Survival Kids 2: Dasshutsu!! Futago-Jima! is the Japan-exclusive sequel to Survival Kids .
The player must choose between two playable characters, brothers who were planning a camping trip when they were kidnapped by treasure hunters and had their grandfather's treasure map stolen. Depending on the choice at the start of the game, players may begin imprisoned or on one of the deserted Twin Islands.
Survival Kids 2 is an Action Platformer where players must survive by getting enough rest, eating, and drinking. Certain foods can have effects on the character, such as paralyzing or poisoning them, while others will go rotten if eaten. The game also features a crafting system that allows players to create items by combining two or three things.
Players can also find useless items, which may need to be considered when deciding what to take or throw away. The game has six endings, each with slight variations depending on whether the protagonist's brother was rescued.