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Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) ๐ŸŒดโ˜€๏ธโ›ต

@shoniisland.bsky.social

Settle, build, and survive on the mysterious Shoni Island! ๐ŸŒด Explore a living, breathing ecosystem. ๐Ÿคฌ Manage annoying NPCs. โ›ˆ๏ธ Appease morally questionable gods. Steam Demo - https://tinyurl.com/mruv5fw9

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The devs decided that the villagers have had it too easy and wanted to introduce...

SICKNESS!

Check out some of the grossness coming to Shoni Island!

#indiegames #shoniisland #goldenhordestudios #cozygames #citybuilder #colonysim #flu #commoncold

03.11.2025 22:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We forgot to make a Halloween post...

and Howard was a little upset to have to step in and create one for us...

So, Happy Halloween!! ๐ŸŽƒโ˜ ๏ธ๐Ÿฌ

#shoniisland #indiegames #citybuilder #basebuilding

31.10.2025 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Plants, plants, and more plants!

We've got beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes...

We need to spend more time off the internet.

#farming #harvesting #indiegames #cozy

22.10.2025 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shoni Island has received its first big update to its demo | Magazine | Minimap Indie game developer Golden Horde Studios is thrilled to unveil the first major update to the demo of its debut masterpiece, Shoni Island (store page and website). Imagine a cozy god game where you ch...

WE'RE FAMOUS!

Thank you @minimapglobal.bsky.social, for covering our little game!

Follow us on Steam for more information on when our new demo update launches!

minimap.net/magazine/Sho...

#indiegames #cozy #basebuilding #citybuilding

16.10.2025 17:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Alright, here are our submissions for spooky season.

Imagine each of them are like, a Silent Hill monster with a deep and intricate meaning behind their creation.

Idk, use your imagination ๐ŸŽƒ

#cozygame #indiegames #godgame #basebuilding #citybuilding

10.10.2025 16:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are proud to announce that we're so close to releasing an update to the existing demo for Shoni Island!

#godgame #indiegames #basebuildinggame #citybuilders #cozy

We've been hard at work doing this and that to make the game everything a god game lover needs and more!

Check out the teaser:

01.10.2025 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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David of Occupational Hazard shares his experience transitioning from the Air Force to a career in game design and the challenges that come with it.

#indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming

01.10.2025 15:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shoni Island - New Shoni Island Demo Update (Update S) Launches Soon! - Steam News Additional details coming soon...

store.steampowered.com/news/app/281...

01.10.2025 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are proud to announce that we're so close to releasing an update to the existing demo for Shoni Island!

#godgame #indiegames #basebuildinggame #citybuilders #cozy

We've been hard at work doing this and that to make the game everything a god game lover needs and more!

Check out the teaser:

01.10.2025 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Sean puts James on the spot in this clip of Devs Indie House, asking about the things he's learned during his time developing games.

#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev

24.09.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you a part of the Shoni Island community Discord?

Join over a hundred other members to get the latest updates and exclusive, behind-the-scenes screenshots, videos, and more!

We know you're already in 324895435 servers. Let us be one of them!

discord.gg/PedBeTzV

#indiegames #cozygames

20.02.2025 16:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sean and David from Occupational Hazard take a moment to discuss the state of interviews within the gaming industry and the various layoffs happening simultaneously.

#indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming

17.09.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shoni Island on Steam Settle, build, and survive on the enigmatic Shoni Island. Manage quirky NPCs, farm, and appease four unpredictable gods. Solve tricky puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and balance chill with challenge ...

store.steampowered.com/app/2813990/...

15.09.2025 13:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Take a peek at a new feature we're implementing in Shoni Island: Villager Cam!

#cozygames #citybuilder #colonysim #indiegames

We didn't create Villager Cam to catch predation, but the police have been informed... ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‘ฎ๐Ÿšจ

15.09.2025 13:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Coming soon to Netflix:

โœจShoni Island - The One Who Got Awayโœจ

Check out these exclusive screenshots from various episodes!

(We aren't getting a Netflix show pls don't get us in trouble)

#cozy #steamgame #colonysim #citybuilding #indiegame

08.09.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are cooking up a huge surprise that we plan on revealing soon ๐Ÿคซ

#indiegames #steamdemo #cozy #citybuilder #colonysim #godgame

In the meantime, check out these animations we've been working on for Shoni Island behind the scenes!

Anything we should make our bigheaded villagers do?

09.09.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Sean asks the tough question: is a Game Design Document important? Fortunately, James from Reboot Interactive is here to answer!

#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev

10.09.2025 15:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are cooking up a huge surprise that we plan on revealing soon ๐Ÿคซ

#indiegames #steamdemo #cozy #citybuilder #colonysim #godgame

In the meantime, check out these animations we've been working on for Shoni Island behind the scenes!

Anything we should make our bigheaded villagers do?

09.09.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Shoni Island on Steam Settle, build, and survive on the enigmatic Shoni Island. Manage quirky NPCs, farm, and appease four unpredictable gods. Solve tricky puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and balance chill with challenge ...

Check out the demo for Shoni Island! We have a HUGE update for it coming out real soon ๐Ÿคซ

store.steampowered.com/app/2813990/...

08.09.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Coming soon to Netflix:

โœจShoni Island - The One Who Got Awayโœจ

Check out these exclusive screenshots from various episodes!

(We aren't getting a Netflix show pls don't get us in trouble)

#cozy #steamgame #colonysim #citybuilding #indiegame

08.09.2025 16:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sean asks the tough questions during our interview with Hayley Durham from Sparket GameDev! She shares a few experiences concerning QA testing in a declining industry.

You won't want to miss this one!

#indiegamemarketing #gamemarketing #indiegames #steamdemo

03.09.2025 15:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sean and David discuss the challenges of securing an entry-level position in the gaming industry, mentioning that it was difficult even before the added post-Covid complications. Check out this Devs Indie House clip!

#indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming

27.08.2025 15:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Shoni Island on Steam Settle, build, and survive on the enigmatic Shoni Island. Manage quirky NPCs, farm, and appease four unpredictable gods. Solve tricky puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and balance chill with challenge ...

Wishlist Shoni Island for information on the next demo update!

store.steampowered.com/app/2813990/...

21.08.2025 15:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are doing some internal testing Shoni Islandโ€™s upcoming demo overhaul!

#basebuilding #colonysim #citybuilding #godgame

Everything looks to be in orderโ€ฆ except for a few villagers either massive noodle arms ๐Ÿ˜…

21.08.2025 15:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Here's a promo video for the new path system in the wonderful #indiegame @shoniisland.bsky.social. Such a joy to collaborate on this character and so excited to play the full release. Wishlist and play the demo on Steam now! #gamingvoiceover #voiceover

19.08.2025 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sean and James talk a little about how incredibly painful it is to create one of the most important parts of a game: the UX/UI.

#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev

20.08.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our #indiegame andโ€ฆ

#basebuilding #towerdefense #villagersim

14.08.2025 21:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€ฆthe three games that inspired us to make it!

#blackandwhite2 #virtualvillagers #rootsofpacha

14.08.2025 21:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our #indiegame andโ€ฆ

#basebuilding #towerdefense #villagersim

14.08.2025 21:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There is a MASSIVE update in the works right now.

#basebuildinggame #colonysim #resourcemanagement #farmsim #indiegames

The demo features just a FRAGMENT of what you can expect to be able to do in-game when the demo update releases.

13.08.2025 22:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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