The Oregon Trail (PS5) cover
The Oregon Trail 2024
Juvenile
Series The Oregon Trail
PS5On a shelf at 2 librariesAmazon ★4.4 (379)MC 76Xbox Series XXbox OneOn a shelf at 2 librariesAmazon ★4.3 (38)MC 76SwitchOn a shelf at 4 librariesAmazon ★4.5 (1.1k)MC 76
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E
SimulationAction & adventurePS5XSXXB1NSEducationalHistoricalChallengingBranching choicesAlcohol ReferenceCrude HumorMild LanguageMild ViolenceTobacco Reference+11
Dredge (Switch) cover
Dredge 2023
Series Dredge
SwitchOn a shelf at Beaver DamAmazon ★4.7 (693)MC 80
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E
RPGSimulationAction & adventureNSHunting & fishingStory-richCustomizationDay/night cycleSkill trees & upgradesAnimated BloodFantasy ViolenceMild LanguageUse of Tobacco+9
SnowRunner (Switch) cover
SnowRunner 2020
SwitchOn a hold shelfAmazon ★4.7 (1.2k)MC 81Xbox OneOn a shelf at HoriconMC 81
Also on Switch 2PS4
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E
SimulationOpen worldNSXB1MultiplayerCo-opUp to 4 playersChallengingCustomizationSkill trees & upgrades+6
Frostpunk 2 (PS5) cover
Frostpunk 2 2025
Series Frostpunk
PS5On a shelf at GermantownAmazon ★4.5 (22)MC 81
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M
SimulationSurvivalPS5City & managementSci-fiPost-apocalypticBranching choicesBloodDrug ReferenceMild Sexual ThemesMild ViolenceStrong Language+8
Frostpunk (PS4) cover
Frostpunk 2019
Series Frostpunk
PS4On a shelf at SheboyganMC 84Xbox OneOn a shelf at SheboyganMC 84
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M
SurvivalAction & adventureSimulationPS4XB1City & managementPost-apocalypticHistoricalBloodMild Sexual ThemesMild ViolenceStrong Language+8
Alaskan road truckers : highway edition (PS5) cover
Alaskan road truckers 2025
Juvenile
PS5Highway edition On a shelf at Sheboygan FallsAmazon ★4.3 (79)
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E
RacingSimulationSurvivalPS5ChallengingCustomizationDynamic weatherIn-Game Purchases+4
The wandering village (Switch) cover
The wandering village 2026
SwitchOn a shelf at HoriconAmazon ★5.0 (5)MC 75
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E
SimulationNSCity & managementPost-apocalypticStory-richDynamic weatherCrude HumorMild Fantasy ViolenceUse of Tobacco+5
Cozy grove (Switch) cover
Cozy grove 2021
SwitchOn a shelf at GraftonAmazon ★4.5 (187)MC 71
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E
RPGSportsSurvivalAction & adventureSimulationNSLife simCraftingCozyAlcohol ReferenceComic Mischief+6
Solarpunk (Switch 2) cover
Solarpunk 2026
Switch 2Next due Nov 28Amazon ★3.0 (2)MC 65PS5On a shelf at SheboyganMC 65
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E
SimulationSurvivalAction & adventureNS2PS5MultiplayerCo-opLife simFarmingSandboxSci-fiCozyCustomizationDynamic weather+10
Outbound (PS5) cover
Outbound 2026
Juvenile
PS5On a shelf at West BendAmazon ★3.6 (5)MC 64SwitchOn a shelf at Sheboygan FallsAmazon ★4.1 (13)MC 64
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E
SurvivalOpen worldSimulationPS5NSMultiplayerUp to 4 playersLife simFarmingBuildingCozyCustomizationIn-Game PurchasesUsers Interact+10
ARK : survival evolved (Switch) cover
ARK: Survival evolved 2017
SwitchOn a shelf at West BendAmazon ★4.2 (1.0k)MC 70Xbox OneOn a shelf at HoriconAmazon ★4.5 (1.7k)MC 70
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T
SurvivalAction & adventureNSXB1MultiplayerCo-opCreature collectingCustomizationBloodCrude HumorUse of AlcoholViolence+8
The Oregon Trail (Wii) cover
The Oregon Trail 2011
Juvenile
Series The Oregon Trail
WiiOn a shelf at 2 librariesAmazon ★3.6 (69)
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E
Action & adventureWIIMotion controlsEducationalHistoricalChallengingMild Violence+3