Overview

Imagine waking up alone in an abandoned, quarantined district. No guidebook, no tutorial—just your wits and a smartphone.

That's the premise of Online: 404, an Early Access survival game from indie developer Cornfield Games. Released on October 21, 2026, this title blends Action, Adventure, and Simulation elements with a Massively Multiplayer twist, letting you brave the apocalypse solo or with friends in online co-op.

Highlights

  • Smartphone as your lifeline: Your in-game phone is more than a prop—it's your primary tool. Look up crafting recipes on the in-game Internet, check a map, use a flashlight, or check the weather forecast. But beware: it's also filled with annoying ads and unreliable info, just like the real thing.
  • Realistic survival approach: The game is built around what a real person would do in a crisis. Instead of magical survival guides, you'll rely on practical knowledge—crafting a pickaxe, mining ore, and smelting it in a homemade furnace, all through trial and error.
  • Co-op and multiplayer: While you can play solo, the game supports online co-op and multiplayer, so you can team up with friends to tackle the quarantined zone together. The Steam tags highlight co-op, base building, and crafting, suggesting a robust survival sandbox.

Who It's For

If you enjoy survival games that emphasize realism over fantasy, Online: 404 is likely to appeal. Fans of zombie survival, base building, and crafting will find familiar mechanics, but the unique smartphone-centric approach sets it apart.

The game's Early Access status means it's still evolving, so players who like to be part of a game's development journey will feel right at home.

Game Info

  • Developer/Publisher: Cornfield Games
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Early Access
  • Modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op
  • Release Date: October 21, 2026
  • Content Notes: Contains zombies with visible blood, but no dismemberment or sexual content.
  • Languages: English (full audio), plus Russian, Ukrainian, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Turkish, and Brazilian Portuguese (text only).