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Moonstone Island
Developer Studio Supersoft
Moonstone Island is a 2023 role-playing video game developed by Studio Supersoft and published by Raw Fury. It was released for Windows, Linux, and macOS on September 20, 2023, and for the Nintendo Switch on June 19, 2024. The game launched on iOS and Android via Crunchyroll as part of its Games Vault offerings for Mega Fan or Ultimate Fan subscribers on November 7, 2024. A physical edition for Nintendo Switch was… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
425 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
81
LovedLoved
223 positive · 53 negative
95% range 76–85%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 223 | 53 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 36 | 2 | 61 |
| Mastodon * | 17 | 2 | 13 |
| Lemmy * | 2 | 1 | 15 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
3,049 of 3,576 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
80% recommend · 202 yes, 52 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 254 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (4,262 of 5,101 positive).
Players praise the game's blend of creature collection, farming, and deck-building combat. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note that while charming, the game lacks depth and can become repetitive. [4][5][6] Many find it a relaxing and addictive experience, especially for fans of Stardew Valley and Pokémon. [7][8][9]
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- [5]
Moonstone Island unfortunately, turned out to be a very mediocre mix of Pokemon, Slay the Spire and Stardew Valley for me. Started off excellent, full of excitement and cozy vibes, but quickly and I mean very quickly (around the 15-20hour mark) lost its charm for me. Around that time I had seen it all. Dungeons and caves became a repetitive chore. Time is always working against the player and often made me stressed …
- [1]
While I 100% recommend this game as I've had fun with it, this may come across as a bit of a mixed review as while there's plenty of pros, there's quite a few cons that I feel should be considered before buying. On the positive side, I've really loved spending time exploring in this, collecting all the different crops and seeds, hunting for the psychic storms and most of all, finding and capturing all the different …
- [4]
This game is adorable and addictive but it is the epitome of jack of all trades and master of none. It has so many parts to it: cozy farm sim, crafting, deck building, creature collection, exploration, etc. It's the perfect game for someone who just wants something cozy and doesn't mind the repetitive grind. It's not made for players who are very task oriented or want to create an in-game empire. Pros: - The spirit …
- [13]
there's a lot of jokes that i could make about pokemon and ghibli comparisons, but on a genuine note, i so appreciate not only the cute graphics and gameplay but the REPRESENTATION!! i'm an avid farming sim lover, but i've never felt so represented in a game before until playing moonstone island. having a character that uses she/they pronouns as well as a filipina character makes me feel so seen and it's truly just …
- [2]
I love this game so much. I beat it on the Switch, and still decided to buy the steam version and do a replay because it's so great. It's basically a cross between Pokemon and Animal Crossing, and I'm a big fan. The devs also keep updating things and adding new features (for free!) that keeps me coming back for more. Pros: -Battle is beginner-friendly. I don't do a lot of "combat" type games, so this is perfect for …
Summarised from 34 of the 367 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
80% of the 254 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Moonstone Island. The complaint that keeps coming up: lacks depth in many systems. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Moonstone Island received mixed to positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its distinctive pixel art style and innovative blending of genres, though some reviewers criticized its early-game pacing. The Nintendo Switch version garnered generally favorable reviews, with critics noting significant improvements from post-launch updates and quality-of-life enhancements implemented during the game's first year.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 425 · most liked firstI don’t have the brain space for a new game (sorry Fantasy life, I’ll pick that up again another time) so I’ve dove right into a new play through of Moonstone Island and I’ve spent the entire Sunday on it. I’m having a blast
positive · AI labelView post →Moonstone Island unfortunately, turned out to be a very mediocre mix of Pokemon, Slay the Spire and Stardew Valley for me. Started off excellent, full of excitement and cozy vibes, but quickly and I mean very quickly (around the 15-20hour mark) lost its charm for me. Around that time I had seen it all. Dungeons and caves became a repetitive chore. Time is always working against the player and often made me stressed to minmax activities in order to not miss out on seasonal events and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hello! This is the Bluesky account for Moonstone Island, a cozy game on PC/Switch about a young Alchemist living on an island floating in the sky. Collect and tame critters in exciting card battles, brew potions, cook meals, make friends, grow a garden, decorate a house, and maybe find love! ❤️
neutral · AI labelView post →Okay I need chill, cozy Switch game recommendations again. This is what I like, Breath of the Wild/TOTK Stawdew Valley Echos of Wisdom Pokemon Arceus Moonstone Island Animal Crossing
neutral · AI labelView post →I’m actively taking a few days off after a big stint of creative block and overall sadness. Thankfully my garden and Moonstone Island is fully occupying my brain and it’s so nice to be really into a video game again. Especially a new one
positive · AI labelView post →My new insomnia game… #MoonstoneIsland It’s fun & super adorable… kind of like a Stardew/old school Zelda mashup! As if Link (specifically from Link to the Past) settled down & became a farmer. And, you can build yourself a cute mushroom house to live in!! Have you played?? 🍄🍄🍄🍄🍄
positive · AI labelView post →This is a hard review to write. Because there are nuggets of good ideas throughout this game. It is an interesting blend of Stardew Valley, Pokemon, and Slay the Spire. But it never aspired to do anything beyond the surface level. There's no depth to this game. There's no heart. They had the ideas, they got them to the point of being technically functional, and left it there. Let's tackle those three ideas. Stardew Valley. This game wants to capture the "cozy game" feel. It has…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted a nice cozy game to play, but this game disappoints. It has potential, but it's suffered from a few conceptual/mechanical issues and a likely low budget. I was fooled by the demo - it is the playtime beyond the demo where some of the critical flaws begin to emerge. Pros: * Nice soundtrack most of the time * Nice creature designs * Interesting combination of creature collector and card battler/deckbuilding Cons: * Music does not change based on island/biome (probably budget,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →WE JUST INVENTED DEMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can now play Moonstone Island FOR FREE on Steam! The demo covers the first two weeks of the game, and if you decide to buy, your save continues! (and it's 40% off right now... great time to buy, just sayin) store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Yay for Fridays friends!! Have a photo of me taking a photo of my mii taking a photo. I'm still all about Tomodachi Life (TL) but I'll be playing Seeds of Calamity (SoC) as well since I've chosen it for my next 10|1|10|1 review game ヾ(*’Ｏ’*)/ To Do: 🩷 Moonstone Island drawing 🩷 SoC 🩷 TL
neutral · AI labelView post →If you’re enjoying the game im happy for you! It just doesn’t hit for me in the same way. I miss being obsessed with a game like I was with Animal Crossing, Stardew, Arceus and Moonstone Island.
negative · AI labelView post →(COMPLETE) Steam keys for the community. Leave a comment with the name of the game you want, and I'll send a DM. Please redeem right away (keys will expire) and let me know that you did so I can take it off the list! - ~~BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE~~ - ~~Cassette Beasts~~ - ~~Coromon~~ - ~~Eastward~~ - ~~GemCraft – Chasing Shadows~~ - ~~Ghostrunner II~~ - ~~Immortality~~ - ~~Jazzpunk: Director’s Cut~~ - ~~Moonstone Island~~ - ~~Nuclear Throne~~ - ~~Pawnbarian~~ - ~~SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell~~ -…
neutral · AI labelView post →While I 100% recommend this game as I've had fun with it, this may come across as a bit of a mixed review as while there's plenty of pros, there's quite a few cons that I feel should be considered before buying. On the positive side, I've really loved spending time exploring in this, collecting all the different crops and seeds, hunting for the psychic storms and most of all, finding and capturing all the different creatures. I especially love that while the creatures have different…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moonstone Island is going physical! At last, you will be able to lick the game cartridge like you've always wanted!!! Just 6 days until you can order your very own, VERY REAL copy of the game on Switch, plus extra goodies ✨ Bookmark the website now: superraregames.com/collections/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Moonstone Island is out on Steam! That's the last key art I did for the game, it's a cool deckbuilder / life sim / pet collector in super cute world. Steam page : store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/...
neutral · AI labelView post →now that Mario Kart World is coming out, people keep saying, "Moonstone Island, why don't you put cars in your game?" joke is on you, friend. Fishbo is already driving a tank
neutral · AI labelView post →Moonstone Island is today's Steam Daily Deal, which means it's our BIGGEST DISCOUNT EVER! 💰 Base game 60% off 💰 Decor DLC 45-50% off 💰 Soundtrack & Art Book 60% off It's never been cheaper! TELL EVERYONE!!! store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Moonstone Island is ✨ON SALE!✨ Get 35% off the base game and up to 45% off the DLC packs for ONE WEEK ONLY! So make like Glovem and click "ADD TO CART" right now!!!! store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Moonstone Island is on sale for 50% off which is the lowest it has ever gotten, so if you like creature collecting games with shiny hunting, farming, decorating, and romancing a diverse cast of characters, this game might be for you! store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/...
neutral · AI labelView post →I keep revisiting this game trying to like it. I love all the concepts in this game, but none of them are particularly well done. My main issue is that this game lacks heart, which feels very subjective of a critique but let me try to explain: The procedurally generated world combined with the emptiness of the general sky setting makes the world feel very flat. In Cassette beasts you're drawn in to a world that intentionally feels wrong, yet it feels alive and cozy due to the characters in it…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For me personal a very underwhelming game to say the least. Sure its like stardew valley meets pokemon. But everything feels so cheap and like a knockoff with zero passion Deckbuilding is in the game but the fights feel so easy, there is no challenge what so ever. Discovering the world also feels like a pain to be honest. Defo not a game for everyone, for me personal it was just to boring Conclussion : there is not any challenge in the game, exploring is crap, characters feel childish,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's da freakin weeken!!!!!! tell us what you're playing and if we approve of your game you get One (1) Fishbo Point! You get Five (5) Fishbo Points if you're playing Moonstone Island, everyone's favourite video game™️, but if you're lying to get points you get -20000 Fishbo Points, okay
neutral · AI labelView post →I wish there were a neutral rating on steam, alas, there isn't, so I'll be nice and give it a thumbs up, even if honestly, I'd only recommend it with a big IF. I got it very cheaply (Without the DLCs - they're just cosmetic, and I don't care about them), which is one of the main reasons for that decision. The graphics are ok. Personal taste, I don't love them, I don't hate them. Except for the player char, which I find terrible. Looks like a child, not a single hair style I liked,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →buy Moonstone Island, the game everyone's calling "the best game ever except for Slay the Spire 2" and "a real treat for my eyes and ears and mouth" now on sale at all good Steams and GOGs and Switches near you
neutral · AI labelView post →IT'S TRUE!!! WE HAVE A DEMO. It stands for DAMN!! Excellent Moonstone Island Oh boy what a game
neutral · AI labelView post →did you know???? Moonstone Island is on sale, for FULLPRICE (!) right NOW. what an amazINg deal.. one whole game for one whole price... and it's a realy good deal because the game,,, guess what? its good store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Last call to join in on the giveaway if you haven't yet! Get your copy of Moonstone Island! I'll be drawing tomorrow Apr 17th at 12PM PST! If you're on the fence about it, check out my 10|1|10|1 Review for my experience after 10 mins, 1 hour, 10 hours, and 1 year (in-game).
neutral · AI labelView post →Nov 14 - Nintendo Indie World MegaThread! (Updated with all announcements and YouTube links). Direct link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLgXk2xy79c Time: 9 AM PST (Tuesday, 14th November, 2023) # Announcements - [Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D41wEMc3_ME) - 2024 - [Core Keeper](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2JGcGx7YgA) - Summer 2024 - [On Your Tail](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb4DOLiOSw8) - 2024 -…
neutral · AI labelView post →Here is my own messy list of all the games I played in 2025! It was a solid year! Of the ones I didn't finish, I BARELY started Moonstone Island before picking up a different game and so I'll definitely go back to it! I also plan on finishing 9 Years of Shadow bc it is another awesome Metroidvania!
positive · AI labelView post →I've been playing so much Moonstone Island recently, I had to tear myself away from it to draw this! Easily one of my favourite games this year 🔵✨ #furry #furryart
positive · AI labelView post →Hard to say if I would recommend this one or not. In the end I did drop this game without getting too far into it, so I guess it’s a no for me, but I would give a neutral rating if I could. My main issue with the game is how the deck building works. For deck builders I like to be able to experiment freely and swap out cards as needed, but this game makes it a punishing grind to do so. Each monster also has its own deck, so if you end up switching monsters then you have to do the grind all…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hello 👋🏻 I’m Radley! I’m a content creator, game reviewer, and streamer. I love all things cozy!!! Some of my favorite games are ACNH, SDV, Minecraft, Fields of Mistria, Dinkum, TemTem, Moonstone Island and Pokemon! Business Email: [email protected]
neutral · AI labelView post →Moonstone Island on sale! Sale of Moonstone Island video game right now! Buy Moonstone Island Game for less money than usual price of Moonstone Game Island! Sixty percents of the price is off! Get game of Moonstone Sale Island, today! Or tomorrow! Sale!!! store.steampowered.com/app/1658150/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Moonstone Island Womr cross stitch. @moonstonegame.bsky.social 💚
neutral · AI labelView post →next up from another game i loved, Fishbo from Moonstone Island! he’s a silly guy i love seeing him around my island 🐟 @moonstonegame.bsky.social
neutral · AI labelView post →wehhh I’m sick :( but do you know what else is sick? Moonstone Island (the hit creature-collecting, card-battling video game from Studio Supersoft) being 75% off right now for a limited time only!!!!! buy now or wear your regret around your neck like a chain for all eternity ☺️
neutral · AI labelView post →The game (obviously): Moonstone Island, on a Switch cartridge, in a beautiful box with watercolour art by @mosqi.bsky.social AND a matching clamshell box. This also includes an illustrated full-colour manual with lots of gorgeous never-before-seen concept art!
neutral · AI labelView post →Oh Moonstone Island is a very cute game, truly helping me through this terrible cold that's for sure haha
positive · AI labelView post →I don't enjoy this much. I want to like it, but there seems to be no rhyme or reason to the spirits or the story. Felt like a whole lot of Meh to me. Cute art and fun music, but not my thing.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Apparently I must feed the algorithm: Pokemon Moonstone Island Books Reading Music K-pop Monster Hunter Hades Programming Cats Baldurs Gate 3 Switch Xbox Poetry Literature Art Game Development Did I get it?
neutral · AI labelView post →!!STEAM AUTUMN SALE POST!! Moonstone Island has a fishing minigame!! #moonstoneisland #indiegame #gaming #videogames #fishing #fishingminigame
neutral · AI labelView post →Great game, would highly recommend for hours of fun. Spend the first few seasons building up your Spirits, and the 2nd year becomes a breeze. Not that I can ever settle on just who I want, so many, so cute. Came back to the game after a few years, it is even better than I remember. Now I need to do some cooking and learn about Evolutions.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Was fun... but the moonstone gathering made me stop playing. Not only are they only available, what... once a season or something? You can only find them by running around on the islands (of which there are multiple) and only when its dark but you will pass out at 2am similar to games like Stardew.. and they are only notable by a super faint glow that can BARELY be seen. Yes they're in the rare af chests... but you need 3 for an ingot and the moonstone ingots are used in EVERY important thing…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game so much. I beat it on the Switch, and still decided to buy the steam version and do a replay because it's so great. It's basically a cross between Pokemon and Animal Crossing, and I'm a big fan. The devs also keep updating things and adding new features (for free!) that keeps me coming back for more. Pros: -Battle is beginner-friendly. I don't do a lot of "combat" type games, so this is perfect for me. -It's a deck-builder, which is super fun -Clear task list that helps…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yoooooo, I just watched a YouTube Short about a game called Moonstone Island?? I NEED THIS GAME.
neutral · AI labelView post →Last month I got really into playing Moonstone Island! Here’s the trio I ended the game with 🌕🏝️ #art #fanart #moonstoneisland
positive · AI labelView post →This game is neat but it has so many problems it heavily outweights the enjoyment. Balance issues: Early game is brutal as hell. Status effects from enemies basically melt you. You're lucky if you can survive 1 or 2 combats a day. Conversely, Late game is comedically easy. Regen and Poison can basically carry you infinitely. Even end game bosses and the final super boss, so long as they cannot one shot you (which can be prevented with Calm), can simply be chipped down while you are…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I would recommend this game, but with a pretty large caveat. If you like crunchy numbers, deep systems, and wish Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley did MORE with their systems, then don't get this game. This game has a great number of lovely mechanics, but they're all one layer deep. If you don't want to worry about crop quality and optimizing farm automation or complex pet breeding systems then this game is gonna be great for you. The only exception to this is raising your spirits, which has a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Moonstone Island is a cutesy creature collector deckbuilder where you play as an alchemist living away from home for a year to complete your training. The art and sound design are cozy, and the creatures designs are cohesive and cute. While I enjoyed collecting the spirits, exploring the world, and improving my home, there were too many aspects of this game that were more frustrating than fun. Moonstones are a resource used for decorations, quality of life upgrades, and progression, so their…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →* Final Fantasy VII Rebirth * Expeditions: A MudRunner Game * Fear Effect Sedna * Grim Dawn * Keep Taking and Nobody Explodes * RIDE 5 * REKA * Bomb Rush Cyberfunk * Old World * Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand * Crime Boss: Rockay City * Moonstone Island * Inkulinati * Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip * Venba And I gifted *Freedom Planet 2* to a friend. The Winter Sale isn't over until January 2nd, so I might buy some more games before it ends. Problem is, I own most of the games on the Steam…
neutral · AI labelView post →I liked the art style. That's about it. The game wants to be everything. Deck builder, creature capture/collector, farming sim, social/dating sim. The first few hours are okay but then as you go on playing, you realize there isn't much to it. The story is predictable and extremely basic. At first, you think it's gonna be some grand adventure or something along the lines of Kiki's Delivery Service but then after the opening sequence and a couple of hours in... It's empty. The NPCs are…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played Moonstone Island around the time when it first released, and I didn't like it at that time. I waited until this year, assuming the game might be improved over time but unfortunately, it's still lacking. To start with the positives the art style of the game just oozes charm, and there's detail all over the place. The grass sways with the wind or when you walk past it, while you're traversing on a balloon your character adjusts their grip on the string every so often, the art is riddled…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly, there just isn't anything here that hasn't been done much better elsewhere. The main selling point, the monster collecting card battler, is functional but not super interesting, though I do like the armor mechanic. I ended up totally destroying the difficulty curve without even trying by just going all in on poison, since there are cards that can multiply the amount of poison on a monster, allowing you to achieve exponential poison stacks. I don't really even care about the game being…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →as a farming sim and pokemon lover, this game is actual crack to me. 100/10 will be playing this for the next month straight, thank you very much
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I found this more engaging than Stardew tbh
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’ve been making slow progress in Radiant Mythology 2 but also just defeated the final boss in Moonstone Island so I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole clearing up end game stuff there
neutral · AI labelView post →It's an alright game, but should probably only be bought on sale. They take the villager reputation system from 'Stardew Valley,' but keep it incredibly shallow. It's much harder to feel any connection to the characters in this game. The combat and strategizing is a great thing to expand upon in a game like this, but it does feel like getting an engaging battle is a lot harder in this game than nearly any other turn-based battler I can recall. This title does many things, but none of them…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#PromoSky but in reverse! If you’re looking for: An Indie Monster Capture Game Fun Trading Card Game Cool & Inspired Designs Of if you love: Pokémon Digimon Yugioh Monster Hunter Cassette Beasts Monster Sanctuary Moonstone Island Spy Kids Solar Punk Dungeons & Dragons This is the place for you!
neutral · AI labelView post →There's something I really like in Moonstone Island from @moonstonegame.bsky.social. Beyond the cozy vibes and the pixelart aesthetics, it is quite rare that I can read on impostor syndrome and parentality in a video game.
positive · AI labelView post →10 video games to get to know me! 1. BOTW/TOTK 2. Lil Gator Game 3. Skyrim 4. Jak & Daxter franchise 5. Moonstone Island 6. Hades 7. Burnout Revenge 8. ACNH 9. Ooblets 10. Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
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