Restore Your Island

Restore Your Island

Released Apr 2026

Heal a scarred island, rebuild habitats, play with your dog, design your sanctuary, and relax by the fire. Turn this broken, trash-filled island into a thriving sanctuary — one clean sweep at a time.

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Steam $12.99
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Evaluation

Restore Your Island launched on April 9, 2026 and has received a steady stream of updates since then. A major content expansion — Black Pearl Island — shipped on May 28, 2026, adding a new pirate-themed island, new tools, a UI redesign, New Game+, and more. A cats-on-the-island feature arrived on June 23, 2026. As of August 2, 2026, the developer announced that a Home Customization update is actively in development, with a beta test planned before release. They also noted this is "just the beginning" and that they have "plenty more ideas" for future updates. The May 29, 2026 roadmap additionally listed a brand new Polar Island as a planned future addition, which has not yet shipped. The studio has maintained consistent and frequent communication throughout, with devlogs, patch notes, announcements, and major updates all arriving regularly since launch.
Evidence
Developer announced a Home Customization update in active development, with a beta test coming before release. Stated this is 'just the beginning' with more ideas planned for future updates.
news post · Aug 2, 2026 source content planned
high
Developer previewed a cat companion feature and expanded home customization options coming in the next update, noting more ideas are planned for future updates.
news post · Jul 2, 2026 source content planned
high

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Details

Publisher
Paiband Game Studio
Achievements
40
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Restore Your Island is a slow, cozy restoration sim about healing a damaged island and building a peaceful home. Revive nature, and watch wildlife return as the ecosystem comes back to life. Explore at your own pace with your loyal dog by your side.

Explore & plan explore the island, spot areas that need care, and choose what to restore next.

Clean & Repair  remove trash, mend structures, Heal trees actions that let nature begin to recover.

Rebuild habitats use tools to rescue wildlife, and bring nature back.

Sustain through your journey revived trees and gathered fruit provide resources and energy to reach new parts of the island.

Bond with your dog pet, play quick mini-games, and get the occasional helpful cue or small reward.

Relax unwind by the fireplace with music, water ambience, sunsets and other cozy features

Grow & discover upgrade tools, unlock new areas, and uncover hidden secrets across a brighter island.

KEY FEATURES

  • Clear, satisfying progress: every cleaning, repair, and re-greening shows immediate results.

  • A companion with heart: your dog reacts to pets, plays, adds warmth to every session.

  • Low-pressure cozy play: no combat, no harsh timers, play in short bursts or long, relaxing sessions.

  • Secrets to uncover: hidden groves, buried treasures, and small environmental mysteries reward curiosity.

*This game is not fully playable on ROG Ally platforms

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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