Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.
At $19.99. It has been as low as $7.99.
- Story and characters: 125 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 75 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 51 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Bugs: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 2k player reviews · updated 3 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Characters are expressive, and the floating-island environments are visually pleasant and easy to navigate.
- The vast majority of the upgrades you get are passive stats increases that don't change gameplay at all
Islets features a colorful, hand-drawn art style with a charming, cartoon-like aesthetic.
The soundtrack is mellow and atmospheric, perfectly matching the game’s relaxed tone.
- Mostly ran well with only a couple, if significant, visual glitches(Steam Deck)
Islets is a cozy, approachable metroidvania that prioritizes accessibility and charm over complexity.
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Currently $19.99. The lowest we've tracked is $7.99.
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