Summary
A newly announced Steam game calledStarsand Islandhas strongStardew Valleyand Studio Ghiblivibes, and it has unveiled its first trailer. Announced for a late 2025 release onSteam,Starsand Islandwill take players to a Ghibli-esque island paradise they can explore and live in.
SinceStardew Valley’s release in 2016, the farming simulation genre has become more popular than ever. This has led to an increased player interest ingames likeStardew Valley, andStarsand Islandmay be a good pick for fans of the popular farming game.
Now,Starsand Islandhas been announcedwith its first trailer, which shows a glimpse of the lush island the game is set on. According to developer Creativision Studio’s Steam page,Starsand Islandwill be agame with strong Studio Ghibli vibes, including vibrant environments such as meadows, beaches, and a friendly village. In the game, players will be able to perform all the usual activities of the genre, including farming, taking care of animals, decorating the player’s home, fishing, and talking to some of the 40-plus local NPCs, which will all have unique stories. The farming game will have its own unique activities, though, such as diving into the depths to seek coral or hidden pearls or exploring the wilds to gather rare herbs. At the moment,Starsand Islandis currently aiming for a Q4 2025 release for PC.
Starsand Island Announcement Trailer
This is just the latest of many farming sims announced recently. Last month, for instance, theStardew Valley-inspiredSunnySidewas revealedwith a trailer and a demo. In this upcoming title, gamers will explore the Japanese countryside, taking care of their farm while getting to know the town and the stories of its inhabitants. As its unique gimmick,SunnySidepromises to use modern technology often, allowing players to have a highly customizable smartphone that will let them interact with villagers often.
Another, more distinct take on the farming sim genre may be available withthe upcomingMirthwood. This game takes its inspiration from titles such asStardew Valley,The Sims, andFable, and puts a big spin on the genre by radically changing its typical setting and placing the gamer in a fantasy world torn by war. InMirthwood, gamers can expect the usual farming mechanics, but also battles, RPG mechanics, and exploration, which will hopefully makeMirthwoodstand out among the many farming simulators coming out in recent years.
Steam
Steam is a digital video game storefront and program developed by Valve that allows gamers to purchase, play, and mod their titles all through one convenient program.
