About
Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.
What is happening now
Pony Island is a puzzle-adventure that presents itself as a simple game but reveals itself to be something far stranger - a suspense-laden experience wrapped in deceptive trappings. Released in 2016, it has maintained strong critical reception over the years, with Metacritic ratings in the mid-80s. The original game continues to circulate on Steam, while recent coverage has focused on the upcoming Pony Island 2: Panda Circus. The sequel's trailer has generated enough buzz to capture gaming discourse despite competing announcements from major publishers, suggesting sustained interest in the franchise's brand of unconventional puzzle design.
More in the Pony Island series
1 other title
Awards
0 won, 1 more nominationMedia
Releases
First release date. Per-platform and regional dates, editions and remasters are not in the database yet.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Verified works great out of the box
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 10, 2026.