A classic Zelda-style adventure, but a lot more cozy

March 28, 2026 Andrew Webster

A screenshot from the video game Under The Island.

The Legend of Zelda games are grand adventures, but they can also be very comforting, with quaint villages to explore and warm landscapes to take in. Under The Island takes that idea a step further. It still offers the sense of exploration and puzzle-solving that makes Zelda games so satisfying, but it also takes place in a cozy, lighthearted world with an energy reminiscent of Stardew Valley. It's the kind of place you'll want to hang around in even when you aren't slaying monsters.

The game puts you in the role of Nia, a new resident on the seemingly normal Seashell Island. But soon it becomes clear things are much stranger than they appe …

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