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Island of Embers playtest
by EvilStar Studios
Build a human settlement on a volcanic island plagued by fireballs, earthquakes, and ash. Control golems, unlock buildings through research, and face a living landscape that wants you gone. Can your home survive, or will the volcano erase it?
Anyone with a Steam account can join, and it's free.
- Access
- Instant
- On playtest since
- Sep 10, 2026
- Planned release
- To be announced
- Developer
- EvilStar Studios
- Platforms
- Windows
- Players
- Single-player
- Languages
- English
How to join the Island of Embers playtest
- Open the game's Steam page with the Join playtest button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
- Use the Island of Embers playtest signup there. You're in straight away, with nothing to pay.
- The playtest shows up in your Steam library, ready to install and play.
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About Island of Embers
A LIVING ISLAND THAT FIGHTS BACK
Every part of the island is under siege. Water sources dry up under ash, fire spreads without warning, and the land quakes beneath your feet. This is a city builder where you have a constant fight for control over an unpredictable world.
FLOW AND ADAPT
On this ever-active volcanic island, nature itself is your greatest enemy. Fireballs, earthquakes and ashfalls threaten your survival at every step. Building a resilient settlement isn’t just about planning, it's about adapting to the chaos.
RISE, BREAK, RESTORE
Forge a society where humans and golems work together. The golems are ancient, tireless constructs built for the island's brutal conditions. They assist in labor, withstand environmental hazards, and become the backbone of your expanding settlement.
SILENCE THE VOLCANO
Beneath the surface waits your ultimate challenge. Stop the volcano before it devours everything. This final confrontation will test both your systems and your people’s resolve.
From the game's Steam page.
