# WinterCraft Survival Simulator

> Winter survival: build a house, craft, hunt and fish in a frozen forest

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.WinterCraft.ForestSurvival](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.WinterCraft.ForestSurvival)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.WinterCraft.ForestSurvival`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Go Dreams
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 1,347,308
- **Rating:** 3.91 / 5 (9,370 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2023-03-23
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 240 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.WinterCraft.ForestSurvival)
- **Website:** [https://gardenofdreams.games/](https://gardenofdreams.games/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://foursevenseven.dev/privacy.html](https://foursevenseven.dev/privacy.html)

## Description

**WinterCraft Survival Simulator** is a realistic first-person survival game set in a frozen wilderness. Gather resources, craft tools and weapons, hunt wildlife, fish through the ice, cook meals and manage hunger, clothing and body temperature. Build and customize a house with a stove, bed, workbench, storage and decorations, then prepare for dangerous blizzards and harsh weather.

Tame a loyal dog to help find resources, hunt and defend against predators. Follow a story campaign with around 40 quests as you search for your missing scientist father across eight snowy locations, or survive at your own pace. Unlock a snowmobile, explore abandoned sites and mines, and uncover the secrets behind the endless winter.

## Rankings

- #57,399 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.WinterCraft.ForestSurvival.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Reviews praise the realistic winter survival feel and engaging gameplay, but consistently flag performance and monetization problems. Lag and freezes undermine play, ads frequently interrupt sessions, and several bugs affect building and offline use. Many users also want more content, modes, and a longer story. Overall, the core experience is well-liked when it runs smoothly, but current issues significantly hamper enjoyment.

### Pros

- Realistic winter survival vibe
- Engaging and immersive gameplay that keeps players playing for long periods
- Overall positive reception and enjoyment (players call it 'best game' and 'love this game')

### Cons

- Severe lag and performance issues (frequent freezes, optimization problems, especially offline)
- Intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and pop up during play or cover UI
- Short or underdeveloped story and lack of game modes
- Bugs affecting core mechanics (e.g., building movement issues, general instability)
- Desire for more content and features (creative mode, expanded map, more gear/animals, quests)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.WinterCraft.ForestSurvival)