ISLANDS: Non-Places
Released Nov 2016
The familiar becomes magical in this critically acclaimed interactive artscape. Explore ten scenes inspired by the everyday and let your expectations of reality be transformed. Carl Burton's other work has been featured in the New York Times, Serial, Colossal, and Medium.
82% positive · 367 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $0.99 $4.99 −80%
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Evaluation
ISLANDS: Non-Places is a short-form interactive art experience created by solo developer Carl Burton. It launched on November 17, 2016 as a self-contained package of ten scenes, with a stated runtime of approximately 45 minutes. The store description presents the game as a finished, curated artscape with a defined scope — there is no mention of updates, expansions, seasons, or any planned future content. No DLC has ever been listed for the game, and there are no developer news posts or communications indicating that additional content was ever announced or planned. The game shipped as a complete product and has remained unchanged since its release.
Evidence
Store description presents a fixed, complete experience: ten scenes, ~45 minutes duration, no mention of updates or additional content
Short description reinforces the game as a finished, critically acclaimed artscape with no indication of planned additions
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Carlburton Llc
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
The familiar becomes magical in this critically acclaimed interactive artscape. Explore ten scenes inspired by the everyday and let your expectations of reality be transformed.
Carl Burton's other work has been featured in the New York Times, Serial, Colossal, and Medium.
Duration: About 45 min
Headphones recommended
Carl Burton's other work has been featured in the New York Times, Serial, Colossal, and Medium.
Duration: About 45 min
Headphones recommended
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Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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