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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Developer:
The Station Interactive
Publisher:
Thunderful
Engine:
Unity
Release date:
10 July 2025
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (20)
All Steam reviews:
Overwhelmingly Positive (1162)

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Description



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

User reviews

elaeio
Recommended | 16 May 2026
266h played

i love this game so much, i think it's a perfect sequel to the first. i appreciate all the care and thought that went into new shores. the building snapping, new aesthetics, and boons add such a nice feel to it. the dev

Helpful: 6
DatsquirrelEddie
Recommended | 02 May 2026
13.6h played

The 3D art has definitely improved since islanders. I like the different challenges that come with the islands. If you liked Islanders you'll really like Islanders new shores. If you like calm soothing puzzles with

Helpful: 0
TheRedHorse
Recommended | 06 May 2026
6.6h played

Fun, simple. Pretty much like the first one with a few new aspects and updated graphics. Wait for it to go on sale, well worth the sale price. A simple story line could really push this over the top.

Helpful: 0
Liberty/Afk
Recommended | 20 May 2026
40.8h played

I only recommend it if you're not an achievement hunter. The achievements aren't difficult, they're impossible. Remember the planetary alignment that happens every 180 years or so? On that day, you can earn one

Helpful: 0
Wander
Recommended | 14 Apr 2026
12.4h played

I wasn't sure how much they could iterate on from the first game, but I wasnt disappointed. The puzzles are so addictive and theres so much more to consider in this one. I really love all the different biomes. Works

Helpful: 0
chris
Recommended | 19 Apr 2026
10.1h played

I have long covid, and I find this game really calms me down. It's engaging but doesn't use much energy, which is a godsend, since both boredom and overstimulation are difficult for my nervous system to deal with.

Helpful: 2