Stranded: Alien Dawn
Last updated: 2025-04-15
- Enjoyable gameplay with engaging base building.
- High replayability due to varied scenarios.
- Intuitive, easy to understand game mechanics.
- Freedom of progress and customization options.
- Lacks depth compared to RimWorld.
- Excessive micromanagement due to poor AI.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 1863
- Helpful reviews
- 76%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 22%
- Protest reviews
- 2%
- 72%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 28%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 2477
- Negative points
- 2388
- Gameplay points
- 684
- Perf. points
- 72
- Rec. points
- 916
- Misc points
- 149
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Enjoyable, engaging, and addictive gameplay | The game is praised for being enjoyable, engaging, and addictive, with reviewers noting its relaxing yet challenging gameplay. Many reviewers compare it favorably to similar titles like RimWorld, often citing its unique features, better graphics, or more streamlined mechanics as advantages. The game offers a satisfying and immersive experience that keeps players hooked for extended periods. | 96% |
| High replayability and varied scenarios | The game offers high replayability due to varied scenarios, characters, and worlds, providing unique experiences in each playthrough. Reviewers appreciate the diverse gameplay options and the ability to approach each playthrough from different angles. The game's variability and different scenarios contribute to its long-term appeal. | 64% |
| Engaging base building and management | The game offers engaging base building and resource management mechanics, allowing players to construct and customize their bases while managing resources effectively. Reviewers appreciate the strategic thinking required for base construction and the satisfying sense of progression as the base develops. The game provides a balanced mix of builder, survival, strategy, and defense elements. | 53% |
| Appealing and well-crafted graphics | The game features appealing and well-crafted graphics, detailed environments, and realistic character models. Many reviewers highlight the visual improvements over similar titles, such as RimWorld, noting the immersive atmosphere created by the game's graphics and art style. The game's visual presentation enhances the overall gaming experience. | 52% |
| Intuitive and easy to understand | The game is intuitive and easy to understand, with well-designed tutorials and logical components. Reviewers appreciate the game's accessibility and the ability to improve their strategy through repeated attempts. The game simplifies some of the more complex aspects of the genre, making it more approachable for new players. | 43% |
| Freedom of progress and customization | The game allows players to progress at their own pace, offering freedom of progress without a strict development schedule. Reviewers appreciate the ability to customize the difficulty level and play style to suit their preferences. The game provides a relaxing and chill gameplay experience focused on exploring and building. | 43% |
| Unique characters with distinct abilities | The game features unique characters with distinct abilities and personalities, adding depth to the gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the personal connection with survivors and the ability to influence their interactions. The game's AI allows survivors to take care of themselves when given the right conditions, creating a dynamic and immersive experience. | 42% |
| 3D version of RimWorld | The game is often compared to RimWorld, but in 3D, offering a new dimension to the gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate the improved graphics and the impact of the Z layer on construction and shooting mechanics. The game is considered a good 3D alternative to RimWorld, with some reviewers noting that it is more accessible and less complex. | 11% |
| Highly enjoyable and time-consuming | These points reflect a general positive sentiment and high engagement with the game. However, due to the lack of specific details about gameplay mechanics or features, and the reliance on personal anecdotes, the importance score is reduced. These points primarily express emotional responses without providing constructive feedback. | 4% |