Forest Island in IOS

Relaxing Game with Animals

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

94/100

Forest Island is less of a game and more of a digital sanctuary. The ASMR soundscapes—the sound of wind through leaves and gentle waves—are some of the best I've heard in any app. It’s an idle game, but it doesn't pressure you to optimize or spend money; it simply wants you to relax.

Watching your island grow from a small rock into a thriving ecosystem filled with deer, wolves, and birds is incredibly satisfying. The 'Rest' mode is a highlight, allowing you to just sit and watch your animals interact. If you're stressed, this is the app you need on your home screen.

Reviewed on: Mon Feb 09 2026
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Dinsun Review

Forest Island is basically digital wallpaper with a maintenance requirement. It’s very pretty, I'll give it that. The animal animations are cute, and the 'ASMR' sounds are actually quite nice if you want to fall asleep. But as a game? It’s another idle tapper. You click a heart, the bar goes up, you unlock a deer. Rinse and repeat. There’s no challenge, no failure state, and no real choice. It’s designed to exploit that 'collection' instinct while pretending to be 'zen.' I find the environmental message a bit ironic given that it’s a high-retention mobile app designed to burn through your battery and time. If you’re stressed out and just want to look at a pretty forest for five minutes, it’s fine. If you want to engage your brain, look elsewhere. It’s well-produced, but it’s effectively a high-end virtual pet that you don't even have to feed.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent sound design
  • Relaxing visuals
  • Low stress
  • Boring gameplay loop
  • Very slow progression
  • Heavy focus on battle-pass style events

Technical Report

Performance: Can get laggy as the island gets populated; heats up the phone.

Accessibility:

    Audience Fit

    Buy if: You need a 'healing' app to help you relax or sleep.

    Skip if: You want active gameplay or a sense of accomplishment.

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    • Abyssrium
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    Reviewer Context

    • Reviewer: Dinsun
    • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
    • Playtime: 8 hours
    • Status: Unlocked 30 animals

    The Game

    Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

    Version 3.6.2Mon Feb 09 2026

    To celebrate Valentine’s Day, new animals are coming to Forest Island. What sweet friends could be arriving?

    [ 3.6 UPDATE ]

    - Valentine Event Pass

    - Suspicious Statue


    ■ Welcome Gift for New Users

    Adopt the cute [ The Three Little Rabbits ] and [ Albino Raccoon ] for free!

    - 2024, Korea, App Store_Selected as essential indie game

    - 2024, Korea, App Store_Selected as a game embodying the spirit of environmental protection for ‘Earth Day’

    - 2024, Korea, App Store_Selection of essential simulation games

    - 2023, Korea, App Store_Selected as an Essential iPhone Game

    - 2022, Korea, Winner of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award

    - 2022, Korea, App Store_Selected as Today's Game

    Over 8 million foresters have chosen the idle relaxing game [ Forest Island ], a sanctuary for animal and nature lovers.

    Beautiful nature and cute animals are always by your side,

    whenever your exhausted heart by anxiety and stress needs rest.

    Relax and chill with the cute baby animals,

    and experience stress relief, happiness growing various natural habitats at your own pace.

    With all the adorable animals and birds that live in the sky, the sea, and the forest,

    we hope you find joy and peace in this relaxing idle relaxing games created especially for you.

    [ Game Features ]

    1. Over 100 types of animals and birds including rabbits, cats, ducks, and raccoons.

    Collect and bond with over 100 different animals and birds, such as rabbits, cats, ducks, and raccoons, from all natural environments including the sky, sea, and forest, to create precious memories.

    (Continual updates will introduce new types of animals and birds.)

    2. Our precious natural world is threatened by climate change, environmental pollution, and the risk of animal extinction.

    Clear debris washed up by the sea and gather hearts and vitality from animals, birds, and forests to grow your island.

    Add a variety of natural habitats like forests, lakes, meadows, boulders, coastlines, plateaus, cliffs, and jungles to enrich your own island.

    3. Relaxing peaceful BGM music and natural ASMR sounds that calm the mind.

    Enjoy a relaxation mode with comfortable healing background music and natural ASMR sounds like the ocean, rain, wind, water, and bird calls, which help alleviate stress and provide mental stability.

    Escape the hustle and stress of city life and take a moment to heal with the scenery of flowers and trees bathed in warm sunlight.

    4. An idle relaxing simulation game that is easy for anyone to play and continues to grow even when left alone.

    An easy-to-play idle calming cozy games that lets you enjoy the beautiful scenery of a growing forest and island at your own pace, even when you're not actively playing.

    ■ Official Instagram

    Follow Forest Island's official Instagram for special events, the latest news, and various animal relaxing content.

    https://www.instagram.com/forrestisle/

    ■ Contact Us

    support@nanali.freshdesk.com


    Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    ■ Welcome Gift for New Users

    Adopt the cute [ The Three Little Rabbits ] and [ Albino Raccoon ] for free!

    - 2024, Korea, App Store_Selected as essential indie game

    - 2024, Korea, App Store_Selected as a game embodying the spirit of environmental protection for ‘Earth Day’

    - 2024, Korea, App Store_Selection of essential simulation games

    - 2023, Korea, App Store_Selected as an Essential iPhone Game

    - 2022, Korea, Winner of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award

    - 2022, Korea, App Store_Selected as Today's Game

    Over 8 million foresters have chosen the idle relaxing game [ Forest Island ], a sanctuary for animal and nature lovers.

    Beautiful nature and cute animals are always by your side,

    whenever your exhausted heart by anxiety and stress needs rest.

    Relax and chill with the cute baby animals,

    and experience stress relief, happiness growing various natural habitats at your own pace.

    With all the adorable animals and birds that live in the sky, the sea, and the forest,

    we hope you find joy and peace in this relaxing idle relaxing games created especially for you.

    [ Game Features ]

    1. Over 100 types of animals and birds including rabbits, cats, ducks, and raccoons.

    Collect and bond with over 100 different animals and birds, such as rabbits, cats, ducks, and raccoons, from all natural environments including the sky, sea, and forest, to create precious memories.

    (Continual updates will introduce new types of animals and birds.)

    2. Our precious natural world is threatened by climate change, environmental pollution, and the risk of animal extinction.

    Clear debris washed up by the sea and gather hearts and vitality from animals, birds, and forests to grow your island.

    Add a variety of natural habitats like forests, lakes, meadows, boulders, coastlines, plateaus, cliffs, and jungles to enrich your own island.

    3. Relaxing peaceful BGM music and natural ASMR sounds that calm the mind.

    Enjoy a relaxation mode with comfortable healing background music and natural ASMR sounds like the ocean, rain, wind, water, and bird calls, which help alleviate stress and provide mental stability.

    Escape the hustle and stress of city life and take a moment to heal with the scenery of flowers and trees bathed in warm sunlight.

    4. An idle relaxing simulation game that is easy for anyone to play and continues to grow even when left alone.

    An easy-to-play idle calming cozy games that lets you enjoy the beautiful scenery of a growing forest and island at your own pace, even when you're not actively playing.

    ■ Official Instagram

    Follow Forest Island's official Instagram for special events, the latest news, and various animal relaxing content.

    https://www.instagram.com/forrestisle/

    ■ Contact Us

    support@nanali.freshdesk.com


    In-Game Events

    Winter Snowflake Pass Update!
    NEW SEASON
    Winter Snowflake Pass Update!
    New animals have arrived at Forest Island.

    Collect Snowflakes by completing various missions and achievements, and winter animal friends will arrive.

    Starts: 2/5/2026Ends: 2/28/2026
    Spotted Cat Pass Update!
    SPECIAL EVENT
    Spotted Cat Pass Update!
    A spotted cat that became a star has arrived.

    With shooting stars, the spotted cat is waiting for you in Forest Island. What kind of story could be hidden behind it?

    Starts: 2/15/2026Ends: 2/28/2026

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8 out of 5 with 24321 Counts
    Age Rating 13+

    Screenshots

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    Forest Island is a beautiful idle oasis designed to help you de-stress. Restore a desolate island by growing lush forests and inviting diverse wildlife, from foxes and deer to rare birds and marine life. Unlike frantic tycoon games, Forest Island focuses on tranquility, featuring high-quality white noise and calming music. Expand your island, upgrade your habitats, and take a moment to breathe as you watch nature flourish in the palm of your hand.

    Features

    1

    Calming ASMR and nature soundscapes

    2

    Beautiful 3D low-poly art style

    3

    Dozens of animals to collect and observe

    4

    Stress-free idle progression

    5

    Special 'Rest Mode' for meditation

    Tips

    Promotion Videos

    Forest Island Anti stress & Relaxing Idle Game - YouTube

    Related Videos

    Gameplays

    Q&A

    The goal is to relax. You progress by expanding your island and creating a home for animals, but there is no lose condition or timer.

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