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Pitaya Juice · Published by Pitaya Juice · Official site ↗
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A tropical survival‑defense hybrid where you are the prey and your crops are the prize. Plant, protect, and survive against persistent wildlife in a hostile world where you cannot fight back.
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Action, Indie · 2026 · More under £5 games
In Cruel Paradise, your mission is to cultivate and defend your crops against relentless predators in a lush yet dangerous environment. Navigate the complex ecosystem of this hostile world where your only weapon is strategy and vigilance.
About this game
Stranded on a tropical island, you're at the bottom of the food chain. Predators hunt you, herbivores devour your crops, and you cannot fight back. Plant, build, and outsmart the wildlife to survive in this tactical survival-defense game where your only weapons are your wits and your walls.
The Island's Food Chain
You’re stranded at the bottom of a ruthless ecosystem. Predators roam the island, unafraid of you and always hunting for their next meal. Some want you. Others want the crops you depend on. With no weapons and no way to fight back, survival means staying alert, learning their patterns, and using the environment to stay one step ahead.
Tactical Farming & Defense
Your crops are your only lifeline, but they are a beacon for every hungry mouth in the jungle. In this survival-defense loop, building a base isn't about aesthetics ... it’s about security. Construct barriers, place deterrents, and design a perimeter that can withstand persistent attempts by wildlife to steal your food. If your defenses fail, your survival clock starts ticking.
Key Features
No‑kill survival mechanics — stay alive without combat in a world where everything is stronger than you.
Strategic base building and crop protection — place barriers, reinforce weak points, and defend the food that keeps you alive.
Dynamic wildlife AI — predators and scavengers react to your presence, your crops, and each other.
Risk–reward harvesting decisions — pick crops early to survive today or wait for ripe harvests to secure tomorrow.
Survive Forever
While a rescue ship may eventually pass these shores, the true test begins in Endless Mode. Designed for players who want to push their defensive strategies to the absolute limit, this mode removes the safety net. Expand your base, optimize your harvests, and see how long you can survive against an island that never stops growing more dangerous.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit, Version 21H1 or higher)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 / AMD Radeon HD 7850 (DirectX 11 support required)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 160 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Quad-core (Intel i5 / Ryzen 5)
- Graphics: DX11 or DX12 (GTX 1050 / RX 560)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 200 MB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
- Additional Notes: Recommended for a stable 60 FPS at 1080p.
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