Betrayal Beach

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Betrayal Beach is a multiplayer survival management game. It was developed by Jared Nolen and was released on May 6, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Betrayal Beach is an online social deduction survival game for 4-8 players. Crash landed on a strange island, a group of survivors must work together to survive long enough for rescue to come. However, 1-2 players are working as saboteurs. Blending in with the survivors of the crash, their goal is to make sure none leave the island alive. Collect resource cards to contribute to objectives or k…

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Highly entertaining social deduction game with a unique survival twist that creates chaotic and humorous moments with friends.
Free to play with active developer community and ongoing updates, good for casual and party play especially with groups of friends.
Engaging gameplay involving strategy, betrayal, and resource management that results in memorable and hilarious experiences.

Lack of active players and populated lobbies often make it difficult to find matches unless playing with friends.
User interface and controls are reported as unintuitive and clunky, which can reduce overall enjoyment.
Some concerns about asset reuse and game polish, including bugs, connection issues, and reported lack of originality.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a mix of smooth and engaging mechanics, particularly praised for its unique social deduction elements and voice chat integration, adding tension and fun to the experience. However, some users find it repetitive, lacking creativity, and less enjoyable compared to similar games. Overall, it presents an interesting twist on the genre with potential for growth through updates.
- “The art is vibrant and hilarious, the cards are full of flavor (both literally and figuratively), and the gameplay is smooth yet devilishly devious.”
- “Go play it, interesting twist on the genre and really like the mechanic where saboteurs can communicate in their own voice channel by pressing a hot key.”
- “Social deduction games are dime a dozen these days, but the survival-based mechanics add fun layers of tension and urgency!”
- “Repetitive and boring gameplay.”
- “And don't get me started on the gameplay.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users criticizing them as poor and outdated, comparing them unfavorably even to simple drawings. However, others appreciate the game's unique aesthetic, finding it fitting and enjoyable alongside its soundtrack.
- “Melting my graphics card more than Monster Hunter World Iceborne on release.”
- “It's like someone really likes Town of Salem but wants it to have Hugo 3 Jungle of Doom aesthetic caw caw.”
- “Great game to play with friends, solid soundtrack and aesthetic.”
- “Terrible graphics.”
- “The graphics are a joke.”
- “I've seen better graphics on my kid's drawing pad, believe me.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor is chaotic and vibrant, creating a hilarious and lively atmosphere that thrives on playful betrayal and witty interactions among players. The game's flavorful art and devious gameplay spark continuous laughter and entertaining social dynamics.
- “Every single round was an explosion of accusations, fake apologies, and pretend cries of 'I didn’t know it was the last banana!' as the hunger worsened, people started sabotaging each other, refusing to help in group challenges, and forming hilarious short-term pacts just to immediately betray them.”
- “The art is vibrant and hilarious, the cards are full of flavor (both literally and figuratively), and the gameplay is smooth yet devilishly devious.”
- “A beautiful, hilarious, traitorous experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Opinions on the music are mixed, with some finding it grating and repetitive while others praise the soundtrack as solid and fitting the game's aesthetic. Overall, the music appeal may vary depending on player preference.
- “Great game to play with friends, solid soundtrack and aesthetic.”
- “The music is grating and repetitive, the sound effects are uninspired, and the voice acting (if you can call it that) is cringe-worthy.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and glitches disrupting the experience.
- “Rampant bugs and glitches.”
- “The game is riddled with bugs and glitches.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story of Betrayal Beach is praised for actively fostering and generating storytelling, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “What truly makes Betrayal Beach so special is that it doesn’t just encourage storytelling—it creates it.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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