About
About This Wiki
Island Restoration Wiki is a fan-made knowledge base built by players, for players. Our goal is simple: make the cozy cleaning adventure by EliteTheDev easier and more enjoyable for everyone, whether you are cleaning your very first island or chasing every achievement in the full release.
We gather beginner guides, tool breakdowns, biome and map information, animal rescue tips, upgrade strategies, contract advice, and all the latest launch news — then keep everything updated as the game evolves.
About Island Restoration
Island Restoration is a cozy single-player cleaning game by solo developer EliteTheDev. Sail across a world scarred by pollution, use six cleaning tools to remove oil, trash, vines, and debris, rescue and pet adorable animals, and turn ruined islands into thriving paradises at your own pace with zero timers.
What We Cover
Beginner Guides
Start here: controls, first cleanup, and the opening loop explained step by step.
Cleaning Tools
Every tool, every hazard matchup, and the upgrade priorities that save you time.
Biomes & Maps
Four biomes, twelve maps, hazards, wildlife, and how the randomizer keeps it fresh.
Animal Rescue
Find, free, wash, and pet every species — plus the rewards for saving them.
Contracts & Progression
The job board, quick jobs vs big islands, skill tree upgrades, and unlock order.
Launch News
Release date, demo patches, Steam Deck support, and every official announcement.
Our Sources
- •Official Steam store page and Steam news feed for game details and announcements.
- •The developer's official channels: X, YouTube, and the community Discord.
- •Playable demo impressions and community testing during the pre-release period.
- •Wiki editor playthroughs and careful fact-checking against official materials.
Disclaimer
Island Restoration Wiki is a fan project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by EliteTheDev or Valve. All game names, trademarks, and related imagery belong to their respective owners. Information on this wiki is provided for informational purposes only and may change as the game evolves.