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The Outer Islands

Also known as The Outer Islands, oi, outer islands

Explore a quarantined island chain and a vast automated hospital abandoned for twenty years. Uncover the secrets of the Malin Corporation while evading the machines that still believe they have patients.

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22 Jun 2026

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The 'Correct Executable Name" Patch + Unlocking More Content for Demo Release

As the pretty descriptive title says, I accidentally misnamed the executable on the current demo for The outer Islands - im sorry about that and grateful to the community members that picked up on it. I have given mysel…

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June 2026
I fell over...As the image probably explains pretty well, unfortuntately, as an older developer with cerebral palsy, I took a nasty fall the other day. My own fault however it was one day in to the Steam Next Festival and so although…Event2 changesBalance8d ago
The new Bob Restrainer unit enters Asylum Rock!I am delighted to announce that the Maniple system is now out of alpha and is working fully inside of The Outer Islands. This system is an NPC game AI system (not generative AI) that allows the imposing Bob units to wor…Announcement10d ago
The Evening Broadcast! Starting at 11pm BST - about 6pm in the USA!I will be chatting about The Outer Islands, answering questions and playing the game this evening at about 11pm - which I think is 6pm EST (or maybe 5pm?) anyway - hope to see you there! Cris R DeveloperAnnouncement1 changeFixUI/audio11d ago
Steam Next Fest 8.30pm BST Gameplay Broadcast of The Outer Islands🚨 I had such a blast playing the game and meeting players that I decided... why not do it again! So with that, lets play some The Outer Islands! Im here for questions, a chat or jsut if you want to watch me play a game…Announcementv8.30pm12d ago
Steam Next Fest 6pm BST Gameplay Broadcast of The Outer Islands🚨 Join us for a live stream at 6pm BST during Steam Next Fest! Explore The Outer Islands with us as we reveal more about the Hospital and the mysterious landscapes. The demo is now available for you to experience! Don’…Announcement1 changeGameplay12d ago
Streaming The Outer Islands - Hospital - Sunday 7pm BSTHello! Today at 7pm (BST) I will be streaming live a developer commentary and playthrough of some of the parts of the Asylum Rock hospital area. If you want to see what is happening in the first area of the Hospital or…Announcement1 changeGameplay13d ago
Orderly BobAnnouncing The Orderly! This mechanical unit in the asylum is designed for patient control and management. With staff gone, it’s waking up to classify new 'patients'—even if you're just a detective investigating what ca…Announcement1 changeGameplay14d ago
Demo 2.0 is here - Ready for Steam Next FextI am excited to share that the demo for The Outer Islands is now available for download! Explore the stunning landscapes of Gondola Island and parts of Asylum Rock as you investigate the mysterious signal coming from th…Announcementv2.024 changesGameplayPerformance16d ago
Steam Next Fest Demo - MONDAY🚨🎮 Get ready for The Outer Islands at Steam Next Fest! In just two weeks, experience a detective adventure like never before. With devious puzzles, deadly traps, and mysterious denizens becoming more visible, our mass…Announcement21d ago
Steam Fest is ApproachingHello all from the desk of Cris - I am working hard at the moment on the game The Outer Islands and with only a couple of weeks to go before the Steam Next Fest - which is an important chance for the game to get seen, I…Announcement2 changesMapsGameplay23d ago
May 2026
The Clockwork Hospital - First Look🚑🔍 Announcing the Clockwork Hospital on Asylum Rock! Prepare to navigate an automated hospital that thinks you're its only patient. This new section is filled with intricate puzzles and deep mysteries waiting to be un…Announcement1 changeGameplay19 May 2026

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