Striden, developed by 5 Fortress and Yahaha Games, is a first-person action survival looter shooter set in a devastated Scandinavian landscape. The game combines high-stakes team competition, fast-paced looting, and the unique ability to take control of local wildlife, all within an environment marked by tactical nuclear warfare.
Gameplay and Visuals
Players form teams of five and compete against three other squads to secure 15,000 points. Victory is achieved by activating a radio transmitter in a fortified Stronghold, which calls in the extraction helicopter. The game features intense firefights, dynamic looting of resources, and base-building mechanics for defense and progression.
Visual elements include snow-covered Scandinavian landscapes and dramatic scenes such as a person in blue being lifted by a large bird, highlighting the role of wildlife. The radioactive storm adds an environmental hazard, requiring careful movement and survival tactics.
Main Characters and Setting
The setting is a war-torn Scandinavian peninsula, now a frontline in the conflict between East and West. Players can choose from five distinct roles: Assault, Engineer, Medic, Scout, and Support. Each role comes with specialized equipment and responsibilities, emphasizing teamwork and strategic coordination.
Players also have the option to harness powerspikes to gain advantages in combat, and can transform into Scandinavian animals such as radioactive bears and moose, leveraging these abilities for both offense and defense.
Confirmed Features
- First-person team-based action survival gameplay
- Looting, building, and base defense mechanics
- Role selection: Assault, Engineer, Medic, Scout, Support
- Ability to control Scandinavian wildlife (eagles, bears, moose)
- Radioactive storms and environmental hazards
- Fast, streamlined inventory system
- Weapon selection from WWI, WWII, Cold War, and Scandinavian armories
Release Info
Striden is set to release on July 11, 2025, for PC via Steam Early Access.
Combining team strategy with unique animal abilities and a snowy, hostile environment, Striden offers a fresh approach to the survival looter shooter genre. Its Early Access launch will provide players with an opportunity to experience its competitive and collaborative gameplay firsthand.
