The allure of sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and lush jungles has always held a special place in our collective imaginations. Nowhere is this more evident than in video games, where tropical islands provide the backdrop for adventures ranging from the tranquil to the terrifying. Whether they’re unexplored paradises hiding ancient secrets, pirate-infested seas, or dystopian societies, these vibrant locales draw players into their depths with the promise of adventure and discovery.
In this list, we’re exploring the top 10 games set on tropical islands. These games not only offer immersive experiences but also allow you to test your survival skills, solve puzzles, engage in thrilling combat, or simply enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. Each title offers its own unique spin on the tropical island setting, from haunting survival horror to hilarious point-and-click adventure. So, prepare to embark on a virtual vacation with these engaging island adventures.
Dead Island
Dead Island is a survival horror action role-playing video game developed by Techland. It focuses on the challenge of surviving on a zombie-infested tropical island, with a heavy emphasis on melee combat and crafting.
Stranded Deep
Stranded Deep, developed by Beam Team Games, is a survival game where players find themselves stranded in the Pacific Ocean, facing life-threatening scenarios. They must explore, build, and craft to survive the harsh environment of numerous procedurally generated islands.
Subnautica
Subnautica, developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, is an open-world survival action-adventure game set on an alien ocean planet. Players explore the underwater environment, gather resources, build equipment, and uncover the planet's mysterious secrets.
Far Cry 3
Developed by Ubisoft, Far Cry 3 is a first-person shooter game set on a tropical archipelago. The game offers a blend of open-world exploration, action-packed combat, and story-driven quests as the protagonist seeks to rescue his friends from a dangerous group of pirates.
The Curse of Monkey Island
The Monkey Island series, developed by Lucasfilm Games, are classic point-and-click adventure games. Set in a fictional version of the Caribbean, players take on the role of a wannabe pirate, Guybrush Threepwood, and embark on a series of humorous, puzzle-filled adventures.
Dead Island
Sunny, tropical island with lots of zombies to kill. This isnt a scary zombie game its more comical. Should be a fun and sunny way to kill zombies
Just Cause 2
I remember Just Cause 2 being a really nice sunny game. The game is a little crazy, but it has lots of nice sunny views with beaches and tropical trees etc. I cant remember if the game has dynamic weather, but I remember most of my time playing this game being sunny.
Tropico
The Tropico series, developed by PopTop Software and Haemimont Games, are construction and management simulation games where players take on the role of a dictator of a tropical island, managing its economy and politics.
Raft
Developed by Redbeet Interactive, Raft is a survival game where players find themselves on a small raft in the middle of the ocean. They must gather resources, expand their raft, and survive the threats of the ocean and various islands they discover.
Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves, developed by Rare, is a first-person multiplayer action-adventure game. Set in a shared world filled with pirates, mythical creatures, and treasure, players can explore tropical islands, embark on quests, and engage in naval combat.
Crysis
The first game in the Crysis series has a fairly decent amount of time that you will spend running around a sunny island with palm trees and lovely white sand beaches.
The Forest
The Forest is a survival horror game developed by Endnight Games. Stranded on a mysterious island after a plane crash, players must build, explore, and survive against a society of cannibalistic mutants while searching for their missing son.
Farcry 4
The follow up to Far Cry 3 was also set on a nice sunny island. I don't think its quite as tropical as it is set somewhere in Asia, but its nice and green with lots of sun and animals. Almost the same game as the 3rd game with slightly different coat of paint.
