Luma Island

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Embark on a solo or cooperative adventure in "Luma Island" and transform a humble caravan into a grand manor. Solve quests, help locals, and explore spider caves, temples, and puzzles. With seven professions to choose from, players can gather resources, craft, and collaborate to become masters of their craft.

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Play Modes

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,756 reviews

graphics382 positive mentions

grinding1.3k negative mentions

Luma Island offers a vibrant and engaging open-world experience with a charming art style and relaxing gameplay.
The game features unlimited inventory, no stamina requirements, and a variety of professions, allowing players to explore and progress at their own pace.
The puzzles and exploration elements are rewarding, providing a sense of discovery and accomplishment throughout the game.

The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with similar mechanics across different biomes and professions, leading to a lack of depth.
Navigation can be challenging due to the lack of a detailed map or minimap, making it easy to get lost.
Combat mechanics are simplistic and can feel frustrating, especially with enemies that can one-shot players without significant penalties.

grinding
1,365 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The grinding aspect of "Luma Island" has received mixed feedback from players. While many appreciate the game's relaxed pace and the ability to engage in various activities like farming, crafting, and exploring, others find the repetitive nature of resource gathering and farming tasks to be tedious and overly grindy, especially in the later stages of the game. Recent updates have aimed to reduce some of the grind, but players still note that it can feel excessive at times, particularly when compared to other farming sims. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy a grindy experience, but may not satisfy players looking for a more streamlined or less repetitive gameplay loop.
- “The game is not too grindy but grindy enough to keep you busy for a long time.”
- “The professions are not grindy like other games, and I appreciate that.”
- “This is an interesting game, not grindy and there are lots of treasures that re-spawn and unique items in each progression/level.”
- “A special mention: on release it took 16 whacks to chop a tree down but this felt overly grindy.”
- “But as soon as I reached the mountain, everything became so tedious: the grind, the resources needed, the dungeons, the slow pace... and then I got to the jungle, and it's even worse.”
- “While it's a fun experience in the beginning it quickly turns into a boring grinding loop with repeated patterns throughout all four locations.”
graphics
709 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
45%
1%
The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their charming and vibrant art style, which combines pixel art with 3D elements to create a cozy and immersive atmosphere. Many players appreciate the detailed environments and cute character designs, noting that the visuals enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users have reported performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, which can detract from the otherwise stunning graphics.
- “The graphics are stunning and remind me of old PS1-era games, with modern elements to keep it fresh.”
- “The visuals are absolutely stunning, with vibrant environments and beautifully crafted landscapes that make exploring the island a pure joy.”
- “The art style is absolutely adorable, the gameplay is fun, a tad challenging but altogether a joy to play.”
- “So far, I'm hampered by graphics issues and screen tearing that make it unplayable.”
- “I have played games on 'ultra' graphics, but this game has to be run on the lowest setting and severely reduced resolution.”
- “In fact, the graphics lack in detail in places and sometimes they just don't work that great.”
gameplay
649 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
64%
8%
The gameplay in "Luma Island" offers a cozy and casual experience with seven unique professions, allowing players to customize their playstyle through distinct skill trees. While the game features a straightforward and enjoyable loop of exploration, crafting, and farming, many players find the mechanics can become repetitive and grindy over time, lacking the depth seen in similar titles like "Stardew Valley." Overall, it is praised for its vibrant visuals and relaxing atmosphere, making it appealing for those seeking a light-hearted gaming experience.
- “With seven unique professions to choose from, such as blacksmith or cook, each offering distinct skill trees, players can customize their gameplay experience.”
- “Luma Island is such a fun game with hours upon hours of gameplay and tons of things to do.”
- “The vibrant visuals, engaging gameplay, and charming mechanics make it a delightful adventure for all ages.”
- “Gameplay feels very clunky.”
- “It's cozy but the gameplay is shallow.”
- “However, after a few hours, the gameplay becomes repetitive.”
story
585 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
78%
5%
The game's story is generally perceived as simplistic and lacking depth, with many players noting that it serves primarily as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a central focus. While some appreciate the emotional pull and charm of the narrative, others find it cliché and underdeveloped, often overshadowed by the abundance of side quests and farming activities. Overall, the story is seen as a light and cozy element that complements the exploration and crafting mechanics, but it leaves room for improvement in character development and plot intricacy.
- “The story, while simple, has just enough emotional pull to make you care about Luma Island, its inhabitants, and its mission.”
- “I found myself genuinely invested in the journey, eagerly anticipating what new twists and turns the story would take.”
- “It's incredibly fun, entertaining, and rewarding, offering a beautiful world to explore, puzzles to solve, and a story that pulls you in.”
- “The story is pretty cliche and barebones and simply just ends.”
- “The lack of a story line is probably the big issue.”
- “The story feels barely there, and it can be a bit grindy, but it makes up for it with how fun and polished it is.”
music
201 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
41%
1%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many describing it as calming, whimsical, and perfectly fitting the game's aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate the ambient soundtrack, which complements the vibrant visuals and adds emotional depth, making it easy to lose track of time while playing. Despite some minor glitches, the sound design is generally considered top-notch, contributing to a cozy and immersive atmosphere.
- “The vibrant, colorful environments were a visual treat, and the calming, ambient soundtrack perfectly matched the game's peaceful tone, adding a layer of depth to the experience.”
- “The music is beautiful, the sounds when you harvest your crops are satisfying, and the lumas are so adorable!”
- “The ambient soundtrack complements the visuals beautifully, adding an emotional depth to each area you traverse.”
- “The background music glitches out on me a lot.”
- “I've had a couple of locks where the screen just goes blank and the music continues.”
- “Many of them leave me cold, on graphics, on music, or on mechanics.”
atmosphere
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
28%
4%
The atmosphere of Luma Island is widely praised for its charming art style, cozy and immersive environment, and soothing soundtrack, which together create a relaxing experience that encourages exploration and resource gathering at a leisurely pace. Players appreciate the balance of tranquility and adventure, with some areas providing a more thrilling atmosphere, particularly in caves and during certain activities. Overall, the game is celebrated for its visually stunning graphics and the inviting ambiance that enhances gameplay enjoyment.
- “From the very beginning, Luma Island draws you in with its charming art style and immersive atmosphere.”
- “You can spend hours just wandering around, discovering hidden gems, and enjoying the serene yet captivating atmosphere of the island.”
- “Game is super cozy, and the atmosphere is fantastic; however, the game lacks mechanics to make the grind feel satisfying.”
- “Although the game’s description suggests a relaxing and calming atmosphere, some professions introduce a more tense and thrilling challenge.”
- “The relaxing, no-pressure atmosphere encourages exploration and experimentation.”
stability
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting a smooth experience, particularly on the Steam Deck, where it runs well and is largely bug-free. However, several users have highlighted persistent glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, especially during online play, indicating that these issues need to be addressed in future updates. Overall, while some players enjoy a stable experience, others face significant stability problems that affect their enjoyment of the game.
- “It runs great on the Steam Deck.”
- “No bugs so far, runs great in multiplayer.”
- “I have not encountered any bugs, and it runs great.”
- “Please address the game-breaking glitches that occur during online play.”
- “What's worse is the glitches are inevitable; one or more of them occurs every play session.”
- “Considering how important NPCs are to quests and how important tool tokens are to upgrading weapons, these glitches make the game cease to function.”
optimization
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed, with solid performance on PC but significant issues on the Steam Deck, including frequent FPS drops and stuttering even at lower settings. While some players report smooth gameplay and no bugs, others highlight memory leaks and performance inconsistencies, particularly during transitions between day and night. Many users express hope for future updates to improve performance across all platforms.
- “The performance is good, I play with a controller and it's good, no bugs or issues so far and I played it 50+ hours and I'm going back for more, the multiplayer is fun.”
- “The game is also very well optimized, so running at high graphics allows my frame rate to run just as smoothly as those graphics, oh boy!”
- “There is absolutely no performance issues; it runs like a dream.”
- “Quite a few fps drops and stuttering on Steam Deck even on medium and low.”
- “Performance fps sometimes drops when changing from evening to night, then if you play the game for too long the fps will drop (memory leak confirmed).”
- “A pretty game but the performance is terrible.”
humor
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
90%
10%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the quirky NPCs and witty dialogue that adds charm and fun to the experience. Many find the sardonic lines and amusing interactions with characters to be highlights, contributing to a lighthearted atmosphere. While some dialogue may fall flat, the overall comedic elements, including funny sound effects and situational humor, enhance the enjoyment of gameplay.
- “The characters are quirky and the dialogue is hilarious.”
- “There's so many things to do, different job quest lines, things to explore, progress to make, and some really funny dialogue with some of the NPCs.”
- “Even without the relationships, the NPCs are still funny and so sarcastic they make me laugh each time I interact with one.”
- “While you're on this grab this craft that collect those fish these cook those traverse this monotony, which is usually fun for me because it's usually tied to some kind of purpose or progression, you can look forward to obtaining exactly one resource (log, stone, etc) per several (6-8+) swings against each tree, rock, etc. Head into town to meet the mayor who throws a few unfunny quips and lets you pick a profession, all without explaining diddly squat about himself or the island other than a self-deprecating line about being a stamp guy or whatever.”
- “While you're on this grab this craft that collect those fish these cook those traverse this monotony, which is usually fun for me because it's usually tied to some kind of purpose or progression, you can look forward to obtaining exactly one resource (log, stone, etc) per several (6-8+) swings against each tree, rock, etc. Head into town to meet the mayor who throws a few unfunny quips and lets you pick a profession, all without explaining diddly squat about himself or the island other than a self-deprecating line about being a stamp guy or whatever.”
emotional
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes strong emotional responses, with players expressing feelings of nostalgia, joy, and connection to its heartfelt narrative and charming world. Its themes of perseverance and self-discovery resonate deeply, enhanced by a beautiful soundtrack and engaging visuals. Overall, the game is described as a wholesome and emotionally fulfilling experience that leaves a lasting impact.
- “This game made me feel something I haven't felt in years.”
- “The story, while simple, has just enough emotional pull to make you care about Luma Island, its inhabitants, and its mission.”
- “Set on a secluded tropical island, the game masterfully blends elements of exploration and problem-solving with a heartfelt narrative that encourages self-discovery and resilience.”
replayability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
57%
19%
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable and appreciate the ability to experiment with different roles and multiplayer options, others feel it lacks depth and diverse activities, limiting long-term engagement. Many agree that starting new saves or playing with different groups can provide fresh experiences, but there are calls for more content to enhance replay value.
- “This mechanic not only provides depth but also encourages replayability as players experiment with various roles.”
- “So in terms of replayability, there's always something new if you choose to start a new save/play with different groups of players.”
- “Extremely fun with lots of replayability, and I love that it's so easy to do multiplayer.”
- “I suspect this won't have much replayability for me, but I'm nearly 70 hours in and that feels like I've definitely gotten my money's worth already.”
- “I don't think there is much replay value, though, since there's not much else to do.”
- “However, I think it is lacking a bit of replay value and could benefit from some of the suggestions.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
Character development in the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players feeling that the story and interactions with townsfolk are underwhelming and not engaging. However, the character designs are praised for their charm, featuring soft pastels and cozy aesthetics that enhance the overall visual appeal.
- “Soft pastels, cozy lighting, and the cutest character designs that make you want to pinch their little cheeks.”
- “I can see this being a fun multiplayer because you should be able to divvy up roles and needs for your 'farm' and kill the grindy part of the game down, but when it comes to story building, character development, and interacting with townsfolk, it feels like a waste of time.”

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24h Median play time

30h Average play time

7-50h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 53 analyzed playthroughs

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