Heaven Island Life (2016)

Developer: Fabio Ferrara
Publisher: Chubby Pixel
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 801 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A serene virtual stroll through an architecturally inspired island, where you gently teleport and arrange stones in a quiet Zen garden.

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What players say

Players consistently call this a pure relaxation escape rather than a game. There's nothing to fight or no real goals, just a small tropical island with nice ocean sounds and a skybox. You can teleport around, spawn objects, and sit on the ground, people say it's a cheap substitute for a plane ticket. The map is small and some call it janky, but many appreciate the calm vibe.

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