# Survival-quest ZARYA-1 STATION

> Sci-fi text story with choices

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1227198092](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1227198092)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1227198092`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Your Story Interactive
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (167 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.1234
- **Last updated:** 2018-04-04
- **First published:** 2017-04-20
- **Size:** 140 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/survival-quest-zarya-1-station/id1227198092)
- **Website:** [http://www.yourstoryinteractive.com/press/sheet.php?p=zarya\_-\_1](http://www.yourstoryinteractive.com/press/sheet.php?p=zarya_-_1)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://yourstoryinteractive.com/privacy/](http://yourstoryinteractive.com/privacy/)

## Description

Zarya-1 Station is a survival, text-based quest that blends sci-fi, horror, and humor. Your choices sculpt the story and steer a four-person crew investigating a distress signal near the Moon. Monitor the astronauts, decide their fate, and watch how each decision pulls you toward or away from the truth.

Features include mind-bending atmosphere inspired by Alien and Prometheus, real-time crew communication, multiple endings (including happy ones), a rewind option, and mission photos sent as you explore the signal source. If you must pause, the team can send you alerts so you won't miss critical moments.

## Rankings

- #112,130 — Overall

## Review summary

A visually stunning, story-driven text adventure with rich atmosphere, art, and branching choices. While acclaimed for its narrative and characters, reviewers flag monetization concerns (rewinds, paid options) and intrusive ads, along with limited player agency and connectivity/server issues. Technical lag on older devices and a desire for features like maps or notes temper the experience, but the game has a strong following and prompts interest in sequels.

### Pros

- Immersive, story-driven narrative with atmosphere and strong world-building.
- Stunning graphics and artwork with expressive visuals.
- Realistic, emotionally resonant character development and dialogue.
- Choice-driven with multiple paths and outcomes.
- Appeals to book lovers by blending reading with interactive gameplay.

### Cons

- Some players feel the story limits agency with early, predetermined character deaths or outcomes.
- Monetization concerns including forced rewinds and paywalls; often described as a money grab.
- Ads can be intrusive or frequent, disrupting immersion.
- Requires internet connectivity with server issues and limited ongoing support.
- Predominantly reading-based gameplay with limited action and lag on older devices; desire for additional features (maps, notes archive).

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