This is a Main Game released on March 19, 2020, for the Nintendo Switch platform. It falls under the Simulator genre and centers on the premise of escaping the pressures of modern life by embarking on a customized island getaway package. Players arrive at a seemingly deserted island, ready to shape their environment from the ground up. The core appeal lies in the freedom to explore, gather natural resources, and engage in creative construction and decoration, transforming the untouched landscape into a personal paradise.

The Deserted Island Getaway Experience

The atmosphere of this title is defined by tranquility and seasonal change. Time on the island progresses in sync with real-world time and seasons, meaning that each day offers unique opportunities for discovery, whether it is hunting for specific insects at dawn or enjoying the sunset while fishing. This real-time synchronization ensures that the island environment is constantly evolving, providing a steady stream of new surprises all year round.

The central gameplay loop involves resource management and crafting. Players collect materials found across the island—from wood and stone to flora and fauna—to craft essential tools, furniture, and various creature comforts. This crafting system is integral to developing the island infrastructure and personal living spaces.

Core Mechanics of Island Life

Exploration is encouraged through new traversal mechanics that allow players to navigate varied terrain, including pole-vaulting across rivers to reach new areas. Interaction with the natural world is deep, allowing players to cultivate flowers and trees. Furthermore, the concept of "homesteading" is flexible, as the rules regarding indoor and outdoor decoration are relaxed, enabling extensive customization of the entire island layout.

While focused on solitude and creation, players will also interact with a cast of unique, anthropomorphic neighbors who move to the island. Building relationships and fostering a community are key components of settling into island life.

What makes this Simulator unique in its genre?

The game’s defining feature is its real-time clock and calendar integration, which directly influences gameplay availability, resource spawning, and seasonal events. This mechanic ties the player's in-game experience directly to their real-world schedule. Additionally, the emphasis is placed heavily on open-ended creativity and personalization rather than achieving specific narrative goals or high scores. Players set their own pace and objectives, whether that involves terraforming the land, cataloging wildlife, or designing intricate outdoor living spaces.

Available Additional Content

The core experience is supported by one major expansion pack released after the initial launch. There are currently no remakes or remasters of this title available.