Best Survival Story Apps & Games

246+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Out of 246+ survival story apps and games on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Survival Story Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Survive Alone - Survival SimSurvive Alone - Survival SimFree4.6★ (159)NoYesNov 2026
257° North57° NorthFree4.4★ (119)NoNoOct 2026
3Wilderness: Survival SimulatorWilderness: Survival SimulatorFree—NoYesOct 2026
4Ocean Is Home: Survival IslandOcean Is Home: Survival IslandFree4.2★ (4.4K)NoYesNov 2026
5Bunker 24: Survival Story GameBunker 24: Survival Story GameFree4.9★ (9)YesYesOct 2026
6LifeAfterLifeAfterFree4.0★ (18K)YesYesNov 2026
7Exodus: Survival StoryExodus: Survival Story$4.99—NoNoMay 2026
8Forest Escape - Survival storyForest Escape - Survival storyFree4.5★ (628)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Survival Story

Survive Alone - Survival Sim#1

Survive Alone - Survival Sim by Chimpanzee, LLC

Offline Wilderness Simulation
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.6(159 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Experience a challenging wilderness survival simulation where you must manage hunger, thirst, and body heat. Explore diverse environments and craft tools to stay alive through various narrative-driven scenarios. Every decision counts in this immersive solo adventure.

57° North#2

57° North by Mighty Coconut

A story-based adventure
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.4😐(119 ratings)
Free
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Embark on a survival adventure as you guide two shipwrecked cousins through a mysterious Alaskan island. Your choices shape the narrative, leading to multiple endings. Enhance the experience with optional augmented reality features.

What We Love

  • ✨ Engaging story
  • 🎨 Beautiful artwork
  • 🎵 Great music/atmosphere
  • 💰 Free to play
  • 💡 Unique story structure
  • 👍 Immersive experience
  • 🤩 Captivating narration
  • 💯 Well-written
  • 🚀 Fast-paced thriller
  • 🌟 Multiple endings
  • 🤩 Interactive fiction

Room to Improve

  • ⏳ Too short
  • ↔️ Linear story
  • 🤔 Choices have little impact
  • 🚫 No skip/fast-forward
  • 🤷‍♀️ Lack of replayability
  • 💸 Not worth the price (for some)
  • 🗣️ Lack of voice acting
  • 😕 Ambiguous storyline
  • 🔠 English only (for some)
  • 😵 VR mode issues

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FAQ about Survival Story

What are the best survival story apps & games for iPhone?
Survive Alone - Survival Sim tops our survival story apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 159 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top survival story apps & games we rank are free to download, including Survive Alone - Survival Sim and 57° North.
Survive Alone - Survival Sim has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 246+ survival story apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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