Under The Island

 Switch
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. MonsterVine
    Mar 6, 2026
    40
    Under the Island isn’t charming enough in its graphics or writing, so its gameplay foibles can be forgiven, and this is ultimately a shame, as the game attempts an 11th-hour reveal musing about how easily people can be swayed by honeyed words and how that can result in utter devastation. With some patches and playtesting, this game could be at least bearable. To think, all of this could’ve been avoided by respecting an island’s culture.
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  1. The Verge
    Mar 30, 2026
    There are obviously plenty of Zelda-style indie games out there, but few manage to balance nostalgia and inventiveness the way Under The Island does. Even fewer manage to do it while being so damn charming.