Underplayed Gems

Card Survival: Tropical Island (2022)

Card Survival: Tropical Island cover
Developer
WinterSpring Games
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.8 of 5, 3,016 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 32 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical and tense survival experience where every decision is a card play.

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What players say

Players describe it as a hardcore survival game with no handholding, where trial and error is required. Many find it addictive and a major time sink, but also note that certain mechanics become tedious, especially around food and water management. Some players wish for workshop support.

Screenshots

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