# Survival: Man vs. Wild — Adventure & Escape a Wild Land

> Text-based wilderness survival adventure game with exploration and mystery elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Suzhou sector 51 Network Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-man-vs-wild/id1316830864 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Suzhou sector 51 Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227143040)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 117 App Store ratings · 121 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 97 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2018-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-man-vs-wild/id1316830864/reviews.md

## What is Survival?

Wilderness survival challenge starts. What Bear Grylls did in "Man vs. Wild", you will do the same in this text-adventure game!

This is an uninhabited wilderness. You drift to it, need to survive, explore, finally escape from here and return to the civilized world. But while you stay here, you must obey the rules of survival.

To survive and escape, you have to craft camp, explore jungle, mountain, ruins, and so on territories, trade with natives, fight against beasts and cannibals, go deep into mystical relics, solve puzzles...

As your exploration goes deeper, you get more and more weird feelings about this wilderness. Mystical ruins, legend heard from aborigines, occult mysteries, all these things make you believe it is not just a simple wilderness. This is not the last day for earth, but maybe the last day for you, be careful!

Wilderness! Survival! Exploration! Mysteries! All in "Survival: Man VS. Wild".

Official Facebook Page:
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/survival.man.vs.nature/

Official Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/survival/

## Key features

- Wilderness survival challenge
- Text-adventure gameplay
- Crafting and exploration
- Combat against beasts and cannibals
- Solve puzzles and uncover mysteries
- Trade with natives

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A packet of Conch | $0.99 | one-time |
| A sack of Conch | $4.99 | one-time |
| A box of Conch | $9.99 | one-time |
| A chest of Conch | $19.99 | one-time |
| General Supply Pack Ⅰ | $0.99 | one-time |
| General Supply Pack Ⅱ | $0.99 | one-time |
| General Supply Pack Ⅲ | $1.99 | one-time |
| General Supply Pack Ⅳ | $4.99 | one-time |
| General Supply Pack Ⅴ | $9.99 | one-time |
| General Supply Pack Ⅵ | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Survival?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Unique text-based survival gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging mechanics
- 🎯 Roguelike progression system
- 📚 Educational survival tips
- 🔄 Replayable content with multiple characters
- ⏰ No real-time timers required
- 💰 Playable without spending money
- 🌍 Seasonal changes and world exploration

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🌐 Network connectivity issues
- 💸 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 📝 Poor English translation and spelling errors
- ⚠️ Difficult resource scarcity
- 🔐 Name validation issues blocking gameplay
- 💔 Lost progress after reinstalling
- ⏱️ Insomnia mechanic too punishing
- 🎮 Steep difficulty curve early game
- 📱 Requires WiFi connection to play
- 🔄 Inconsistent save functionality
- 🎯 Limited location variety (only 5 areas)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game won't load past Sector 51 screen
- Crashes every 1-2 minutes
- Name validation rejects valid usernames
- Failed to get config error (E4002)
- Game freezes on startup
- Logging out every 12 minutes
- Progress not saving after crashes
- Ads bonus lottery not working on iPhone
- Character stuck on map causing death
- In-app purchases not delivering items
- Duplicate charges for purchases
- Friend package sending feature broken
- Rewards from ads going to camp instead of inventory
- Insomnia not cured by sleeping
- No sound after updates
- Game requires constant update loop
- Failed connection errors preventing play

**Most requested features**

- Pause function during gameplay
- Multiplayer mode
- Difficulty settings
- Color graphics instead of grayscale
- Animal riding mechanics
- Dinosaur/Dragon themed version
- Friend system
- More save points
- Pet treat crafting
- Base building expansion
- Walkthrough/tutorial system
- Hint system for puzzles
- Offline play capability
- Restore purchases functionality
- Russian language support
- Chinese language support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 121)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/survival-man-vs-wild/id1316830864/reviews.md

### 5/5 — very good game

*2026-02-19*

this was my favourite game when i was young. I really like the challenge. It would have been nice to be able to unlock everything.I hope there will be a part 2.

### 5/5 — A favorite of mine

*2025-12-22*

This is one of my favorite games. It could use some more polish and maybe a little bit better translation in some places. 
The game is an explore new areas get resources and upgrade your base and equipment kind of game. There seems like a lot of stuff to unlock and do so I doubt you’ll run out of content for a while.
The game is pretty difficult at the beginning and you’ll likely die a couple of times but you can get upgrades to make it easier on later play attempts. I haven’t bought anything using real currency but there is that option. They also have a watch an add for stuff option but it doesn’t seem to work for me.
I really hope they keep updating the game since it’s really fun.

### 5/5 — One of my Favorite Games

*2025-11-03*

Definitely one of my favorite games to play. Could use some polishing up and I wish it was still updated though. Please keep it on the app store forever <3, I havent found a game just like this thats been as enjoyable. 

Someday please come back and give some love to this game, and if you ever think of taking the game down I promise someone would be interested in buying the rights to this game, even I would.

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2025-09-05*

It’s a fun game the internal infection keeps killing me even though it never drops below 75%. 

I haven’t gotten to the later stages yet. Nor have I run into the problem of having to use coins(counch shell things) to continue.

Pure free to play is fun

Coins (Counch shelling) are hard to get some character require money to get but you don’t need all those things to have fun with this game it just makes the game easier

### 5/5 — Great game, technical issues

*2025-08-29*

Great game, there are some technical issues. I now can’t get into the game. I can’t get past the enter your name

### 3/5 — The game has potential

*2024-05-11*

I like this game but it’s not being maintained very well. 
In app purchases do not complete. Lack of English language support in the game , the challenges need update etc 
Please improve it

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2024-04-18, version 1.1.5*

This game is awesome I hope
in the future will be more content

### 5/5 — Have come back to this game multiple times, very fun!

*2023-01-31*

Have come searching for this game a multitude of times after deleting it (typically for storage). Would recommend it!

### 5/5 — Love it but….A few suggestions

*2022-12-14*

I LOVE THE GAME!!It is fun and cool but I keep dieing and it is kinda hard to stay alive so can you fix and can you make it so the game has color cause it would be cool to see animals and stuff in color!One more thing CAN YOU MAKE LIKE A DINO AND DRAGON VERSION  LIKE YOUR A HUMAN BUT INSTED OF BEING ANIMALS EVERY THERE WERE DINOS AND DRAGONS THAT WOULD BE ALSOME AND A SURVIVE GAME LIKE THIS BUT YOU CAN BE ANY ANIMAL AND CAN GET CAPTURED AND STUFF I WOULD LOVE THAT!!!!❤️😍OTHERWISE AWSOME GAME FIVE STARS!!!!

### 1/5 — Game cofig

*2022-09-10, version 1.1.5*

The game won't load. Pls fix the bug

## Frequently asked questions about Survival

### What is Survival: Man vs. Wild?

Survival: Man vs. Wild is a text-adventure game where you are stranded in an uninhabited wilderness. Your goal is to survive, explore the diverse territories, craft essential items, and ultimately escape back to civilization.

### What are the main features of this survival game?

Key features include surviving in a harsh environment, exploring various locations like jungles and mountains, crafting a camp, battling wild beasts and cannibals, trading with native inhabitants, and solving mystical puzzles and mysteries.

### Is this game free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases can enhance your gameplay experience or help you progress through the challenges.

### What kind of challenges can I expect in the game?

You will face challenges such as finding food and shelter, defending yourself against dangerous creatures and hostile natives, navigating through unknown territories, and uncovering the deeper, mystical secrets of the wilderness.

### Who is this game designed for?

This game is designed for players who enjoy immersive text-based adventures, survival simulations, and games that involve exploration, crafting, and puzzle-solving with a touch of mystery.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 2022-06-11

Fix known issues

### 1.1.4 — 2020-01-17

1. fix some tiny bugs
2. optimize gameplay

### 1.1.3 — 2019-01-21

1.Fix some tiny bugs
2. Optimize gameplay

### 1.1.2 — 2018-12-18

1. Encounter of Kidd "Bounty Hunter"
2. Double-Twelve Festival Event
3. Optimized content of Today Sale
4. Fixed some tiny bugs

### 1.1.1 — 2018-11-14

Content of update:
1. Brand new Challenge Mode debuts. Tap on "Mode Switch" button to enter Challenge Mode.
2. Please note Challenge Mode and Normal Mode share one save. Players cann't have save of game progress of both 2 modes at same time.
3. Challenge Mode is more difficult and randomly gives several themes of challenge everyday. Different themes have different contents and special features. You can find more details by tapping name of themes before starting a new game.
4. Plentiful new Achievements for Challenge Mode are waiting for valorous survivors.
5. New Daily and Weekly quests for Challenge Mode. You will get piles of Survival Manuals from them. The higher level of difficulty you choose, the more awards you will receive.
6. Daily Quests reset at 8:00 AM everyday. Weekly Quests reset at 8:00 AM of Monday.(UTC+8, Beijing Time)
7. Character Page of Survival Manual opens. Martial Chef (Skin of Roland) can be unlocked by Survival Manual and enhance his skill "Charge" and "Hold".
8. On page of Character players can enhance every stats of character in order to prevail in  higher level of difficulty.

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