Each floor requires players to eliminate a specific number of enemies, prompting the dropship to move to the next section. Failing to reach the dropship within a short time results in an early end to the run.
What sets Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor apart is the freedom to carve your own path through levels. Beyond mining resources, you can use your pickaxe to create passages through walls, allowing you to establish chokepoints for enemy encounters or open escape routes for tactical maneuvering. This dynamic adds an extra layer of strategy, requiring players to be mindful of their surroundings and make timely escapes to reach the departing dropship.