Bee Island
Released Aug 2023
Play solo or in co-op with friends, take control of the hive and protect it from enemies. Build factories and defence, research technologies and, if necessary, use nuclear weapons, but do not let the enemies harm the queen!
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Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
Bee Island launched on August 25, 2023 and has received a steady stream of major content additions since then. The developer has shipped five significant updates post-launch: a Sci-Fi fourth era update (June 27, 2024) adding new resources, buildings, and enemy types; a nuclear weapons and creative mode update (July 30, 2024); a first-person hornet attack game mode featuring 18 campaign missions (June 27, 2025); and most recently, a full co-op multiplayer mode on June 25, 2026 — described by the developer as "three years in the making." This establishes a clear and sustained pattern of substantial content additions over nearly three years post-launch. Following the co-op launch, the developer explicitly stated: "We already have ideas for new updates and co-op modes, but we'd love to hear your suggestions first." Two follow-up patches (June 26 and July 21, 2026) addressed bugs introduced by the co-op update, showing the team remains actively engaged. The developer has not announced the conclusion of content development, and the most recent major release was just two months ago as of today.
Evidence
Co-op multiplayer mode launched after three years of development, enabling co-op play across the main campaign, hornet challenge mode, and sandbox. Developer stated they already have ideas for future updates and co-op modes.
Major update adding a new hornet attack game mode with 18 missions and first-person combat, plus a new unlockable unit for completing it.
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Developer
Publisher
Lemma Arts
Achievements
24
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
Defense
Enemies attack your hive from time to time. They drop bombs, spray poison and launch rockets. Each time they will become stronger. Build ballistae, machine guns, anti-aircraft missile launchers and other defenses to protect your hiveChoose your path
Research new technologies and buildings to keep up with the enemies. Choose which technologies will lead you to victory. Will you end the war with peace or with the destruction of all enemies?Bees
The queen needs more workers and warriors. Build kindergartens, schools, military bases and grow new bees that will benefit the hive.Factories
There are 7 types of resources in the game, and to get some of them you will need factories. Build honeycombs and place buildings on themRelaxation
Last evaluated Aug 27, 2026
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