Survive! Mola Mola!

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Survive! Mola Mola! is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by SELECT BUTTON Inc. and was released on October 10, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

The"closest animal to heaven" has arrived! Brand-new game where"death=pleasure"

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,452 reviews

humor204 positive mentions

monetization129 negative mentions

Addictive and charming gameplay where dying improves your next playthrough, making it rewarding and funny.
Cute 8-bit pixel art and humorous text add personality and enjoyment.
Educational and unique concept, raising a fragile Mola Mola fish, with many amusing deaths and facts.

Survival rates for adventures are often inaccurate or bugged, causing frequent unexpected deaths even at high chance percentages.
The game contains many intrusive ads, including full-screen pop-ups that disrupt gameplay.
Frequent crashes and stability issues leading to loss of progress and inability to open the app for some users.

humor
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its charming, quirky, and dark humor, especially the hilarious and unpredictable ways the fish dies, which players find both funny and addictive. Many reviewers appreciate the cute art style paired with clever, witty captions and morbidly comedic death scenarios, making it a fun and lighthearted time killer. While some find the humor repetitive over long play sessions, overall, the game’s humor is considered a key highlight that enhances its casual, entertaining appeal.
- “Each time your mola dies the next mola grows faster and stronger; the way it dies is just hilarious.”
- “I have volunteered for an aquarium that has mola mola and I happen to know how hard it is to keep them alive, which makes this game so hilarious.”
- “With an odd sense of humor and clever writing, Mola Mola is really entertaining.”
monetization
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
4%
93%
Monetization in this game heavily relies on frequent and intrusive ads, including fullscreen pop-ups that often disrupt gameplay and cause crashes. While some users appreciate optional ad viewing for rewards and find the microtransactions reasonably priced—allowing ad removal and additional content—many report issues with ads persisting even after purchase, lost progress, and a frustrating overall experience. The excessive and invasive advertising significantly detracts from enjoyment, with numerous players wishing for a reliable paid no-ads version.
- “Been playing this one on and off, the idea of very vulnerable fish friend don't get old and this is one of those games that you can play forever without monetization stuffs.”
- “Well, I paid the cheap no ads option but even with ads it is not that intrusive and you can go offline in this game without losing much (even the golden turtle from sharing still functions when you are offline and can't share a thing).”
- “It offers in-game purchase, but it doesn't feel forced.”
- “The ads are extremely invasive and annoying.”
- “The game also slams you with ads at every opportunity, as well as 'do a thing for stuff' prompts, and it feels really desperate.”
- “An unbelievable amount of ads makes this game virtually unplayable.”
graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
43%
4%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their charming, cute, and nostalgic pixel art style, which many find visually appealing and integral to the overall experience. Reviewers often highlight the adorable, retro aesthetic and appreciate the unique art design that complements the gameplay and story. Though a few mention that graphics could be better or are simple, the general consensus is that the visuals are a strong, enjoyable aspect of the game.
- “This game was and still is amazing and the graphics hold up!”
- “Has a wonderful story, and actually teaches you a little about the ocean sunfish (mola mola) with cute pixel graphics and great mechanics!”
- “Graphics and sound are perfect, lovely art style and writing.”
- “If I could change one thing, it would be the graphical error in the non-celebrity.”
- “Graphics little better.”
- “The graphics are really bad.”
gameplay
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
51%
5%
The gameplay is simple, relaxing, and addictive, centered around balancing survival with frequent sudden deaths that unlock rewards, though some find the constant waiting and luck-based mechanics tedious. Players enjoy the charming graphics and original mechanics but desire more active gameplay elements or minigames to supplement long wait times. Overall, it offers a pleasant pacing with unique death-related mechanics, though it can feel repetitive and pay-to-advance aspects limit progression.
- “The mechanic of both trying to survive as long as possible but also collecting all the deaths makes for rewarding gameplay.”
- “Very detailed gameplay, though very easy to die, but that is the point of the game. Five stars.”
- “I was a little confused at first, as I tried to keep my mola mola alive against difficult odds, but then I saw that death is actually integral to the gameplay.”
- “I'm ranked in the top 4000 (non hacked) and I know for a fact that based on the current game mechanics you'll never reach that without spending money or playing a hacked version.”
- “The gameplay loop consists of waiting for 3 hours, then playing for 1 minute, which isn't really fun.”
- “The problem with this game, though, is that it's entirely luck based, making the core gameplay rather tedious if your mola dies.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
52%
9%
The music is widely praised for its nostalgic, catchy 8-bit/chiptune style that adds charm and relaxes players, enhancing the game's addictive and casual experience. However, some users report occasional bugs with the background music not loading or overlapping, and a few find the repetitive soundtrack annoying or wish for more variety and sound effect options. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong, enjoyable aspect of the game that complements its pixel art and soothing gameplay.
- “The game is so addictive and the art style, music, and creativity is amazing!”
- “Ocean sunfish are one of my favorite creatures and this game teaches about the trials and tribulations of this awesome creature with cute pixel graphics and great music.”
- “The music is relaxing, the act of feeding your fish, going on an adventure and trying to survive is not terribly stressful... at first, it might seem like there isn't a lot going on, but the game really grows on you.”
- “Fun game lol, cute, music is a bit annoying after a while.”
- “The only problem is that sometimes the background music doesn't work, even if my volume is up and the BGM is turned on.”
- “Great but there's a weird sound bug: the sound just went out. I uninstalled and reinstalled the app but nothing changed. Please fix this; I miss the music.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The story is widely praised for its charm, humor, and unique focus on the life of a mola mola fish, offering an entertaining and sometimes educational narrative. However, some users find the story limited once missions run out and mention glitches that disrupt key moments. Overall, the story is considered a strong and enjoyable aspect that adds depth to the game's quirky concept.
- “This is a masterpiece telling the story of a lone mola mola, the last of its lineage, living its life in an aquarium.”
- “Has a wonderful story, and actually teaches you a little about the ocean sunfish (mola mola) with cute pixel graphics, and great mechanics!”
- “The story of the almighty sun fish constantly dying while on adventures to prove his greatness (or just eating) is quite fun.”
- “Dying on every mission even with 99% survivability is kind of irritating.”
- “I'm currently experiencing a glitch where all missions will kill my mola; this started a little while after my first fully grown fish.”
- “4 stars only because the mission 'scary turtle' is also sudden death for me.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is frequently described as tedious and overly time-consuming, with some players frustrated by slow progression and risk of losing progress. While some find the point system fair and the grind somewhat enjoyable, many feel the overall experience leans too heavily on repetitive gameplay and luck, diminishing its appeal.
- “The adventure point feature is horrible and it makes the game quite tedious.”
- “Cute but no way to transfer your game to a new device and too grindy to be happy about being forced to start over.”
- “There isn't enough reward for grinding your mola mola.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences frequent stability issues, with freezing occurring after completing adventures, during screen transitions, and at the intro. Some users also report crashes when skipping certain scenes and difficulties logging into Google. Despite these problems, the game remains generally playable and enjoyable.
- “Most of the times after I go on a successful adventure, the game freezes.”
- “Also, there is a small bug where the screen freezes after you go back from an adventure. Please fix it, I don't want to keep resetting the app.”
- “I want to play it, but it freezes after the intro is done and quits the app. When I try to skip it, it freezes and quits again. Anyone else have this issue, and how do I fix it?”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional attachment to the game, finding it fun, wholesome, and charming, despite occasional frustrations like accidentally causing their fish to die. The game's art and playful nature contribute to a delightfully engaging and heartwarming experience.
- “I really like this game and I enjoy it so much; I'm emotionally attached now to my mola molas.”
- “Amazing art, funny, fun, wholesome.”
- “Silly little wholesome game ^_^”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the game's strong replayability, praising its simplicity and charming graphics that encourage repeated play sessions.
- “It's a simple game with great replay value.”
- “The graphics are really cute and I love the replay value.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is lively and cheerful, enhanced by engaging animations that contribute to an enjoyable and vibrant experience.

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Survive! Mola Mola! is a casual simulation game.

Survive! Mola Mola! is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Survive! Mola Mola!.

Survive! Mola Mola! was released on October 10, 2014.

Survive! Mola Mola! was developed by SELECT BUTTON Inc..

Survive! Mola Mola! has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Survive! Mola Mola! for its humor but disliked it for its monetization.

Survive! Mola Mola! is a single player game.

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