By Jacob Miller | Nov 10, 2026
How the Humble Choice Deal Works
Humble Choice regularly mixes major releases with smaller indie games. Subscribers get permanent copies of the titles they claim, which is why Humble bills them as "free with membership." Members pay for the service and its other perks, but the games themselves aren't factored into the price. Unlike Xbox Game Pass or PS Plus Extra, these Steam games stay in a player's library even after the subscription ends, though an active membership is needed to claim them.
Dysmantle is one of the eight games in the Humble Choice lineup for November 2026. Subscribers can claim a Steam key at no extra cost beyond their membership. Developed by 10tons, the game first launched in November 2021 and has stayed popular with survival fans.
What Dysmantle Offers
Dysmantle is an open-world survival-crafting game set on a mysterious island after an apocalypse. Players leave an underground shelter to find a world overrun by hostile creatures, with the goal of finding a way to escape. One of its biggest features is a destructible environment, where more than 99% of objects can eventually be broken with the right tools. It also covers the genre staples: exploration, gathering, combat, crafting, building outposts, and activities like fishing, farming and cooking. Unlike many survival games, it doesn't force players to keep managing hunger, focusing instead on exploration and permanent character upgrades.
A Warm Reception Nearly Five Years On
Dysmantle holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, with about 90% of its nearly 5,000 user reviews recommending it. Recent reviews are similar, with 85% of players leaving favorable feedback over the last 30 days. Players often praise the exploration, crafting progression and satisfying destruction, though some criticize the repetitive resource gathering.
Several expansions exist, including Underworld, Doomsday and Pets and Dungeons, but they aren't part of November's standard Humble Choice offer. The base game still has plenty to explore, especially for players who like unlocking new areas and upgrading gear. With strong reviews and a permanent copy on offer, it's worth a look even among November's bigger releases.
