Islanders: New Shores

Released: 7/10/2025

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.

Critics

Steam

Score Breakdown

82.1

Critic Average

20 reviews

Steam User Score

1,280 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

-14.2

Metacritic Disparity

N/A

Combined Disparity

-14.2

Average of both sources

Review Timing

9 early (45%)10 launch window (50%)1 late (5%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 28, 2026

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 20)

Cubed3 StaffviaCubed3
Oct 16, 2025Late review
90/100View review
Steam 96.3/100 · -6.3 pts
Alana DunitzviaGameGrin
Jul 30, 2025Launch window
85/100View review
Steam 96.3/100 · -11.3 pts
Bruno Henrique VinhadelviaPSX Brasil
Jul 27, 2025Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 96.3/100 · -16.3 pts
Laurane Reine-AdelaïdeviaLadiesGamers.com
Jul 27, 2025Launch window
80/100View review
Steam 96.3/100 · -16.3 pts
AJ SmallviaXbox Tavern
Jul 19, 2025Launch window
100/100View review
Steam 96.3/100 · +3.7 pts