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PC Gamer's 'first can't-miss cozy game of 2026' has gone missing on Steam, and some players think…The cozy game Starsand Island has been temporarily removed from Steam due to the unauthorized use of visual elements from a classic title, suspected to be Tetris, in its mini-game section. Developer Seed Sparkle Lab is submitting a new build with the offending content removed and will offer an in-game outfit as compensation to existing owners. This incident follows a previous issue with fake positive user reviews shortly after the game's February debut.
Popular Stardew Valley-like Starsand Island removed from Steam for using "visual elements from a classic title" without permission, devs say they've already sent a new build to ValveStarsand Island has been temporarily removed from Steam due to the developer, Seed Sparkle Lab, using unauthorized visual elements from a classic title in its mini-game section. The studio has submitted a new build without the infringing content and will offer free DLC to all players. The game, which launched in February and received positive reviews, is expected to return to the platform after Steam's review process.
Starsand Island is a life and farming sim that isn't gacha, and it's out next weekStarsand Island, a life and farming simulation game from Seed Sparkle Lab, will launch into Early Access on February 11 for PC and Xbox. The developer anticipates a short Early Access period, with a full release planned for summer 2024, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch versions, along with Steam Deck support and multiplayer. The game features storybook, anime-inspired aesthetics and includes farming, mining, social interactions, and combat.