DESERTOPIA

Name: DESERTOPIA
Rating: 3.54 (3201 reviews)
Author: Gamtropy Co., Ltd.

By: Gamtropy Co., Ltd.

A therapeutic and soothing idle game that lets you cultivate your own island.

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Features & Capabilities

DESERTOPIA is a therapeutic and relaxing idle simulator where players transform a barren desert island into a vibrant, thriving habitat at a leisurely pace. Featuring over 100 unique animals and 25 terrain types, the game encourages caretaking and environmental awareness.

Engage in activities like summoning rain to manage water evaporation, picking up floating trash to keep the island clean, and making decisions that affect the island's ecosystem, such as allowing tourism or building resorts. With storybook-style art, multi-layered ambient music, and special events triggered by human activity, DESERTOPIA offers a deeply meaningful, calming experience that highlights human impact on nature.

Honored as an official selection in notable events like the 2018 Tokyo Game Show and Kyoto BitSummit, the game has been featured by the App Store for its educational and therapeutic qualities. Perfect for a daily 5-10 minute break, DESERTOPIA promotes understanding and cherishing of natural resources through engaging idle gameplay.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

4.21.3 Last updated: 2026-05-20

Version code:

42104

Creation date:

2017-11-15

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Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk

Size:

118.20MB

Email:

su*****@gamtropy.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-21

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 108,182 ▼ 125

Other platforms

DESERTOPIA (v4.21.3)

4.50

(286)

For Developers

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Developed by:

Gamtropy Co., Ltd.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamtropy.desertopia

Email:

su*****@gamtropy.com

Website:

http://www.gamtropy.com

User Reviews

Reviewers consistently praise DESERTOPIA's beautiful art, calming vibe, and nature-themed concept, describing it as a relaxing animal-kingdom-builder with a cozy feel and fitting soundtrack. However, multiple players complain about heavy advertising, monetization that hampers progress, unclear instructions, and balance issues that hinder gameplay.

Pros

Beautiful art and visuals with cute illustrations
Calming, relaxing, cozy gameplay
Appealing animal/nature theme similar to Animal Crossing
Pleasant soundtrack that fits the game

Cons

Excessive, intrusive ads and ad-driven progression
Heavy monetization and paywalls/microtransactions
Unclear onboarding and instructions, making it easy to get lost
Balance issues and gameplay bugs (e.g., progression gating, windmill prompt, Gorilla effects)