Published Jan 24, 2026, 6:01 PM EST
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The upcoming life and farming sim, Starsand Island, is an ambitious looking game. Not only does it include all the peaceful and relaxing gameplay you'd expect with farming, fishing, befriending animals, and more, but it also has one of the richest relationship mechanic systems yet seen. Much more than just your typical setup of giving gifts each day and doing nothing else, each NPC has rich backstories and dynamic interactions.
As the developers have stated, “We are looking to break new ground in how players will establish and nurture vibrant relationships with NPC inhabitants, building bonds as they interact with them throughout their time in the game, so islanders—and their stories—feel truly alive.” In this game, relationships aren't one-sided. NPCs are said to be designed to reach out to you, as well, and will remember your preferences and habits.
This list is made showing the twelve romanceable characters known so far, but developers have stated more are coming, with more male options in particular.
Aurelis
A Serious Chef With A Passion For Food
Aurelis is the heir of a global culinary empire and a restaurant owner. He is a talented chef who is passionate about food flavors and can geek out on food science when he is comfortable with you. He is charming and serious, feeling the weight of the responsibility he has on his shoulders from his company.
Keeping up that perfect image and managing all that stress can weigh on a person, however. Love might just be the best thing to help this sophisticated chef open up a bit more.
Delphin
Childhood Friend And Fishing Mentor
Originally, his name was spelled Delfin, but more recent trailers have shown it as Delphin. This handsome surfer was a childhood friend of our protagonist and is fiercely loyal to protecting the people he loves. He is passionate about the sea, with diving and fishing being parts of his daily routine, and is our fishing mentor on the island.
Delphin is honest and direct, never beating around the bush, and has already become a highly popular romance option among fans.
Graminova
Botanist Who Is Happy To Help With Your Plants
Graminova was very recently revealed, and it is unclear if his hair is white or will end up being a reddish color, as both images have surfaced. Either way, Graminova will serve the role of your Farming Mentor, and he is very serious about his botanical studies, despite already having his PhD.
He is a calm and quiet man, but when he speaks, he speaks with seriousness and wisdom. Many islanders assume him to be grumpy, when really he is just focused and perhaps even shy.
Loren
Easy-Going, Friendly Gamer Who Runs The Arcade
Loren was just announced as the newest addition to our romance lineup, so there isn't much known about him yet. What we do know is that he is a cheerful and easy-going gamer who runs the arcade on Starsand Island. He doesn't care as much about whether the arcade is turning a profit as he does about whether everyone is having a good time and is happy.
Lunelle
Owns The Clothing Store And Comes From Wealth
Lunelle has a love of clothes and is a fashionable woman, despite her belief that true beauty shines from within. She is fashionable, yet modest considering that she comes from a very wealthy family. Despite all this, she is known on the island as being compassionate and always wanting to help anyone in need.
Neona
Former Leader Of A Motorcycle Club, She Owns The Vehicle Shop
Neona is the ultimate cool girl who used to run a biker gang. She likes to toss in Cantonese slang and chase the thrill of a fast motorcycle ride. Now, this glamorous but tough woman runs the local vehicle shop. She is full of confidence and is certainly not afraid to be direct, but as a love interest in this game, she can add a thrilling hint of danger.
Pastelle
Shy Animal Lover And Livestock Mentor
Pastelle is a gentle and sweet woman who loves all animals. She is the manager at the ranch, where she can also act as our protagonist's livestock mentor. She isn't very good around people, as she is very shy and doesn't know how to express herself all the time, plus she is a very sensitive soul who takes criticism harshly.
Her kindness and gentleness shine through, loving deeply and doing her best to take care of her animals and loved ones as best as she can.
Serena
Furniture Store Owner With A Hidden Passion
Serena runs the furniture store and is a graceful and polished woman to all outward appearances. As we get to know her more, we find that she has much deeper goals and desires that she keeps hidden from the world, and perhaps we can help her feel the confidence to chase those dreams. She is a design prodigy, often leaving sketches around in strange places.
Solara
Our Childhood Best Friend And Bubbly Woman
Solara has shown up in every trailer for the game, and is not only the mayor's grandaughter but grew up as our protagonist's best friend. She has always helped her grandfather around the island and knows everyone. She is bubbly and cheerful, warm-hearted and kind, and generally just full of happy energy.
Like Delphin, she has already become a favorite romance option among the fans, and has a rather obvious crush on the main character already.
Stella
Music Lover Who Performs At The Restaurant In Evenings
Stella is another of the newly revealed romance options, and does not appear in the game demo. She clearly has dreams of becoming a pop-punk musical sensation, and performs at Aurelis's restaurant in the evenings. Yet, by day, she also works at the pet store and generally has a lively and colorful attitude.
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