Under The Island

RPG· Action RPG· Exploration· Female Protagonist

Released Feb 2026

Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.

92% positive · 494 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $19.99

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Evaluation

Under The Island launched on February 17, 2026 after seven years of development, releasing simultaneously on PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The launch post framed this as the conclusion of a long creative journey, with no mention of planned DLC or post-launch content expansions. Following launch, the developer shipped four bug-fix patches between February 18 and March 3, 2026, followed by a quality-of-life update on April 1, 2026 (version 1.2.0) that added completionist rewards, a 100% progress tracker, and gameplay improvements. These updates are consistent with a team polishing a finished product rather than building toward new content. The only DLC listed on the store is the original game soundtrack, a companion release rather than a content expansion. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced roadmap, and no developer statement indicating plans for additional content. The game's store description presents a complete, self-contained adventure with a defined world and narrative. The game launched on February 17, 2026 — now six months ago as of today's date — which places it just outside the recently-launched window. With no future content announced, no unreleased DLC, no live-service structure, and post-launch activity limited to bug fixes and polish, the game appears to have shipped as a finished, complete product.

Evidence

Launch post describes the game as the result of 7 years of development; framed as the culmination of the project with no mention of DLC or future content plans.

news post · Feb 17, 2026 source development ending

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The only DLC listed is the original game soundtrack, which has been released. No content expansions or unreleased DLC entries exist on the store.

dlc listing source content shipped

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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Under the Island (Selections from the Original Game Soundtrack)

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Media

Details

Developer

Slime King Games

Publisher

Top Hat Studios, Inc.

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

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About this game

Discover the legend of what's UNDER THE ISLAND!

Uncover a Sinking Mystery
Step into the role of Nia, a newcomer to Seashell Island - and join forces with local girl Avocado to investigate an ominous fate - the island's destined to sink beneath the ocean! Explore colorful regions, battle strange creatures, and uncover the ancient mysteries that could threaten your new home.

Classic Top-Down Adventure
Journey across a lush island, brought to life with vibrant pixel art and timeless top-down exploration. Delve into hidden corners, uncover secrets, and face dangerous foes across diverse, interconnected biomes.

Six Distinct Regions to Explore
From eerie sentient greenhouses, to frozen caverns, and chaotic sawmills, each biome holds its own dangers, upgrades, and treasures to uncover! Become the champion of the cook-off, reunite lost cats, and dodge the rage of the cereal pirates.

Strange Enemies & Unusual Tactics
Face off against vomiting eggplants, tunnelling wolves, and other bizarre creatures. Use artefacts, loot, and new abilities you discover to turn the tide of battle. Befriend animals and see if they can help you on your adventure - particularly if you give them treats!

A Cast of Memorable Characters
Meet the island’s quirky inhabitants, each with their own personality, story, and a role to play in your adventure. Forge friendships, lend a hand, and see how they can aid you in return.