Last updated on November 27th, 2025 at 11:36 am
Shipwreck (Schiffbruch) – Simulation Game Review
Shipwreck (Schiffbruch) is a Simulation/Adventure game from Johannes Tscholl, first launched in 18th November 2015.
It’s rated 4+ and currently has 14+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes Shipwreck (Schiffbruch) Stand Out
Shipwreck is a tricky adventure, strategy and simulation game. You are stranded on a lonely island and for now, have no hope of getting rescued. You have to find a way to get off the island. Therefore you should discover the island first and try to survive.
Features:
- build housings and an infrastructure to survive
- craft new items
- solve the puzzle to get rescued
- randomly generated map
- search and collect items on the island
- GameCenter integration
Shipwreck is a remake of the PC game „Schiffbruch“ by Dirk Plate.
This Simulation game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, Shipwreck (Schiffbruch) is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 14th February 2022
Recent improvements include:
Bug fixes
Download & Availability
Shipwreck (Schiffbruch) is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Get Shipwreck (Schiffbruch) on App Store
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
Fun and simple enough game. Would love to see more survival games like this. Great job.
We really enjoyed this game right from the beginning. We have read and always enjoyed the Robinson Crusoe story and this is the first game we have played where you are stranded on an deserted island. It is easy to play and each sequence is short enough to keep you progressing. Although we got a little carried away on building out the waterpipes, fields and treehouses on our island. We recommend this game for its fun and for those who ever dreamed of living on a deserted island.
With the recent explosion of survival games, it's nice to see Mr Scholl bringing back this classic title to show the youngsters how it's done. What's more, the controls and interface have been beautifully modernized, so there's none of the clunkiness you might find in other ports. With gameplay similar to a less sadistic Don't Starve, it's enjoyable even for people like ourselves, who had never heard of the original. The best survival game we've found on iOS.
We used to play this game on the computer as a kid and have tried every survival game we could find since…but this by far the best. It's simple, addicting, and has very high replay value. Our only wish is that they would expand the maps to include other islands to explore. Thanks for bringing this awesome game to iPad.
Game is well done overall. Good graphics, sound (but would REALLY like to be able to turn off just the tap sound), gameplay. But it's SO hard to find what you need before dying. Deleted the game because it's just not fun dying over and over trying to find what we need.
Too retro? Too simplistic. Not very realistic. 3 leaves and a branch to make a tent? Pass. Should have used our dollar to buy some gum.
Shipwreck is the sort of simplistic puzzler that bends the mind as you explore to find your way off this hellish island! From berry picking to exploring the sea, Shipwreck is pure fun for a gamer looking to kill a few hours while being lost at sea for weeks at the same time.
Not too long, and very enjoyable.
It's a good game, it's strait forward, easy to learn, and fun. It's just that there is little to do and a bit too easy to win. Definitely would rate 5 stars if more content was added.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 2.0.1
- Size: 54.13 MB
- iOS: 11.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory:
- Developer: [Johannes Tscholl]()
Last updated: 14th February 2022 | Genre: Simulation, Adventure | Developer: Johannes Tscholl