ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe

ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe

Released Mar 2020

A sequel to the ISOLAND series, where you continue your journey to explore the story of the universe on this island.

90% positive · 252 reviews
Done
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Done
All announced content has been released
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Steam $2.99
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Evaluation

ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe launched on March 16, 2020 as a complete, self-contained puzzle adventure game. The store description presents it as a finished narrative experience with a defined beginning and end — it describes the story, setting, features (including a "2nd run mode" and collectables), and asks "what are you going to do this time?" with no mention of post-launch content or updates. The game received a minor bug fix on October 12, 2021, and the only other news post (December 28, 2024) is an announcement for an entirely separate Cotton Game title called Reviver — not new content for ISOLAND3. There are no DLC listings, no roadmap, and no developer statements suggesting additional content was ever planned for this game after launch. Cotton Game appears to have shipped it as a complete product and has since moved on to developing new titles.
Evidence
Cotton Game announced their new title Reviver (a separate game, not ISOLAND3 content), launching January 9, 2025. The studio has moved on to new projects.
news post · Dec 28, 2024 source development ending
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Store description presents the game as a complete narrative puzzle experience with a defined story, 2nd run mode, and collectables — no mention of post-launch content or updates planned.
description · Mar 16, 2020 source content shipped
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Cotton Game
Achievements
20
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

At the end of ISOLAND 2, the rocket is finally launched into the space.
So what happens next?

In the third installment of ISOLAND franchise, the player has an opportunity to explore the story even further, which is also an opportunity for ourselves to test our curiosity and creativity.

I would like to footnote ISOLAND 3 with my favorite artist Maurits Cornelis Escher,
to explain the significance of art.
Every player of ISOLAND now is able to set off again with his curiosity.
I wish you all find the answer to your love when you complete the game.

[How to Play]
Lost on the island, you must search for clues by clicking items in the scene. As you complete a series of puzzles, you will learn more and more about the mysterious happenings on the island, bringing to light a long-forgotten history.

[Features]
Coming with the art style you are familiar with, various puzzles, delicately designed 2nd run mode,

and interesting collectables.

You've been traveling through the universe by rocket and come to an uncharted planet. This place is

covered with rocks and barren vegetation. What lies above the blue ocean is a bizarre, crimson sky.

However, you are not the only human being who have been here. Along your path you will encounter

ancient ruins, a mysterious spaceship, and countless puzzles to solve.

What are you going to do this time?
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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