ISLANDERS: New Shores

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The next chapter in the beloved minimalist city-building franchise is here. ISLANDERS: New Shores invites you back to a world of tranquil creativity, now reimagined with expanded gameplay, stunning visuals, and a host of fresh features that build on the charm of the original.

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Release date:
10 July 2025
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Recent Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly Positive (750)
All Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly Positive (750)

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The next chapter in the beloved minimalist city-building franchise is here. ISLANDERS: New Shores invites you back to a world of tranquil creativity, now reimagined with expanded gameplay, stunning visuals, and a host of fresh features that build on the charm of the original.

Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer, prepare to explore, build, and strategise like never before.

Build Your Dream Cities Across 50 Unique Levels

Explore over 44 building types across 6 diverse biomes, each available in 4 vibrant colour variations, letting you customise your strategy and create truly unique cities.

Choose your mode of play; High Score Mode for those who love a competitive twist, or Sandbox Mode to let your creativity run wild.

Experience a World of New Features

Photo Mode - Capture and share your stunning island creations with customisable filters and a turntable camera.

Expanded Soundtrack - Enjoy 75 minutes of original music that sets the perfect mood for your building adventures.

Dynamic Scoring Systems - Master innovative scoring methods - such as line of sight, distance bonuses, and inter-island strategies - to enhance your gameplay.

Boons - Unlock single-use power-ups that give you unique tactical advantages as you progress.

Twitch Integration - Streamers can now engage their audiences directly with interactive features built into the game.

A Visual Overhaul That Elevates the Experience

With a complete reimagining of the minimalist aesthetic, ISLANDERS: New Shores delivers a visual feast that complements its deep, strategic gameplay. Whether you’re here to relax or to challenge your building skills, every new shore offers a fresh canvas for creativity.

Key Features

- Two modes: High Score and Sandbox (with separate saves)
- 44 unique building types and 7 island properties
- 50 dynamic island generators offering endless variety
- Photo Mode with filters and a turntable camera
- 75 minutes of original, immersive music
- Boons: new one-time power-ups for strategic gameplay
- Advanced scoring systems that reward clever tactics
- Twitch integration for an interactive streaming experience

ISLANDERS: New Shores - where every island is a new adventure, and every build is a chance to create something extraordinary.

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Corei7 4770K
Memory:
4 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 950
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
4 GB available space

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 64-bit
Processor:
Intel Core i5 8400
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
DirectX:
Version 11
Storage:
4 GB available space