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Isles of Sea and Sky Steam Charts & Stats
A fantastic, oceanic, open world puzzle adventure. Solve innovative block puzzles while unearthing a mystifying story, gaining new friends that change the puzzle landscape, and unlocking powers that provide more options for how you choose to progress through the enigmatic Isles of Sea and Sky.
| App ID | 1233070 |
| App Type | GAME |
| Developers | Cicada Games |
| Publishers | Gamera Games, Cicada Games |
| Categories | Single-player, Full controller support |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure |
| Release Date | Q1 2024 |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Supported Languages | English, Simplified Chinese |
50 Players in Game
659 All-Time Peak
88,44 Rating
Steam Charts
50 Players in Game
659 All-Time Peak
88,44 Rating
At the moment, Isles of Sea and Sky has 50 players actively in-game. This is 0% lower than its all-time peak of 560.
Isles of Sea and Sky Player Count
Isles of Sea and Sky monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.
| Month | Average Players | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 52 | -28.36% |
| 2025-06 | 72 | +13.17% |
| 2025-05 | 64 | -29.52% |
| 2025-04 | 91 | +331.89% |
| 2025-03 | 21 | -17.5% |
| 2025-02 | 25 | +3.11% |
| 2025-01 | 24 | +13.89% |
| 2024-12 | 21 | +72.21% |
| 2024-11 | 12 | -36.69% |
| 2024-10 | 19 | -6.03% |
| 2024-09 | 21 | +7.55% |
| 2024-08 | 19 | -64.41% |
| 2024-07 | 55 | -64.14% |
| 2024-06 | 154 | -50.57% |
| 2024-05 | 312 | 0% |
1 003 Total Reviews
942 Positive Reviews
61 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score
Isles of Sea and Sky has garnered a total of 1 003 reviews, with 942 positive reviews and 61 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.
Reviews Chart
Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for Isles of Sea and Sky over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.
Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
1455 minutes
This was an excellent game that I almost missed out on. I had the wrong impression of this game from the snippets I had seen. I thought it was just another block pushing puzzle game. Once I read about the metroid/zelda-like elements, I went back and picked it up. It wound up being a game my son and I played together on the couch, teaming up to figure out the puzzles and where to go next. This really is quite an indie gem, and it's a shame that so many people are going to miss out on a game they'd really love. I'm glad I didn't miss it, though, and my son and I will always have that memory.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
351 minutes
A solid sokoban-style puzzler with metroidvania elements. Great art style and music, puzzles were mostly fun.
A few caveats, though:
- Early game was great, but towards the end the puzzles got a bit overwhelming as there were too many things going on at the same time. I wouldn't call this game "relaxing" due to the high difficulty. Definitely not a game you could play while watching TV or doing something else on the side.
- There were a few puzzles where I got stuck as I couldn't complete them without unlocking an upgrade. IMO the game should clearly communicate if a puzzle can be completed or not. A few bugs here and there, but nothing game-breaking.
- The ending was a bit sudden, methinks. I thought I still had things to do, but all of sudden I was at the ending cutscene.
All in all a fun puzzle game, but I wish the puzzles that couldn't be completed before unlocking an upgrade were clearly marked.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
245 minutes
I wish I could say I loved Isles of Sea and Sky, because I love parts of it, but I just couldn't get into it. Some of that struggle comes from personal preference, and the rest is the design of the game itself. Isles of Sea and Sky has discovery, exploration, and intrigue, but those same elements that I would have enjoyed in another game lost me in this one. Isles of Sea and Sky doesn't hold your hand or guide you, it basically drops you in the deep end. Its the sort of game that wants you to chart out future paths, write down observations, and keep track of many loose ends at once. For me, this became frustrating thanks to a lack of quality of life features. There were times where I struggled on a puzzle for a long time just to realize I couldn't solve it in the first place. Other times I would have to spend minutes traversing the map just to find something I didn't think to take note of earlier. Worst of all, the amount of hidden walls that the game expects you to just walk into is ridiculous. There are actual cases of hidden walls, inside hidden walls, inside hidden walls in this game. I don't feel like Isles of Sea and Sky respected my time, and I don't feel like returning to it.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime:
1316 minutes
For me, this game does just about everything right. The metroidvania and collectathon aspects keep the game engaging throughout. The soundtrack is a total vibe. Very little story (which is a plus for me).
The game doesn't hold your hand but I don't think any puzzle in this game is tuned too hard. The quality of life features make it very easy to iterate on many possible solutions.
I do think the game should make a point to let you know about the map available in the start menu. I wasn't aware of it for some time and it does help give context to the meta level puzzles. Otherwise no huge leaps of logic are necessary to solve any puzzle in this game.
The post-game puzzles start getting a little too "busy" for my taste but they aren't even necessary to solve to unlock all achievements.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1263 minutes
Fantastic puzzle game for sokoban enjoyers. Has some bits of Zelda/Metroidvania in it too.
My favorite thing about this game is that almost every puzzle is built out of smaller chunks that you solve separately first, and then proceed to combine everything to finish the puzzle. That way even very complex puzzles don't feel overwhelming to you. Really love that approach.
The game is very open, and if you feel stuck you can always go somewhere else (sometimes you have to). You also don't have to solve every single puzzle to finish the game, which is also nice.
There are a lot of secrets, but all of them have very good hints. You just have to pay attention to the environment around you.
Music is also very nice and adds a lot to the atmosphere and fits perfectly to the theme of each location. Kudos to the composer.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
748 minutes
Sokobon excellence! Definitely gave my brain a workout and was quite clever. A bit obtuse at times, but it wears it on its sleeve and is very rewarding when you get it!
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
941 minutes
Fantastic game, puzzles and progression very well designed.
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
2912 minutes
A lovely puzzle game with a variety of different levels, mechanics, secrets and music to fit them all. Recommended!
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1642 minutes
The only problem with these types of games is that you'd want more puzzles after you finish the game.
The Goods:
+ Puzzles are challenging and designed in a way the rooms connect together perfectly
+ Undo and Reset buttons immensely help quality of life. Not the first game to do it though (Baba is You)
+ the soundtrack is just *chef's kiss*
+ Storytelling without any use of words
+ gameboy Zelda game aesthetics, but just focused on the puzzles
The Bads:
- controls are a bit slippery, there are many times that I went a tile too far
- some puzzles offer no hint/context in-game, or have too vague mechanics, e.g. the dragonfly and the statue puzzles
- no indication that a permanent passive item is obtained
- some mechanics are inconsistent/unintuitive, e.g. tornadoes pushing objects two tiles away instead of one, or the difference between pushing a tornado and being moved by a tornado
- game is too short
- might be too hard for other players, puzzles are complex even from the beginning
8.5/10
👍 : 1 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
1098 minutes
Good little puzzler, good puzzle design, fun smaller metapuzzles. There's also just enough lateral thinking in here to keep things fresh, without it devolving into fully mechanical puzzle solving by the end.
However! As others have mentioned, there's a bunch of hints and signposts that point at cut or unimplemented content. This is A Big Problem in a puzzle game where you're meant to scrutinize every detail.
My experience was kinder than others'. I largely ignore metapuzzles until they become relevant, so I noticed and discarded most of these hints. Before I looped back on them, I broke into an area that spelled out that there were missing puzzles planned for the future.
This should not be a secret, and as such, I'm not putting it behind a spoiler tag here. Players need to be told these things up front, so they can set their expectations accordingly.
Otherwise: game's great, and the next update promises to make good on what's missing. Assuming it does, this complaint largely falls away from what is a fantastic game. Recommended.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Isles of Sea and Sky Steam Achievements
Isles of Sea and Sky offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 17 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.
Pathfinder
Visit the Sanctum.
Tidepooler
Visit the Tidal Reef.
Firewalker
Visit the Raging Volcano.
Ice Climber
Visit the Frozen Spire.
Rock Climber
Visit the Stoney Cliffs.
Turtle Rider
Rock and Roll
Slip and Slide
Turn and Burn
Huff and Puff
Master of Runes
Collect every Rune Stone.
Gemologist
Collect 12 of each elemental gem.
Power Napper
Voyager
Visit 15 different islands.
Starman Junior
Collect 25 stars.
Starman
Collect 50 stars.
Starman Deluxe
Collect 100 stars.
Isles of Sea and Sky Screenshots
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Isles of Sea and Sky Minimum PC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel or AMD dual core
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX9 or later compatible.
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX9 or later compatible.
Isles of Sea and Sky Recommended PC System Requirements
Recommended:- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel or AMD dual core
- Memory: 1024 MB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX9 or later compatible.
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX9 or later compatible.
Isles of Sea and Sky Minimum MAC System Requirements
Minimum:- OS: Mac OSX 10.7 and Above
- Processor: 1.2 ghz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 512 mb Video Memory
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Isles of Sea and Sky Recommended Linux System Requirements
Recommended:- OS: Ubuntu 14+
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
Isles of Sea and Sky has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.
Isles of Sea and Sky Latest News & Patches
This game has received a total of 17 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.
Demo Update v3.0
Date: 2020-09-07 01:43:41
Unlimited undo, visual changes, and many other improvements have been made to create what is the final content of the demo.
👍 : 18 |
👎 : 0
v3.0a - Hotfixes
Date: 2020-09-16 23:30:44
👍 : 7 |
👎 : 0
Demo v4.0 Update Playtesting
Date: 2022-07-02 01:42:39
A big update is now available to play on the beta branch, soon to be available to the general public.
👍 : 19 |
👎 : 0
Akurra v4.0 Demo Update!
Date: 2022-07-09 23:57:38
A big update is now available for Windows and Mac which includes many art and quality of life improvements and features.
👍 : 18 |
👎 : 0
v5.1 Demo Patch
Date: 2023-08-04 10:45:16
This patch features several fixes for minor issues.
👍 : 7 |
👎 : 0
