Rex: Another Island is a Action game from shysaursoft with a 90% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- shysaursoft
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $1.99
- Review signal
- 90% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
Processor: 1 Ghz CPU
Memory: 500 MB RAM
Graphics: N/A
Storage: 200 MB available space
Sound Card: N/A - Recommended
- OS *: Windows 8
Processor: 1.5 Ghz CPU
Memory: 500 MB RAM
Graphics: N/A
Storage: 200 MB available space
Sound Card: N/A
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.6
Processor: 1.5 Ghz CPU
Memory: 500 MB RAM
Graphics: N/A
Storage: 200 MB available space
Sound Card: N/A - Recommended
- OS: 10.6
Processor: 2 Ghz CPU
Memory: 500 MB RAM
Graphics: N/A
Storage: 200 MB available space
Sound Card: N/A
Linux
- Minimum
- Processor: 1 Ghz CPU
Memory: 500 MB RAM
Graphics: N/A - Recommended
- OS: Ubuntu 12.X
Processor: 1.5 Ghz CPU
Memory: 500 MB RAM
Graphics: N/A
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Rex: Another Island is worth a closer look if you want exploration, short game, controller friendly, and pixel art.
Best for players who want pixel art, emotional story, strong atmosphere, and exploration.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
pixel-art
SettingThe visual language is pixel-led or deliberately retro.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
steampunk
SettingA clockwork, brass, or Victorian-industrial flavor shows up around the game.
Steam review snapshots
Rex: Another Island would lose its steadily growing tempo of exploration if split up.You can beat the game in just a few minutes if you know where you're going, but this is a game built…The first ones are when you enter the game to your left at the end of the water, with a few others…I did enjoy this short game a lot.Why it fits
Check it if you want action filtered by single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.