. Help your Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters craft unique items and discover many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants fruits and even wildlife. Your Sims change as they take on the challenges of island life and learn to survive in style. Create a new life for your Sims on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway.. Stay Alive Help your Sim meet basic needs to survive. Discover Diverse Islands Explore a variety of new environments beaches caves lagoons jungle plains and volcanic mountains. Craft Everything Create a new life from scratch. Develop tools build shelter craft furniture create clothing and make art entertainment. Gather and Collect Gather fish trap animals raise plants collect shells scavenge and decode treasure maps. Flourish or Escape Build a life comfort on the island or find a way to escape back to civilization. Create a Crew Choose from a wide range of Sims - Auto Mechanic Chef Doctor Musician Teacher Executive or Park Ranger. Each one brings a unique Sim humor and quirkiness to your crew. Reunite members of your crew and build a thriving community.