Starsand Island Launches Kickstarter to Build the Cozy Island-Life of Your Dreams

Starsand Island, developed and published by Seed Lab, officially launched its Kickstarter campaign on May 1st, 2025, following a warmly received debut at the Galaxies Gaming Showcase. Designed as a cozy island-life sim, the game invites players on a nostalgic journey back to their childhood island, where they’ll find healing through farming, fishing, crafting, and connecting with quirky locals. Starsand Island will be available on PC (via Steam), with potential console releases dependent on campaign stretch goals.

Backers can now support development and unlock exclusive content, including early access, in-game items, digital and physical artbooks, and even personalized touches like designing an NPC or naming an Outer Island. Seed Lab’s producers, Richardo Wang and Golton Gao, emphasize the importance of community in shaping this heartfelt project, which aims to build a world of comfort, creativity, and connection.

With its charming aesthetic, flexible customization, and co-op play options, Starsand Island is shaping up to be a standout title in the life sim genre.

What We Can Expect

• Personalized Island Living: Deep customization, farming, fishing, building, and bonding with characters.
• Community-Centered Development: Backers can contribute creatively through naming locations, designing NPCs, and suggesting features.
• Multiplayer and Co-Op Possibilities: Stretch goals include enhanced co-op and online play to build your paradise with friends.

My Thoughts

I’ve done Kickstarter campaigns before. I love offering support to independent games or films and then seeing my name on the finished product. Well, now is your chance, too! Give the trailer a look! It’s a cozy game with farming and fishing, what’s not to like? Perhaps you’ll fall in love with the concept and want to be a part of something special! You can already wishlist Starsand Island on Steam!