The Island Story (2020)

Developer: RedHill Game Studio
Publisher: Gamera Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 30 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 21 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm, open-ended island-simulation where you gently reshape a deserted island by placing animals and plants, with a soothing day-night cycle that emphasizes atmosphere over urgency.

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What players say

Players praise the relaxing music and visuals as the highlight, but criticize repetitive planting and animal loops, clunky camera controls, and bugs like missing saves and glitchy islands. Some enjoy it as a sandbox viewer, while others compare it unfavorably to Equilinox.

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