Summer Islands: Growth

Developer: jakeonaut

Jun 1, 2021

Visual

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
Semi-Linear

Combat

no combat

Features

relaxed

Themes

fantasy

Summary

3D vacation platformer where you collect bugs and soothe an angry heron god with fish.

Last updated August 08, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Linux
- itch.io

Resources

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