PlayStation 5gamers looking for something similar toAnimal Crossingwill want to check outHello Kitty Island Adventurewhen it launches on August 5. ThePlayStation 5may not have access to Nintendo’s suite of highly-rated exclusive games, but there are many developers that follow in the Big N’s footsteps and create titles clearly inspired by the company’s most popular franchises.
TakeKnightling, for example.Knightlingis coming to the PS5on August 28, offering gameplay that is highly reminiscent of Nintendo’sThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While the jury is still out on whetherKnightlingis a good game or not, there’s no doubt that it will be of interest toZeldafans on PlayStation 5.
Animal Crossingfans, meanwhile, will want to keep their eyes onHello Kitty Island Adventure, set to launch for PS5 on August 5.Hello Kitty Island Adventureis a life sim game where playersinteract with Sanrio characterson an island, building their relationships with them and completing various challenges. The game was originally released as an Apple Arcade exclusive in 2023, but finally came to PC and the Nintendo Switch in January 2025. The next destination forHello Kitty Island Adventureis the PS5 on August 5, and it should go a long way in filling theAnimal Crossing-shaped void on the platform.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure PS5 Release Date
Hello Kitty Island Adventurehas earned mostly positive reviews from fans and critics alike, not only for its similarities toAnimal Crossing, but for what it does to set itself apart.Hello Kitty Island Adventureblends exploration and puzzle-solving elements with the usual life simulation gameplay that fans of the genre enjoy. On top of that,Hello Kitty Island Adventurealso has online multiplayer support, so it should be of interest to PS5 gamers looking for something new to play with their friends this month.
The life sim genre is somewhat of an acquired taste, but those that enjoy it should get a lot of playtime out ofHello Kitty Island Adventurewhen it releases for the PS5on August 5. A PlayStation 4 version of the game is also planned, but it’s unclear at the time of this writing if it will launch alongside the PS5 version. Exact pricing information has yet to be revealed either, but chances areHello Kitty Island Adventureon PS5 will retail for $39.99 to match the other versions.
