Deal | Like Robinson Crusoe: Good-looking survival game free to play for a limited time

For gamers who enjoy Robinson Crusoe and have a soft spot for survival crafting games, Stranded Deep is practically a must-play. Released in 2022, the title from Beam Team Games drops players into the middle of the Pacific Ocean after a plane crash and sends them on a classic survival adventure. Stranded Deep is free to play on Steam over the weekend – more precisely, until next Monday, October 19, at 7 PM. Those who enjoy the experience can then purchase the game at a 60% discount for around $6.40 instead of the usual $16. According to SteamDB, the survival game has never been this cheap before.

In terms of gameplay, Stranded Deep offers typical survival crafting: gathering resources, building weapons and shelter, and keeping an eye on hunger and thirst along the way. Food can be obtained not only through spearfishing and hunting but also by growing crops. Unlike Robinson Crusoe, players can eventually build a raft and explore the surrounding islands. Three boss creatures also await as additional challenges. Visually, the game, developed using the Unity engine, is quite impressive – and it's also compatible with the Steam Deck. Players can survive alone or team up in online co-op for up to two players.

According to Steam reviews, players appreciate the atmospheric game world, which not only captures the feeling of being on a tropical island but also offers shipwrecks, abandoned shelters and plenty more to explore. The crafting system is said to be particularly engaging, especially during the first few hours. Over time, however, Stranded Deep becomes rather repetitive. Combined with bugs and technical issues, this has resulted in just 48% of the 75 reviews submitted so far being positive. Nevertheless, the free weekend makes it well worth checking out.

The official launch trailer offers a glimpse of the opening moments of Stranded Deep:

Disclaimer: Notebookcheck is not responsible for price changes carried out by retailers. The discounted price or deal mentioned in this item was available at the time of writing and may be subject to time restrictions and/or limited unit availability.