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Paradise Island

A solo-developed (by a non-technical designer using AI) fusion of merge mechanics, simulation management, and roguelike deck-building. Your goal: survive as long as possible through strategic piece placement, card synergy, and map exploration.

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LIU JIEYI
Publisher
LIU JIEYI
Release
July 12, 2026
21 days ago
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About the Game

🧶 Welcome to a Merge + Roguelike + Idle Farming Management Game

You are thrown onto a lonely island.
The island is small.
The bills are very punctual.

On this island, you will:

  • Place chickens

  • Place cows

  • Grow crops

  • Plant flowers

  • Plant fruit trees

  • Wait for them to produce

  • Sell everything

  • And try to stay alive until the next bill arrives

đź’¸ The Bill System

Every once in a while,
a bill will appear.
On time. Every time.

It does not care about:

  • Whether your layout looks good

  • Whether your farm feels cozy

  • Whether your chicken has a name

It only asks one question:

Do you have enough money?

No?
Game over.

Very clean. Very fair.

🎉 Paying the Bill Is Not the End — It’s Card Time

If you manage to pay the bill,
the system rewards you with a choice:

A photo.

Yes, a photo.
Not gold.
Not equipment.

These photos are:

  • Buff-style cards

  • Strategic choices

  • Stackable

  • Capable of changing your entire run

There are currently 100+ cards,
and yes — the strategy gets a little deep.

❤️ And Then You Get ♥

When a run ends,
the system gives you one more thing:

♥

It doesn’t make you richer.
It doesn’t make you stronger.

It lets you
decorate and fill rooms.

🚪 What Happens in the Rooms Is Up to You

You’ll use ♥ to decorate and fill rooms.

There are no bills here.
No timers.
No bankruptcy warnings.

Just memories,
waiting for you to place them properly.

Oh —
and there’s a small secret.
You’ll know when you find it.

🧵 Why Is Everything So Cute?

Because everything is made in a
felt / wool-crafted art style.

Chickens are soft.
Tables are soft.
Even the toilet is soft.

Yes. The toilet too.

🤖 About Development

One more thing:
Aside from gameplay, story, and animation,
everything else was made entirely by AI.

🤖 One Last Thing

There’s much more to discover in the game,
and we can’t wait for you to try it.

If you encounter any issues,
or have thoughts, feedback, or complaints —
please reach out.

I genuinely mean it.
I would be very happy to hear them.

Thank you so much for playing ❤️

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