Stranded Island Survival Games

About

"Stranded Island" is a relaxing castaway-themed action game that offers a sensational story and delightful graphics. Despite its good game mechanics, the game is marred by numerous bugs, frequent ads, and a grinding system that may be off-putting to some players. Overall, it provides an immersive experience with room for improvement.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Stranded Island Survival Games screenshot

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews

story40 positive mentions

monetization248 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a cute storyline and characters.
Minimal ads, allowing for a more enjoyable gameplay experience.
The game allows for idle play, where characters continue to gather resources while you're away.

The game frequently freezes or crashes, requiring restarts that can lead to lost progress.
Some tasks take excessively long to complete, leading to frustration.
Recent updates have introduced forced ads that disrupt gameplay.

monetization
270 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
1%
92%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and progress, others criticize the introduction of forced ads that disrupt gameplay and the lack of a clear option to purchase an ad-free experience. Overall, the balance between optional and mandatory ads seems to be a significant concern for players, impacting their enjoyment of the game.
- “Really good to see developers focused on the game, not the ads.”
- “You don't need to actually watch any of them; they just help you progress faster if you do, and there are no ads randomly interrupting gameplay.”
- “Awesome addictive game with really no ads, so time flies before you know it.”
- “The game keeps saying that I'm not connected to the internet when I am, and every other online game works fine on my phone. This means I'm unable to buy the premium version to get extra rewards and remove ads, which seems a bit unfair.”
- “Game was good at first, but then the intrusive ads started and didn't stop. Now, placing down just one decoration or making any random decision triggers an advertisement, and I'm really close to just uninstalling this garbage.”
- “I was willing to put up with the long and multi-tiered ads for rewards, but forced ads in the middle of gameplay is an automatic uninstall for me. I play games for enjoyment, not to be inundated with advertisements without reward.”
stability
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over having to restart the app repeatedly, often losing progress in the process. While some acknowledge the game's potential and enjoy its content, the persistent technical issues detract from the overall experience.
- “I highly recommend this game. So far, so good—no bugs, no glitches. That's why I really love this game; it's a perfect game!”
- “The biggest downfall is the game crashes or freezes often.”
- “The game constantly freezes up, and has lost all my save data forcing me to start all over from the beginning.”
- “After some progress, the game freezes every 1-2 minutes making it completely unplayable.”
story
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
54%
3%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players praising its engaging narrative, cute characters, and interesting plotlines that keep them invested. However, some users express frustration with technical issues, such as freezing during cutscenes and incomplete quests, which detract from the overall experience. While the storyline is considered entertaining, there are calls for more content and updates to maintain player interest.
- “I love the gameplay and its story.”
- “The story is entertaining and the maps are complex enough to be engaging.”
- “The game is great and I love the adventure story, but the downside is that sometimes it does crash overall a fantastic game.”
- “Ochre Coast Dream Quest is broken and freezes on a cutscene when I go to it.”
- “This feels like an interactive story with survival elements, except neither are fully fleshed out or complete because the story isn't that deep and you don't actually control anything.”
- “I cleared till all story in normal mode and snow area in dream mode but suddenly I opened the app and all my progress is gone; all the waiting and months of playing got to waste.”
graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
33%
7%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive positive feedback for their quality and appeal, with many users praising the art style and visual design. However, some players report technical issues such as lag and freezing, which detracts from the experience. While the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for improvements in character detail and optimization to enhance gameplay.
- “The graphics are wonderful and the story is interesting.”
- “I love the game; the graphics are cool and everything is good.”
- “Great game, great graphics, and a fun little story but..... the game keeps freezing and when I restart it I've lost some progress.”
- “I tried lowering the graphics to eco but that didn't fix it.”
- “This would be fun if it didn't lag for ages even with the graphics turned down low—along with the high cost of recruiting other characters and ones that stop working, this sucks all the fun out of the game.”
- “And pauses as mobile signal drops in and out... graphics are poor, forces story line on you so no real game adventure for the players... ok uninstalling it.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
51%
8%
Gameplay in the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with smooth mechanics and an intriguing story. However, many players express frustration with frequent interruptions from forced ads, technical issues like freezing and crashes, and a grindy progression system that detracts from the overall experience. While some enjoy the crafting and upgrade systems, the lack of energy limits and the inability to save progress effectively have led to mixed reviews.
- “I love the gameplay and its story.”
- “Gameplay is smooth.”
- “Fantastic gameplay, minimal optional ads, lots of different mechanics, well polished, entertaining story.”
- “During gameplay in the caves and tower, the screen will go black, so there is no way to see where you are going.”
- “This game constantly puts gameplay to a screeching halt with its personal ads.”
- “Developers refuse to fix simple functions of the game and have prioritized invasive ads that literally interrupt gameplay mid-action.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it tedious and repetitive, especially after the initial hours of enjoyment, others appreciate the balance between grinding and engaging gameplay. Issues like forced ads, NPC inefficiencies, and the need to restart the game contribute to the frustration, but some users still enjoy the storyline and character interactions that motivate them to continue. Overall, the grinding can feel excessive, particularly as players progress, but it is somewhat alleviated by the help of NPCs and the game's graphics.
- “Not too grindy, and you have other NPCs to help you in the game.”
- “The game has become nothing but tedious and boring.”
- “This game was pretty fun when it was exploration and a story, but now there are tons of forced ads without even an in-app purchase to remove them, and gameplay is just grinding the cave to get the gems to unlock the other cave where you grind.”
- “This game was really fun the first few hours that you play, up until it gets to the point where you unlock the town. After that, you realize that it starts getting super grindy, then you realize that when you visit old islands that you've already set up camp on, you can't wait on that island to collect resources because when you complete an island, they remove all your buildings and you can no longer harvest on the island. It's a pointless mechanic; I sadly can't forgive an intentional stall like that.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be a mix of amusing glitches and the quirky behavior of characters, which adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. While some users appreciate the comedic elements and the bond they feel with the characters, others express frustration with time-consuming missions that detract from the overall fun. Overall, the humor is seen as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's charm despite some gameplay issues.
- “What's funny is that most of the ads are about games relieving stress.”
- “Funny glitches now and then... have to stop the game and go back in to light more than one beacon or upgrade something.”
- “This is a nice, funny, and cool game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed feedback; while some users highlight its good graphics and relatively better performance on newer devices, others express frustration with poor performance and battery usage.
- “It's less grindy because your mates help, and it has good graphics optimized for the newer phones.”
- “Wish I could give it no stars for performance; negative stars for caring... sad.”
- “As a side note, the battery usage could be better, although it's one of the better optimized games out there.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its heartwarming and wholesome qualities, providing players with a sense of peace and comfort, making it an ideal choice for relaxation and anxiety relief.
- “It's so heartwarming!”
- “Such a sweet, wholesome game 🥰 Best way to bring you some peace, whether it's winding down in the evening or alleviating anxiety.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers express a desire for soft background music to enhance the gaming experience, indicating that the current audio environment could be improved. Additionally, they suggest that the ability to move already placed buildings would further enrich gameplay.
- “The only critique is that I wish there was some soft background music to enhance the atmosphere.”
- “I really miss having the option to move already placed buildings in the village, and the music could use some improvement.”
- “The game lacks engaging music, which detracts from the overall experience.”