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Cruise Ship Driver Simulator vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Cruise Ship Driver Simulator's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

Cruise Ship Driver Simulator
This App
Great Farm Word
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Real Tractor Farming Game
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My Secret Bistro
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Tinyville - Cozy Home Builder
New Kid
Fishing Trip: World Adventure
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Core Identity
DeveloperSurvival Games Productionnguyen haiBUD INTERACTIVE PTE. LTD.Muhammad HussainLikeItGames Co., Ltd.ADRIAN ALBUPlay Cool Zombie Sport Games
CategoryGamesGamesEducationGamesGamesGamesSimulation
PlatformiOSiOS, AndroidiOS, AndroidiOSiOSiOSAndroid
Store Metrics
Rating4.2 / 53.0 / 54.6 / 54.5 / 54.2 / 50.0 / 53.8 / 5
Ratings Count1,027404063,150870036
PriceFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFreeFree
Release DateJul 19, 2022Apr 4, 2020Nov 27, 2024May 25, 2023Aug 25, 2017Feb 19, 2026Apr 9, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 30, 2026Mar 15, 2026Feb 6, 2026Mar 3, 2026May 8, 2026May 14, 2026May 7, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentimentnegative--terriblenegative--
Score35/100--20/10035/100--
Praises
  • Core cruise ship simulation concept provides an engaging premise for maritime enthusiasts
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  • Core gameplay mechanics provide an enjoyable experience for players who can bypass the ad frequency
  • Cute anime inspired character designs and bistro aesthetics drive long-term player engagement
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Complaints
  • Aggressive advertising frequency prevents users from accessing the actual gameplay loop
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  • Excessive ad frequency prevents users from accessing core gameplay loops during initial sessions
  • Aggressive ad-to-gameplay ratio forces users to delete the application shortly after installation
  • Frequent network errors and long loading times interrupt the core gameplay experience
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Requests
  • Free roam sandbox mode requested to allow exploration without restrictive mission checkpoints
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  • Implementation of a paid option to remove advertisements for a better user experience
  • Cross-platform account recovery and cloud save functionality to protect long-term progress
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Strategic Intel
Strengths
  • Physics-based wave simulation provides tactile differentiation from static arcade boat games
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  • Offline play functionality expands acquisition into low-connectivity regions
  • Arcade-style tractor physics provide a direct simulation loop
  • Task-based progression gates maximize ad-impression volume
  • Cohesive fantasy-themed aesthetic drives long-term player retention [User Reviews]
  • Social interaction loops incentivize daily return visits [Feature Analysis]
  • Grand Exchange economy enables player-driven value creation
  • Focus Mode utility provides a unique productivity-gaming hybrid
  • Low-poly aesthetic differentiates from cartoon-heavy category norms
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Weaknesses
  • Aggressive ad frequency forces immediate uninstallation for new users
  • Technical instability causes frequent crashes during launch
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  • Excessive ad frequency causes immediate churn
  • No paid ad-removal option
  • 23-review sample size indicates low engagement
  • Frequent network errors interrupt core gameplay [User Reviews]
  • Inability to sync progress across devices causes churn [User Reviews]
  • Aggressive monetization pressure limits free-player progression [User Reviews]
  • Lack of narrative layer limits long-term engagement
  • Gacha-gated furniture creates pay-to-win friction
  • No cloud-save functionality reported by users
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Pricingfreefreefreemiumfreefreemiumfreemiumfree
Momentum---Zombie-Maintenance-
Update Cadence---1 versions-1 versions-

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