ISLANDERS: New Shores builds well off of the first installment in the series. It remains very relaxing, and keeps all of what made the first game great. The several gameplay additions increase variety and change up some gameplay strategies. Even with the shiny new gameplay changes and additions that add to its depth, it retains everything that made the first game great too. The cozy, stylish art and sound design
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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