Loading your guide…
These Doomed Isles
Game (2024)
Inspired by classic god games, survival city-builders and roguelike deck-builders, in These Doomed Isles you'll craft your deck of cards to raise islands from the sea, build settlements for your followers and keep them alive as famine threatens, forests burn and raiders loom on the horizon.
Game (2024)
Inspired by classic god games, survival city-builders and roguelike deck-builders, in These Doomed Isles you'll craft your deck of cards to raise islands from the sea, build settlements for your followers and keep them alive as famine threatens, forests burn and raiders loom on the horizon.
Would this suit your child?
Tell us their age and what you’d like a heads-up about. We’ll highlight the relevant parts of this guide.
Your preferences highlight the guidance. They never hide warnings or change the ratings.
Content at a glance
More filled segments mean stronger content.
Sex & Nudity
The game focuses on resource management and city-building with no romantic or sexual themes present.
Violence & Gore
Gameplay involves combat against raiders and environmental disasters that result in the loss of settlements, though the visuals are stylized rather than realistic or graphic.
Profanity
The game contains no instances of profanity or inappropriate language.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
There are no depictions of alcohol, drugs, or smoking in this game.
Frightening Scenes
The theme of survival against disasters and hostile forces creates moderate tension, though it is framed within a strategic, turn-based card game interface.
Key Insights
Quick summary and important considerations
You play as a god in charge of building a home for your people. You must use cards to create land and keep your followers safe from fires, hunger, and dangerous outsiders.
Content Warnings
Famine
Fire
Conflict
Detailed Analysis
In-depth insights for parents and educators
What Parents Need to Know
The game features themes of survival, including starvation and settlement destruction. While not graphically violent, the constant threat of extinction may cause stress for some players.
What Kids Can Learn
Players gain experience in balancing short-term gain against long-term risk and understand the basics of ecosystem management.
Key Topics Discussed
Strategy
Resource management
Environmental survival
Why Parents Might Like It
It provides a complex, intellectually stimulating alternative to passive media that rewards patience and careful tactical execution.
Positives & learning
More filled segments mean stronger positive content or learning value.
Positive messages
Promotes resilience and the importance of long-term planning. Players learn that immediate sacrifices are often necessary to secure the future of a community.
Role models
Players act as an omnipotent deity-figure, modeling the responsibilities of stewardship and the ethical weight of protecting a vulnerable population.
Representation
No diverse representation content indicated in available information.
Learning
Strengthens critical thinking, logical deduction, and probability management through deck-building mechanics.
Looking for something more suitable?
Enjoy the idea of These Doomed Isles? Explore some related ideas with younger audiences in mind.
Choose your children’s ages to find a closer fit.
Finding related ideas for younger audiences. They’ll appear here automatically.
The connection gives you a starting point. Each guide keeps the full picture of content and age suitability.
Parent Reviews(0)
Share your experience to help other parents
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your thoughts about this game!