Stranded Deep

One of my personal favorites from a long time ago, i bought it on both xbox and steam and logged over 100hrs of game play. Its mechanics and graphic are a bit outdated now, but this game was ahead of its time when I originally played it in beta before 2014. till this day, I still like to scratch that survival urge and try to challenge myself in different ways within this game. definitely a worth wild try even with some of the bugs still existing. Check out my gameplay on youtube for more info! https://www.youtube.com/@helyean?sub_confirmation=1

very fun and challenging. good times

DO NOT BUY IT! Co-op is a joke. It is full of glitches. Random and frequent disconnects are rampant. The in game tutorial is all but useless. I should have gone with my gut feeling and requested my refund immediately, but I thought, Hey, maybe it's something about my set up. It was not. It's the game. Donate the money you would spend on this "game" to a local animal shelter or put it toward a different game. Just don't wast it on this poor execution of a decent game concept.

This game could have been good. Idea is there. I've had this game for years but I had never completed the game because it's so buggy. This time, I put so many hours into a run...but when i saved, there were 2 crabs nearby. I had 2 health bars, which would be plenty to run away anyways once I loaded. OR so I thought... I load in a few days later and before i can even see my screen I'm dead. I'm now stuck in an infinite death loop and will have to restart. Well fuck you beam team have this you cunt. Don't buy this game its not even worth 10 dollars

A simplified version of survival games, like Raft , The forest , Green Hills and etc. The objective is simple straight forward to survive and get the hell out from the stranded island. Honestly its pretty refreshing in term of the visual and views. Dont expect it will be the same with other survival games and compared it , its has its own mechanic and game play. Just try it out and enjoy the scenery

All of the island and wrecks are just duplicates. Map is garbage.

This is a good survival game. The only down side of the game is the map. you have to keep leaving game just to see the map.

too much bug, this game fcking shit. Sunkenland is copy paste game but better than this :)

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This game is PERFECT for people trying to play survival-based games, without having constant competition. Not only that, but you can play with friends and family via Co-Op / Online Multiplayer. They also give you a nice little option to choose if you want your online party to be private or open. Along with that, you can also choose to play in survivor mode and creative mode. There are also cool features with the animals where you can turn them to be hostile, friendly, or none at all. It's most definitely friendly to newcomers due to the tips they give you as well, along with no-tips for the players with experience in survivor-based games. All in all this game is a solid 100/10 Amazing job for such a cheap price, and low download as well! Couldn't be any more pleased with my purchase.

Found out the hard way that your starting raft can float away, leaving you stranded deep...

This is an amazing game. This is a one of a kind game and I think that their ideas go far. I realised when I was completing the game, just how far I had come. This game offers 100s of hours of game play. I STRONGLY recommend this game to whoever is thinking of getting it.

TLDR: It's a good, even great survival game for its time. And i must emphasize 'FOR ITS TIME'. By todays standards however there are far better survival games such as Subnautica, Raft or Green Hell all of which have various aspects of Stranded Deep, but do it much better.

Stranded Deep is an og survival game. It was among the first phase of survival games when the survival genre first exploded. It's unique oceanic environment and raft building mechanics combined with the anxiety inducing sharks in the gloomy depths made it stand out from the rest. This combined with the broad spectrum mechanics that all work well make it a great game for its time. It's for this reason I'm giving it a positive review after 100% completing it.

If you really want the game, wait for a sale.

as someone who played a lot of survival games, this game has nothing that it makes it special. in opposite, what should make this game special only makes the game more suffering. getting to an island from a different island is so challanging, and takes time. the envitory system is trash, literally. you can only stack things upto 4, literally just 4. you'll never will be able to organize your stuff, becuse the only way stack stuff is one type of chest, and it is easy to find, but expensive to make. let's say you have like 30 chests, becuse i did, the only way to stock them is a shelf, which is expensive to make. considering you did craft the shelf, you can only stack 3 chests, which is i'm not talking about you can't put names on it. that's right, you have to memorize which chest contains what you want, and that is a pain in the "bum". the last part is a summary of the whole game, it is a pain in the "bum".

i play this game when The Forest was getting popular so many years has pass and yeah this game idk what happen but it didnt run badly before and the menu for crafting and checking inventory sucks now i m suprise that they fumble so hard also idk was up with the title screen like they wanted to make it similar to subnautica but horror style then after a few minutes the real main menu appear and is this weird windows 7 wallpaper, the ones that where super trippy, on the background feeling shiny and sunny idk wtf is happening i think someone inside decided to change everything at the last stage which as we can see was a bad idea or maybe the lead dev was chasing trends instead of focusing making the game fun i mean this game is The Forest but they wanted subnautica feel about it cuz......there is ......ocean?????

be me
played survival games before so it must be easy
choose permadeath + hard mode
head to the first island i see
step on a weird looking plant
get poisoned
eat 4 coconuts
shit myself and die
10/10 would play again

The game aint turning on if try to turn it on normaly.So to turn it on u have to browse the game files and double click on stranded deep BUT not stranded deep x64 cuz its gonna tell you that u have to install some sort of program wich in most cases fails to be downloaded.The disadvantage of this whole thing is that u wont be able to play multiplyer.In rest its a GOOD game.

It is an intriguing survival simulator that offers an engaging but not always perfect experience.
From the very first minutes, the game immerses you in an atmosphere of complete solitude in the vast ocean. Exploring islands, gathering resources, building shelter, and struggling to survive—all of this works fairly well and can even be quite captivating at times. The graphics delight with beautiful landscapes, and the crafting system is deep enough to keep you interested for dozens of hours.
However, the game is not flawless. Optimization leaves much to be desired, and animations and mechanics sometimes feel clunky. Additionally, there is a lack of story or a clear goal, which can make long play sessions feel repetitive.
Overall, Stranded Deep is a solid choice for survival enthusiasts, especially if you enjoy a sense of complete freedom and exploring uncharted territories. But if you're looking for a dynamic adventure or a strong narrative, the game might feel a bit dull.

the idea is really nice but it's awfully optimized... a lottt of bugs, things disappear randomly, in multiplayer you need to wait between 3 minutes and 4 hours just to connect to the server, it disconnects you for no reason, the boars fly for some reason... and there's more! so if you want to rage quit and then do it all over again, play this amazing* game. all i can say is... hopefully sd2 will be better.

amazing game expect the price 30 dollars Australia but everything about it is so good amazing story line good plot twist the best survival game on steam i recommend this if your bored or if you want a fun game

Items keep disappearing I had 2 different rafts which were pulled up on the island ... dry land .... no where near the water and they are just gone and not enough trees left on this one to build another raft .... this sucks

Now have 88 hrs in game the problem above was probably just a glitch anyway I learned to ad the anchor and that seems to have fixed the issue

i love the graphics, especially how i can turn the resolution down barely, and still run 60 frames on my old mac

Clunky as hell. multiplayer requires you to save constantly or risk all progress being lost when a disconnect occurs. inventory management feels bad. maybe the second game will have these issues fixed

its near impossible to get a good start, like near impossible and the bugs are pretty bad sometimes and dont play it unless you wanna play co-op, otherwise just dont get it

its a great game if it works well. I have tried everything and the crafting menu will not open at all leaning the game unplayable, since you need to craft in order to survive let alone save your progress, if fixed then I would recommend.

The crafting can be a bit awkward sometimes but its still a good game and fun to play. also might need a somewhat stronger pc to run it smoothly. it does have laptop settings that really help but i recommend atleast 8gb ram and decent cpu. the game doesnt despawn witch later in the game can make it bit laggy at times

regardless i recommend giving it a shot and if you dont think computer can handle it it is also on console (my brother plays on ps5 and doesnt really have these issues)

Massive changes need to be made. Need to introduce a way of mapping out the islands, and make it possible to see lights from a distance.
I've tried countless ways to find my way back to my own island, after leaving to explore, but there's not way, unless you're a cartographer, of finding your way back a lot of the time.
Clipping in to things is also an issue, through floors, waves in a storm clipping through my buildings is rife.

The game is great despite that, and I do love it, I can spend hours building and gathering materials, but after all this time, it still needs a lot of work, rather than working on a sequel.

controls and UI are clunky at best, unresponsive at worst. lots of potential, in desparate need of polish

+ I had some fun playing the game and exploring it,
- but exploring gets boring in a few hours as there's limited amount of useful items you could scavenge for.
+ It's exciting to find the most picturesque island to build your base on,
- but all of them are generated, hence look the same: not bad, not good - pick any island and you're good to go.
+ Craft system implies upgrading your tools and inventory, it gives you a sense of getting stronger,
- but only for a short amount of time as there are two levels of tools max, there's no armour and basically you'll max everything out in half an hour when get to grips with the local craft system
+ There's an RPG levels system,
- but why? All it does is increase your passive stats, which you don't even notice

Summary - the reviews on Steam don't lie: it looks raw as if it were abandoned in the middle of development process. It lacks features, core gameplay mechanics that would make the game really fun and replayable. Doesn't look like it's gonna get better

I really love this game, but there are a few downsides to the game, and I hope the developers will actually take action and fix it before making a new Stranded Deep 2.

A few downsides that I experienced:

1.) Joining a session takes longer.

2.) We always got disconnected (multiplayer).

3.) Floating plants and animals

For a buggy old game it's pretty fun I do recommend it, though I can't wait for SD2. It should be miles better and the team probably learned a lot from this game to make the second one even greater.

Very buggy game. Tried it and got a refund.

How can the developers make a stranded deep 2 when they never fixed the issues in this game?

I'd love to recommend this game, but quite frankly the controls for doing basic things like starting a fire are so clunky that I can't keep any long term interest in this game. Cool idea, not a great execution, although it is gorgeous

Not immersive enough.

I love crafters, and this seemed like the thing to scratch my itch for castaway style gameplay. But it's not immersive enough. My tools are held in an awkward manner that makes my arm ache just looking at it and also obstructs my field of view. I slash at a crab and red blood spurts out. Tutorial is minimal but what there is, is frustrating. Maybe the next one will be better.

Great game. Compared to the console version, this game doesn't even look like the same game. The graphics are much better; to the point that this game looks absolutely gorgeous. As far as the gameplay goes, SO much better. The console version of this game is a buggy mess, but I haven't had a single problem with the pc version. The animations are much smoother, probably because this game goes up to 240 fps. If I had to nitpick, the only critique I have with this is that the tool belt is basically useless, but other than that an absolutely fantastic experience.

This game is an amazing way to go camping when you cant in real life. It is incredibly enjoyable and if you like a game that takes time, construction and survival, then this game is for you!!!

this games concept is great but the amount of bugs,the whole inventory management being terrible and the fact that you have to log out of the game to use an map also there is no real way to heal other than being full on food and water and not to mention water being the hardest thing to get an constant form of.

This game couples simulation with survival. It's a great progressive game. I give it a 10/10 would recommend

Great game to play alone or with a friend, it has a few bugs as this game was developed by a small studio, but it is inmersive and fun. I bought it on a sale and it was totally worth it. I recommend it if you like chill and survival games.

First-Time Experience in Survival Gaming

I recently dove into my first survival genre game, "Stranded Deep," and it quickly became one of my favorites. From the moment I started playing, I was drawn into a harsh yet captivating environment filled with challenges.

The game mechanics are engaging and intuitive. You begin with minimal resources, which forces you to explore shipwrecks and islands for supplies. Crafting items is essential, as it enhances your attributes for specific classes, such as hunting, physical skills, and cooking. Whether it’s building a shelter or crafting weapons for hunting, every decision matters. The balance between survival necessities like food and water and defending against animals is well-executed, creating a constant sense of awareness and caution.

Visually, "Stranded Deep" is stunning. The environments are beautifully designed, with each area presenting its own unique atmosphere. The graphics enhance immersion, allowing you to truly feel the isolation that comes with survival. The sound design is equally impressive, with ambient ocean sounds making you feel as if you’re really there.

One of the game's strongest aspects is its survival challenge. It punishes a lack of patience but rewards strategic thinking. The game encourages you to think ahead about resource management and make tough decisions that can significantly impact your survival.

Overall, "Stranded Deep" is a fantastic survival game. It effectively combines challenging gameplay, stunning visuals, and immersive sound design to create a memorable experience. If you’re looking for a break from PvP games, "Stranded Deep" will keep you on your toes and test your ingenuity.

Pro's:

Great graphics

Gameplay is okay

Easy to run

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Con's

There's no story line whatsoever

The beginning of the game is extremely boring

The game is honestly very repetitive

The beginning no where near easy at all or atleast time consuming

The Hud is absolutely horrible and should be reworked

The AI is extremely horrible

There's no NPC'S of what i know of

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and the game is pretty expensive for this type of content, overall i recommend buying this on sale, which is what i did, and i would recommend sunkenland a 1000 times more over this game, no offence to any of the dev's or anyone who published or helped in this game, this is my personal opinion.

Its fun to troll around but its such a buggy mess. I wouldnt pay more then maybe 5€

GREAT GAME but a lil buggy id say but amazing 10/10

The game is pretty fun and challenging. I am not recommending this if you plan to play with friends. The disconnects are frequent. Each time a player gets disconnected, you have to wait for the world to sync (pauses the host and player for several minutes). It's a big deal breaker for me- uninstalled.

It's crazy I've had this game since 2015 and It's crazy how many bugs are still here in multiplayer but in single player I relatively dealt with no problems except physics with the built rafts.

loaded back into the game me and my friend been grinding on could not move are raft then it glitches out and starts flying everywhere needs to be fixed please contact me

decent game. storage inventory slot and stack sizes are too small. crop growth is too slow.
it felt clunky and confusing years ago.
it took me a few tries for the game to actually click.
it's much easier than i remember.
the gyro is pretty much useless, unless you find the ship early on.
there is little to no need to build an actual base on an island. a 5x5 raft is the most you need.
4 or 5 stacks of stone spear runs through everything including the bosses.

Clunky inventory and interaction system. Needs a rework that allows direct interaction with constructed equipment without needing to hold items in hands. Storage is very limiting and cumbersome. Requires many round trips to move materials around due to low backpack and box storage capacity. Building system is also buggy. Has potential but needs more work.

Good games make you feel sad when you finish them and this one really hit that spot.
Even though the game feels a little rushed or not very polished it still made me reach 100 hours on it.
9/10 Absolutely recommend

This is such a great survival game, it allows players to know the rules and world quickly, and it has clear goals for the players. However the most challenging task to do is probably finding plants that are the ingredient for strings.