Lonely Survivor is an Android action game in which you play as a lone survivor of a catastrophe, defeating successive waves of enemy troops. The core activity is getting through levels while collecting coins, experience, and items that help your character and equipment improve over time.
Movement and enemy encounters
The source describes single-finger controls, where you swipe and tap to defeat enemies. Enemies attack automatically when they get close, so the main task the source describes is moving your character to escape monster hordes and avoid being hit. The character also moves continuously over time, which the source says helps maintain distance from waves of monsters and their attacks.
Coins, experience and upgrades
Defeating enemies drops coins and experience points. Leveling up grants more mission attributes and talents, and coins can be used to upgrade equipment. The source does not specify exact amounts, upgrade costs, or how the talent system works in detail.
Skills, levels and power potions
The source states that the game has dozens of level maps and random skills, with strategic choices left to the player. Power potions dropped during play are presented as a way to make levels easier to overcome, and treasure chests and power potions are described as ways to boost health.
Exploration, crafting and treasure chests
Players can explore different areas of the map to search for hidden treasures, weapons, and food supplies. They can also use existing resources to craft new items. Opening treasure chests can yield diamonds, and the source notes that chests contain weapons of varying quality.