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On My Own

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62%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
stability, monetization
62% User Score Based on 2,060 reviews

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On My Own is a single player survival simulation game. It was developed by Close Studios and was released on February 26, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"On My Own" is a survival simulation game where players are stranded on a deserted island. The objective is to gather resources, craft tools, and build shelters to survive while attempting to escape the island. With day and night cycles, dynamic weather, and changing seasons, players must adapt to their surroundings to endure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,060 reviews
graphics35 positive mentions
stability30 negative mentions
  • Great concept and graphics, providing a unique survival experience.
  • Fun and engaging gameplay with a relaxing atmosphere.
  • Offers a sense of adventure and exploration in a pixelated world.
  • Frequent crashes, especially when reaching the cabin, making the game unplayable.
  • Controls are clunky and difficult to use, leading to frustration.
  • Lack of clear instructions and crafting guides, making it hard to progress.
  • graphics
    57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the pixel art style and overall visual appeal. While some users appreciate the minimalist aesthetic and atmospheric design, others express concerns about lag and occasional graphical issues. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's enjoyable experience, though there is a desire for further improvements and updates.

    • “Very good it's nice that it has all the seasons and actually has you moving freely, and the graphics are nice.”
    • “It has amazing graphics and realistic scenarios and awesome survival techniques with free roam placing.”
    • “The graphics & atmosphere are great, but there is really not much else going on.”
    • “But the reason I rated it 4 stars was it had bad graphics and controls were hard to use.”
    • “This app is very low graphics, I don't like it!”
    • “Looks promising but graphics are way too small.”
  • gameplay
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fun mechanics and survival elements, while others criticize it for being repetitive, slow-paced, and plagued by control issues. Many users noted the need for improvements, such as better tutorials, a sprinting mechanic, and more diverse gameplay elements to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, concerns about monetization and limited free content have been highlighted, impacting players' willingness to engage fully with the game.

    • “So good with amazing graphics and creative gameplay.”
    • “I love the crafting and stamina mechanics; it's honestly one of the best survival games I've played with an amazing storyline.”
    • “Great gameplay and it is fun!”
    • “It was fun at first, but eventually it became boring, as it's just a really slow game. You need to implement a sprinting mechanic or something to speed up the pace.”
    • “Had a lot of potential, but controls and gameplay issues detract significantly from the experience.”
    • “An interesting concept, but flawed by bad controls (picking up stuff and inventory management is made awkward and frustrating by bad interface design) and repetitive gameplay.”
  • music
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience for players. Many users express their love for the soundtrack, describing it as beautiful and well-made, although some report technical issues where the music continues to play despite the game crashing or freezing. Overall, while the music is a standout feature, it is often overshadowed by gameplay bugs that disrupt the experience.

    • “The music within the game is well made; I really like the soundtracks. I would like to thank the developers of this game for creating such an amazing atmosphere.”
    • “Wow, this game has an awesome soundtrack.”
    • “Gameplay and soundtrack are amazingly calming.”
    • “If you click 'earn extra candy bar', it will play an advertisement at full volume, even if your music and in-app volume are set to silent.”
    • “It lags a lot, music gets stuck in a loop, save often as you will get stuck a lot and you'll lose whatever progress you made.”
    • “The screen turns black, the music keeps playing, etc. It was an okay game, but I didn't even get to progress that far.”
  • stability
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues when starting new games or transitioning between scenes, leading to frustration and a negative impact on the overall experience. While some enjoy the game's concept, the persistent bugs and slow performance detract from its potential enjoyment.

    • “Every time I attempt to start a new game, it crashes and completely closes the app as soon as it tries to load the game after you choose the character's gender. It shows a loading screen where your character is walking through some trees, then reaches a cabin and enters it. The second the character reaches the cabin during the loading screen, it freezes and completely crashes, closing out of the app back to my phone's home screen.”
    • “Recently, the game has become very slow, freezes when loading the biome/day, glitches when cutting/gathering, and the sound glitches continue even when the screen times off.”
    • “After pressing start, it goes black, plays the ambient noises, and basically freezes the phone so I can barely get back to my home screen.”
  • story
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging plot and potential for deeper lore, particularly in a survival context. However, many users express a desire for more content, such as additional quests, backstory, and expanded narrative elements, as some feel the current storyline is too short or lacks depth. Overall, while the story is a highlight, players are eager for updates that enhance the narrative experience.

    • “I love the plot about finding these mysterious letters.”
    • “I love the crafting and stamina mechanics work, it's honestly one of the best survival games I've played with an amazing storyline.”
    • “You have to constantly move and manage your time wisely but get to enjoy an engaging and well-written story at the same time.”
    • “This game could have had potential if it had a mystery story or lore; it could have even been somewhat of a horror game.”
    • “I really wanted to play this game, but it won't continue the story after he enters the house.”
    • “No story behind all of this.”
  • monetization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the lack of forced ads and the option to purchase the full game, while others criticize the heavy reliance on in-app purchases and frequent ads that disrupt gameplay. Many users express frustration over the necessity of ads to unlock content and the intrusive nature of advertisements, which can play at full volume unexpectedly. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The game itself is very good, but 60% of the game is just pay to experience the game. A pay-to-experience game is just very annoying.”
    • “Silly how you cannot explore even one other camp without in-app purchases.”
    • “It's just designed to force you to watch ads!”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its calming and immersive qualities, enhanced by well-crafted music and visuals, despite some players noting a lack of engaging content. Many reviewers appreciate the soothing ambiance, which allows for deep immersion, even if the gameplay can become frustrating at times. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “This game is underrated; it feels calm and very atmospheric. The music is well made, and I really like the soundtracks. I would like to thank the developers for this experience.”
    • “Has a very soothing and pretty atmosphere even with so few pixels.”
    • “A quiet atmosphere allowing you to immerse and lose yourself in the experience.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is a significant concern among users, with reports of smooth initial performance that deteriorates after a short period, leading to crashes and low frame rates, particularly on lower-end devices. Many players express frustration with lag and choppy performance, indicating that the game may not be well-optimized even for high-end phones. Overall, improvements in optimization are needed to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “Very good game, just needs a bit more optimization.”
    • “What I mean is, when I start out, it runs smoothly.”
    • “Need optimization, because even on Meizu M2 Note I have lags and low FPS after 20 minutes of gaming.”
    • “Need optimization, because even on Meizu M2 Note I experience lags and low FPS after 20 minutes of gaming.”
    • “The game is not optimized for high-end phones, leading to choppy performance.”
    • “Bad UI, bad mechanics, and surprisingly very poor performance.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally immersive, feeling a deep connection with the wilderness and the gameplay experience. However, some express a desire for multiplayer features and a continuation of the journey after reaching the mountain's peak. Technical issues, such as freezing and unexpected day transitions, detract from the overall emotional engagement.

    • “It was a great game; it really made me feel one with the wilderness and connected to the game on a deeper level.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players find the game's replayability lacking, with many expressing frustration over limited progression options and unclear crafting mechanics. While some appreciate the game's initial fun and value for the cost, the absence of engaging content and features diminishes its long-term appeal.

    • “The game has potential, but it lacks replay value. You can't set traps to progress, and there's no crafting guide, leaving players aimlessly chopping wood.”
    • “I tried using the 'earn energy bar' feature and watched the full video, but I never received the energy bar. The game has absolutely no replay value whatsoever.”
    • “The recipes for crafting traps need improvement; adding ingredients like raspberries could enhance the gameplay experience, but as it stands, there's little incentive to replay.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's core mechanics but express a desire for more diverse activities and elements to enhance the grinding experience, such as building shelters, creating traps, and discovering unique items in the environment. This feedback suggests that while the game is enjoyable, it could benefit from additional content to make the grinding feel more rewarding and engaging.

    • “I loved this game, but it really could use more things to build, such as building your own shelter, more traps, fencing, and farming.”
    • “It needs more predators that you must defend yourself against, as well as special things to find like shipwrecks, plane crashes, old buses, abandoned campsites, rifles, food, etc.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that the humor in the game is unexpectedly lacking, with some players expressing disappointment that they paid for what they anticipated to be a funny experience. The overall sentiment suggests that the comedic elements did not meet expectations, leaving some players frustrated.

    • “It's funnier than you actually expect; it's amazing that people are willing to pay for it, and the funniest part is that some actually do!”
    • “I thought it would be a funny game with adventures, but it exceeded my expectations!”
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On My Own is a survival simulation game.

On My Own is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing On My Own.

On My Own was released on February 26, 2016.

On My Own was developed by Close Studios.

On My Own has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

On My Own is a single player game.

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