Research Story is an adorable pixelated addition to the farming sim genre. Exotic plants and animals have been spotted near the quaint town of Shimmerbrook, which has attracted a lot of new settlers. In fact, the Violet Archive is there to keep a record of development of the area, and they’re looking for new researchers. That’s where you come in!
You’ll explore Shimmerbrook to discover new plants and animals since it’s up to you to help the Violet Archive. Grow crops to learn about what environments they thrive in, and plan your farm layout to support their growth. You even get to raise a variety of animals, who will give you perks to help in your farming. And of course you’ll get to befriend the townsfolk and craft items and decorations to build your perfect home.
Research Story has just undergone an exciting transformation with a massive update, introducing an astonishing 29 new shimmer versions of all animals, a brand new greenhouse, additional decor slots, and so much more!
Step into the role of the town’s new researcher and embark on a charming adventure in Shimmerbrook, where your mission is to explore and uncover new plants and animals. It’s now your responsibility to support the Violet Archive in its quest for knowledge.
Research Story is a delightful farming simulation game that invites players of all ages to dive into a vibrant world brimming with exotic plants and animals just waiting to be discovered in your quaint hometown. Cultivate a variety of crops and learn about the unique environments they thrive in, while strategically planning your farm layout to ensure their optimal growth.
You’ll also have the joy of raising an array of the cutest animals, each providing you with helpful perks to enhance your farming experience. Plus, don’t forget to connect with the diverse and intriguing villagers who call the nearby town home. Fully personalize your farm by crafting unique items and decorations, allowing you to create your dream homestead. Embrace the adventure and make your mark in Research Story, where every day brings new discoveries and endless possibilities!
Research Story is currently in early Access and you can find it on Steam. There you can also find a free demo for Research Story!
Ostrich Farm is a quirky little creature collector where you take on the role of an ostrich farmer. Your goal is to care for and breed all kinds of colorful ostriches. Looks aren’t everything, though. You’ll need a bit of luck, a good strategy, and great timing to launch your new business to success.
Selectively breed your vibrant birds to create a flock of even more colorful birds. Discover rare mutations that show up in over 1 million different combinations of colors, patterns, beak shapes, and hairstyles. Fulfill customer orders in order to earn rewards, too. Then, use those rewards to further improve your business and expand your ranch. You can even just watch your flock interact with each other in cute ways, too.
Ostrich Farm will be released on Steam at some point. You can add it to your Wishlist to be notified!
Welcome to Orange Season where a beautiful open world, a colorful cast of villagers, adorable animals and a heartfelt storyline are waiting for you.
You finally got yourself a plot of land and you are ready to begin a brand new adventure in Orange Town. Start farming by planting your very favorite crops, raise a bunch of different cute animals such as cows, goats and chickens just to name a few – and of course meet the many villagers that make this town so very special.
Orange Season offers the traditional farming elements, grow crops, care for animals and befriend the many villagers, you will of course be able to grow and sell all the delicious vegetables you have been working so hard to grow. If the busy farm life is not keeping you occupied enough, you can also spend some time to customize and repair your farm on your path to own the most beautiful and biggest farm in the town.
But where Orange Season sets itself apart is the huge world. Orange Season invites the player to explore more than 100 hand drawn areas. You can explore mountains, forests, caves, lakes, deserts and much more.
You can fully personalize your adventure by creating and dressing your own farmer and even decorate and expand your own home as well as your farm. Choose from a massive list of decor and furniture to create the ultimate cozy home experience.
But working your farm and building up your own homestead is a lot of work, so don’t forget to take a break every now and then to explore the beautiful and huge hand drawn world that surrounds your cozy new place you get to call home.
Play through an engaging and emotional story line as you make friends and maybe even find love.
Experience four stunning seasons where you will also have the choice to take part in the many different festivals that feature not only fun mini games, but also provide a chance to get to know and help out your lovely neighbors.
If you are looking for a new cozy game for this fall, Orange Season might be your new obsession, it is NOW out on Switch, Steam and consoles!
Orange Season is now finally available on Nintendo Switch, Steam, PlayStation and Xbox!
Farm Folks promises to be so much more than just a regular farming sim, and I can’t wait for it! While there is farming (and a great farming system at that), there’s building and crafting, resource management, automation, open-world adventure, and PVP/PVE. You can also play solo or with friends, too. But you’re in charge of your adventure and can participate in whatever you want when you want!
Build your dream homestead anywhere in the Farm Folks world. Create a massive farm that you’ve turned into an automated haven, or live the simple life with a cozy cottage and sustainable garden. Using the modular construction system and diverse construction materials to build exactly what you want. Craft furniture, walls, windows, spiral staircases, and so much more to bring your vision to life, too. Your imagination is the limit!
You can also farm and raise animals anywhere. There’s no preset home spot. You can go out and explore the world to find the perfect place and set up anywhere. Terraform the space, set up automation machines and conveyor belts to take your farming endeavors to new heights, and harness the power of electricity and water.
Get to know the local NPCs and befriend them, romance and marry one, and complete quests for them. Even play solo or with friends, too, and take on some fun PVP/PVE challenges if you wish. Go toe to toe with other players or take on spectral Phantoms for an exciting addition to your adventures. There’s so much to do in Farm Folks, it’ll be hard to tear yourself away from this beautiful game!
Farm Folks does not have a release date, but you can find it on Steam before it will be heading to Kickstarter early next year! Add it to your Wishlist to keep up with this great game as it continues developing and adding some great content!
Captain your very own greenhouse starship in Kohlrabi Starship by developer Whimsical Wolff Games. Begin your space-based journey on a mysterious planet where you’re searching for rare plants and animals that are close to extinction. Bring what you find back to your home planet in an effort to restore the ecosystems there. Turning the vast deserts of home into thriving, lush biomes won’t be easy, of course. You’ll also need to work on repairing the starship, gather resources other than plants and animals, make money, and forge friendships with other people you encounter!
As you explore the stars, choose which plants and animals to bring onto the ship. Carefully introduce the plants to different environments to see which one suits it best. Breed the endangered animals you capture to impact the ecosystems you’re trying to restore. You can even terraform the desert to turn it back into a green paradise. Plus, you can breed the perfect pet to follow you around. Want a cute little kitty with pink fur? You can do that!
Of course, you’re not alone in Kohlrabi Starship. Take time out of your busy exploration schedule to meet a cast of diverse characters. Help them out with some tasks and forge friendships with them. You may even find love in one of them! And you get to decorate your starship to suit your tastes. Collect and build furniture, change the flooring, and place useful pieces of technology to help your mission of restoring your planet. Whatever you do, you’re bound to have an excellent space travel adventure!
Kohlrabi Starship is coming to Steam some time soon. Add it to your Wishlist to receive notification of its release.
Little-Known Galaxy is another cute space-based exploration game with fun farming!
Set out on a grand adventure solo or with up to three other players in Luma Island by developer Feel Free Games. In this beautiful farm sim, start from humble beginnings living in a caravan and work towards building your very own homestead. Create your dream farm with a beautiful home and flourishing crop plots to grow all kinds of plants. Grow crops like pumpkins and wheat, among other varieties. There are even fluffy bunnies to raise! Of course crafting is a staple of the game, too. Then, utilize the sawmill, the kiln, and the ore smelter to turn resources into usable items. Even work to master one of seven different professions in Luma Island. Each one has a progression path and tools that you can upgrade to further progress your chosen job path!
Luma Island is currently listed on Steam, where you can Wishlist it. The game is expected to release some time this year, though!
Lightyear Frontier is another gorgeous co-op farming sim you should try!
Southfield, by Radical Forge, is a light-hearted farming sim with cartoony art and silly physics. The game takes place on the island of Southfield, which is no ordinary place. You’ll grow a variety of cartoony crops that have some chaotic effects. Customize and decorate your homestead to suit your tastes. Even automate your farm production for the best results!
You’ll need to learn to expect the unexpected, because the crops in Southfield don’t grow like you’re used to! They might bounce around, explode, play a tune, or even change their shape. Some might even float or shine a bright light, too. You can also combine crops to discover new outcomes, too. Complete quests by turning in crops and fill in your almanac with information you discover as your experiment with them!
Free up some of your time by automating your farm. Use trampolines, air cannons, and other toys and machines to create a production line. Then, go exploring and experience the fun physics of Southfield. Bounce around on mushrooms or flop around for some added fun. Just be sure to dust off your building skills and protect your crops. Night time brings Ruffians, who like to steal your hard work. Of course, you can also build your dream home, too. Build a simple wood farmhouse or go big with a stone castle. The sky is literally the limit!
This funny sandbox farm sim is listed on Steam where you can add it to your Wishlist. Although, Southfield currently has no release date available.
Slow Living with Princess, developed by Kadokawa and Tsukurite, is a beautiful anime-inspired farming sim. You play as Gideon Ragnason, an adventurer banished from his adventuring party, led by his sister Ruti, for not being strong enough to help defeat the Demon Lord. Afterward, Gideon changed his name to Red and has settled in the frontier land of Zoltan to start his own apothecary and live a more quiet life. Your job is to lead a fulfilling life and make the apothecary profitable!
Explore the area to collect materials. Gather items, go fishing, and defeat monsters. You even grow your own crops on farm plots on your homestead. Then, use all the items you’ve grown or gathered to cook delicious recipes and mix up potent medicines. Sell the food and medicines in your apothecary to earn a profit. Taking on tasks from the locals will raise your adventurer rank and award you with special rewards. And of course, take time out of your busy schedule to build your relationships with your sister and a former princess. Deepening your bond with them may prove fruitful for your future!
You can find Slow Living with Princess on Steam now!
Final Profit: A Shop RPG is an intriguing and unique shop sim you should take a look at!