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Coral Island

Coral Island is a 2022 indie release from developer Stairway. The title is a farming and relationship-building simulation game that was heavily inspired by the classics in the genre like Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley. Players will create their character and then help to clean up and build an island farming paradise while also interacting with the townsfolk around them and even romancing one of sixteen possible mates.

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Coral Island
Farming
Simulation
Top Critic Avg: 83/100 Critics Rec: 100%
Released
October 11, 2022
ESRB
E10+ Due To Alcohol Reference, Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Stairway Games
Publisher(s)
Humble Games
Engine
Unreal Engine 4

Platform(s)
PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
How Long To Beat
45 Hours

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Scott from Coral Island stands in front of a pink cotton-candy like explosion. Pink hearts flow around his shoulders.
Coral Island: Scott Romance Guide (Best Gifts & Heart Events)

Scott is a dateable archeologist who works at the local Museum in Coral Island. He's the only townie who will appreciate a geode as a gift.

Rafael from Coral Island stands in front of a bright orange, cloud-like explosion. Orange hearts hover around him.
Coral Island: Rafael Romance Guide (Best Gifts & Heart Events)

Rafael is a quiet and reserved blacksmith in Coral Island. He spends most of his time working in the shop or caring for the nearby graveyard.

Pablo from Coral Island smiles against a deep blue, cloud-like explosion. Blue-tinted hearts flow around him.
Coral Island: Pablo Romance Guide (Best Gifts & Heart Events)

Pablo is one of two dateable blacksmiths in Coral Island. He's a charming, flirty, and helpful fellow with an odd love for all things pickled.

How To Solve The Underwater Puzzle In Coral Island
Does Coral Island's Underwater Puzzle Have A Solution?

Coral Island players have struggled to solve the Underwater Puzzle since Early Access. It has no clear solution, but may hint at a future update.

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Nina from Coral Island smiles against a big, flowery, round explosion of warm colors. Hearts flow around her shoulders like wings.
Coral Island: Nina Romance Guide (Best Gifts & Heart Events)

Nina is an interesting potential partner in Coral Island, as she does not actually live on the island at the start of the game, arriving in Summer.

Fruits and other crops from Coral Island with two farmers in the background
10 Best Crops For Every Season In Coral Island

Every season on Coral Island unlocks different crops, which can be used to improve relationships, increase health & energy, or sell for high prices.

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"A Cozy Experience In The Tropics": Coral Island Review

A tropical-themed farm sim focusing on conservation, Coral Island hits all the right notes in creating a perfect island paradise and finding love.

Animal Crossing's Hans posing in front of screenshots from A Short Hike, Disney Dreamlight Valley, and Coral Island.
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Life sims like Animal Crossing: New Horizons make for relaxing winter gameplay, and there are plenty of options to choose from.

Looking at the outside front of the Coral Island Inn with tables and chairs set up and one of the twins sweeping and
Every Yearly Event (& Festival) in Coral Island

Meticulous Coral Island players will want this list of events on hand, so they can arrive at festivals on time and celebrate every birthday.

Coral Island Noah and Logo on Blurred Background
How to Romance Noah in Coral Island

One of Coral Island's romance options is Noah, the owner of the FishnShips tavern, an organized and doting son to his mother Betty.

Leah, Nina, & Surya from Coral Island in beach outfits
Coral Island Romance Guide (Bachelorettes, Bachelors, Likes, & Dislikes)

There are many people to romance and marry in Coral Island, and the best way for the player to do so is by knowing characters' likes and dislikes.

Getting More Skill Points in Coral Island through Foraging and Mining
How To Get More Skill Points in Coral Island

To get more Skill points for a Mastery page in Coral Island, players must perform activities related to the Skill, such as Farming or Foraging.

Making Money in Coral Island via Fishing and Foraging
Best Ways To Make Money in Coral Island

Two excellent ways to make money during the early-game portion of Coral Island are by catching bugs through digging or fishing for a rare catch.

Speaking with the Carpenter to Repair Your House in Coral Island
How to Repair Your House in Coral Island

To repair the Player House in Coral Island, islanders must make a visit to the Carpenter shop after collecting a specific amount of Wood and Stone.

Sanchez Brothers Blacksmith for Upgrading Tools in Coral Island
How to ols in Coral Island

To ols in Coral Island, players must deliver resources from their farm and the Cavern to the Blacksmith located near the Woodlands.

Completing Mythical Dream to Unlock Fast Travel in Coral Island
Coral Island: How To Fast Travel

To unlock fast travel in Coral Island, players must complete one of the first Main Quests involving an encounter with the Lake Temple Goddess.

Coral Island characters about to kiss while another tries to keep the man back.
Coral Island Romance Options: Every Character You Can Marry

Coral Island offers players so many choices of amazing dateable characters, how to even choose? Here are some pros and cons of each in the game so far

Giving Annie a Gift in Coral Island
How To Give Gifts in Coral Island

To give gifts to Townies in Coral Island, players must first have the item equipped in their hotbar before handing the object over to the character.

Upgraded Backpack in Coral Island
Coral Island: How To Upgrade Inventory Space

To upgrade inventory space, players must visit the general store in the local Town of Coral Island and speak with the NPC vendor about bag upgrades.

Eight Coral Island characters smiling, showing off the game's romance options
Coral Island Early Access: Best Characters Available Right Now

Coral Island is available for early access now! While not everything is ready yet, there are some amazing NPC's ready to welcome you to your new home

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