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Starsand Island

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Developer Seed Sparkle Lab

Starsand Island (Chinese: 星砂岛) is a life simulation game developed and published by Seed Sparkle Lab. It is being developed for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. It was released into Steam early access on 11 February 2026, with the 1.0 version launching on 18 August 2026. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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  • Smashley @smashley.gamesBluesky · Feb 11, 2026

    Starsand Island is HERE! I'm so excited!! This is probably the cutest game EVER. 💕 twitch.tv/smashley

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  • 𝔅𝔬𝔟𝔞 @boba.yogscast.comBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    going live to play a really cute farming / building / life sim called Starsand Island! :) store.steampowered.com/app/2966320/...

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  • SteamDeckHQ @steamdeckhq.comBluesky · Sep 27, 2025

    It took some time, but we were finally able to play a game on the ROG Xbox Ally X thanks to Starsand Island at TGS! We didn’t have a chance to try it out outside of the game, but we do have some thoughts on how the handheld feels to hold and use. Article coming soon!

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  • VGC @videogameschronicle.comBluesky · Feb 14, 2026

    "Please let us focus on making our game in peace" - The studio behind the recently released Starsand Island has taken the unusual step of calling out what it believes is a 'praise-bombing' attack on its game. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/please-...

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  • Leah 🎃❤️ @kokoro-kisses.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 19, 2026

    - Age: 35 - Gender: woman - Sexuality: bisexual - Height: 5”3 - Eyes: brown - Fav food: pasta - Fav drink: brown sugar boba tea - Fav game: Starsand Island (for now) - Fav film: K-pop Demon Hunters - Fav show: The Big Bang Theory - Fav animal: cats

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  • Leah 🎃❤️ @kokoro-kisses.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 17, 2026

    Starsand Island comes out on the Nintendo Switch 2 tomorrow I'm so excited!! Been waiting for this game for at least a year to come to the switch

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  • Iron BOOgull 👻 @ironseagull.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 9, 2026

    Dude. Starsand Island?!! 😱 How did I not know about this open world anime life sim? Started the free Steam demo there's SO much to do! Like The Sims meets Stardew. Yes the scooter (+ other modes of transport) is functional! 🛵 This is the other new cozy game I'm making a video on. VERY EXCITED! 😁

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  • Leah 🎃❤️ @kokoro-kisses.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 18, 2026

    Playing Starsand Island now! This game is so beautiful and cute! 🥰

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  • VGC @videogameschronicle.comBluesky · Aug 3, 2026

    Anime-style life sim Starsand Island is leaving Early Access this month, with PS5 and Switch 2 versions joining the existing Xbox and PC ones. The game, which was inspired by the Chinese countryside, will get online multiplayer support and new content. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/life-si...

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  • Gematsu @gematsu.comBluesky · Apr 17, 2025

    Starsand Island adds PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch versions, launches this winter www.gematsu.com/2025/04/star...

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  • Knoebel @knoebel.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 18, 2026

    Game Pass Wave 2 August 2026. 8.19: - Vapor World: Over the Mind 8.25: - Blood Dungeon 8.27: - Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy 9.1: - Shelldiver Premium: - BlazBlue Entropy Effect X - Starsand Island - Relooted - Aerial_Knight’s DropShot - Young Suns news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/0...

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  • Iron BOOgull 👻 @ironseagull.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 8, 2026

    We can have pets in Starsand Island and they’re so CUTE asdfhsbsssb I need this game. Just 4 days until early access 😍

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  • 🌸 CozyCereza 🏳️‍⚧️ @cozycereza.standingintheodds.comBluesky · Aug 26, 2026

    I'm so tired of every larger style cozy game I show interest in being tainted by AI. Starsand Island, Petit Island, etc. Anytime I show interest in a big cozy game that isn't Animal Crossing, the technopoison keeps showing up and it's so disheartening.

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  • TashasEv @tashasev.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 14, 2026

    If you’re a fan of Stardew/Animal Crossing, Starsand Island is a pretty cute and relaxing game on game pass right now

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  • 🐾Skitty🔥 @sugrrnspice.artBluesky · Feb 13, 2026

    this game is SUCH a delight, oh my god!! WHAT A WILD RIDE, thank you for joining me!! the Ruffians are now hanging out with @kittymcpancakes.bsky.social, who's playing Starsand Island~!

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  • beth⋆⑅˚₊🍮🥄 ୨୧ @bethsouls.comBluesky · Feb 12, 2026

    LIVE 🫶🏻 trying out a new game!!! it’s called starsand island and I’m praying it’s good 🙏🏻 #starsandisland ✨ twitch.tv/bethsouls ✨

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  • metrotownsimon.bsky.social @metrotownsimon.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 23, 2026

    I am completely serious when I say @oncehuman-official.bsky.social has a cozier and scalable farming and ranching system than #starsandisland gq-game-mods.blogspot.com/2026/02/game... #cozygame #gamedev

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  • VGC @videogameschronicle.comBluesky · Feb 2, 2026

    Anime-inspired life sim Starsand Island enters Early Access on Steam and Xbox next week. www.videogameschronicle.com/news/anime-i...

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  • Tae 🪽 @taerinnie.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 2, 2026

    I am so so disappointed in Starsand Island after all the claims of not using genAI and now pushing their 1.0 release this month when the game is still a buggy disaster??

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  • Cher @ Ushi no Tane @cherubae.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 19, 2025

    Happy Farm'n Friday! Details on the Nature Sprite benefits in Story of Season: Grand Bazaar, a new trailer for tropical farming game Starsand Island, and a few indie farm'n game updates - fogu.com/hm/

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  • LiviChaiKettle 🐺👵 @livichaikettle.bsky.socialBluesky · May 2, 2025

    I recently saw a video from Miss Bubbles on YouTube about Starsand Island and absolutely fell in love with the game. Sooo, yeah pledged on Kickstarter. I am sharing it here in hope more people will check out the game. #games #indiegames #indiegame www.kickstarter.com/projects/sta...

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  • VGP Video Games Plus @vgp-videogamesplus.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 30, 2026

    Preorders are live for Starsand Island PS5 / Nintendo Switch 2 [Game on Cart] at VGP! $54.99 / 39.99 USD 💿 tinyurl.com/mtc3mkyh - November 12, 2026 - Enjoy Free Shipping when you spend $75 / 55 USD

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  • Londy ✨🍄 @londyslounge.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 14, 2026

    Live in the lounge playing that cute new cozy game Starsand Island! I'M OBSESSED I GOT A CUTE MUSHROOM FIT!🍄🤍 twitch.tv/londy

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  • Mike ''JUMPSCARE 👻'' Mike @outrun2019.neocities.orgBluesky · Feb 12, 2026

    Seems a bit scummy of Starsand Island, a game that uses genai, to not disclose they use genai on steam. Cool.

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  • Krista 👻🎃 @leekscosycorner.comBluesky · Oct 20, 2025

    I've only checked out one game demo during Steam Next Fest, and that is for Starsand Island! So, you know I had to document my time with the demo, so here are a handful of words sharing my experience! ✨🏝️ #StarsandIsland

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  • Telomina 🌸🌻 @telomina.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 13, 2026

    The winner from the Twitch ticket giveaway has been contacted. If you didn't win, here's another chance for #Starsand Island PLUS the DLC! ☑️Follow me 💛Like this post 👩‍🦰🧑‍🦰Tag 2 friends in the comments (no friends to tag? Come hang out in stream and make some)

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  • Pixel Byte @pixelbytegaming.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 4, 2026

    Starsand Island has its good ideas, but with a host of bugs, glitches, and game-breaking issues, it needs more time to deliver on its promise. Our Review: pixelbytegaming.com/starsand-isl...

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  • Iron BOOgull 👻 @ironseagull.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 25, 2026

    BOSS BATTLE in a Cozy Game?! Let's DO THIS! Starsand Island (Part 4 - Early Access) 🪨 WATCH ▶️ youtu.be/Dtn4x6vSCVw

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  • Comfy Cozy Gaming @comfycozygaming.comBluesky · Feb 11, 2026

    Today is pretty exciting for cozy game news! Not only are there a ton of new games and demos to dive into, but Starsand Island is out today! www.comfycozygaming.com/2026/02/11/c...

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  • Lin ✨ @restoringasians.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 5, 2026

    Just bought Starsand Island and why did no one told me how cute this game was 🥰

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  • faerlinafields @faerlinafields.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 21, 2026

    I’m enjoying Starsand Island even more than I imagined I would! The cozy game I didn’t know I needed 🍃

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  • Krista 👻🎃 @leekscosycorner.comBluesky · Oct 14, 2025

    The Starsand Island demo is out and I can’t wait to dive into the game again! I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the demo soon however, here’s one of a handful of posts I’ve shared about the upcoming cosy game so far! #StarsandIsland #SteamNextFest

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  • Spooky Kafka 🎃 @kafkagaming.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 10, 2026

    Since I'm seeing some AI talk today. Do you Remember that "Starsand Island" game? I wanted it as well when I saw some trailers BUT I'm ignoring it on Steam now. There is a great article on some controversy regarding the game. It's quite an interesting read. steamcommunity.com/app/2966320/...

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  • Kady 🐚 smolgoatfish @smolgoatfish.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 2, 2026

    Grits teeth. I'm streaming a comfy game. Farming. We're going to have a relaxing time. Starsand Island time! twitch.tv/smolgoatfish

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  • Jarbles @jarofjuice.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 13, 2026

    Having soooooooo much fun with Starsand Island! I guess will park Disney Dreamlight Valley for a bit (who am I kidding; I am playing both)

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  • Krista 👻🎃 @leekscosycorner.comBluesky · Jun 23, 2025

    Seed Lab has dropped a new trailer for Starsand Island! It’s all about how the affection system will work in their upcoming cosy game! ✨ #StarsandIsland

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  • LiviChaiKettle 🐺👵 @livichaikettle.bsky.socialBluesky · May 16, 2025

    I swear to god! The pets and mounts in this game are so flipping CUTE! SO CUTE! LOOK! God dangit, I can't wait to get my paws on this game. #indiegame #indiegames #cosygame #starsandisland youtube.com/watch?v=93Hk...

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  • Zach Barbieri @dreadedgirlboss.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 4, 2026

    Last review of the day. Starsand Island, which I wanted to really like, but just couldn't get there. I had like 30 hours to go before a game-breaking bug ruined my run, so I would have recommended it despite flaws up until that point...

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  • Malliumpkin 🐈‍⬛🌿🪶 @malliumpkin.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 7, 2026

    Good morning pals! We're debuting our new pngtuber model today, doing a bit of chatting, and taking our first look at the Starsand Island game demo today! ✨Live Now! ✨ twitch.tv/malliumpkin

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  • Pᴜʀᴇ Dᴇᴀᴅ Gᴀᴍɪɴɢ @puredeadgaming.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 21, 2026

    𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟵𝟱 is available! This week we talk The Sinking City 2, Ground Zero Hero, Politics: The Game, Starsand Island and more. Plus GTA leaks and all the latest scores and releases for next week! 🎧 Listen in the comments.

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  • . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ 𝕷𝖎𝖘 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖕𝖊𝖗 . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁ @sincerelyelisa.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 18, 2026

    Got myself game called Starsand Island. Seems to be still early access and already noticed, that there's some lil bugs here and there, but seems overall very cute game.

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  • Digitalpotato @digitalpotato.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 4, 2026

    Want a good example of how you'll find the stench of Big Business even in Small Indie Titles? ...Starsand Island advertised itself as an indie game. It somehow was able to get money from Kingsoft. 🤔

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  • Cat with Monocle @catwithmonocle.comBluesky · Aug 28, 2026

    Our review of the life simulation game Starsand Island: catwithmonocle.com/news/2026/08... #StarsandIsland #cozygame

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  • Ellie [Fairy VTuber] @fairytellie.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 23, 2026

    °❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:・ weekly schedule: aug 24 to 30 We are continuing to test out the new cozy game Starsand Island! As well as play some Fields of Mistria, because I want to 100% the game eventually! ˚ twitch.tv/fairytellie ࿐ ࿔*:・゚ #vtuber | #envtuber

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  • CelticHades @celtichades.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 21, 2026

    Since playing Harvest Moon Its A Wonderful Life on game cube I've always had a soft spot for cozy farm games so after sinking some time into Blackflag its time to try out Starsand Island I've been waiting patiently for this for a while so let's see how it goes

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  • Maudlin Scary-onette @maudlinmarionette.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 20, 2026

    Starsand Island had its 1.0 launch a few days ago. The reviews are in and they are dire. I just don't understand why the game spent six months in early access. It doesn't look like they added half the promised features in or even refined what was in EA build very much at all.

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  • AnimeBlurayUK @animeblurayuk.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 18, 2026

    Anime-styled life-sim game "Starsand Island" Launches Digitally on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & Windows PC with Physical Due in November Full details ⤵️ animeblurayuk.wordpress.com/2026/08/18/a...

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  • chikorita157 🐰:unverified: @[email protected]Mastodon · Feb 11, 2026

    Just wondering, who is planning to play the early access of Starsand Island that is apparently coming out tomorrow? #starsandisland

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  • MeiMei💮 @meimeidreamy.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 12, 2026

    Current games you rotate through? — Currently going through Code Vein II now that the DLC is out, so gotta work on finishing new game+, Starsand Island where I … alterspring.org/@MeiMei/a/11...

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  • Mei🌸美美🐥| 合 @memi0107.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 12, 2026

    Current games you rotate through? — Currently going through Code Vein II now that the DLC is out, so gotta work on finishing new game+, Starsand Island where I … alterspring.org/@MeiMei/a/11...

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  • Telomina 🌸🌻 @telomina.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 8, 2026

    Here are my upcoming streams! Sept 8 (that's today!): Starsand Island, Sept 13, Starsand Island WITH a giveaway for the game! Sept 15: Lou's Lagoon!

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  • Jemeling @jemeling.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 26, 2026

    You ever back a game on kickstarter, then way later, you find out some info that makes you regret that choice? As far as I can tell, it's not bad, it's just not the game that was promised? The reviews are mixed-negative from what I'm seeing. The game is Starsand Island, and I regret backing it.

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  • Lorelai is Obsessed with Suikoden Again @judgementscythe.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 25, 2026

    And the story just isn't there. the characters just aren't there. It's just kind of in it's current state a nothingburger. Seeing a positive review of Starsand Island is also just like...how much did they pay you for that review of this glitchy ass dogshit game? sorry I'm legit angry....

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  • Ty Wilkins @tywilkinsvo.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 24, 2026

    🚨 The secret's out! 👀 I'm excited to announce that I voice Loren in Starsand Island! 🎙️ I had an amazing time bringing this character to life! Can't wait for you all to experience him in game! 🎮✨

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  • 🌑[Adi, but spooky]🌑 @spacedrake.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 24, 2026

    if you're someone like me who loves a good cozy game/farming sim, I wanna point out that #starsandisland is a festering nightmare and should be avoided at all costs. tl;dr chinese megacorp breaking laws, stealing your data and selling it, the usual + MORE gist.github.com/NattKh/d79c3...

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  • Home ⋆ Galaxy Addicted [Unofficial] @[email protected]Mastodon · Aug 21, 2026

    Starsand Island è uscito dalla Early Access: la versione 1.0 aggiunge multiplayer e nuove relazioni https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.galaxyaddicted.it/2026/08/starsand-island-versione-1-0-multiplayer/

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  • gameloopgg @gameloopggMastodon · Aug 18, 2026

    Starsand Island is out of early access with its 1.0 launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, and PC. Here’s what changed, what’s confirmed, and what survival sim players should check before buying. https://0x5f.sh/ZcVAYL #StarsandIsland #SurvivalSim #PS5 #Xbox #NintendoSwitch2

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  • Geek Realm Hub @geekrealmhubMastodon · Aug 18, 2026

    Version 1.0 is NOW LIVE, bringing online multiplayer for up to 4 players, new festivals, more quests and activities, plus the game's debut on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2. There's also a limited-time launch discount. #StarsandIsland #Gaming #LifeSim #PS5 #NintendoSwitch2

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  • input @feed.igeek.gamer-geek-news.com.ap.brid.gyBluesky · Aug 18, 2026

    🎮 **Xbox lists its next 10 Game Pass titles, including Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy** Starsand Island and Vapor World are among the other Game Pass titles arriving 📰 Source: VGC 🔗 Link […]

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  • A.J. Maciejewski @aj-maciejewski.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 17, 2026

    Mary's been playing Starsand Island obsessively for 2 weeks solid and I finally edited and published their MASSIVE review! 😸 videochums.com/review/stars... It's an incredible game, chums! 🏡

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