Stranded Deep

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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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  8. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 107 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 107
  3. Negative: 56 out of 107
  1. Xiphos
    Apr 27, 2020
    0
    I literally made a Metacritic account for this review. I am never one to write reviews but here I am after spending $30 on this game. AfterI literally made a Metacritic account for this review. I am never one to write reviews but here I am after spending $30 on this game. After watching the misleading PS4 launch trailer it looked spectacular but never in my life have I been lied to as much as that video.

    Firstly the sensitivity of the screen is abysmal, it takes a full 4-5 seconds to completely turn your character around with no option to change the setting.

    Secondly the amount of BUGS and poor game design is unbelievable. Not sure if this was a bad port to the console cause apparently the PC version is good but the console is just utter trash. The game stutters as you walk around and over objects, graphics are appalling, it literally feels like it was made by a group of university students for their final project. The amount of bugs that you will find in this game is just laughable, they are stealing consumers money with the pricepoint of $30. I had a slither of hope that I wasn't making an impulse purchase and now I have learnt my lesson from misleading reveal and announcement trailers that make it look so flashy.

    Thirdly sound is just so recycled, only ever here like 2 different variations of game music and its the same boring crap. I actually play with the game muted its so much better.

    Fourthly the game is just boring, combine all of my points together and its just a waste of time.

    Conclusion save your money until they fix and polish this game up because it is honestly no where near the $30 they are charging you for. It feels like an Early Alpha game or in Beta testing at the least.    … Full Review »
  2. Loonlamb007
    Apr 21, 2020
    4
    Finally another survival game for PS4. Could not resist buying it. But after 6 hours of gamplay I can not recommend it. Feels like a beta, hadFinally another survival game for PS4. Could not resist buying it. But after 6 hours of gamplay I can not recommend it. Feels like a beta, had a lot of issues / bugs with game mechanics like water collectors that don't do anything, no matter if it rains or not...so what do you do the whole time? Looking for Coco Nuts and drinking it in order not to die on thirst. The whole days!!! Dont get me wrong. Of course its a survival game, but since you acutally got no chance to explore other island or surroundings, because you are just dealing with hunger and thirst at a very low level without a chance to improve your stuff because the game mechanics dont work properly, I did not feel encouranged to continue. At one point little plants (that I needed to produce ropes) totally dissapeard for days. Its just freaking boring or frustrating and it feels like it still has some very deep balancing issues. Framerate issues as well and lots of graphic bugs. Its an Indie so I dont care for graphics too much. But I really expected a nice Survival Experience like a Long Dark in Paradies. Well... What came to my mind is, that Stranded Deep would probably work way better with Multiplayer - but there is no!!! To me, I'm done with the game, as long as it stays in this Status because I really did not had any fun with it at all.… Full Review »
  3. 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!!!… Full Review »
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