# DESERTOPIA

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gamtropy.desertopia](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.gamtropy.desertopia)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gamtropy.desertopia`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gamtropy Co., Ltd.
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 407,693
- **Rating:** 3.54 / 5 (3,207 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.21.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-17
- **First published:** 2017-11-15
- **Publisher country:** TW
- **Size:** 118 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamtropy.desertopia)
- **Website:** [http://www.gamtropy.com](http://www.gamtropy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gamtropy.com/privacy-policy-en/](https://gamtropy.com/privacy-policy-en/)

## Description

**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.

## Rankings

- #111,529 — Overall
- #5 — desert

## 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.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.gamtropy.desertopia.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

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)

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