Islets

2D metroidvania where reconnecting floating islands opens new paths

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

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 95% of 2,513
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 42 in 30 days
Playing now: 10; peak 24h 17
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update: 4 years ago; Sep 20, 2022

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 2,513 reviews are positive · 88% of 42 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.

Screenshots and trailer

Islets system requirements

As published by the developer.

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