Petit Island

About

"Petit Island" is a charming adventure game where you play as Lily, exploring your Grandpaw's journal to relive his past adventures as a brave cat. Discover the island's hidden treasures, wild animals, and quirky characters while capturing nostalgic moments with your camera. Help Grandpaw remember his past and uncover new stories in this heartwarming journey.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

story9 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Petit Island is a charming and cozy game with a heartwarming story and adorable visuals, making it a perfect choice for relaxation.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the soothing gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
The game features a variety of activities such as fishing, bug catching, and exploring, providing a delightful adventure on a colorful island.

The world feels somewhat empty and lacks interactivity, as many objects and shops cannot be engaged with, which may disappoint players looking for a more immersive experience.
There are some control issues, including a confusing button layout and a lack of rebindable controls for the controller, which can hinder gameplay.
Currently, the achievement system has bugs, including a broken '100%' completion achievement, which may frustrate completionists.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
63%
9%
The story of "Petit Island" is a heartwarming and wholesome journey where players, as a cat, help their grandpa recollect his memories across ten chapters filled with main and side quests. The game's charming animations, art style, and authentic NPC interactions enhance the cozy exploration experience, making it both engaging and delightful. While the narrative is straightforward, players appreciate the humor and emotional depth, with hopes for more side quests and environmental interactions in the future.
- “The story in Petit Island is very cool; you are recreating your grandpa's memories across 10 chapters, with a few quests in each chapter and a bunch of side quests available throughout the game.”
- “The story is heartwarming, and there's some great humor as well.”
- “Omg this game is so cute! The story is super sweet, and I love the music.”
- “Not going to cover story because that's easy to see in the trailer/description.”
- “As for quirks, the controls are a little weird at times (some menus are exited by pressing the button that you used to bring them up, others are exited using esc/pause; swapping tools means picking them in your inventory) and some of the side quests can bug out if you accept every quest at once and do them in arbitrary order (or is that just my luck?).”
- “I do hope more side quests are added in the future, and it would be amazing to interact with the environment a bit more!”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
36%
The music in the game is widely praised for its enjoyable and relaxing qualities, complementing the soft visuals and creating a cozy atmosphere. Reviewers note that the harmonious soundtrack enhances the overall experience, often evoking a sense of calm and even sleepiness. Additionally, attention to sound effects adds depth to the auditory experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “A super cute and cozy game with breathtaking visuals and amazing soundtracks.”
- “The music and animations are so harmonious I often get sleepy when playing it, in a good way!”
- “Omg this game is so cute <3 the story is super sweet and I love the music.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and cozy aesthetic, featuring soft, calming visuals and a clean art style that enhances the overall relaxing experience. Players appreciate the breathtaking animations and the accompanying soothing soundtrack, although the graphics settings are limited to quality presets and vsync. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's wholesome and lighthearted atmosphere.
- “With soft, calming visuals, and a relaxing soundtrack.”
- “A super cute and cozy game with breathtaking visuals and amazing soundtracks.”
- “Overall this is a very cozy and light game with a clean art style.”
- “- only graphics settings are quality presets & vsync”
- “- only graphics settings are quality presets & vsync”
- “- only graphics settings are quality presets & vsync”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Petit Island is widely praised for its emotional warmth, described as a cozy experience that evokes nostalgia and comfort, akin to a "big, warm hug." Players appreciate its wholesome story, charming animations, and humor, making it a delightful exploration game that resonates with the childlike joy within.
- “Petit Island is such a cozy and heartwarming game... it felt like a big, warm hug for the little child inside me!”
- “The story is heartwarming and there's some great humor as well.”
- “It's a super cute, cozy, heartwarming exploration game where you do quests and side quests.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by a cozy atmosphere, charming character customization, and a vibrant world filled with cute NPCs. However, players note that the mechanics can feel stiff, with cumbersome menus and awkward controls for managing gear, despite the movement being nearly flawless. Overall, it offers a light questing adventure experience, encouraging exploration and interaction with the environment.
- “Cozy gameplay, great view, cute character customization, and lots of cute designed NPCs.”
- “The movement in the world is almost perfect.”
- “The gameplay feels a little stiff, with a mess of menus and awkward buttons to shuffle gear, but the movement in the world is almost perfect.”
- “Mechanically, it's a kind of light questing adventure - you run around, catch bugs and fish, look for things, and talk to the island's various inhabitants.”
- “The gameplay feels a little stiff, with a mess of menus and awkward buttons to shuffle gear, but the movement in the world is almost perfect.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find that "Petit Island" offers a relaxing experience without the need for grinding, as the game focuses on enjoyable activities like meeting villagers, gardening, and exploring rather than repetitive tasks for achievements. It is praised for its cute and cozy atmosphere, making it appealing for those who prefer a laid-back gaming experience.
- “[b]Grinding achievements:[/b] no”
- “[b]Grinding achievements:[/b] no”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game's bugs, appreciating them as amusing rather than frustrating, which adds a lighthearted element to their experience.
- “So far, I haven't encountered a progress-stopping bug either, so I don't mind and find them a bit funny.”