Green Hell

Green Hell is a survival game by Creepy Jar that takes you into the Amazon rainforest, either alone or with other players. Hunger, thirst, disease and injuries are just as dangerous as predators and getting lost in the jungle.

The environment provides food and resources, but requires careful decisions. The character's mental state also affects survival.

Released on Sep 5, 2019 as the full PC version after early access from August 2018. The Nintendo Switch version followed on Oct 8, 2020, and the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions on Jun 9, 2021.

Native releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S came out on Aug 14, 2024. They include additional content that was previously only available on PC.

Green Hell is available for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. The Switch version was developed and published by Forever Entertainment and supports single player only.

The PS5 and Xbox Series versions are separate editions. Between the old and new console generations, neither save games can be transferred nor shared co-op sessions started.

The game world is a dense rainforest with rivers, animals, plants and dangerous paths. The search for food and clean water has to be balanced with rest breaks, safe campfires and building shelters.

Wounds are examined directly on the body. Without proper treatment, diseases, parasites or infections can become serious problems.

Spirits of Amazonia adds extra adventures to the main campaign. Other major content expansions brought animal husbandry, larger structures, transport options, fortifications and the Flamekeeper system.

The PC version also received new decoration options. The native PS5 and Xbox Series versions include additional systems that the older console versions lack.

For Windows, Steam lists at least a dual-core processor at 3.2 GHz, 4 GB RAM, a GeForce GTX 660 or Radeon RX 460 with 2 GB graphics memory, DirectX 11 and 8 GB of free storage.

The recommended specs are 8 GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon RX 580 with 4 GB graphics memory. The historical Windows figures refer to the game, not to the current requirements of the Steam client.

Health does not depend on hit points alone. Nutrition, thirst, sleep, external injuries and infections each require different countermeasures.

In addition, Green Hell monitors the mental state of your character. Lack of safety and lasting strain can make staying in the jungle much harder.

Food must be obtained by gathering, hunting or later by farming. Different foods meet different needs, so a one-sided diet is not enough in the long run.

Water is not automatically drinkable either. Suitable containers, fire pits and careful supply planning help you survive longer expeditions.

Tools, simple weapons and equipment are made from wood, stones, rope and other found items. Which items can be crafted is revealed as you explore.

Hunting weapons, traps and medical aids are designed for different situations. If you collect materials deliberately, you will less often have to return to camp unprepared.

A camp serves as a protected place for sleep, fire, supplies and processing materials. Larger shelters can be gradually expanded with construction and storage functions.

Later add-ons include transport, fortifications and decoration, among other things. This allows a makeshift shelter to grow into a larger base.

In story mode, anthropologist Jake Higgins follows the trail of his missing wife Mia in the Amazon region. A radio connects him with a familiar voice while he tries to understand the events behind the expedition.

The plot combines the search for answers with the same physical and psychological dangers that also shape open survival.

Green Hell can be played as a story with set goals or as an open survival game. In survival mode, everyday life in the rainforest and your own plans take center stage.

Spirits of Amazonia added further narrative adventures that open up additional regions and tasks.

On PC and supported PlayStation and Xbox versions, up to four people can survive together in the jungle. This includes cooperating on gathering, building, fighting and dealing with the dangers of the weather.

The Nintendo Switch version is limited to single player. In addition, players of the PS4 or Xbox One version cannot play together with the native PS5 or Xbox Series version.