Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
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Game2022
Islets
Developer Kyle Thompson
Islets is a 2022 video game developed by Kyle Thompson and published by Armor Games Studios for Windows, Nintendo Switch and Xbox. Upon release, the game received generally positive reviews. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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60 of 89 · most liked firstJust announced my next game, Well Dweller! Well Dweller is a dark fairy-tale metroidvania about a tiny bird armed with a matchstick. I previously made Crypt Custodian and Islets and I’m so excited to share this new game! Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3699590/...
unlabelledView post →2026 game #25: Islets I have a category called Smile: The Game. Peak examples: Dragon Quest. I’m officially adding Kyle Thompson’s games bc Islets was the last I needed to play & it was a fucking DELIGHT. If I’m playing, I’m smiling. Art, humor, metroidvania. IM READIER THAN EVER FOR WELL DWELLER
unlabelledView post →I've said it before, but Kyle Thompson is a MACHINE of an indie game dev. Four big, successful, critically praised metroidvanias in six years. 2020: Sheepo 2022: Islets 2024: Crypt Custodian 2026: Well Dweller Whatever he does in 2028 is going to be amazing.
unlabelledView post →Well Dweller looks AMAZING!! The iteration of the art style is GORGEOUS I can’t believe Kyle Thompson has another game already - Sheepo, Islets, Crypt Custodian - that makes 4 games from 2021 to 2026 🤯👏👏👏 youtu.be/J1e29j2DzqU?...
unlabelledView post →Im only a few hours into Well Dweller. Islets and Crypt Custodian were top 10 games for me in their respective years. This game is so clearly on another level it's crazy. @hananomaude.bsky.social called it from the PAX demo she played months ago. This is a true GotY contender. Play this shit.
unlabelledView post →34. Well Dweller The developer of Crypt Custodian and Islets (I should really play those, I've heard nothing but good things) has a new game coming that looks to be a very neat metroidvania and has an excellent creepy-cute aesthetic. Instead wishlist as soon as I saw it.
unlabelledView post →Game #23 of 2026: Islets Started: Apr. 5 Completed: Apr. 6 This is one of the best short metroidvanias I've ever played, having beaten it in almost 12 hours. It's a massive jump from Sheepo, and it's close to being tied with Crypt Custodian for me. Such great gameplay and wholesome characters 🥹
unlabelledView post →I have all three Zero Escape games that I bought YEARS ago (I only played the first one and LOVED it) and I've had the Danganronpa games for years as well and haven't played any of them. Am I crazy? 😂 My next game after Islets will be a visual novel, so maybe it'll help me play those VNs and more 👀
unlabelledView post →The finale for Islets will be going up today. It was fun from start to finish and the only issue I had with it was the game not recognizing my controller. Highly recommended for fans of the genre, just have JoyToKey at the ready! Definitely a good spot to end the Year of Metroidvanias!
unlabelledView post →Now starting Islets, the second Indie game from Kyle Thompson! As much as I enjoyed Sheepo, I'm looking forward to any improvements in this one. Actually, I already found one in the options - button mapping! I played two games I love now from this indie dev, I'm sure I'll love this too! 😌 #Islets
unlabelledView post →Return to Metroidvania Humble Game Bundle: bit.ly/3RSdYUY #ad $14 for 8 games - GRIME - Berserk Boy - BioGun - Shantae and the Seven Sirens - Islets - Astalon: Tears of the Earth - Monster Sanctuary - Gato Roboto $10 and $5 tiers are also available
unlabelledView post →I started w Crypt Custodian last yr then did his 1st game Sheepo. While Crypt Custodian stays my fav overall (bc story & camera shakeup), it’s by a thin margin. Islets is a major step up from Sheepo & has some wonderful characters. Level design has a few spots to improve… Well Dweller could do it 👀
unlabelledView post →I’ve been playing Islets (wonderful game!) and fell in love with this scene. It even inspired an illustration I’m currently working on! You can see the WIP on Patreon: www.patreon.com/Evansky_arts... #art #artist #cute #gaming #indiegame #cats
unlabelledView post →I beat Sheepo! Cozy game. For being a first game it was impressive. A Metroidvania with 0% combat. Gorgeous backgrounds. Subdued music with a tinge of sadness. Wholesome ending. 😊 I liked it! Would recommend. Next Kyle Thompson game will be Islets. 😎
unlabelledView post →Now starting Sheepo, the debut indie game from Kyle Thompson! I LOVED his latest game, Crypt Custodian, and I'm looking forward to playing Islets (after this) and Well Dweller later this year! First impressions of this short metroidvania to come later today 😌 #Sheepo
unlabelledView post →🎉 We’re excited to officially reveal Islets Defense! 🎉 Our turn-based tower defense game where you build a small village, gather resources, and defend your castle! 🏰✨ Wishlist it now on Steam and get ready—demo drops next month! 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3235170/...
unlabelledView post →I've decided that there won't be a full review. Already deleted my screenshots. For once, I'm not ruining a great game by throwing together a bunch of words that nobody will read. Make some time and play Islets. It might even be in your library already.
unlabelledView post →Here's my first #NintendoSwitch #indiegame highlight for today! 🎮👍🏼 Game - Islets Developer - @kylethompsondev.bsky.social Publisher - @armorgamesstudios.com Release date - August 24, 2022
unlabelledView post →✨ It’s official: Islets Defense launches June 18 on Steam! 🎉 After a year of developing, testing, and tweaking, with the help of our lovely playtesters, we’re super excited to finally share the full game with you! Get your towers ready, the slimes are coming! 🦆🚀💥
unlabelledView post →Oi oi gente! Sou Matheus Cunegato, junto com outros dois amigos estamos desenvolvendo o Islets Defense (anunciamos ele ontem!). Teremos uma demo disponível para todos testarem no final de Novembro, então já soca esse botão de wishlist para não perder! Valeu demais pelo espaço gente <3
unlabelledView post →Where Islets excels is its characters, as the game progresses they literally send you mail updating on what they're doing
unlabelledView post →NOVO VIDEO | O melhor Tower Defense que jogo em anos! - Conheça Islets Defense www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTFc... #game #indiegame #jogobr #towerdefense #estrategia
unlabelledView post →Weird coincidence that Islets is actually on sale right now on Steam so... yeah go get it because it's really freakin good! There's also a whole Kyle Thompson game bundle as well that's only like $35 and has 3 games. Great deal IMO store.steampowered.com/app/1669420/...
unlabelledView post →If you like games like #Silksong, but lack the time or the agility to get as far as you'd like, you are gonna LOVE this game #Islets! Super cute, super fun, not too long, and if you're lucky/good, you can one-shot a boss on a 1st try!!! (yes, I play on easy) #videogames #metroidvania #gaming
unlabelledView post →🛡️ Play Islets Defense and share your feedback with us! store.steampowered.com/app/3235170/... #madewithgodot #indiedev #gamedev
unlabelledView post →Having some emotional difficulties this week, so I couldn't make a schedule yet. In a way, it feels like I'm a child again; aimless, trying to figure out where I belong. I do feel like I'd like to play a game tomorrow. Probably "The Last Campfire", maybe "Islets". No set time; whenever I'm ready.
unlabelledView post →And another short romp complete: 23rd game of 2025, Islets. It's a Metroidvania. It was alright. Standard, 7/10. Tbh, it's one of the games I most wanted to put down, but it was also super short so I made it through (barely 7hrs to beat). The positive is the overall theme and art, it's a - - -
unlabelledView post →Islets Defense is joining the Latin American Game Showcase! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 We're excited to be part of an event celebrating so many amazing games, check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-veS... #LAGS2025 #SummerGameFest #indiegame
unlabelledView post →😍😍😍 Tulipa just crafted this amazing image of our game in pixel art, now I want to play Islets Defense on a Gameboy so baaad. Thank you so much for this, we couldn't be happier ❤️ Follow her amazing work here in Bsky!
unlabelledView post →Heya folks, here's a set of screenshots featuring an indie metroidvania game called Islets by Kyle Thompson and Armor Games Studios. #islets #videogames #indiegames #platformer #screenshots
unlabelledView post →Heya folks, here's a short featuring an indie metroidvania game called Islets by Kyle Thompson and Armor Games Studios. This is my first time playing this one, but it's surprisingly addictive once you get going. This is from the 2nd island. #islets #videogames #indiegames #platformer #gameplay
unlabelledView post →If I were to critique the game, I didn't connect with the story or writing quite as much here. But its certainly not bad and still just a bonus. The gameplay is several steps up from Islets and Crypt Custodian and thats what matters in this genre especially.
unlabelledView post →Islets Defense has gone gold! That`s it, the game is complete. Now we are going to start working on Controller Support for the Steam Deckers out there! 🎮🥇
unlabelledView post →Thinking of starting Islets on stream tomorrow. The developer already has another game out (Crypt Custodian), but I'm going to start with this one. I played the demo and really liked it, but never got around to playing the full thing. #islets #indiegames #streaming #smallstreamer #twitch
unlabelledView post →Woohoo, thanks for running a mini-raffle dude. 😁 I was actually interested in this game because it sounds like his style just keeps getting better (have only played Islets so far).
unlabelledView post →Appleseed's Indie Game Of The Day! Day 210) Islets by Kyle Thompson A simple and charming little Metroidvania where you play as Iko, a warrior reuniting the islands around them. It's a wholesome little story with fun and beautiful lands and quirky characters to meet.
unlabelledView post →I can also say that the sound track to the game is so good! If you liked Crypt Custodian definitely check out their previous one Islets which also is a lot of fun to play. Soundtrack-> youtu.be/I9OzG73mcd8?... Islets -> store.steampowered.com/app/1669420/... #indiegames
unlabelledView post →Heya folks, here's a 4th, and final, short featuring Islets by Kyle Thompson and Armor Games Studios. This is from the first section of the final boss in the game. After this, you pilot your ship and fight it in the air #islets #videogames #indiegames #platformer #gameplay
unlabelledView post →21. Islets. I'm honestly not sure why I haven't reviewed this one, but it is so good. A metroidvania game where floating islands each have their own map and you can click them together to go to new places. Also super cute! And just very well-made in general store.steampowered.com/app/1669420/...
unlabelledView post →Thank you! It's a bit darker than Islets and I think the game systems are a lot more fleshed out. It's definitely pretty similar though! Kind of like a more polished gothic fairy tale Islets
unlabelledView post →What games are you planning on playing this weekend? I just finished the main game of Islets, try to beat the boss rush mode on hard. Voxelgram - 3D Picross!! Okage: Shadow King - Just started it last night to test PS+ Streaming. I'm enjoying the humor in it. #WeekendGaming
unlabelledView post →Islets (Switch, 8.5 hours): Explore and fight and bring them islands together. Feels good to play.
unlabelledView post →I didn't get raptured today either, so I guess we'll keep on going with our new game! Islets, this has been fun and interesting both. 6pm EST www.twitch.tv/fyrekat_2
unlabelledView post →It doesn't need to be, "which dark and scary game is the least hard" when it can be, "which game will make players want to come back to this genre again and again" and for that I'd start with Islets
unlabelledView post →I always recommend anything by Kyle Thompson. Sheepo, Islets, Crypt Custodian, and his new game coming this year - Well Dweller They're all very forgiving. Islets has a save outside of every boss so if you die to the boss you can go right back in. If you want harder they all have hard modes too!
unlabelledView post →Seeing Islets love in the timeline brings me a lot of Joy. I've been playing it on stream (I need to stream more often lol) and I'm reliving this game along with others that are experiencing it for the first time like @cawfeebear.bsky.social @kylethompsondev.bsky.social makes some special games
unlabelledView post →Last week we beat Islets! What a good, adorable little game. Exactly the right amount of difficult to be fun for me! Can highly recommend it. Big hugs to our raiders @dsmessagesystem.bsky.social, @ddgoofed.bsky.social and @zeenan.bsky.social! We sent the love to @moaismore.bsky.social!
unlabelledView post →Okay so. There's a risk that I'm overdoing things to make up for lost time. But. I'll do my best to listen to myself and stay healthy. (... you know, as healthy as I can.) But yeah! We're gonna try playing a bunch of Crypt Keeper this week! Another game by the same people as Islets!
unlabelledView post →Games I beat in 2025 Elden Ring Nightreign Mortal Kombat 1 Clover Pit Islets Citizen Sleeper 2 Expedition 33 Dome Keeper A Game About Digging a Hole Keeper Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Winter Burrow Slay the Spire (again) Silksong Herdling Crypt Custodian Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Continued…
unlabelledView post →Heya folks, here's a 3rd set of screens featuring Islets by Kyle Thompson and Armor Games Studios. I'm making pretty good progress through the game so far. I've connected the 3rd island and have unlocked teleport arrows. #islets #videogames #indiegames #platformer #screenshots
unlabelledView post →Well Dweller debuts with a 91 on Metacritic. It is the latest Metroidvania game from indie developer Kyle Thompson, creator of Crypt Custodian and Islets. www.metacritic.com/game/well-dw...
unlabelledView post →Finally got the Kyle Thompson games (Crypt Custodian, Islets, and Sheepo) as I was really impressed with the demo for their new game Well Dweller. Only played an hour or so of Islets so far but it's a very cool metroidvania and I can't wait to play the rest.
unlabelledView post →New review! 393 - Islets (PC, 2022, Kyle Thompson / @armorgamesstudios.com) This week Ellie explores a shattered floating continent in the hopes of restoring it to its former glory in Islets! #videogames #videogamereview #metroidvania #indiegame
unlabelledView post →1. Silksong 2. Expedition 33 3. Crypt Custodian 4. Minishoot Adventures 5. Dungeons of Hinterberg 6. Pipistrello 7. Tinykin 8. Inscryption 9. Islets 10. Animal Well (deleted my previous comment and reposted because I forgot a game >_>)
unlabelledView post →Sheepo is really good. Genuinely impressive for a first release from a solo dev, and it's crazy that he released it, then Islets, then Crypt Custodian within just a few years. I'm so excited for his next game this year. 😁
unlabelledView post →The other day we played more Crypt Custodian! Turns out this game is a lot harder than Islets. Or maybe I'm just bad at it! Still a lot of fun though!* Big hugs to our raiders @everfreefire.bsky.social and @ninfy.gremgang.com! We sent the love to @mondayallweek.bsky.social! *Except for this part.
unlabelledView post →Aside from the part where I was coming down with food poisoning, playing Islets was such a blast! Such a cute game that was just a joy to play. Big hugs to @rawgenesis.bsky.social for the raid! We sent the love to @hesper.positivt.space!
unlabelledView post →Game 6 - Islets Kyle Thompson is a mad genius. He has made 3 top-tier metroidvanias on his own, in just a few years, each one better than the last. All a combo of fantastic design and simply fun to play. I am officially *stoked* for Well Dweller, and whatever else he may make after that.
unlabelledView post →That’s a good question. This is in. Hollow Knight Silksong Ori and the Will of the Wisps Islets Guacamelee 2 Haiku the Robot It’s hard because some games are a series so instead of being boring and doing both Ori and both HK and then one other game I just picked which of the series was my favorite
unlabelledView post →Made me a huge fan, what a game 🙌 did Sheepo, gonna do Islets before Well Dweller 🫡
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