| Core Identity |
| Developer | Unknown Worlds | Igor Kalicinski | Kefir | Kefir | FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG | thatgamecompany | Mojang |
| Category | Games | Games | Games | Games | Games | Games | Games |
| Platform | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | Android, iOS | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 1,029 | 1,797 | 7,176 | 101,857 | 969 | 261,153 | 818,974 |
| Price | USD4.99 | $3.99 | Free | Free | $6.99 | Free | $6.99 |
| Release Date | Jul 8, 2025 | Dec 14, 2016 | Nov 10, 2020 | Jun 12, 2017 | Nov 14, 2013 | Jul 21, 2019 | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Last Updated | Sep 4, 2025 | Jan 28, 2025 | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Oct 18, 2019 | Apr 29, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | mixed | positive | - | mixed | - | mixed | mixed |
| Score | 75/100 | 80/100 | - | 45/100 | - | 55/100 | 65/100 |
| Praises | - Immersive underwater exploration and creature design provide a high-fidelity experience on mobile devices
| - Realistic Survival Depth
- Developer Commitment
| - | - Satisfying resource gathering and base building loops provide a relaxing experience for casual players
- Responsive customer support team effectively resolves billing and account recovery issues for long-term players
- High-fidelity graphics and sound design create an immersive atmosphere comparable to console titles
| - | - Atmospheric visual design and peaceful audio composition create a relaxing escape for daily players
| - Creative freedom within the sandbox environment keeps players engaged for multi-year sessions
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| Complaints | - Persistent save file corruption and infinite saving loops disrupt long-term progression for active players
| - Lack of Online Multiplayer
- UI and Device Optimization
| - | - Frequent application crashes and freezing during location transitions disrupt the core gameplay experience
- Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics create significant progression barriers for free-to-play users
- Connectivity errors prevent access to the game on mobile data networks despite stable signal
| - | - Technical instability including frequent crashes and server splits disrupts the core gameplay experience
| - Game crashes and instability following the latest update prevent users from joining servers
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| Requests | - External hardware support for keyboard and mouse cases to improve navigation and combat precision
| - | - | - Increased energy capacity or reduced travel costs to improve accessibility for northern region exploration
- Implementation of cross-platform cloud save recovery to prevent progress loss on new devices
- Addition of controller support to improve precision during combat and resource gathering sessions
| - | - Account retrieval features are needed to recover lost progress and previously purchased cosmetics
| - Implementation of an off-hand item slot to match parity with other platform versions
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - High-fidelity visual atmosphere sustains install velocity
- Premium one-time purchase avoids ad-driven churn
| - Sophisticated electrical engineering system
- High realism in survival mechanics (seasons, temperature)
- Local split-screen support for up to 3 players
| - | - Tactile resource gathering loop functions as a primary retention anchor
- High-fidelity aesthetic presentation creates a console-quality atmosphere
- Responsive support team mitigates billing-related churn for long-term players
| - | - Social-network effects anchored in non-verbal interaction drive daily retention
- Cross-platform progression removes hardware-based switching costs
| - Cross-platform Bedrock architecture enables persistent social network effects
- Marketplace creator economy sustains long-term content refresh
- Established brand authority provides deep survival-mechanic complexity
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| Weaknesses | - Save-system instability in high-density zones
- Lack of native keyboard/mouse support
| - Lack of built-in online multiplayer
- Frustrating RNG-based combat 'miss' mechanic
- UI scaling issues on modern devices like iPhone 16
| - | - Technical instability during zone transitions causes permanent gear loss
- Aggressive monetization creates progression barriers for free-to-play users
- Lack of cross-platform cloud save prevents device migration
| - | - High cosmetic pricing relative to category median
- Persistent server-split bugs erode the core social experience
| - Premium $6.99 upfront cost limits casual acquisition
- Forced update requirements cause server-joining crashes
- Microsoft account sign-in friction blocks online access
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| Pricing | paid | paid | freemium | freemium | free | freemium | paid |
| Momentum | Zombie | Active | Intense | Active | Maintenance | Active | Intense |
| Update Cadence | 2 versions, ~2382d avg | 5 versions, 3 majors/6mo, ~269d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~15d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~6d avg | 5 versions, ~7d avg |
