Don't Starve: Shipwrecked in IOS

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93/100

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked is a fantastic expansion of the original survival formula. By moving Wilson (or other characters) to a tropical archipelago, the game forces you to rethink everything you knew. You aren't just worried about the dark anymore; you have to deal with tides, monsoons, and volcanic eruptions.

The addition of boats is a game-changer. Exploring the open ocean is both thrilling and terrifying, as sea monsters lurk beneath the waves. The new biomes feel distinct and dangerous in their own ways. It maintains the 'Tim Burton-esque' art style and brutal difficulty that fans love, but adds enough fresh mechanics to make it feel like a completely new survival challenge. It’s a must-have for anyone who enjoyed the original game.

Reviewed on: Sun Jul 21 2024
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I’ve always respected Klei Entertainment, and Shipwrecked is a fantastic port of the PC version. This isn't your typical 'relaxing' island game; it’s a constant battle against hunger, insanity, and the elements. The addition of boat-based exploration adds a whole new layer of strategy. It’s hard—fairly hard—and it doesn't hold your hand. As an older gamer, I appreciate a title that treats me like an adult and doesn't shower me with participation trophies. The art style is still one of the best in the business. It’s a complete, deep experience that justifies every penny of its price tag.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Incredibly deep survival mechanics
  • Striking Tim Burton-esque art
  • Huge variety of content
  • Very high difficulty
  • Controls can be finicky on small screens
  • Long load times

Technical Report

Performance: Demanding on CPU; older devices may experience slowdown during rain or heavy combat.

Accessibility:
  • Adjustable world gen settings
  • Touch and virtual joystick options

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a hardcore survival challenge and love the original Don't Starve.

Skip if: You get frustrated by frequent deaths or prefer 'cozy' games.

Similar Games:
  • Don't Starve: Pocket Edition
  • Crashlands
  • The Bonfire

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 40 hours
  • Status: Survived 100 days

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.84Fri Jul 15 2022

- Fixed controller support and added a setting in options to disable or enable controller

- Fixed issue where crocodog world setting would reset after entering and exiting volcano

- Fixed zoom location for messages in a bottle

- Fixed a soft-lock when interacting with menu items near the edge of the screen

- Reworked virtual stick and attack button to be more responsive

- Added UI button to quickly recraft or rebuild items (R3 button on controller)

- Improved item placement for those not using controller

- Prevented accidental taps of UI buttons through the map screen

- Fixed placement of Walani's surfboard

- Fixed some graphical glitches and updated the quality for some buttons

- Fixed issue where changing language would display an unrelated error

- Fixed issue where the opening video would not play properly


Klei Entertainment has partnered with our friends at CAPY, creators of Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery, Super Time Force and Below; to bring fans of Don’t Starve the latest single-player expansion: Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked!

In Don't Starve: Shipwrecked, Wilson finds himself stranded in a tropical archipelago. He must learn to survive all over again in this new environment filled with new biomes, seasons, and creatures.

Don’t let the tropical breeze lull you into a false sense of security - the world might be different, but it is still equal parts unforgiving and uncompromising. You will quickly find these islands are full to the brim with things that want to kill you.

Key Features:

Navigate the Open Ocean: Craft a boat and set sail for adventure!

Explore an Entirely New World: The entire world is different. Explore new biomes filled with new resources. Scavenge for new sources of food. Run for your life from a host of new creatures.

Brave New Seasons: A set of tropically inspired seasons will try their hardest to kill you.

Craft New Recipes: Build an array of new gadgets to help yourself survive these harsh islands.


Requires iOS 8.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M4), iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M4), iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (6th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation).

Klei Entertainment has partnered with our friends at CAPY, creators of Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery, Super Time Force and Below; to bring fans of Don’t Starve the latest single-player expansion: Don’t Starve: Shipwrecked!

In Don't Starve: Shipwrecked, Wilson finds himself stranded in a tropical archipelago. He must learn to survive all over again in this new environment filled with new biomes, seasons, and creatures.

Don’t let the tropical breeze lull you into a false sense of security - the world might be different, but it is still equal parts unforgiving and uncompromising. You will quickly find these islands are full to the brim with things that want to kill you.

Key Features:

Navigate the Open Ocean: Craft a boat and set sail for adventure!

Explore an Entirely New World: The entire world is different. Explore new biomes filled with new resources. Scavenge for new sources of food. Run for your life from a host of new creatures.

Brave New Seasons: A set of tropically inspired seasons will try their hardest to kill you.

Craft New Recipes: Build an array of new gadgets to help yourself survive these harsh islands.


Ratings & Reviews

4.1 out of 5 with 776 Counts
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Don't Starve: Shipwrecked takes the beloved survival gameplay of the original and tosses it into a deadly tropical setting. As Wilson, you find yourself stranded in a mysterious archipelago. You’ll need to craft boats to travel between islands, harvest new resources like bamboo and seaweed, and battle strange new creatures. With four unique seasons and a whole new set of crafting recipes, you'll have to be smarter than ever to avoid starving in paradise.

Features

1

Navigate a vast open-ocean archipelago

2

Brand new tropical biomes and creatures

3

Customizable boat crafting and upgrades

4

Four unique tropical seasons

5

Classic Don't Starve difficulty and art style

Recommended Links

Don't Starve Wiki - Shipwrecked

Essential knowledge for surviving the archipelago.

Wiki

News on this game

Mid-week Android app deals and freebies: One Hand Clapping, Don't Starve, Minabo, SpongeBob, more  9to5Toys

9to5Toys - Wed Jun 17 2026

Another Don't Starve game is on the way  Engadget

Engadget - Thu Apr 09 2026

‘Battle Vision Network’ Netflix Games Release Scrapped  What's on Netflix

What's on Netflix - Thu Sep 11 2025

Best Steam games to play on Chromebook  PC Guide

PC Guide - Fri Dec 01 2023

Rotwood Is A New 2D Side-Scrolling Roguelike From Don’t Starve’s Developer  MMOs.com

MMOs.com - Sat Jun 18 2022

[Top 5] Don't Starve Shipwrecked DLC Best Boats  Gamers Decide

Gamers Decide - Fri May 07 2021

The Survivalists review - an island getaway  Pocket Tactics

Pocket Tactics - Mon Oct 12 2020

Have you played… Don't Starve?  Rock Paper Shotgun

Rock Paper Shotgun - Wed Sep 02 2020

Don't Starve: Newhome Revealed, Offers Beta Testing  NoobFeed

NoobFeed - Thu Jun 25 2020

Don't Starve  GameSpot

GameSpot - Wed Apr 08 2020

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On mobile, Shipwrecked is available as a standalone app, so you do not need the original game installed.

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