Kong: Survivor Instinct

Developer / Publisher: 7levels

Oct 22, 2024

Visual

2.5D
realistic
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
item gated
fast travel
story gated
linear

Features

equipment

Themes

Sci-Fi

Sub-Genre

MV Lite / Adjacent

Summary

When giant monsters fight, no one’s safe. Embark on a thrilling quest of survival in a city that’s become a battleground for Titans. Use the lethal strength of Kong and other monsters to your own advantage in this official Monsterverse game set shortly after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
PlayStation
- PS5
Xbox
- Series X|S

Resources

Links

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- Differences
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Kong: Survivor Instinct

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