Isles & Tiles

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Isles & Tiles is a single player turn-based strategy game. It was developed by doches and was released on August 25, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Isles & Tiles is a turn-based colony builder with terraforming and deck-builder elements. Balance resource production and demands while raising your island, growing a colony, and providing for the needs of your settlers.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The game features a fun core gameplay loop with enjoyable deckbuilding mechanics and a relaxing atmosphere.
The artistic design is lovely, with a vibrant and simple style that enhances the overall experience.
The game offers a reasonable learning curve and a well-balanced campaign with steadily increasing difficulty.

There are bugs present, and some cards do not function as described, leading to confusion during gameplay.
The UI has issues, including inconsistent card filtering and a design that feels more suited for mobile than PC.
The game can become repetitive, with limited strategies to win and a lack of logical progression in card unlocks.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its fun core mechanics, intuitive design, and clear goals, making it accessible for new players while offering depth as more cards and challenges are introduced. Users appreciate the deckbuilding aspects and the visual design, though some express a desire for more variety in the soundtrack and additional content to extend gameplay. Overall, the game strikes a balance between simplicity and strategic thinking.
- “The core gameplay mechanics are fun; I always like deckbuilding aspects in this sort of game.”
- “Intuitive gameplay and a reasonable learning curve.”
- “The gameplay is simple to grasp but really starts to make you think when more cards and challenges are unlocked down the line.”
- “I hope they put out additional content so I can get some more gameplay out of it.”
- “Great OST but would love some variety in it; friendly UI, goals and mechanics are clear for those who read the cards.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its great original soundtrack, which enhances the relaxing atmosphere and complements the visuals. While some players desire more variety, the music is memorable enough to linger in their minds, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “For the rest... I noticed running in the house a bit after playing, still having the music in my head or even humming it out loud, but I guess it's only because I like the game so much :)”
- “Relaxing base & deck-building with a nice atmosphere thanks to the music and visuals, plus lots of cards to unlock.”
- “Isles and tiles is even better; it looks gorgeous and the music really helps to set a relaxing tone.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their unique and lovely art style, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of appealing visuals and music, which complements the engaging gameplay of base and deck-building.
- “The art style is also lovely.”
- “I bought this because, first of all, I just love hex tile games and I have rarely been disappointed so far, and secondly because the graphics are just my cup of tea.”
- “They are definitely developing their own unique art style and it looks lovely.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a relaxing ambiance, enhanced by soothing music and appealing visuals, which complement the engaging deck-building mechanics and the variety of unlockable cards.
- “The relaxing base and deck-building mechanics are enhanced by a beautiful atmosphere, thanks to the captivating music and stunning visuals, along with a plethora of cards to unlock.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making every moment spent in the game feel unique and engaging.”
- “The combination of soothing soundscapes and visually appealing environments creates a truly enchanting atmosphere that draws you in.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express a desire for a more expansive story, suggesting that additional quests and levels would enhance the game's narrative depth and overall longevity.