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Stranded: Alien Dawn

Stranded: Alien Dawn

April 25, 2023
Paradox Interactive
3.6/5.0(3,600 reviews)

Genres

Strategy
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About This Game

Set in an expansive alien world, Stranded: Alien Dawn challenges players to oversee a stranded group of survivors, manage their basic needs, and construct a thriving base while combating environmental hazards and alien threats. With a focus on strategic decision-making, the game offers an immersive journey filled with unpredictable events and the necessity for careful planning.

Highlights

  • Discover a vibrant 3D world featuring rich flora and fauna
  • Manage survivors' health, happiness, and skills to ensure survival
  • Construct and expand your base with evolving defenses against hostile creatures
  • Gather resources from nature and salvage fallen debris
  • Experience a dynamic weather system affecting gameplay
  • Engage in random story events that shape your unique journey
  • Play through varied scenarios with high replay value
  • Benefit from a strong modding community enhancing the gameplay experience

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)EnglishFrench (France)GermanJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall, player feedback for Stranded: Alien Dawn is highly polarized, with a significant divide between those who find the game enjoyable and immersive and those who criticize its numerous bugs and management issues. While many players appreciate the game's potential and its engaging survival gameplay, a substantial number express frustration due to crashes, poor AI, and perceived abandonment by developers.

Pros

  • • Addictive gameplay
  • • Engaging base building and survival mechanics
  • • Strong modding community
  • • Pleasant graphics and world design
  • • Replay value with different scenarios

Cons

  • • Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • • Poor AI and character management
  • • Lack of updates and perceived abandonment by developers
  • • Tedious crafting and progression mechanics
  • • Micromanagement required for basic tasks

Based on 99 reviews from steam

Screenshots

DLC & Editions

Stranded: Alien Dawn - Robots and Guardians
Stranded: Alien Dawn - Robots and Guardiansdlc

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Stranded: Alien Dawn — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stranded: Alien Dawn worth playing?
Stranded: Alien Dawn has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 3.6 out of 5 across 3,600 reviews.
Is Stranded: Alien Dawn single-player or multiplayer?
Stranded: Alien Dawn supports single player.
What platforms is Stranded: Alien Dawn available on?
Stranded: Alien Dawn is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Stranded: Alien Dawn release?
Stranded: Alien Dawn released on April 25, 2023.
What is Stranded: Alien Dawn's age rating?
Stranded: Alien Dawn carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.
Stranded: Alien Dawn - Strategic Survival on an Alien Planet