Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵
@shoniisland.bsky.social
Settle, build, and survive on the mysterious Shoni Island!
🌴 Explore a living, breathing ecosystem.
🤬 Manage annoying NPCs.
⛈️ Appease morally questionable gods.
Steam Demo - https://tinyurl.com/mruv5fw9
🌴 Explore a living, breathing ecosystem.
🤬 Manage annoying NPCs.
⛈️ 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
SICKNESS!
Check out some of the grossness coming to Shoni Island!
#indiegames #shoniisland #goldenhordestudios #cozygames #citybuilder #colonysim #flu #commoncold
November 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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
SICKNESS!
Check out some of the grossness coming to Shoni Island!
#indiegames #shoniisland #goldenhordestudios #cozygames #citybuilder #colonysim #flu #commoncold
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!! 🎃☠️🍬
#shoniisland #indiegames #citybuilder #basebuilding
and Howard was a little upset to have to step in and create one for us...
So, Happy Halloween!! 🎃☠️🍬
#shoniisland #indiegames #citybuilder #basebuilding
October 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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!! 🎃☠️🍬
#shoniisland #indiegames #citybuilder #basebuilding
and Howard was a little upset to have to step in and create one for us...
So, Happy Halloween!! 🎃☠️🍬
#shoniisland #indiegames #citybuilder #basebuilding
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
We've got beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes...
We need to spend more time off the internet.
#farming #harvesting #indiegames #cozy
October 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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
We've got beans, greens, potatoes, tomatoes...
We need to spend more time off the internet.
#farming #harvesting #indiegames #cozy
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
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
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...
minimap.net
October 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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
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
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 🎃
#cozygame #indiegames #godgame #basebuilding #citybuilding
Imagine each of them are like, a Silent Hill monster with a deep and intricate meaning behind their creation.
Idk, use your imagination 🎃
#cozygame #indiegames #godgame #basebuilding #citybuilding
October 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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 🎃
#cozygame #indiegames #godgame #basebuilding #citybuilding
Imagine each of them are like, a Silent Hill monster with a deep and intricate meaning behind their creation.
Idk, use your imagination 🎃
#cozygame #indiegames #godgame #basebuilding #citybuilding
Reposted by Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵
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:
#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:
October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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:
#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:
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
#indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming
October 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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
#indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming
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:
#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:
October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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:
#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:
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
#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev
September 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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
#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev
Reposted by Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵
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!
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#indiegames #cozygames
Join over a hundred other members to get the latest updates and exclusive, behind-the-scenes screenshots, videos, and more!
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#indiegames #cozygames
February 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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!
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#indiegames #cozygames
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!
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#indiegames #cozygames
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
#indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming
September 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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
#indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming
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... 🚨👮🚨
#cozygames #citybuilder #colonysim #indiegames
We didn't create Villager Cam to catch predation, but the police have been informed... 🚨👮🚨
September 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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... 🚨👮🚨
#cozygames #citybuilder #colonysim #indiegames
We didn't create Villager Cam to catch predation, but the police have been informed... 🚨👮🚨
Reposted by Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵
Coming soon to Netflix:
✨Shoni Island - The One Who Got Away✨
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
✨Shoni Island - The One Who Got Away✨
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
September 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Coming soon to Netflix:
✨Shoni Island - The One Who Got Away✨
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
✨Shoni Island - The One Who Got Away✨
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
Reposted by Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵
We are cooking up a huge surprise that we plan on revealing soon 🤫
#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?
#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?
September 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We are cooking up a huge surprise that we plan on revealing soon 🤫
#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?
#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?
Sean asks the tough question: is a Game Design Document important? Fortunately, James from Reboot Interactive is here to answer!
#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev
#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev
September 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Sean asks the tough question: is a Game Design Document important? Fortunately, James from Reboot Interactive is here to answer!
#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev
#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev
We are cooking up a huge surprise that we plan on revealing soon 🤫
#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?
#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?
September 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We are cooking up a huge surprise that we plan on revealing soon 🤫
#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?
#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?
Coming soon to Netflix:
✨Shoni Island - The One Who Got Away✨
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
✨Shoni Island - The One Who Got Away✨
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
September 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Coming soon to Netflix:
✨Shoni Island - The One Who Got Away✨
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
✨Shoni Island - The One Who Got Away✨
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
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
You won't want to miss this one!
#indiegamemarketing #gamemarketing #indiegames #steamdemo
September 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
You won't want to miss this one!
#indiegamemarketing #gamemarketing #indiegames #steamdemo
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
#indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming
August 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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
#indiegames #gamedev #gameprogramming
We are doing some internal testing Shoni Island’s upcoming demo overhaul!
#basebuilding #colonysim #citybuilding #godgame
Everything looks to be in order… except for a few villagers either massive noodle arms 😅
#basebuilding #colonysim #citybuilding #godgame
Everything looks to be in order… except for a few villagers either massive noodle arms 😅
August 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
We are doing some internal testing Shoni Island’s upcoming demo overhaul!
#basebuilding #colonysim #citybuilding #godgame
Everything looks to be in order… except for a few villagers either massive noodle arms 😅
#basebuilding #colonysim #citybuilding #godgame
Everything looks to be in order… except for a few villagers either massive noodle arms 😅
Reposted by Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵
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
August 19, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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
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
#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev
August 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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
#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev
Reposted by Shoni Island (Play Demo & Wishlist) 🌴☀️⛵
August 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
August 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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.
#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.
What's a city builder without buildings? It's almost as though we're becoming a proper game!
#basebuildinggame #colonysim #resourcemanagement #farmsim
So, maybe wishlist our game and check out the demo on Steam!
#basebuildinggame #colonysim #resourcemanagement #farmsim
So, maybe wishlist our game and check out the demo on Steam!
August 13, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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.
#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.