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The Station · Published by Coatsink, Thunderful Publishing · Official site ↗
Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% positive (1,303 reviews) · Metacritic 83 · 62 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Welcome to ISLANDERS: New Shores. Build your island retreat in a calm, minimalist world with exciting new features that keep the classic charm while inspiring fresh creativity.
£7.99
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3 Sept 2026Lowest: £7.99 · Highest: £7.998 Oct 2026
Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Casual · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Dive into ISLANDERS: New Shores, where you craft your dream retreat using a mix of familiar elements and fresh innovations. Explore the casual yet strategic gameplay offered by this indie title from The Station.
About this game
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.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- 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
Recommended:
- 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
Supported Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Bug fixes for Winter patch
A few mistakes made their way into the latest patch which has now been fixed. - Wrong icon used for the Adaptable boon. - certain buildings not appearing in Chilling Gifts. - Achievements not being unlocked for the 4 new challenges. These fixes will be available on consoles as well as soon as certifications are passed. Mac will be patched within 24h.Read full article on Community Announcements (Johan)Patch NotesOfficial
Winter Seasonal Update
Hello ISLANDERS,This is the final patch for 2025, we hope you have enjoyed all the content this year! The following patch notes are for build #b807ca19 - check the game main menu top right corner to see what version you are on.✅ This patch is now available on all platforms (excluding mobile) Patch notesThe Aviary façade can now be used in Sandbox mode.Cliff House -> Cliff House 1 → 2Cliff House -> Lighthouse 4 → 10Cliff House -> Park 1 → 2Shaman -> Cliff House 1 → 2Added → a mirrored L-shape to the House building.Added → Accessibility setting added for turning off thunder effects in the Halloween challenge.Added → 4 new challenges.Added → 1 new unlockable façade.Added → 2 new unlockable photo filters.Added → Christmas decorations to sandbox mode.Added → Christmas biome to sandbox mode.Added → Storm climate to sandbox mode.Added → Heavy Snowfall climate to sandbox mode. We hope everyone enjoys the new challenges and winter update, have fun! - ISLANDERS team 🏝️Read full article on Community Announcements (OceanCat)AnnouncementsOfficial
ISLANDERS: Mobile is Available Now!
Hey ISLANDERS fans! Following on from our announcement a little while ago, we are pleased to tell you that ISLANDERS: Mobile is now available on iOS & Android. To find it just search for 'ISLANDERS: Mobile', we can't wait to see the tiny island getaways you make in your pockets.ISLANDERS: Mobile is the same game you love, but now perfect for that commute, trip or just tucked up in bed. It looks and plays just as it does on PC. We’ve also added intuitive touch controls, plus Game Centre and Google Play integration for leader boards and achievements so you can still flex those city-planning skills wherever you go.Here’s a little of what you can look forward to:Two Modes - High Score & Sandbox, both with separate saves.7 Island Properties and 50 Dynamic Generators for endless variety.“Boons” tactical one-time power-ups for clever play.Photo Mode with filters and a rotating camera to capture your prettiest islands. 75 minutes of original, calming music.Twitch integration for interactive streams! Where can I find ISLANDERS: Mobile? Check out the links below for your preferred platform:Apple App Store weblinkGoogle Play App Store weblink Whether you’re a returning builder or setting foot on your first island, this is the perfect way to unwind anywhere, anytime.Thanks, as always, for being part of the ISLANDERS community! - ISLANDERS Team 🏝️Read full article on Community Announcements (Syllvn)AnnouncementsOfficial
ISLANDERS: Mobile - Announcement
Hey ISLANDERS fans! Big news from our little archipelago - ISLANDERS: New Shores is making its way to mobile! Launching November 20th, ISLANDERS: Mobile brings the full relaxing, minimalist city-building experience to iOS and Android, perfectly re-imagined for touch screens.It’s the same ISLANDERS experience you know and love, just beautifully portable. Whether you’re chasing high scores on your commute or designing the perfect sunset island before bed, it plays (and looks) just as stunning as it does on PC. We’ve also added intuitive touch controls, plus Game Centre and Google Play integration for leader boards and achievements so you can still flex those city-planning skills wherever you go.Here’s a little of what you can look forward to:Two Modes - High Score & Sandbox, both with separate saves.7 Island Properties and 50 Dynamic Generators for endless variety.“Boons” tactical one-time power-ups for clever play.Photo Mode with filters and a rotating camera to capture your prettiest islands. 75 minutes of original, calming music.Twitch integration for interactive streams! Where can I find ISLANDERS: Mobile? Check out the links below for your preferred platform:Apple App Store weblinkGoogle Play App Store weblink Whether you’re a returning builder or setting foot on your first island, this is the perfect way to unwind anywhere, anytime.Thanks, as always, for being part of the ISLANDERS community! - ISLANDERS Team 🏝️Read full article on Community Announcements (OceanCat)Patch NotesOfficial
Small Patch
- Fortune Tellers can no longer be rewarded when using the Replace boon. - Crash when using replace with only one type of building unlocked in the building pool.Read full article on Community Announcements (Johan)
