One fine day, in a remote Maine island community, nine cats wake up to discover their humans have disappeared. To survive, they must band together to uncover the mysteries of their storied island home - and ultimately, it is up to them to decide: Are the humans worth bringing back?
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Since the day we started development, we have relied upon our fellow gamers to keep the Peace Island project true to its mission of providing something different.

We believe that by letting the Steam Community experience the world of Peace Island in its early stages, we can actively and dynamically respond to player feedback. This valuable resource will allow us to improve the game and create the best experience possible for our fellow gamers.

While the world and most core mechanics of Peace Island are ready, the game still can grow and evolve a lot – and Early Access is the perfect place for Peace Island to reach its full & true potential, and reach the widest audience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We anticipate 12-24 months of development remain. Over this duration, we will be releasing regular updates”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The Early Access demo will feature

  • Entire game world - although you won't have access
  • Dynamic Weather/Day Night system
  • Three Cats
  • Five Interiors
  • Four NPC species
  • Adaptive, dynamic soundtrack
  • Stat system
  • AI System
  • Dynamic animation
  • 30-minute original radio broadcast.

We plan to integrate many more features in the full game, including:

  • An engrossing, multi-threaded story
  • An original, 200-year alternate history
  • Nine Cats
  • 40+ interiors
  • Drivable vehicles
  • Seven NPC species
  • 90-minute original radio broadcast.
  • Inventory system
  • Three possible endings

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“When the Early Access version of Peace Island is released, you will be able to:

  • Access the entire game world, with the exception of the far northern section (which is excluded from the Early Access version for story reasons.)
  • Play as one of any three cats, or bring them all together and lead a clowder! Explore, hunt, play and nap!
  • Experience a dynamic weather system and day/night cycle that provides stunning sunsets, and makes (almost) every day pretty as a postcard.
  • Explore five hand-crafted interiors, break the glassware, and learn about the erstwhile humans.
  • Interact with four NPC species - you're not alone on the island!
  • Enjoy an adaptive soundtrack that responds to in-game conditions, as well as your cat's mood!
  • Keep track of your play with a detailed stat system that records your actions throughout the game.
  • Respond to dynamic character animation - if your cat is bored, tired or hungry, their posture & movements reflect their condition.
  • Listen to a 30-minute in-game radio broadcast, featuring news, interviews, background story, and original music.
  • Navigate the opening chapter of an interactive science-fiction mystery that unfolds across a 200-year alternate history.

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“After Early Access, the game will likely remain the current price.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Engaging with the public has always been an essential part of Peace Island's development, so we'd love to hear from you - Join our Discord server and let us know what you think!

https://discord.gg/BuC2amA
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About This Game

One fine day, in a remote island community off the coast of Maine, nine cats wake up to discover that their humans have disappeared. To survive, they must band together to uncover the mysteries of their storied island home - and ultimately, it is up to them to decide:

Are the humans worth bringing back?




- Explore a truly open world - The entirety of the island will be accessible, with each building containing a hand-crafted interior. No "Invisible Walls," or buildings with no purpose.
- A realistic weather & tidal system - From foggy nights, to morning downpours, to clear, blue skies - you never know what those southeast winds might bring in - and you'll never want to miss a beautiful sunset!
- Nine Playable Cats - Each with their own stories, preferences, skills, & weaknesses - as you get to know them, you'll know which one might be the best for a certain job!



- Delve into a rich, 200-year alternate history - Learn family lineages, study old maps, and read books & letters better left hidden.
- Your decisions matter! - How you approach life after humanity will decide how the game plays out in the end.
- Replayability - Three different possible endings (and perhaps more!)



- Experience a hand-crafted world - From the very beginning, we strove to create a world that isn't just "that place between mission points." The island might be small, but there is a LOT to discover and re-discover!
- Original, adaptive soundtrack - From the mood of the cats, to the time of day, to the weather, the soundtrack changes. Each player's musical experience will be different!
- An expanded emotional palette - Games are a wonderful storytelling - and all stories are not happy ones.



- Relax! - Sometimes, you just want to hang out with the cats and watch the sun set. A mix of casual/slow gaming.
- Meet new friends - and new enemies! - The humans might be gone, but old power structures remain. Currying favor with the deer might make the Seagulls less willing to talk!



Peace Island began in November of 2017, when a Eric (a line cook) and Laura (a care worker) noticed a severe lack of rich, single-player, story-driven experiences in a game world where the major publishers were intent on developing the next open-world shooter.

They knew it wasn't going to be easy - developing a video game of this size typically requires dozens of people and significant funding. They just had themselves, and whatever pocket change they could set aside after bills and rent. They worked on the project in whatever few hours they could set aside outside of their sleep and regular jobs.



The world took shape, slowly but steadily. Occasionally, they could convince a friend to donate a piece of artwork, or save enough to hire a coder for an hour or two to help build the first, simple systems.

From the very start, emphasis was put on crafting a beautiful world- one that would not simply serve as "that space between one destination and another," but as a place the player wants to linger in for just perhaps one more sunset.



After two years of slow but steady progress, Peace Island "went viral" in the fall of 2019, finally allowing the project to expand beyond a single bedroom, an outdated computer, and a few notebooks.



Since then, the Peace Island project has expanded to include a a core team of 7, and an expanded talent pool of over 40 creatives from around the world.

As we enter the fist days of our fifth year of development, we are more excited than ever to share the world & story of Peace Island.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: i5 3GHz or Ryzen 5 3GHz
    • Memory: 32 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
    • Sound Card: NVIDIA High Definition Audio
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