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Yoku's Island Express

Pinball platforming adventure across an island of branching paths

Villa Gorilla · Published by Team17 Digital Ltd · Released May 29, 2018

AdventureIndie

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 3,375
Recent reviews
Very Positive
94% of 36 in 30 days
Players
6
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
5 years ago
Sep 29, 2021
Minimum PC
GeForce GT 630
4 GB RAM · 3 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 84/100 (critic reviews)

What is Yoku's Island Express?

This 2D adventure combines pinball and platforming across the connected regions of Mokumana Island. You use flippers to launch Yoku and his ball, help islanders, and unlock abilities while rebuilding the post office and trying to wake a sleeping deity.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy pinball mechanics woven into island exploration
  • +you prefer a gentle challenge with side quests and collectibles
  • +you like colorful art and a relaxed setting

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer direct movement to aiming flipper shots
  • −you dislike revisiting areas to find new routes
  • −you want substantial difficulty and a risk of failure

What players say

96% of 3,375 reviews are positive · 94% of 36 in the last 30 days

Players praise the pinball-based exploration, art, and music. Common complaints are shots that feel hard to control and tedious backtracking; some players also find the map and fast travel unhelpful.

Players over time

▼ -59% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 21 players on Oct 10, 2026.

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Sep 26, 20265
Sep 25, 20267
Sep 24, 202610
Sep 23, 20267
Sep 23, 20269
Sep 22, 20263

How many players finish Yoku's Island Express?

27% of Steam players have unlocked «Kickback and relax», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

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Yoku's Island Express system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GT 630, 4 GB RAM, 3 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel i3-2100 @ 3GHz / AMD A8-5500 @ 3.2GHz
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GT 630 1GB / AMD Radeon 7770 1GB / Intel HD 530
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
3 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Does Yoku's Island Express have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Yoku's Island Express run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
31
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean.

Does Yoku's Island Express 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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