Starsand Island is the first can't-miss cozy game of 2026 and it's already taken over 20 hours from me

Every couple years we get one: that farm sim game that everyone talks about. In 2024 it was Fields of Mistria and in 2026 I think we're already looking at this year's belle of the ball with Starsand Island. It's taken me 25 hours just to complete my first season in Starsand and I fear I may sink another 100 hours into it before the month is over thanks to some big crafting quest demands and a shockingly detailed home building system.

I've also broken down Starsand Island's early access features...