"GameSpot" said of the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions, "The few unrealistic elements are a stark contrast to the engrossing world and only lessen the experience." "Eurogamer" said of the Xbox 360 version, "What "I Am Alive" lacks in originality, though, it makes up for in execution", praising the tone and gameplay. "Edge" gave the same console version seven out of ten, saying that it "offers a journey worth charting, one of physics, social decline and welcome terror in a market overrun by zombies." Several reviews praised the survival aspects of said console version, commenting on the scarcity of resources and oppressive atmosphere. Conversely, IGN's review cited the same console version's outdated graphics and poor gameplay elements.