Welcome islanders!
We're very proud to announce a playable demo as part of this Steam Next Fest! This is out first of two major demo releases this month, so wishlist, download, play and contribute to the game's development.
The second, larger demo releasing later this month will feature localisation! This build only has English.
Build Something That Can Survive the Night
ShoreTiles is an atmospheric tile-placement strategy game where you build and defend a fragile island settlement surrounded by a cold, endless sea.
Expand your island tile by tile, shape your economy, construct defenses, and keep your lighthouse alive against the growing darkness beyond the fog.
Because when night falls, the sea changes, throwing your island into aa fight for survival, as creatures emerge from the depths, drawn toward your lighthouse and everything you’ve built around it.
Every tile placement is permanent.
Every night grows harder.
Every decision matters.
What You’ll Find in the Demo
During Steam Next Fest, players can experience:
Strategic tile-placement gameplay
Procedurally generated islands
Dynamic day-night survival systems
Settlement building and resource management
Defensive structures and military planning
Escalating enemy threats emerging from the sea
Whether you build cautiously, expand aggressively, or fortify every corner of your island, no two runs play the same.
We’d Love Your Feedback
Steam Next Fest is a huge moment for ShoreTiles, and your feedback genuinely helps shape the future of the game.
As you play, let us know in the comments below or through our in-game form link:
What strategies worked best for you?
Which mechanics felt most rewarding?
What would you like to see expanded before launch?
Any other feedback
We’ll be actively reading feedback throughout the festival.
Wishlist ShoreTiles on Steam
If you enjoy the demo, please consider wishlisting ShoreTiles to support the game and stay updated as we move toward release in 2026.
Thank you for visiting the shoreline.
VOXEL Studios