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Explore a quiet architectural island in VR, teleport between viewpoints, and arrange or toss stones to make small zen gardens.
Released 21 Apr 2016
Teleport Around Islands
Build Stone Gardens
Toss Stones Seaward
"Heaven Island VIVE" is an experience designed for the HTC Vive in which you'll explore wonderful places. The inspiration for the environments comes from the book "Origins of Architectural Pleasure" in which the welfare is of primary importance. The game requires the HTC Vive device.
Developed by Fabio Ferrara · Published by Chubby Pixel






Heaven Island Life is a VR experience set on a quiet island whose architecture draws inspiration from Renzo Piano designs and the book Origins of Architectural Pleasure. It is designed for the HTC Vive.
Use the right controller to teleport around the island and explore its scenery. The experience centers on wandering and observing rather than quests or combat.
Use the left controller to create stones, then pick them up, stack and arrange them into zen gardens, or throw them into the sea. The focus is on simple interactions rather than structured progression.
Many of the supplied reviews enjoy the game as a calm VR retreat, praising its peaceful atmosphere and scenery, and some find arranging or tossing stones pleasantly absorbing. Players also appreciate the simple teleport controls and ambient sounds. Others find the island small and the activities too limited, so its appeal depends on wanting quiet exploration rather than structured gameplay.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
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