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Coatsink @coatsink.com · 1d

ISLANDERS: New Shores Halloween Seasonal Update is out NOW!

There's a new boon, a new biome, 4 challenges, spooky music, REWARDS, seasonal sandbox items... 🎃

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjB_...

#indiegame #puzzlegame #cozygame #halloween #spooky #islandersnewshores #islandersgame

FREE Halloween Seasonal Update - ISLANDERS: New Shores

YouTube video by Coatsink

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · 1d

I can't post about the super cool update, keeping secrets is hard! 😭
Also me: 🎃🕷️🏝️

#halloween #spookyseason

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Non-Violent Game Of The Day @nvgotd.bsky.social · 7d

ISLANDERS: NEW SHORES

Sequel to the acclaimed minimalist city builder, with new types of island kingdoms to create, new ways to score, and overhauled visuals

[ PC, Mac, PS5, XSX, Switch / 2025 / @coatsink.com @thunderfulgames.bsky.social ]

playislanders.com

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · 6d

Thanks for the ISLANDERS: New Shores shout out! We've got some spooky new content coming next week too 👀🎃

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · 12d

Hypothetically, what would you want to see in a #Halloween update for a let's say... chill city building #puzzle game? 👀

Challenges? Spooky items? Something else?
🏝️🎃

#islanders #islandersnewshores #islandersgame #indiegame

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · 18d

IT'S PATCH DAY! 4 New challenges and 6 new achievements on all platforms, check out the latest patch for ISLANDERS: New Shores!

store.steampowered.com/news/app/236...

#citybuilder #puzzlegame #cozygame #indiegame #freeupdate #islandersgame #islandersnewshores

ISLANDERS: New Shores - 4 New Challenges, 6 New Achievements, It's patchday! - Steam News

Manufactory or Metropolis? check out the 4 new challenges and 6 new achievements!

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · 18d

New month, new update... 🔜🏝️🆕🔄

#islanders #islandersnewshores #cozygame #relaxinggame #puzzle #citybuilder

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Sep 6

Worldless is 60% off!, grab it while you can! ⚔️
Hone your skills, learn powerful combos and defeat enemies in #Worldless, a stylised 2D action-platformer set in an abstract universe.

store.steampowered.com/app/1898500/...

🌌 Follow @noname-studios.es for all things Worldless!

#indiegame

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Sep 3

Explore, Build, Fail... and Build again.🪐🔧

Astronimo is 74% off on Steam from September 3rd-17th!
store.steampowered.com/app/1808640/...

#indiegames #gaming

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Aug 29

⭐What's in the new challenge mode for ISLANDERS: New Shores?
▶️Check out the latest video form top scorer Connor and his thoughts on the challenges!

#puzzlegame #cozygame #citybuilder #islandersnewshores

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwau...

Islanders: New Shores | Challenges Are Here! New Ways to Play!

YouTube video by Connor Roberson

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Aug 29

❗Quick Update - The team was made aware of an issue with players losing their high score progress.
The issue was identified to Steam(Mac) players only, and has been fixed!
Steam(Mac) players - please update your game, this should return your original high score run back to you!
#mac #steam

Coatsink @coatsink.com · Aug 28

SURPRISE 🎉 ISLANDERS: New Shores has a new update on all platforms including...
⭐ CHALLENGE MODE + 4 challenges!
🏆 6 NEW TROPHIES/ACHIEVEMENTS
🍏 Steam(Mac) version is (finally!) fully updated to live!
💜 An update to the special thanks section in the credits

#indiegame #steam #cozygame #puzzlegame
🏝️

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Aug 27

Coatsink Summer Meetup!☀️🖤
💙 We raised £1,370 for Alzheimer's Society!
🎮 Played games in development 👀 gave feedback / project planned (and made cute bracelets)
⛳ To then party in the evening and enjoy a few drinks, good food, and golfing fun!

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Aug 22

Can you save Nostalgaia from pixelation madness?

The Last Hero of Nostalgaia is 70% off on Steam between August 22nd-September 5th!⚔️✨
store.steampowered.com/app/1766100/...

#SoulsLike #indiegames

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Aug 15

Time trial racing, gorgeous tracks and 50% off?

Check out Phantom Spark on Steam, it's 50% off between August 15th-29th! 👻✨🏁
store.steampowered.com/app/1924180/...

#racinggame #timetrialracing #indiegames

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Aug 1

ISLANDERS: New Shores just dropped its first FREE content update... a new biome!
Everyone, say hi to the Luminescent biome, it's got shorelines the light up the night sky, giant mushrooms and flowers that glow! 🍄🌊🌙

We hope you like it!

#cozygame #freeupdate #puzzlegame #citybuilder #gamenews

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Jul 22

👀 Reviews are in, see why critics are captivated by the charming puzzle city builder, ISLANDERS: New Shores!

🏝️Check out playislanders.com to learn more about ISLANDERS: New Shores
🏆Join us on Reddit to discuss score strategy!
www.reddit.com/r/ISLANDERS_...

#gamereview #relaxinggame #citybuilder

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Jul 18

Check out the latest video by Connor Roberson, rank 1 on the leader board!

📝 Patch notes overview
🏆 Scoring tips and tricks
📈 In depth look at boons & systems
🏝️ ISLANDERS: New Shores Steam key giveaway

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMaS...

#islandersnewshores #puzzlegame #indiegame #citybuilder

Islanders: New Shores | Reviewing Info from the Devs + Steam Key Giveaways!

YouTube video by Connor Roberson

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Jul 16

Patch notes, get your patch notes!
ISLANDERS: New Shores has it's first official patch, check out fixed bugs and what's been added!

Steam:
steamcommunity.com/app/2368930

Reddit:
www.reddit.com/r/ISLANDERS_...

#islandersnewshores #islandersgame

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Jul 14

From first time players to long time fans, THANK YOU for leaving a review! 💙

Your feedback, critique, and thoughts helps us shape ISLANDERS: New Shores, so keep the reviews coming!
🏝️

#cozygame #gamereview #indiegame #puzzlegame #steam #switch #playstation #xbox

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Jul 11

How do you beat your high score and climb the leader board?

Check out this new player game overview and high score guide from Connor Roberson, he's position 1️⃣ on the leader board! www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Zu...
(don't forget to subscribe too!)

#citybuilder #indiegame #islandersnewshores

Islanders: New Shores | Game Overview + High Score Guide for New Players

YouTube video by Connor Roberson

www.youtube.com

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Jul 11

Thank you! 💜

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Jul 10

ISLANDERS: New Shores, out now!🎉

Experience expanded gameplay, stunning visuals, and new features that evolve on the original's charm.
Build, explore, and strategize your perfect island! 🏝️

store.steampowered.com/app/2368930/...

#islandersnewshores #cozygames #citybuilder #indiegame

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Jul 9

⌛️ Can you believe it? just 1 more day to go!

🏝️ISLANDERS: New Shores is releasing TOMORROW July 10th 2025 @ 6pm BST / 7pm CEST!

Check the link below to find out more for your favourite platform!
playislanders.com

#relaxinggame #PuzzleGame #indiegame #islandersnewshores #islandersgame #cozygame

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Coatsink @coatsink.com · Jul 9

Trying all the boons to see what gets the juiciest highscore too (Whisp boon OP)