# Moonstone Island

> 2023 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122821955](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122821955)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonstone_Island)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/moonstone-island

## Summary
Moonstone Island is a 2023 video game that integrates multiple genres, functioning as a role-playing game, city-builder, farming simulation, and life simulation. It was released for Microsoft Windows on September 20, 2023, with a subsequent release on Nintendo Switch on June 19, 2024. The title has received a positive critical reception, holding an average review score of 81/100 on OpenCritic.

## Key Facts
- **Entity Type:** Video Game
- **Release Date:** September 20, 2023 (Microsoft Windows); June 19, 2024 (Nintendo Switch)
- **Genres:** Role-playing video game, City-building game, Farming simulation game, Life simulation game
- **Game Mode:** Single-player video game
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch
- **Distribution:** Digital distribution (Steam)
- **Steam Application ID:** 1658150
- **OpenCritic ID:** 15532
- **Critical Reception:** 81/100 (OpenCritic Top Critic Average); 81/100 (CriticDB Rating); 69% (OpenCritic Critics Recommend)
- **Language Support:** English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese

## FAQs
**What type of gameplay does Moonstone Island feature?**
Moonstone Island features a blend of gameplay styles, combining elements of role-playing, city-building, farming simulation, and life simulation into a single-player experience.

**On which platforms is Moonstone Island available?**
The game is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux via Steam, and it was released for the Nintendo Switch on June 19, 2024.

**How was Moonstone Island received by critics?**
As of 2024, the game has an average score of 81/100 on OpenCritic based on 27 critic reviews, with 69% of critics recommending the title.

**Which languages does Moonstone Island support?**
The game supports seven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Brazilian Portuguese.

## Why It Matters
Moonstone Island serves as a notable example of the "cozy" simulation genre expanding to include deeper mechanical systems typically found in role-playing and city-building games. Its release demonstrates the continued viability of cross-platform launches for indie titles, moving from PC (Windows, macOS, Linux) to console (Nintendo Switch) within a year. Achieving an aggregate score of 81/100 positions it as a critically successful title within the competitive simulation market.

## Notable For
- **Multi-Genre Integration:** Distinct for simultaneously classifying as a role-playing game, city-builder, farming sim, and life sim.
- **Cross-Platform Availability:** Supporting three distinct computer operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and the Nintendo Switch console.
- **Critical Acclaim:** Maintaining a "Strong" critical average of 81/100 on OpenCritic and CriticDB.
- **Broad Localization:** Offering interface and subtitle support for seven distinct languages at launch.

## Body

### Classification and Gameplay
Moonstone Island is classified as a multi-genre video game. Its core gameplay loops combine the narrative and statistical elements of a **role-playing video game** with the structural management of a **city-building game**. Additionally, it incorporates long-term progression systems found in **farming simulation games** and social interaction features characteristic of **life simulation games**. The experience is designed strictly as a **single-player video game**.

### Release and Platform History
The game was first published on **September 20, 2023**, for **Microsoft Windows**. It was distributed digitally via the **Steam** platform (Application ID: 1658150). Upon its initial launch, it also supported **macOS** and **Linux** operating systems.
Nearly a year later, the game expanded to console audiences. It was released for the **Nintendo Switch** (referenced in data as platform Q19610114) on **June 19, 2024**.

### Technical Specifications
Moonstone Island utilizes digital distribution as its primary format. On Steam, it supports a wide array of languages, including **English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Brazilian Portuguese**. The game is listed on PCGamingWiki with the ID `Moonstone_Island` (Wiki ID: 189464) and has a dedicated wiki hosted on the wiki.gg platform.

### Critical Performance
The game has been tracked by several aggregate scoring systems.
- **OpenCritic:** Based on 27 top critic reviews, the game holds a **Top Critic Average of 81/100**. The "Critics Recommend" metric stands at **69%**.
- **CriticDB:** The title holds a rating of **81/100**, calculated from 12 critic reviews for the Microsoft Windows version.

### Database and Community Identifiers
Moonstone Island is indexed extensively across gaming databases and storefronts:
- **Storefronts & Trackers:** Steam (AppID 1658150), GOG Dreamlist (`moonstone-island-2023`), Nintendo eShop Europe (ID 2478996), IsThereAnyDeal (`moonstone-island`).
- **Review Aggregators:** OpenCritic (Game ID 15532), Metacritic (`moonstone-island`), IGDB (`moonstone-island` / ID 196769).
- **Community Wikis:** Wikipedia (English), Wiki.gg (`moonstoneisland`), PCGamingWiki (`Moonstone_Island`).
- **Gaming Databases:** MobyGames (ID 208912), HowLongToBeat (ID 109056), RAWG (`moonstone-island`), VGList (ID 78175).
- **Regional Portals:** VGTimes (`moonstone-island`), VK Play (`moonstone-island`), StopGame (`moonstone_island`), Playground.ru (`moonstone_island`), Gry-Online (ID 26284), and Génération Nintendo (ID 14524).

## References

1. Steam
2. PCGamingWiki
3. OpenCritic
4. [Q131917281](https://criticdb.com/games/moonstone-island)
5. [Moonstone Island Reviews - OpenCritic](https://opencritic.com/game/15532/moonstone-island)
6. GameSpot
7. Q124398839
8. GamesMeter.nl
9. Nintendo eShop
10. Steam Deck HQ
11. GOG Dreamlist
12. Q131917281