Underplayed Gems

Stack Island - Survival card game (2023)

Stack Island - Survival card game cover
Developer
Interestick
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
3.6 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A methodical survival crafting game where you explore, uncover clues, and craft tools using cards to escape a deserted island.

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What players say

Players describe Stack Island as a unique survival-puzzle hybrid combining elements of Stacklands and Card Survival. The real-time system creates constant pressure, and the interface is widely criticized as obstructive. Many find the lack of basic recipe guidance punishing early on, though some enjoy the discovery. Reviews split on whether the challenge is engaging or frustrating.

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