Experience life as a castaway on a deserted island. You must find food, build shelter, and craft essential items to survive. Explore the vast island, hunt, fish, and develop your skills to overcome the challenges of isolation.






250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
The best survive build apps and games on iPhone average 3.7★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Free | 4.2★ (4.4K) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 2 | Free | 4.9★ (5.6K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 3 | Free | 3.9★ (12K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 4 | Free | 4.6★ (103K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 5 | Free | 4.5★ (8.2K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | ||
| 6 | Free | — | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | ||
| 7 | Free | 3.9★ (14) | Yes | No | Oct 2026 | ||
| 8 | Free | — | Yes | No | May 2026 |






Experience life as a castaway on a deserted island. You must find food, build shelter, and craft essential items to survive. Explore the vast island, hunt, fish, and develop your skills to overcome the challenges of isolation.






Embark on an adventure in a mobile game world, helping a survivor return home. Build thriving cities, manage unique characters, and engage in strategic battles against formidable foes. Explore diverse biomes and uncover the secrets of this new reality.




Lead a group of survivors in an apocalyptic world. Scavenge for resources, build and upgrade a shelter, and craft essential items to ensure your community's survival and eventual escape from a desolate city.