Stranded Deep

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 107 Ratings

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  • Summary: Assume the role of a plane crash survivor stranded somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. Come face-to-face with some of the most life-threatening scenarios that will result in a different experience each time you play as you scavenge for supplies in order to survive on this hostile island.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. PlayStation Universe
    Apr 22, 2020
    75
    Though not quite stellar, Stranded Deep does a decent enough job of enabling the player to live out their castaway fantasies. It's just something of a shame that the occasionally clumsy UI and lack of multiplayer functionality make the game a little less compelling than it needs to be. Nonetheless, those looking for island bound thrills of escaping deadly shark attacks, delving down into forgotten wrecks and living the life of an island castaway will find much to love in Stranded Deep on PS4.
  2. GameSpew
    May 8, 2020
    70
    Despite its questionable development status, Stranded Deep has a lot to offer. I’d welcome further development, but even in its current incarnation, this compelling survival sim is more than worth diving into.
  3. Screen Rant
    May 15, 2020
    70
    Stranded Deep is a beautifully crafted and engaging experience for anyone who is a fan of survival games. It may not provide the same amount of replayability that games like Rust have, but the crafting and exploring mechanics are solid and fun to use. The first time that players climb out of their raft to step onto their new island home or fight off a group of hungry sharks, they will be shown how intense and rewarding Stranded Deep truly is.
  4. Multiplayer.it
    May 9, 2021
    68
    Stranded Deep does not have content and variety comparable to the most famous survival and overall each of its mechanics is quite derivative.
  5. Everyeye.it
    May 26, 2021
    65
    Stranded Deep is a naked and raw survival, more suitable for big fans of the genre than for newbies.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jun 4, 2020
    60
    It’s rarely original, occasionally frustrating, and often clumsy in execution, but when it clicks there’s a meditative vein to Stranded Deep’s grind that will make time spent indoors sunnier. [Issue#176, p.74]
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  7. Digital Chumps
    May 27, 2020
    50
    There are as many things that reward you as there are things that will burden your experience with Stranded Deep. It has the potential to be a really enjoyable game, but poor mechanics shoot itself in the foot. If you are a fan of this genre then this is another game for you. On the other hand, if you have interest in getting into survival games then do not start with this. I had a good time with Stranded Deep. I spent a good amount of time with it. Thinking about all the pros and cons together, my opinion on this game is mixed.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 63
  3. Negative: 37 out of 63
  1. Jannik-110
    May 5, 2020
    10
    Definitely not perfect, but close enough. For a cheap price this little gem holds a whole lot of hours of gameplay. I got a motorboat, aDefinitely not perfect, but close enough. For a cheap price this little gem holds a whole lot of hours of gameplay. I got a motorboat, a gyrocopter, and all the food and water I could wish for. The people rating this low, did not spend enough time getting to know the game mechanics. I'm fighting sharks, catching lionfishs, living the life! 30 in-game days in, and still got PLENTY of hours to explore this game. Huge fan, thx!!!… Expand
  2. Kelsonk
    Jul 7, 2020
    8
    This game surprised me. It has good graphics, the gameplay is good (engine can be improved) and in general it can be much more improved. IThis game surprised me. It has good graphics, the gameplay is good (engine can be improved) and in general it can be much more improved. I hope the developers continue with this game.… Expand
  4. RetroRekin
    Jan 29, 2021
    7
    An enjoyable survival experience. Not as good (and no way as sinister) as The Forest, but by no means a bad game. Passive mode (whilst notAn enjoyable survival experience. Not as good (and no way as sinister) as The Forest, but by no means a bad game. Passive mode (whilst not being 100% passive, lion fish) was preferable as the hidden snakes and sharks could be irritating. Not without fault, but fond memories and recommended.… Expand
  5. GhoulTheta
    May 14, 2020
    4
    Bad performance on PS4 Pro and the graphics, meh. I dont know how the game is on PC but on PS4 it definitifly needs a lot of work to be reallyBad performance on PS4 Pro and the graphics, meh. I dont know how the game is on PC but on PS4 it definitifly needs a lot of work to be really playable. The concept is nice and the things you COULD do if they would work are well thought. I wish this game will reach a playable state soon.… Expand
  6. HappySpaceInvad
    May 17, 2021
    2
    I’m sure there’s a great game in there somewhere, but the implementation is so poor and feels unfinished. Screen tearing, sub 20fpsI’m sure there’s a great game in there somewhere, but the implementation is so poor and feels unfinished. Screen tearing, sub 20fps framerate, flickering graphics, crude looking models, unresponsive controls…. and this is on a PS4 Pro. It all looks so awful. I chopped at a Yukka for some fiborous material, and what I saw drop to the ground then started twitching endlessly, unable to be picked up, and visually didn’t look anything like a part of a Yukka. Even as a free PSN download this couldn’t hold my attention.… Expand
  7. Zefeyos
    Jan 24, 2021
    0
    A waste of time for me. After fourteen hours of playing, my big raft with 24 boxes full of supplies disappeared. It was anchored. I'mA waste of time for me. After fourteen hours of playing, my big raft with 24 boxes full of supplies disappeared. It was anchored. I'm disgusted, pissed. This made the great game an unplayable piece of **** for me. Who has the time to lose rafts and supplies in a type of game in which these things are key to success? This is the last time I ever launched this game. Playing at your own risk that the game will repeatedly kick you in the balls. I read that there are many people with similar experiences.… Expand
  8. ParsaGamer
    Dec 29, 2020
    0
    OMG, This game is a piece of S**t, wow, you really dont have a brain do you!, i logged in to my metacritic account after 2-3 years just toOMG, This game is a piece of S**t, wow, you really dont have a brain do you!, i logged in to my metacritic account after 2-3 years just to submit this review! worst toturial, worst crafting menu, i literally had to search the net for how to craft a coconut flask, and it turns out that there is 3 crafting menu! WHAT THE HELL? am i suppose to just search every damn button and menu to find something? no searching???? really??? in a 300 crafting S**ty menu that doesn't make sense what is where? Get the hell out of here! FLASK IS A F***ing CONSUMABLE? REALLY? what you consume? the wood??

    AND i can run on water, WOO HOO!    … Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#50 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020
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#2 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2020