Reviews of Dark Forest Survivor

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List of user reviews and ratings for Dark Forest Survivor

Total ratings

4.40 (Rating count: 1,955)

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Review summary

Overall, players find Dark Forest Survivor visually appealing and enjoyable when it works, with a decent storyline and solid graphics. However, many reviews focus on recurring bugs that block progress, especially in the swamp after fueling the boat, where the next mission becomes inaccessible or the arrow gets stuck. Other issues include crashes or freezes during upgrades, missing plane parts, and unreliable weapon/upgrade screens. A large portion of reviews also complain about excessive ads and a sense that the game is abandoned with little updates, making continued play frustrating or impossible.

Pros

Enjoyable gameplay when it works
Good graphics
Engaging/decente storyline

Cons

Progression blockers due to swamp glitch (fueling boat leads to next mission being inaccessible; arrow stuck or blocked by environment)
Frequent bugs and freezes during upgrades or progression (wing not appearing, UI/hang issues)
Excessive ads interrupt gameplay (ad-heavy experience)
Perceived abandonment / lack of updates (no new content; long periods without fixes)
Incomplete content or progression blockers (missing oil rig/oil pump, missing plane parts)

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.00

All time rating average: 4.40

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Date	Author	Comment
2025-07-03	Sc*****	I too have reached a point in the game where I can not access the next mission. It has been several months since this problem arose so I’m going to assume that the devs have given up on doing any updates or continuing with this fun game. It’s a shame too because I’ve really enjoyed playing this one but I guess that’s typical of the mobile gaming experience. 🤷🏻‍♂️
I too have reached a point in the game where I can not access the next mission. It has been several months since this problem arose so I’m going to assume that the devs have given up on doing any updates or continuing with this fun game. It’s a shame too because I’ve really enjoyed playing this one but I guess that’s typical of the mobile gaming experience. 🤷🏻‍♂️
2025-06-26	ky*****	Been playing for a couple days now and got to the swamp part where after you fuel the boat the game glitches and you can’t get on the boat. Was hoping update would fix but instead it erased my game and the hours of grinding. Money wasted, how do I get a refund?
Been playing for a couple days now and got to the swamp part where after you fuel the boat the game glitches and you can’t get on the boat. Was hoping update would fix but instead it erased my game and the hours of grinding. Money wasted, how do I get a refund?
2025-06-16	Ka*****	I love this game, but now I’m stuck in the swamp and can’t move on! There’s some kind of glitch or something, the arrow I need to goto is literally stuck in the wall.
I love this game, but now I’m stuck in the swamp and can’t move on! There’s some kind of glitch or something, the arrow I need to goto is literally stuck in the wall.
2025-05-21	Co*****	I just started the game and all it does is glitch after I get a new upgrade and I can’t even get the wing to show up for the the mission of putting the wing on the plane.
I just started the game and all it does is glitch after I get a new upgrade and I can’t even get the wing to show up for the the mission of putting the wing on the plane.
2025-05-10	Da*****	So far I am enjoying this game, but I’ve hit an snagfu I’m at the swamp and I’ve deleted and redownloaded the game and nothing can fix the issue, I have enough fuel for the boat but nothing seems to happen. The arrow just keeps hovering.
So far I am enjoying this game, but I’ve hit an snagfu I’m at the swamp and I’ve deleted and redownloaded the game and nothing can fix the issue, I have enough fuel for the boat but nothing seems to happen. The arrow just keeps hovering.
2025-04-28	Se*****	I wish they would bring this game back. It was really fun. I am disappointed that they haven’t stopped it.
I wish they would bring this game back. It was really fun. I am disappointed that they haven’t stopped it.
2025-03-21	tb*****	Same bug as others have where after fueling the boat the game is unable to progress. Fun otherwise.
Same bug as others have where after fueling the boat the game is unable to progress. Fun otherwise.
2025-03-20	Bl*****	So I’m on the swamp level and after you fuel up the boat it goes into a glitch where you cannot access the next mission because it is literally stuck in the wall of the cabin and there is NO way of getting it. I have been waiting for an update to fix it but literally nothing. Now I’m stuck with a game I ACTUALLY like but can’t play it!
So I’m on the swamp level and after you fuel up the boat it goes into a glitch where you cannot access the next mission because it is literally stuck in the wall of the cabin and there is NO way of getting it. I have been waiting for an update to fix it but literally nothing. Now I’m stuck with a game I ACTUALLY like but can’t play it!
2025-03-12	Te*****	Filled the Boat with Gas and yet there is no further direction., just an arrow above the dock by the boat. I upgraded my weapon as high as I could ., I’ve reached level 20 and I’ve upgraded each of my skills as far as I can ., unfortunately this is where it ends.
Filled the Boat with Gas and yet there is no further direction., just an arrow above the dock by the boat. I upgraded my weapon as high as I could ., I’ve reached level 20 and I’ve upgraded each of my skills as far as I can ., unfortunately this is where it ends.
2025-03-09	Bl*****	Be prepared for some of the worst ad smacking you’ve ever been hit with. it’s made to make you pay
Be prepared for some of the worst ad smacking you’ve ever been hit with. it’s made to make you pay