Island of the Ancients (2022)

Developer: Insight Gaming Studios, LLC
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 52 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A family vacation turns into a desperate fight for survival against ancient creatures on a mysterious island.

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What players say

Players describe a short, charmingly unpolished game with a unique sci-fi story and hilarious text-to-speech voice acting. Opinions split on whether its many bugs and rough edges are endearing or dealbreaking.

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