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Steam app 2368930 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:31 UTC

ISLANDERS: New Shores

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.

ISLANDERS: New Shores Steam header artwork
The StationCoatsink, Thunderful Publishing
65playing now
6524-hour peak
709all-time peak
39average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−2.9Gain−6.75%% gain75Peak

719 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

02040618113 Aug18 Aug23 Aug28 Aug02 Sep07 Sep12 SepThursday 13 August 202670 peakFriday 14 August 202675 peakSaturday 15 August 202669 peakSunday 16 August 202667 peakMonday 17 August 202674 peakTuesday 18 August 202672 peakWednesday 19 August 202653 peakThursday 20 August 202657 peakFriday 21 August 202660 peakSaturday 22 August 202663 peakSunday 23 August 202662 peakMonday 24 August 202657 peakTuesday 25 August 202659 peakWednesday 26 August 202653 peakThursday 27 August 202655 peakFriday 28 August 202662 peakSaturday 29 August 202664 peakSunday 30 August 202665 peakMonday 31 August 202660 peakTuesday 01 September 202658 peakWednesday 02 September 202653 peakThursday 03 September 202651 peakFriday 04 September 202654 peakSaturday 05 September 202663 peakSunday 06 September 202671 peakMonday 07 September 202656 peakTuesday 08 September 202663 peakWednesday 09 September 202649 peakThursday 10 September 202663 peakFriday 11 September 202659 peakSaturday 12 September 202665 peak
Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

15 months, July 2025 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

0191383574766Jul 2025Sep 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026July 2025461 monthly peakAugust 2025256 monthly peakSeptember 2025231 monthly peakOctober 2025137 monthly peakNovember 2025113 monthly peakDecember 2025130 monthly peakJanuary 2026709 monthly peakFebruary 2026177 monthly peakMarch 2026126 monthly peakApril 2026101 monthly peakMay 202696 monthly peakJune 202692 monthly peakJuly 202679 monthly peakAugust 202679 monthly peakSeptember 202671 monthly peak
Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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Monthly peakHas finer data

July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 436 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

02143648501 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 202670 peakSunday 02 August 202674 peakMonday 03 August 202675 peakTuesday 04 August 202679 peakWednesday 05 August 202668 peakThursday 06 August 202656 peakFriday 07 August 202671 peakSaturday 08 August 202662 peakSunday 09 August 202676 peakMonday 10 August 202670 peakTuesday 11 August 202659 peakWednesday 12 August 202665 peakThursday 13 August 202670 peakFriday 14 August 202675 peakSaturday 15 August 202669 peakSunday 16 August 202667 peakMonday 17 August 202674 peakTuesday 18 August 202672 peakWednesday 19 August 202653 peakThursday 20 August 202657 peakFriday 21 August 202660 peakSaturday 22 August 202663 peakSunday 23 August 202662 peakMonday 24 August 202657 peakTuesday 25 August 202659 peakWednesday 26 August 202653 peakThursday 27 August 202655 peakFriday 28 August 202662 peakSaturday 29 August 202664 peakSunday 30 August 202665 peakMonday 31 August 202660 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

01938587701 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 202658 peakWednesday 02 September 202653 peakThursday 03 September 202651 peakFriday 04 September 202654 peakSaturday 05 September 202663 peakSunday 06 September 202671 peakMonday 07 September 202656 peakTuesday 08 September 202663 peakWednesday 09 September 202649 peakThursday 10 September 202663 peakFriday 11 September 202659 peakSaturday 12 September 202665 peak

October 2026

ISLANDERS: New Shores was released on 10 Jul, 2025.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:31 UTC
App ID
2368930
Last updated
27 Nov 2025 build 20970575
Developer
The Station
Publisher
Coatsink, Thunderful Publishing
Release date
10 Jul, 2025
Platforms
WindowsmacOS
Download size
281 MB304 MB
Install size
724 MB805 MB
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
62
Metacritic
83

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsMouse Only OptionSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Adjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo Sound

Popular tags

CasualStrategyCity BuilderRelaxingBuildingIndieColorfulPuzzleAtmosphericProcedural GenerationColony SimTurn-Based StrategyMinimalistScore AttackSingleplayer3DSimulationTop-DownReplay ValueCozy
About this gameFull description from Steam
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.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

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

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages15 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Traditional Chinese
Turkish
Ukrainian

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

62 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
NewcomerAchievement
MayorAchievement
RulerAchievement
MonarchAchievement
DeityAchievement
BuilderAchievement
ConstructorAchievement
ArchitectAchievement
TravelerAchievement
AdventurerAchievement

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DemosPlayable demos on Steam

22 developer announcements, Feb 2025 to Nov 2025 · times in UTC

November

  1. 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…

    Patch notes
  2. 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…

    OceanCat
  3. 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…

    Syllvn
  4. 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…

    OceanCat

October

  1. 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.

    Patch notes
  2. No Time To Dilly Dally Hotfix

    In the Halloween patch a bug was introduced that made the timer in No Time To Dilly Dally reset between each island. This was unintended behavior and has now been fixed.Unfortunatly, due to us catching this to late, the leaderboard for this…

    Patch notes
  3. Halloween Seasonal Update - It's spooky season!

    ːsteamhappyː BOO! ːsteammockingːHello ISLANDERS, and welcome to our FIRST seasonal update! We’ve got a special update and patch notes to share today, it’s our first Seasonal Update AND we’ve also added an accessibility option for using the…

    OceanCat
  4. 4 New Challenges, 6 New Achievements, It's patchday!

    Hello ISLANDERS! We’ve got patch notes, 4 new challenges and 6 new achievements! The following patch notes are for build #719bba8d - check the game main menu top right corner to see what version you are on.✅ This patch and new challenge…

    OceanCat

August

  1. Challenge Mode, New Achievements + Patchnotes, Out Now!

    Hello ISLANDERS!We’ve got patch notes and a brand new challenge mode for you to try! We also bring good news for Steam(Mac) players too! The following patch notes are for build #2f95a55d - check the game main menu top right corner to see…

    OceanCat
  2. Patch notes + NEW BIOME! Available… now!

    Hello ISLANDERS,We’ve got patch notes and a free content update!!!The free content update is a brand new biome which is available to play… today! (check your platform for specifics) The following patch notes are for build #3c74912d - check…

    OceanCat

July

  1. Patch notes

    Hello ISLANDERS - It's patch time! We got all your feedback, bugs, suggestions, so we've been pretty busy! We wanted to get the first official patch out ASAP and we're hoping some of the hard hitters for bugs and feedback are addressed 🪲The…

    Patch notes
  2. Thanks for a great launch! Feedback, fixes, bundles & a community high score!

    Hey everyone!Just a quick note from the team to say thank you for such a great launch day. The response to ISLANDERS: New Shores has been extremely positive, and it means the world to us to see so many of you enjoying the game. Whether you…

    finnate
  3. ISLANDERS: New Shores is out now!

    We did it - ISLANDERS: New Shores is available NOW! 🎉 We’re absolutely thrilled to release New Shores out into the wild, the early reviews and feedback we’ve received so far has blown us away! It’s been so lovely seeing people connect with…

    finnate
  4. ISLANDERS: New Shores – Launch Day Bundles Are (almost) Here!

    ISLANDERS: New Shores – Launch Bundles Heading Your Way! To celebrate the launch tomorrow (eeeek!), we’ve put together three awesome bundles to suit every type of ISLANDERS fan – whether you're just starting out or looking to complete your…

    finnate
  5. Just 4 Days to Go – ISLANDERS: New Shores Launches July 10th!

    Four Days to Launch – Let’s Build Something Beautiful Hello ISLANDERS friends! Can you believe ISLANDERS: New Shores launches THIS WEEK? On July 10th, the next chapter in our island-building journey sets sail, and we can't wait to push that…

    finnate

June

  1. ISLANDERS: New Shores is Steam Deck Verified – Try the Demo Now!

    Hey ISLANDERS friends!We’ve got some exciting news for handheld players – ISLANDERS: New Shores is officially Steam Deck Verified! That means the full game (coming 10th July!) and the demo available now have been tested to make sure they…

    finnate
  2. 2025 Free Content Roadmap Revealed!

    Hello ISLANDERS fans!With the launch of ISLANDERS: New Shores just around the corner (10th July!), we’re excited to share what comes next - the 2025 Content Roadmap!We’ve got months of new content lined up, and we’ll be rolling it out…

    finnate
  3. ISLANDERS: New Shores Launches 10th July

    Hello ISLANDERS fans!We’re incredibly excited to share the release date for ISLANDERS: New Shores, July 10th 2025! 🎉 This is just the beginning of the next chapter for the series, and we can’t wait for you to explore everything we’ve been…

    finnate

May

  1. You spoke, we listened - Try the new updated demo!

    Welcome back ISLANDERS fans to a fresh updated demo! We took all of your feedback onboard from the 1st demo, and the devs have made multiple changes we think you’ll be pleased to see implemented into the new demo. The demo is remaining open…

    OceanCat

March

  1. Tried the ISLANDERS: New Shores Demo? We’d Love Your Feedback!

    Hey ISLANDERS fans, First off - a huge thank you to everyone who’s already jumped into the ISLANDERS: New Shores demo during the festival. We've loved seeing your screenshots, streams, and island-building experiments! If you’ve played the…

    finnate
  2. Play the ISLANDERS: New Shores Demo Now – Live for City Builder Fest!

    🏝️ Hey everyone! We’re excited to share that ISLANDERS: New Shores is part of the Steam City Builder & Colony Sim Fest, and we’ve got BIG news... You can play the brand-new demo RIGHT NOW! This is the first time players can get hands-on…

    finnate

February

  1. ISLANDERS: New Shores Announced – A New Chapter in Tranquil City-Building!

    Welcome to ISLANDERS: New Shores! Whether you're a longtime ISLANDERS fan or discovering the series for the first time, get ready to build, relax, and explore like never before! ISLANDERS is all about effortless creativity and smart…

    finnate

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