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Action · Avernus Software, Art Games Studio S.A.

Ancient Islands

Ancient Islands
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Windows
Positive · 90% of 31
DeveloperAvernus Software, Art Games Studio S.A.
GenreAction
Wait Chip's verdict · US updated 27 days ago

Good game, but it sits 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. It drops harder in seasonal sales. Patience pays.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $1.79 · 12d ago
Player reviews 90% positive of 31
Quality score 90/100 · small sample
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

Tower-defense mixed with economy elements. It features complex skill trees, resource trading, building your own village, and setting individual tactics for each tower. Can you defend what you've built from hordes of enemies? Visit Ancient Islands and test your tactical sense!

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About the Game

The islands may look colorful and peaceful at the first glance, don't let It fool you though, the truth is quite different...



Ancient Islands is a hardcore, old-school tower defense game with complex mechanics unusual for the genre!




Many towers are at your disposal, each one with unique properties. Set your buildings wisely to maximize their combat potential and take advantage of the synergies between them.


Develop the village you're defending. Build not only the defense towers but also other facilities inside your settlement. Place woodcutter's huts near the forest to gather wood, then build a marketplace to exchange it for stone. Develop your magic schools to get more mana and unlock more powerful spells. Upgrade your gate to damage enemies attacking it and so on...

Exchange resources to get the ones you need. You want to build a specific tower and you lack wood while sleeping on the stone and gold? - no problem! (if you're willing to pay the price). The map you're on is rich in one supply while lacking the presence of others? - Trade! You're not a mage type? - Turn your mana into gold!

Set the plan of an attack for each individual tower. Order your forces to attack a specific enemy based on 14 unique traits. You can make mage towers target the flying enemies with low health first, and your archers the fastest ones with the strongest magic resistance. It's all in your hands. Figure out what works for you once or change your tactic according to the map!

Develop your abilities in a way you like, there are tons of available combinations, you can specialize yourself in getting gold and archery, woodcutting, and melee fighters, or go full resource gathering. The choice is yours. Each branch of the skill tree has new buildings and towers ready to be unlocked!

Upgrading equipment for your towers in the blacksmith, multiple difficulty levels, troops formations, and powerful spells await...

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Price intelligence

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Historical lows
All-time low ATL $1.79 2026-07-03
3-month low $1.79
12-month low $1.79
Current $8.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $8.99
Jul 3, 2026
New all-time low $1.79

Ancient Islands price history and best deals

Ancient Islands for PC currently sells from $8.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $1.79, set on 2026-07-03.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy Ancient Islands now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $8.99 a good price for Ancient Islands?
$8.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $1.79 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy Ancient Islands?
Ancient Islands is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Positive · 90%
90% positive of 31
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Tech
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 10/8 64 Bit
  • Processor: i5 4690k 3.5GHz / AMD FX 8320 3.5GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960 or equivalant
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended
Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 10/8 64 Bit
  • Processor: i5 4690k 3.5GHz / AMD FX 8320 3.5GHz
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960 or equivalant
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Achievements (30)
EARN_GOLD_BRONZE 54.0%
FINISH_LEVEL_BRONZE 53.0%
SLAY_GNOLL_BRONZE 50.9%
MAGIC_DAMAGE_BRONZE 45.5%
EARN_GOLD_SILVER 44.5%
BUILD_ARCHERS_BRONZE 41.6%
DEFEAT_ENEMIES_BRONZE 36.3%
COLLECT_WOOD_BRONZE 34.6%
Facts
DeveloperAvernus Software, Art Games Studio S.A.
PublisherArt Games Studio S.A.
GenresAction · Strategy
ModesSingle-player
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