Peace Island Video Game Enters Early Access
The new open-world game lets players explore a coastal environment as cats for $15.99.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Cats
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Developers Eric Blumrich and Laura Mackey have released the open-world game Peace Island in early access. Players control feline characters to explore a virtual environment inspired by Maine islands.
Why it matters
The game offers a non-violent, cozy alternative to typical first-person shooters for cat enthusiasts and gamers seeking relaxed, story-driven exploration.
The game costs $15.99 and is currently 80% complete. It features 900 pages of in-game literature and 12 to 15 missions across 15 interiors.
The players
Eric Blumrich
A developer who co-created Peace Island to offer a non-violent, cat-focused gaming experience.
Laura Mackey
A co-developer who collaborated on the design and creation of the Maine-inspired Peace Island game world.
The details
Players navigate an open-world environment modeled after the islands of Casco Bay, Maine. By searching abandoned buildings and reading collected documents, users uncover the history of the island setting. The project was primarily funded by supporters through Kickstarter and Patreon, reflecting a community-driven development approach.
Timeline
Development of the game project began in 2017.
The game was released in early access on October 28, 2026.
The Home Front
The project follows the growing industry trend of independent developers using early access programs to fund long-term development cycles. This release strategy allows creators to build complex, content-heavy worlds over several years with direct financial support from their player base.
Potential players should check if their system meets the requirements for the Steam platform before purchasing the early access version. Those interested in the final expansion to nine playable cats may wish to follow the developers' progress updates on their storefront page.
The takeaway
Peace Island provides a unique, non-violent gaming experience for cat lovers through an expansive, literary-focused world. Interested players can jump in now at the $15.99 early access price point to explore the current build while content continues to grow toward the final version.
Further reading
Explore more feline-focused digital content in our Cats section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Portland Press Herald.
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