# Survival Island 1&2

> Escape from a Desert Island

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id747403894](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id747403894)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id747403894`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Solaris
- **Category:** Roleplaying
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (5,013 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-09
- **First published:** 2014-01-10
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/survival-island-1-2/id747403894)
- **Website:** [https://www.nicobit.com](https://www.nicobit.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.nicobit.com/en/privacy](https://www.nicobit.com/en/privacy)

## Description

Survival Island 1&2 is a free escape RPG with retro pixel-art visuals inspired by classic console games. Your goal is to escape the desert island by solving puzzles and finding paths off the island.

Explore the island to gather materials, craft tools, hunt for food, and uncover hidden items placed in surprising spots. Even with paid content available, you can complete the game for free.

## Rankings

- #26,061 — Overall
- #70 — desert

## Review summary

Survival Island 1&2 is praised for its offline, ad-free experience, deep crafting, retro visuals, and accessible controls. However, players frequently report bugs that disrupt progress, accessibility issues with flashing effects, and pacing that can feel grindy. Some mechanics seem non-intuitive and players often rely on guides. There is also a common wish for more content or a sequel. Overall, a strong concept with notable quality-of-life issues and bug-related downsides that hold back the experience for some players.

### Pros

- Offline play with no ads or microtransactions, great for on-the-go gaming.
- Deep crafting system with rewarding progression and lots to discover.
- Charming retro 8‑bit pixel art with simple, responsive controls.
- Addictive, time-passing survival experience that is challenging yet satisfying.
- Gimmick-free gameplay and solid overall experience without pay-to-win elements.

### Cons

- Frequent bugs and glitches disrupt progression across stages (e.g., stage 2 clock bug, raffle wheel missing, item despawns, wheel freezing).
- Accessibility concerns: flashing lights during storms without warnings; desire for a toggle to disable effects.
- Grinding and pacing can feel laborious (long item studies and crafting) with slow mid-to-late game progression.
- Some progression elements feel non-intuitive and may require external guides to solve puzzles.
- Requests for more official content/updates and features (e.g., a potential Survival Island 3, more side quests) indicate gaps in content.

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