Islandville: A New Home (2022)

Developer: Best Friend Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Simulation
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted and low-stress game about building a tropical island town with simple puzzles and cheerful exploration.

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What players say

Players describe this as a relaxing time management game with a gentle difficulty curve, even the expert mode feels easy. The 60 levels and built-in guide for each stage make it a low-stress pick-up-and-play experience, though some find it too uninteresting to keep them engaged.

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