October 1, 2025 - Indie game developer Golden Horde Studios is thrilled to unveil the first major update to the demo of its debut masterpiece, Shoni Island (store page and website). Imagine a cozy god game where you channel your divine powers, manage villagers, and occasionally wonder if they're more trouble than they're worth. Think The Sims meets Black & White, sprinkled with a dash of even more chaos. Uncover secrets, plan your escape, and maybe, just maybe, remember to feed your virtual villagers before they start a rebellion. Dive into this delightful mix of chill, challenge, and comedic chaos… a strategy/survival adventure you didn't know you needed!
What’s New in the Demo?Experience four different scenarios that put your god-like powers (and patience for rather dumb villagers) to the test:
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Feed the World: Starting with a greater population size and established food production, try to house your population before time runs out!
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Master Builder: Starting with an abundance of resources, build up a diverse settlement!
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Indoctrination: Focus on education to enlighten the minds of the next generation!
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Hearts & Souls: Found a religion and focus on healing to ensure your little minions make it to retirement!
Additionally, experience an all-new UI, new structures and animations for building them, assets to replace placeholders, and so much more.
Check out the teaser trailer here.
About Shoni IslandAfter mysterious invaders thoroughly wreck their village, the village leaders and a ragtag crew of survivors make a daring escape on a stolen boat. After days of drifting, they finally wash up on Shoni Island—a land full of peculiar characters and unexpected challenges.
Your mission? Adapt, build, and upskill to escape this fantastical island.
Assign your villagers to professions like construction, farming, and the delightfully bizarre practice of god worship. Watch as they get to know one another, fall in love, or form forever friendships while also juggling keeping the island’s moody elemental gods on your side.
Shoni Island's demo update will launch sometime in 2025.
Golden Horde Studios / Shoni Island LinksAbout Golden Horde Studios
Golden Horde Studios began at the very beginning of 2024 to create indie games that resembled the humorous, god games like The Sims and Black & White that lead developer Sean Menzies always enjoyed. We are committed to delivering cozy and stress-free experiences and have a team of junior industry professionals who care very much about the games we publish.