# Don't Starve: Shipwrecked

> Adventure

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1147297267](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1147297267)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1147297267`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Klei
- **Category:** Adventure
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (776 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.84
- **Last updated:** 2022-07-15
- **First published:** 2016-12-26
- **Size:** 1.26 GB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dont-starve-shipwrecked/id1147297267)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.klei.com/privacy-policy](https://www.klei.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked is the single-player expansion that drops Wilson onto a tropical archipelago. Survive in an all-new world with unfamiliar biomes, resources, and hazards. The tropical breeze is deceptive—the islands teem with threats as unforgiving as the original game.

New features include open ocean navigation with boats, a completely redesigned world with fresh biomes and creatures, tropically inspired seasons, and new recipes to help you endure the islands. Craft gadgets to outwit hunger, storms, and danger, and set sail for adventure in a harsh but beautiful new environment.

## Rankings

- #64,248 — Overall
- #12 — Survive and Thrive

## Review summary

Players love the core Don't Starve: Shipwrecked experience for its engaging gameplay and exploration, plus nostalgia and mobile accessibility via Apple Arcade/Pocket Edition. However, the port is held back by persistent bugs and crashes, subpar mobile UI/controls, troublesome building/placement mechanics, and performance lags. Many want features like respawn options, sandbox mode, and broader platform/controller support. Overall, it’s a beloved title that urgently needs stability and UI improvements to satisfy mobile players.

### Pros

- Engaging, enjoyable gameplay with deep exploration.
- Rich world and adventure vibe with ongoing appeal.
- Positive on mobile accessibility via Apple Arcade and Pocket Edition.
- Nostalgic appeal for long-time players and continued interest.

### Cons

- Persistent bugs and stability issues (crashes, save corruption, audio dropouts) across updates.
- Mobile UI and touch controls are problematic (overlapping buttons, tiny UI, difficult on iPad/phone).
- Placement/building mechanics problematic (sandbags can't be placed easily, surfboard placement issues, missing gates/doors).
- Performance lag and boat deployment/launch delays (takes many tries to start rowing).
- Limited progression options (no respawn) and requests for sandbox mode and related features.

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