Gilly and the Isle of Sorrow

Gilly and the Isle of Sorrow

Made by Dark N Stormy Games

Solve the mystery and uncover the secrets that plague the island and its inhabitants. Just why are so many sailors missing and why are all the ships destroyed? Journey across the island, voyage through treacherous caverns, seek the secrets of the cemetery and soak up the soothing pixel waves in this pocket sized nautical narrative adventure only on playdate!

Gilly and the Isle of Sorrow is designed for a single casual sit-down playthrough but will feature loads of narrative details to keep you coming back to soak up all the island has to offer.

The game is geared to the casual adventure seeking audience. A great work break "Zelda-lite".

  • Pocket sized adventure

  • Rich Narrative part of a multi-entry storyline

  • Intricate character portraits and locations

  • Lite-combat and puzzles for the casual gamer

  • Gratuitous amounts of soothing pixel waves

  • 40 minute - 1 hour gameplay

  • Single save file with checkpoint system

Development, Art and Sounds: John Renkiewicz

Playtesting and mentoring by: orkn

Additional testing: Ophelia Bee , Ledbetter, Intellikat, James Gameboy

Tutorials and tips from : SquidGod

Cover Photography: Melissa Renkiewicz

Shoutouts to: XaniaLasagna for promotion

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  • First published 02/10/2026
  • This game's developer created it without the use of generative AI.
  • Game contains some content regarding loss and death. Some Alcohol is referenced in the game. Should be appropriate for ages 11 and up.
  • This game uses the d-pad, A button and has some minor crank use. It is aimed for the casual player who is looking for a strong narrative and relatively mellower action and combat.
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