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The Isle is an intense, open-world survival horror game set in a prehistoric environment. Players can choose from various dinosaurs to navigate vast landscapes while focusing on survival. Engage in multiplayer gameplay, form packs, hunt, and uncover a narrative shaped by player cooperation and discovery.

Release Date

01 Dec, 2015

Publisher/Developer

Afterthought LLC

Reviews

Steam: 80.65% positive (83679/103760)
Metacritic: -

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64-bit or later (64 Bit ONLY)
  • Processor: Quad-core Intel or AMD processor, 3.0 GHz or faster.
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 280X series card or higher.
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 25 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: This game needs a dedicated graphics card to run. Integrated graphics cards will not work.

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The Isle Steam AI Review Summary

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Summary generated from 300 most useful Steam user reviews.

Users wrote

Reviews generally praise The Isle for its immersive dinosaur survival concept, large map, and visuals. Many players enjoy playing with friends and report a good community. However, widespread issues like poor optimization, hackers on servers, and long growth times dampen overall enjoyment. Opinions on Evrima versus Legacy are mixed, with ongoing concerns about updates and balance.

Last updated: 2026-03-01

Most Mentioned Advantages

  • Immersive survival experience (28 mentions) - Reviewers consistently mention The Isle offers a deep survival experience with dinosaurs. The atmosphere and world feel realistic, and players report a strong sense of danger and exploration. The large map and varied environments contribute to engaging gameplay and long play sessions. The core idea and mechanics are compelling when the game runs smoothly.
  • Great community and co-op play (22 mentions) - Many reviews highlight the community as friendly and welcoming. Players report enjoying group play and making friends in servers. The presence of other players adds tension, cooperation, and opportunities for social interaction. Overall, social play is a major positive in the game.
  • Strong graphics and map design (18 mentions) - Reviewers frequently remark on the graphics, creature models, and the overall visual fidelity. The Evrima map and environments are described as impressive with atmosphere. Visuals contribute to immersion and make the game feel more real.

Most Mentioned Disadvantages

  • Poor optimization and performance (40 mentions) - A large portion of reviews complain about optimization problems and poor performance. Players report crashes, low FPS, long load times, and heavy hardware requirements. Even with powerful PCs, some experience frame drops, stuttering, and unplayable moments. Patches attempt to fix issues, but performance remains inconsistent.
  • Cheaters and server problems (25 mentions) - Cheating is a common complaint on official servers; anti-cheat is imperfect and bans are inconsistent. Players often get killed by hackers, and server administrators sometimes fail to address reports. The overall server experience is described as unreliable or hostile.
  • Long growth times and grindy progression (24 mentions) - Players describe hours required to grow a dinosaur to adulthood. The progression loop can feel punishing and repetitive, which reduces enjoyment for some players. Some players experience frustration due to long time spent before meaningful gameplay.

Compared Games

  • The Isle Legacy (12 mentions) - Reviewers compare Evrima with Legacy, noting Legacy is older with fewer updates and different balance. Some players prefer Legacy's simpler experience, while others want Evrima improvements.
  • Path of Titans (6 mentions) - Some reviewers compare The Isle to Path of Titans, noting differences in pacing and progression. They describe The Isle as more immersive and challenging, while Path of Titans is seen as more accessible.
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The Isle description

The Isle: A Harrowing Survival Experience

The Isle is a realistic and gritty open-world survival horror game where your primary goal is survival. Explore a vast landscape filled with dense jungles, treacherous mountains, and dark swamps. Each environment hides ancient ruins and challenges that unveil the mystery of the prehistoric world. With no hand-holding or guided objectives, players must rely on their instincts and skills to stay alive in a dangerous ecosystem.

Players can immerse themselves in the role of various unique creatures, from small herbivores to fearsome predators like T. Rex and Allosaurus. Engage with a multiplayer setting that can host over 100 players, where forming packs or hunting solo can mean the difference between life and death. In the game, you will progress through multiple life stages, using natural abilities such as scent detection and night vision to navigate your perilous surroundings.

Future updates promise even more features, such as additional playable creatures, aquatic life, and complex AI behaviors. As the community comes together to uncover the game's mysteries, each discovery will alter the game's evolving narrative. Whether you choose survival mode or the more casual sandbox experience, The Isle presents a harsh yet captivating journey in a world designed to challenge your every decision.