Quick questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers without marketing talk, in four parts. Click a question to expand the answer. If your question is missing, write to us. We'll add it here.
Part 01
The game
What it is, where it runs, and what's next.
What is Island?
A game set on an island: a helicopter drops you off, and you explore the island alone in story mode or in multiplayer with up to ten people. There are voiced characters, a phone with apps, weapons, a backpack, hunger, and thirst. Island is a prototype and still changing.
What platforms does the game run on?
In the browser on your computer and on mobile, as an app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The app fetches updates on its own at launch. The main project is being built in Unity and hasn't been released yet.
How often do updates come out?
Often, and irregularly. What's currently being built is listed with names and timestamps on the Current Work page. We don't announce a date for a finished version.
Part 02
Trying it out and downloading
In the browser, as an app, and what the Unity version is.
Can I try Island before I buy it?
Yes. With a free account you can play Island for five minutes right in the browser, no download and no purchase. The clock only runs while you're actually playing; after that you continue right where you left off with a package.
What hardware do I need?
A current browser with WebGL is enough. Tested system requirements for the Unity version will follow once it's released.
Part 03
Purchase, account, and returns
Pay once, no subscription. And what applies if you change your mind.
What does the game cost?
Three packages, each a one-time payment: Offline with story mode, free roam, and download for €9.99, Online + Offline with multiplayer for up to ten people for €15.99, and add Online for €10.00, only together with the Offline package. No subscription.
Do I need an account?
For playing in the browser, yes: a free account with Google or email unlocks five minutes of trial time. You can buy with an account or as a guest by email; if you log in later with the same address, the purchase is attached to your account. The download comes with the purchase: with an account by logging in, as a guest with the license key from your purchase email.
Can I return the game?
Yes. You can withdraw within 14 days of purchase without giving a reason, even after the download. We refund the full price and block the key. The fastest way is via “Withdraw from contract” on the withdrawal page, even without an account, or by email.
Part 04
Technical details and contact
What stays local, what's still missing, and where to report bugs.
Are my saves stored?
In singleplayer, your save lives in your browser or on your device. In multiplayer, it lives online on the Island server. While the game is a prototype, an old save can become unusable after an update.
Is there gamepad support?
Not right now. Keyboard and mouse are tested: W, A, S, D, Shift, M for the map, P for the phone, 1 to 5 for weapons. On mobile, arrow buttons appear on screen.
How can I reach you?
Write to info@shitboxsimulator.com or use the contact page. Bug reports are welcome. Let us know which operating system and browser you're using, and what you were doing when it broke.
Here's where to go next
The game runs in your browser. It's best to open it in a new tab. Back to the homepage.