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Islets

2D metroidvania where reconnecting floating islands opens new paths

Kyle Thompson · Published by Armor Games Studios · Released Aug 24, 2022

ActionAdventure

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
95% of 1,949
Recent reviews
Very Positive
93% of 63 in 30 days
Players
3
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
4 years ago
Sep 20, 2022
Minimum PC
GeForce GT 220
4 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Islets?

This 2D metroidvania follows Iko, a warrior trying to reunite floating islands by traveling between them in an airship and restarting their magnetic cores. You explore platforming areas, fight enemies and bosses, and find upgrades; joining islands opens new paths through areas you have already visited.

For you if...

  • +you prefer shorter adventures with manageable challenges
  • +you like playful characters and lighthearted dialogue
  • +you enjoy platforming and boss fights alongside exploration

Not for you if...

  • −you want deeper combat or a more involved story
  • −you dislike backtracking through similar-looking rooms
  • −you need substantial rewards for finding secrets

What players say

95% of 1,949 reviews are positive · 93% of 63 in the last 30 days

Players praise the hand-drawn art, smooth movement, and how connecting islands changes the map. Some find exploration repetitive or unrewarding, while others say boss fights feel harder than the rest of the game.

Players over time

▼ -82% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 39 players on Oct 4, 2026.

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How many players finish Islets?

34% of Steam players have unlocked «Back to Life», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Islets screenshot 1

Islets system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 220, 4 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Pentium E2180 (2 * 2000), AMD Athlon Dual Core 4450e (2 * 2300), or equivalent
Graphics
GeForce GT 220 (1024 MB) or Radeon HD 4650 (1024 VRAM)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400), AMD A8-3850 (4 * 2900), or equivalent
Graphics
GeForce GT 640 (2048 VRAM) or Radeon R7 250 (2048 VRAM)
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0

Does Islets have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Islets run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

  • Not supported on SteamOS

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
44
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Islets use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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