Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Half Soup Labs have announced Glintseeker Island, a cozy single-player spelunking and mining game.
Glintseeker Island is in development for Windows PC (via Steam) with a release set for sometime in 2027. The game is playable right now via its open playtest.
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer:
Glintseeker Island is a cozy 2D pixel art mining adventure with RPG elements and a unique excavation mechanic inspired by the Underground of Pokémon Diamond & Pearl and the caves of Stardew Valley.
Players descend into procedurally generated caves to dig up ancient treasures, fight enemies, and face powerful bosses. Loot can be sold or used to upgrade hammers with gemstones, expand backpacks, restore village buildings, and complete quests for villagers. Along the way, players uncover the island’s hidden history and an ancient threat lurking below.
Key Features:
- Excavate Treasures: Dig up countless treasures in a captivating excavation minigame.
- Hammer Time: Find over 12 legendary hammers, upgrade and enhance them.
- Procedurally Generated Caves: Explore diverse biomes with unique enemies & loot.
- Combat and Boss Battles: Fight underground creatures and face challenging bosses.
- Inventory Management: Manage limited space and upgrade your backpack.
- Backpack Puzzles: Solve item puzzles in your tile-based inventory.
- Village Progression: Complete quests, restore the village and upgrade your home.
- Puzzles and Story: Solve puzzles and uncover the island’s hidden history.
- Pet Shadow: Yes, you can pet the dog
