Amber Isle

Amber Isle

Released Oct 2024

Welcome to Amber Isle - a quaint, friendly village of prehistoric residents who are in need of a new shopkeep... That’s you! Craft and sell items, upgrade your shop, befriend your Paleofolk neighbours and customise the island to bring the village back to life and welcome even more prehistoric pals!

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Evaluation

Amber Isle launched on October 10, 2024 and has received a steady stream of post-launch updates from developer Ambertail Games. Three major content drops have shipped since release: a Halloween-themed decorative update in October 2024 (Update 2), a festive/seasonal update in December 2024 (Patch v1.9.2), and Patch 1.10 on March 16, 2026, which added over 100 new cosmetic customisation options across all five playable Paleofolk species — the developer's largest cosmetic addition to date. Patch 1.10 was preceded by an extensive public playtest process running from December 2025 through February 2026, reflecting a high level of ongoing developer engagement. The gap between major updates has been roughly 4–6 months, establishing a clear ongoing release pattern. No announcement of a final update or end of post-launch support has been made. As of today (August 26, 2026), roughly five months have passed since Patch 1.10, which falls within the established update window. The three DLC items (Starter Pack, Artbook, Soundtrack) all released on launch day and are supplementary — no unreleased DLC is listed on the store.
Evidence
Patch 1.10 released, described as the biggest cosmetic content addition yet with over 100 new character customisation options across all five Paleofolk species, plus major bug fixes and QoL improvements.
news post · Mar 16, 2026 source content shipped
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Festive Update (Patch v1.9.2) released with new seasonal decor items, constructable house items, and bug fixes — described as the fourth update for Amber Isle.
news post · Dec 5, 2024 source content shipped
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Content

3 of 3 released · no outstanding content
Released
Oct 2024

Media

Details

Publisher
Team17
Achievements
29
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Welcome... to Amber Isle! A shop management/social sim set in a quaint, friendly world of prehistoric animal islanders called Paleofolk!

You’re tasked with running Amber Isle’s only shop. Gather, craft and sell items to meet the needs of your diverse Paleofolk customers. Does your brachiosaur buddy need a canvas as long as his neck? Maybe your microraptor amigo needs a mini-sized chair? Perhaps even some water-proof paper for a plesiosaur in peril? Different customers also have different needs, behaviours and preferences to learn. Haggle, pawn, and counter-offer your way to the top of the Shop Rankings! It’s up to you to run a successful shop to bring Amber Isle back from the brink of fossilisation!

Name, customise and run your shop your way! Use your profits to unlock new shop decor, walls, floors and more. As your shop gains popularity, plan your layout wisely, expand your floorspace and make your shop more efficient.

Rebuild the island!

You can also use your shop profits to help rebuild the island and unlock new areas. Decorate with paths, foliage, and amenities to make Amber Isle an attractive destination. Only then will our Paleofolk pals consider packing up and moving in permanently!

Paleofolk come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and species- it’s not just dinosaurs! There’s Ice Age mammals, Permian amphibians, marine life, invertebrates, and more! Amber Isle has 48 different Paleofolk to befriend, all with unique personalities, preferences, dialogue, and quests.

Get closer to Paleofolk by hanging out with them and fulfilling their requests. As your friendship grows, Paleofolk will share new upgrades and recipes with you. With your help, they can even build their own stalls, cafes, gardens, and communal areas on Amber Isle!

Express your penchant for the prehistoric by designing your very own Paleofolk! Change your clothes, crests, colours, and more in our character customiser! Pick from 5 body presets; Small Herbivore, Large Herbivore, Raptor, Large Theropod and Mammal. What type of Paleofolk will you be?

The Story So Far…

Amber Isle is down to its last remaining residents; the grumpy iguanodon Mayor Clawsworth, the peppy pteranodon courier Maple, and the mega-keen megalosaurus intern Adi. In a last-ditch attempt to revitalise Amber Isle, Mayor Clawsworth reluctantly agrees to let you open a shop. During your adventure, you’ll learn more about your new friends, the history of the island and how exactly it fell into disrepair…

So, what are you waiting for!?

Let's stock the shelves and dust the displays, because it's almost opening time for your brand new adventure on Amber Isle!

Last evaluated Aug 26, 2026
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