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ISLANDERS: New Shores

The Station · Jul 10, 2025

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.

Casual Indie Simulation Strategy
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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.
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Windows

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

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: macOS version 11
  • Processor: Apple M1 chip or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is ISLANDERS: New Shores worth buying right now?
    Wait — $9.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
    When does ISLANDERS: New Shores go on sale?
    Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
    Is ISLANDERS: New Shores free to play?
    ISLANDERS: New Shores costs $9.99 on Steam.
    What genre is ISLANDERS: New Shores?
    ISLANDERS: New Shores is a Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy game.
    Who developed ISLANDERS: New Shores?
    ISLANDERS: New Shores was developed by The Station and published by Coatsink.
    What platforms does ISLANDERS: New Shores support?
    Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.