A Robinson Crusoe–inspired VR roguelike survival adventure set in the 17th century. Shipwrecked on a ruthless tropical island, you must survive without guidance. Trust your instincts as you face wild beasts, nature’s fury, and a mysterious local tribe.

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“I’ve been in VR for 10 Years... This is the Most Immersive Game Yet”
Gamertag VR

“A Sterling VR Survivor Adventure that stands up to any top game in the genre”
4/5 – Upload VR

About This Game

A roguelike survival adventure inspired by Robinson Crusoe — where every decision matters, and every mistake can cost you everything.

You step into the role of Daniel, a merchant cast ashore in the 17th century and forced into a brutal fight for survival. Unprepared for the wilderness, you must trust your instincts, learn through failure, adapt to ever-changing dangers, and endure a world that shows no mercy.

A highly realistic, systems-driven world where everything reacts. Day and night cycles, weather, fire, and liquids interact in complex ways - creating endless, unpredictable challenges.

The island can be explored freely. Beaches, riverlands, jungle, and other biomes offer different resources. Every interaction encourages experimentation and instinctive problem solving. You just have to be creative.

Every failure is a lesson. Learn, adapt, and return wiser and better equipped each time. The island is relentless — prowling predators, violent storms, sickness, territorial threats, poisonous plants, and tense encounters with a local tribe.

No two runs are the same. Resources, weather, and dangers shift with every attempt, forcing you to rethink how you survive.

Uncover the past of a stranded survivor — the life before the shipwreck and the uncertain future ahead. As you explore, piece together who you are, why you were on the ship, and whether your arrival on the island is mere coincidence or something far more meaningful.

There are signs of others. Whether they become allies or enemies depends entirely on you.

Tailor the experience to your playstyle. Adjust day length, world intensity, and survival systems to shape the journey you want — whether you crave a relentless challenge or prefer a slower, exploration and base-building focused adventure.

Co-funded by the European Union. Co-funded by European Union Creative Europe Media.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel i5-9600 / AMD Ryzen 3600x
    • Memory: 12 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2070
    • Storage: 25 GB available space
    • VR Support: Quest 3, Quest 2, Steam Frame, Quest 3S, PSVR2, Valve Index, Rift S, Rift. Other headsets are not officially supported, but may still work.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-13600K / AMD Ryzen 7700x
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3080
    • Storage: 25 GB available space
    • VR Support: Quest 3, Quest 2, Steam Frame, Quest 3S, PSVR2, Valve Index, Rift S, Rift. Other headsets are not officially supported, but may still work.

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