$24.99Aloft Turn islands into flying homes
Aloft is a cozy survival game set among floating islands, where you turn any island into a skyship and sail the wind. Build a home, farm and cook, care for animals, cure fungal corruption, and play solo or with up to 8 friends.
Is Aloft worth it?
Aloft is worth it if…
- you like slow, careful planning
- you want building, farming, cooking, and decorating in one place
- you like exploring floating islands and ancient ruins at your own pace
- you want a calm survival game to share with up to 7 friends
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Your island is your ship
Pick an island, add a helm, rudder, and sails, and it becomes your flying home. You steer through open sky, catch strong winds for extra speed, and bring your whole base along when you visit a friend's world. Building is flexible, with room to design, decorate, and rearrange, plus an island creator for starting from scratch. It suits cozy fans who like the idea of home always traveling with them.
Gardens, animals, and wind power
Life aboard runs on small routines. You gather resources, craft tools, plant crops from collected seeds, cook meals for buffs, and look after animals that give rare resources and will stand by you if their needs are met. Windmills with cables and pulleys automate machines and production, and strong winds supercharge crafting. Survival here rewards positive action over punishment, so the loop stays gentle: tend, make, improve, repeat.
Healing corrupted islands
Many islands suffer from a spreading fungal corruption. You clear it by facing mushroom creatures in combat, brewing antidotes, and restoring biodiversity with seeds and animals. Cured islands offer special resources and resist corruption better, and exploring ruins along the way uncovers lost knowledge and technology. Combat is only a small part of the trip, which keeps the mood calm while still giving your travels a clear purpose.
Good to know before you sail?
Can you play it solo?
Yes. Aloft works as a peaceful solo experience, with your own island-ship, garden, animals, and exploration. Co-op for up to 8 players is there when you want company, and you can bring your whole island base into another player's world.
How does sailing work?
Once your island has a helm, rudder, and sails, you sail the winds across a large sandbox sky. Strong winds boost sailing speed and crafting power, though your sails need to handle the strain. The wind stays central to both travel and automation.
What do you do with animals?
You collect animals on your travels, bring them home, meet their needs, and gain rare resources. Well-cared-for animals form a bond and will even protect you, which makes the farm feel more like a crew than livestock.
Is there combat?
Yes, but a light amount. You fight mushroom creatures to cure corrupted islands, then use antidotes and replanting to restore balance. If you prefer cozy games with only brief, purposeful fights, this fits.
