Diff - steam achievements - Starsand Island Wiki

11 Overview

33 Starsand Island has 75 Steam achievements that cover every major aspect of island life, from professions and farming to relationships, pets, vehicles, and land expansion. Unlike most games, Starsand Island does not give you a direct description for each achievement. Instead, each one displays a cryptic in-game clue that you need to decode. All achievements can be earned within a single save file at your own pace.

55 For a detailed walkthrough with strategies and a recommended completion order, see the Achievement Completion Guide. For information on the in-game StarNote achievement tracker and its level rewards, see StarNote Achievements.

77 Achievement Count by Category

99 CategoryCountGetting Started2Profession Milestones7Crafter Track5Farmer Track5Angler Track5Rancher Track5Explorer Track5Land and Property7Transportation4Fashion3Furniture and Decoration3Relationships16Social2Pets and Mounts4Special and Multiplayer2

1010 The total comes to 75 Steam achievements. Xbox players see a condensed list of 33 achievements since several categories are consolidated on that platform.

1111

1212 Getting Started (2 Achievements)

1313

1414 These unlock naturally during the tutorial and early gameplay. Island Newcomer is the most common achievement with a 94% global completion rate.

1515

1616 AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockIsland NewcomerTutorial complete! Enjoy your life on the island!Complete the tutorial with Solara at your homeHome BuilderTime to build my own little slice of paradise!Expand your home for the first time via Building

1717 Profession Milestones (7 Achievements)

1818

1919 These track your overall progression across all five professions. The five ranks in order are: Apprentice, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Expert. Perks are purchased from the Workpedia.

2020

2121 AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockJack of One TradeWhy do I feel like not working anymore...Reach Apprentice rank in any professionJack of All TradesA junior-level all-rounder.Reach Junior rank in all five professionsGrandmasterThere's nothing left to teach you.Reach Expert rank in any professionMaster of All TradesA true master of all Professions.Reach Expert rank in all five professionsGuided by the MentorFrom zero to... Hey, don't give up yet.Purchase your first perk from the WorkpediaThis is My ExpertiseNo one knows this better than me.Purchase all perks for one professionVersatile HelperJust a call, and I'll be there.Complete 100 Bulletin Board requests

2222 Crafter Profession Track (5 Achievements)

2323

2424 The Crafter profession is mentored by Zerine at Zerine's General Store. Trials involve crafting items, processing materials, and upgrading crafting stations.

2525

2626 AchievementIn-Game ClueRankPatchworkFixing this, mending that...Apprentice CrafterHammering AwayIt works, doesn't it?Junior CrafterScrap RecyclingScissors, knives, you name it - leave it to us!Intermediate CrafterAlchemy MasterThat golden glow is...!Senior CrafterTech GeniusNow, anything can be crafted.Expert Crafter

2727 Farmer Profession Track (5 Achievements)

2828

2929 The Farmer profession is mentored by Graminova at the Happiness Seed Shop. Trials involve growing crops, harvesting, and mastering farming techniques.

3030

3131 AchievementIn-Game ClueRankCall of the WildStarting with just a hoe...Apprentice FarmerIntensive CultivationPlant a seed in spring, harvest a thousand in autumn.Junior FarmerOrganic FertilizerHold your breath while making them...Intermediate FarmerGuaranteed RipenessYou'll never grow an unripe melon.Senior FarmerLegendary GrowerEverything grows in your farmland.Expert Farmer

3232 Angler Profession Track (5 Achievements)

3333

3434 The Angler profession is mentored by Delphin at the AquaBlue Outpost. Trials involve catching fish, upgrading fishing rods, and exploring deep-sea fishing zones.

3535

3636 AchievementIn-Game ClueRankThey Keep EscapingThe bait is delicious to them.Apprentice AnglerBeginner's ProtectionCherish your beginner's protection period.Junior AnglerNever Empty-HandedNo more buying fish to fake it.Intermediate AnglerWilling BiteYou have the magic to make fish bite.Senior AnglerThe Joy of FishDo you feel the joy of willingly biting?Expert Angler

3737 Rancher Profession Track (5 Achievements)

3838

3939 The Rancher profession is mentored by Pastelle at the Green Pasture Ranch. Trials involve raising animals, breeding, and managing ranching facilities.

4040

4141 AchievementIn-Game ClueRankCute BunniesHello, let me groom you.Apprentice RancherPoultry FlockThey look fierce when they pounce...Junior RancherPasture BreezeOnce a workaholic, now a rancher.Intermediate RancherAnimal KingdomSpring has arrived, and all things are revived.Senior RancherMaster TamerWhere are the magical creatures?Expert Rancher

4242 Explorer Profession Track (5 Achievements)

4343

4444 The Explorer profession is mentored by Zephyria at the Exploration Club. Trials involve combat, exploration, dungeon clearing, and discovering the island.

4545

4646 AchievementIn-Game ClueRankTake This SwordYoung adventurers, go explore!Apprentice ExplorerWhere's the Treasure?No treasure, but at least you have the scenery.Junior ExplorerNot a Wild ManOften seen in the wild, but definitely not a wild man.Intermediate ExplorerWanderer of IslandsMap the world with your own footsteps.Senior ExplorerThe Village LegendNo fell dragon, but you're a hero nonetheless.Expert Explorer

4747 Land and Property (7 Achievements)

4848

4949 Land is purchased in a fixed progression order: Hopeland expansions first, then Cloudrest Lake, then Blue Beach, and finally Windflute Island. You cannot skip ahead. The Island Life app on your Phone tracks ownership milestones. Land purchases require both Coins and Starsand Points.

5050

5151 AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockA Landowner's PrideAll this land? You bought it yourself.Purchase your first new plot of landDream ManorWelcome home, esteemed owner of a magnificent manor.Purchase 5 new plots of landMy Big HouseFrom here to there, it's all my home.Purchase all land plots at HopelandLiving LegendEverything under the sun… and then some. Mine! All mine!Own all available land on Starsand IslandLakeside ViewA hint of green, a touch of spring.Purchase land on Cloudrest LakeSandcastle KingdomAh, the sea - you're all but water.Purchase land on Blue BeachOffshore LivingWaking up to seagulls' calls is pure bliss.Purchase land on Windflute Island

5252 Costs escalate significantly: early plots cost around 2,000 Coins and 50 SP, while late-game plots can cost 160,000 Coins and 300 SP. Windflute Island requires reaching the Starsand Legend rank in Island Life, making Offshore Living one of the rarest achievements at 1.4% completion.

5353

5454 Transportation (4 Achievements)

5555

5656 Vehicles are purchased from Neona at G-Power Bike in Half-Moon Bay. Bus stops provide free fast travel once constructed.

5757

5858 AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockA Knight's RideTry its speed!Purchase and ride a scooterStarsand RacerThere's nothing I can't drive.Purchase and drive a carGet on Board Now!Toot toot! All aboard!Build your first bus stopRoad MasterGo wherever you want, whenever you want.Build all nine bus stops

5959 Fashion (3 Achievements)

6060

6161 Clothing is purchased from Lunelle at Ethereal Styles in Starsand Town, or unlocked through quests and events. Fashion Learner has an 82% completion rate, so most players accumulate enough clothing naturally.

6262

6363 AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockFashion LearnerYou're mesmerized by my outfit, aren't you?Unlock 10 unique pieces of clothingFashion LoverWhat's your outfit of the day?Unlock 20 unique pieces of clothingFashion ExpertEven if no one is watching, staying stylish is my passion.Unlock 30 unique pieces of clothing

6464 Furniture and Decoration (3 Achievements)

6565

6666 Furniture is crafted at the Worktable or purchased from Lex Woodworks. For Renovated Home, explore all sources including the Gachapon machine at the Chrono Arcade, Island Life milestones, Drift Bottles, festivals, and exploration chests.

6767

6868 AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockNot Empty WallsNow, you don't have to sleep on the floor.Craft 10 furniture piecesNot a Shabby RoomNothing beats the comfort of a well-decorated home.Place 50 unique furniture items in your homeRenovated HomeArrange all your furniture and make this place your own.Unlock 100 unique pieces of furniture

6969 Relationship Achievements (16 Achievements)

7070

7171 The largest single category. Relationships are tracked through friendship hearts with NPCs. Each heart level requires giving gifts, completing quests, and spending time with islanders. Heart levels range from 1 to 5. Focus on gifting NPC favorites daily and completing NPC-specific quests.

7272

7373 AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockCould It be Fate?The moment our eyes met, I knew it was destiny.Reach Heart Level 1 with any NPCHello, My FriendNice to meet you.Reach Heart Level 1 with 5 NPCsLoved by AllYou're always noticed wherever you go.Reach Heart Level 1 with 10 NPCsMutual UnderstandingYour bond is skyrocketing.Reach Heart Level 2 with any NPCSincerely YoursHere's my little heart.Reach Heart Level 2 with 5 NPCsFriend ShipA ship loaded with friends!Reach Heart Level 2 with 10 NPCsClose FriendsLet's share our secrets.Reach Heart Level 3 with any NPCGroup of FriendsBeep, another message from a friend.Reach Heart Level 3 with 5 NPCsFull HouseJust open the door, another friend has arrived.Reach Heart Level 3 with 10 NPCsTelepathyJust one glance is enough.Reach Heart Level 4 with any NPCLonging for YouI want to see you today, from sunrise to sunset.Reach Heart Level 4 with 5 NPCsInseparableSharing life, sharing moods.Reach Heart Level 4 with 10 NPCsWholeheartedMy heart's set on you.Reach Heart Level 5 with any NPCWe Are...Living happily together is what matters most.Reach Heart Level 5 with 5 NPCsLifelong CompanionsThis is a big family.Reach Heart Level 5 with 10 NPCsJust RoommatesWe're just roommates, really.Have an NPC move in with you

7474 Relationship achievements from Heart Level 3 onward have very low completion rates (under 25%). Reaching Heart Level 5 with 10 NPCs for Lifelong Companions is one of the most time-intensive achievements in the game. See the Romance Guide and Moving In and Cohabitation pages for more details.

7575

7676 Social (2 Achievements)

7777

7878 Both unlock naturally as you explore. Recognized by Everyone requires visiting all areas of the island since some NPCs are located in remote spots like Half-Moon Bay and Windflute Island. Check the Social tab on your Phone to track which NPCs you have met.

7979

8080 AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockGetting FamiliarYou're getting familiar on the island.Meet 10 unique NPCsRecognized by EveryoneYou're recognized by everyone on the island.Meet every NPC on the island

8181 Pets and Mounts (4 Achievements)

8282

8383 Pets are adopted from Stella at Woof & Wow Pets in Starsand Town. Fluffy Recluse requires 6 pets, which means buying nearly all available options. Only 1.1% of players have earned it. The Luna Deer mount is unlocked through high-level Explorer progression.

8484

8585 AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockFluffy LifeIt's so fluffy and soft.Adopt 1 petFluffy AddictionBefore I knew it, I'd become a servant to all things fluffy.Adopt 3 petsFluffy Recluse...Do I really need a reason to go out?Adopt 6 petsLegendary FriendHi, everyone. This is my rideable friend..Unlock the Luna Deer mount

8686 Special Achievements (2 Achievements)

8787

8888 These two achievements are the rarest on Steam and may depend on content that is still being finalized during Early Access.

8989

9090 AchievementIn-Game ClueHow to UnlockLandlord PrideNow I'm the landlord.Reach a specific land ownership milestone (exact requirement still being confirmed by the community)Soaring HighIts wings spread like the clouds of the sky.Obtain a flying mount blueprint from Neona at 5 hearts (low drop rate from her mail rewards)

9191 Soaring High has the lowest global completion rate at 1.0%. Community reports confirm that Neona can send you the flying mount blueprint through her mail once you reach 5 hearts with her, but the drop rate is very low. Patience is required.

9292

9393 Early Access Notes

9494

9595 Starsand Island is still in Early Access, which means some achievements may be affected by content that is not yet fully released. The following are known considerations:

9696

9797 Soaring High has been confirmed obtainable by some players through Neona's 5-heart mail rewards, though the low drop rate makes it extremely rare.Landlord Pride has an unclear trigger. Multiple guides note it as pending full confirmation.Drop By Anytime (Xbox only) requires visiting a friend's island via multiplayer, which may not be fully available on all platforms yet. This achievement is not present on the Steam version.Achievement requirements may change as the game receives updates. Check the Update History page for patch notes that affect achievements.

9898

9999 Rarest Achievements by Completion Rate

100100

101101 These achievements have the lowest global completion rates on Steam, making them the hardest to earn. Use this as a guide for planning your endgame priorities.

102102

103103 AchievementCompletion RateDifficultySoaring High1.0%Extremely rareLiving Legend1.1%Very rareFluffy Recluse1.1%Very rareOffshore Living1.4%Very rareSandcastle Kingdom1.8%Very rareLifelong Companions2.1%RareDream Manor2.6%RareWe Are...2.7%RareInseparable2.8%RareRoad Master3.2%Rare

104104 Completion rates are approximate and change as new players enter the game. The easiest achievements include Island Newcomer (94%), Not Empty Walls (86%), and Fashion Learner (82%).

105105

106106 Tips for Achievement Hunters

107107

108108 Check the Bulletin Board every day and complete all available requests. This is the only way to progress toward Versatile Helper (100 requests).Talk to every NPC daily, even those you are not actively gifting. Daily conversations give +5 affection each and add up over time.Unlock all five professions to Apprentice rank early. This earns Jack of One Trade immediately and starts the clock on leveling for Jack of All Trades and Master of All Trades.Buy land as soon as you can afford it. The progression is linear (Hopeland, Cloudrest Lake, Blue Beach, Windflute Island), and later plots unlock only after earlier ones are purchased.Spend Starsand Points in the Workpedia as soon as you earn them. The Efficiency Boost perk (Crafter tree) is one of the most impactful early unlocks.Focus gifting on romanceable NPCs first since they can reach Heart Level 5. You need 10 NPCs at Heart 5 for Lifelong Companions.Build bus stops as you explore new areas. Road Master requires 9 total bus stops, and having fast travel saves enormous time on daily routines.For Fluffy Recluse, combine all pet adoption methods: wild befriending, shop purchases (7,500 coins each from Woof & Wow), and rescue quests.For Fashion Expert, check Ethereal Styles regularly for new stock and complete NPC quests that reward clothing items.100% completion takes approximately 80 to 100 hours. There is no missable content, so every achievement can be earned at your own pace in a single save file.

109109

110110 Related Articles

111111

112112 Achievement Completion Guide - step-by-step walkthrough for unlocking all 75 achievementsStarNote Achievements - in-game StarNote tracker, level rewards, and task categoriesProfessions - all five profession tracks and their rank requirementsRelationship System - friendship hearts, gifting, and NPC interactionsProperty Guide - land purchases, expansion order, and costsVehicles - scooters, cars, and other transportation optionsPets - adoption, care, and all pet types

Compare Revisions

Compare Other Revisions