IIslands of War (2024)

Developer: jwiggs
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 137 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You construct and customize a flying fortress, then engage in chaotic aerial combat with procedurally generated enemies, balancing construction and battle in quick succession.

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What players say

Players enjoy the core loop of building a floating island and fighting others, but almost universally agree the developer abandoned it in 2021 with no updates. Reviews highlight sudden difficulty spikes, especially from bosses, and a sense that the game shipped as is from early access.

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