I paid 20 for a game i've racked up 135 hours in just 2 weeks.
I've reconnected with gaming mates that split off to play other styles of games (Civ n stuff)
I've been able to do more or less everything i love about survival games with little i don't, like forced PVP.

*shrug* guess i don't feel the same way as you about this OP.
Not a dig but by any chance did you come to steam from Console? I've noticed a large chunk of disgruntled players are ex console players new to steam and PC gaming in general and just curious if you're another of their number as i see on your steam profile you've only been here for 2 years.