Sky Islands is a masterpiece of vertical platforming that feels like a cross between Fez and Monument Valley. You play as a character navigating a series of floating islands, but the twist is the 'perspective-shift' mechanic. By rotating the camera, you can connect platforms that appeared to be miles apart, essentially turning a 3D world into a solvable 2D puzzle. Itβs an 'Aha!' moment every few minutes.
The atmosphere is incredibly peaceful, featuring a soft, pastel-colored world and a meditative lo-fi soundtrack. There are no enemies and no way to truly 'die'βif you fall, you simply reappear on the last stable island. This lack of pressure allows you to focus entirely on the beauty of the puzzles and the environment. Itβs a polished, intelligent, and deeply relaxing adventure that proves that sometimes the best way to move forward is to look at things from a different angle.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 0.0.13Fri Sep 22 2023
β’ Minor bug fixes
β’ Improved level design
Switch between 2D and 3D! Sky Islands is a charming platformer game where you embark on a captivating journey through a fantastic sky realm. Inspired by the beloved FEZ game, prepare to shift between the 2D and 3D dimensions to collect hidden stars and clear all the levels.
Features:
β’ 2D and 3D gameplay
β’ Clever puzzles
β’ Intuitive controls
β’ Charming music tracks
Requires iOSΒ 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPodΒ touch.Switch between 2D and 3D! Sky Islands is a charming platformer game where you embark on a captivating journey through a fantastic sky realm. Inspired by the beloved FEZ game, prepare to shift between the 2D and 3D dimensions to collect hidden stars and clear all the levels.
Features:
β’ 2D and 3D gameplay
β’ Clever puzzles
β’ Intuitive controls
β’ Charming music tracks












Welcome to Sky Islands, a serene puzzle-adventure where the path to the finish is hidden in plain sight. Guide your character through stunning floating landscapes by rotating the world to change your perspective. What seems like an impossible gap from one angle becomes a clear bridge from another. Featuring minimalist 3D graphics, clever environmental puzzles, and a soothing soundtrack, Sky Islands is a journey of discovery and logic that will lift your spirits.
Innovative perspective-shifting puzzle mechanics
Stunning, low-poly 3D islands to explore
Relaxing, stress-free gameplay with no combat
Over 50 handcrafted levels with unique themes
Ethereal and atmospheric sound design
When you hit a dead end, don't stop movingβjust rotate the camera 90 degrees. Look for silhouettes that overlap; in Sky Islands, if two platforms look connected from your current point of view, they ARE connected physically. Use this to bypass large gaps.
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Each island contains three hidden Sun-Shards. While not required to finish the level, collecting them unlocks 'Aurora Portals'βbonus challenges that offer the game's most complex and rewarding perspective-shifting puzzles.
Sky Islands is optimized for both iPhone and iPad, with Apple Pencil support for even more precise camera control.