Guns of Glory: Lost Island is a long-standing 4X strategy title by FunPlus that leverages a unique Musketeer/Steampunk theme and a narrative-driven 'Lost Island' expedition system. While it boasts exceptional long-term retention with players staying for over 8 years, it is currently facing a slight decline in grossing ranks (#39-44 US). The product is at a critical juncture where technical instability from recent updates and aggressive monetization are creating significant friction for its loyal player base.
Product velocity
Maintenance
Daily rank 🇺🇸
#185
▼42Games · free
Sentiment
4.3
601k reviews
Nemesis
Vikingard
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Fans of 4X strategy and base-building games who enjoy competitive multiplayer, alliance-based social gameplay, and fantasy-themed exploration.
What does it look like?
Key features
Lead teams to explore mysterious, fog-shrouded islands to uncover ancient civilizations and treasures.
Construct and upgrade a base of operations to manage resources and defend against threats.
Craft powerful artifacts and develop advanced skills to overcome environmental dangers and enemies.
Rally adventurers from around the world to form alliances and combat powerful enemies together.
Engage in tactical warfare requiring calculation, maneuvering, and manipulation to outsmart opponents.
How much does it cost?
Monetization is heavily reliant on a high-cost monthly subscription and typical 4X strategy IAPs, leading to significant 'Pay-to-Win' sentiment among the user base.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentUX improvementsperformanceShow more...
The development trend is stable but limited to routine maintenance, with four minor updates released between February and April 2026. The app maintains a consistent release cadence of approximately every 2-3 weeks, though all recent versions share identical generic release notes. Development is currently focused on UX improvements and display optimizations rather than new content or features.
Who built it?
FunPlus International AG
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What do users think recently?
Review voice lately leans excited. Users appreciate long-term engagement and general enjoyment, but report aggressive monetization (pay-to-win).
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Long-term Engagement
- General Enjoyment
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Competitive landscape for Guns of Glory: Lost Island
How's the Games market?
The rivals identified
By Orienjoy International Company Limited
Both titles compete for the same strategy audience by blending base-building with narrative-driven exploration and alliance-based social mechanics.
- Vikingard focuses on character collection via Hersir units, whereas Guns of Glory: Lost Island centers on steampunk-themed stronghold building.
- Vikingard emphasizes casual resource management simulations, while Guns of Glory: Lost Island prioritizes competitive multiplayer combat and alliance-based warfare.
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Key takeaways for Guns of Glory: Lost Island
Where is it heading?
- v13.14.0 update (Mar 2026) introduced significant bugs and server issues — technical debt is surfacing.
- Grossing ranks are slipping (↓2 and ↓3) in key US categories — revenue velocity is cooling.
- Core player base remains active after 8 years — high structural loyalty provides a recovery window.
The SWOT
- Exceptional player retention (8+ years)
- Unique Musketeer/Steampunk aesthetic
- Differentiated PvE 'Lost Island' expedition content
- Modernize engine to include seamless map zooming (competitor benchmark: RoK)
- Expand narrative PvE content to reduce PvP burnout
Next best moves
Prioritize Hotfix for v13.14.0 Stability
+ 2 more prioritized movesFeature gaps
Seamless infinite-zoom map technology (available in Rise of Kingdoms) +3
Since the last report: The app has transitioned into a maintenance phase where technical debt and competitive pressure from modern 4X titles are beginning to erode its legacy market position.
Bottom line
Guns of Glory is a high-performing legacy title with a uniquely loyal audience, but it is currently coasting on brand equity while technical stability falters. To defend against technically superior rivals like Rise of Kingdoms, the PM must urgently stabilize the v13.14.0 build and address the 'Pay-to-Win' friction that is beginning to alienate even 8-year veterans.
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