Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Corei7 4770K Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5 8400 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 4 GB d'espace disque disponible
ISLANDERS: New Shores
Dedicated island planners are already logging over 25 hours per session into this serene architectural puzzle. Backed by a 94 percent positive reception across 430 post-launch reviews and an overwhelming 96 percent global score, the relaxing loop has clearly struck a chord.
What it's about: Bienvenue dans ISLANDERS: New Shores. Bâtissez votre retraite insulaire dans un monde calme et minimaliste, avec de nouvelles fonctionnalités passionnantes stimulant la créativité tout en conservant le charme classique de la franchise.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 177 | 165 | 6 | 6 |
| Graphics / art | 43 | 42 | 1 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 20 | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| Audio / music | 19 | 18 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Performance | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Story / writing | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 48 min.
🪤 70 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 62 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 13,9 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Core gameplay mechanics anchor the satisfaction with 165 positive mentions out of 177.
- Visual presentation delights island builders, driving 42 positive mentions out of 43.
- Sound design contributes significantly to the soothing atmosphere with 18 positive mentions out of 19.
- Overall value meets strong approval, reflected by 9 positive mentions out of 9 for the price point.
Weaknesses
- Minor mechanical concerns emerge within the gameplay loop, accumulating 6 negative mentions.
- Some players note limited variety, resulting in 2 negative mentions out of 20 concerning overall content.
Who is it for?
Puzzle enthusiasts and strategy fans looking for a tranquil, low-stress city-building experience will find endless comfort here.
Is ISLANDERS: New Shores worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 1,263 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay mechanics anchor the satisfaction. Current price: 6,49€ (35% off).
Verdict
ISLANDERS: New Shores successfully refines its relaxing formula, keeping players hooked well past the twenty-hour mark. With stellar reception across the board, it stands as an essential chill-out session for puzzle strategists.
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