Underplayed Gems

Bootstrap Island (2024)

Bootstrap Island cover
Developer
Maru VR Productions
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.1 of 5, 1,323 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A tense, punishing survival roguelike where you scavenge and struggle against a ruthless island in short, intense sessions.

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What players say

Players praise the immersive physics and survival mechanics, saying the game rewards skill growth without hand-holding. Many warn it requires a powerful PC to avoid lag and crashes, and some find the early gameplay tedious. Reviews split on performance, calling it both a standout VR survival title and occasionally frustrating to run.

Screenshots

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