All posts tagged in Simulation Game
Sep 4, 2024
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!
Release Date
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!
- Sep 2, 2024
Cozy gamers everywhere should be keeping their eye on Critter Cove as it’s shaping up to be an incredible game. However, if you’re unfamiliar with the game, it’s a beautiful open world life sim where you’re given the big job of restoring the island. It was once a bustling tourist destination, but now it’s nothing more than a run-down town with trash strewn across the beaches. Can you bring the island back to life?
Start your new adventure by customizing your own character. Create a human or animal, reptile or mammal or some kind of hybrid! Critter Cove doesn’t limit you to any singular preset. In fact, if you want a parrot head with the tail of a cat on the body of a human, you can do that! Then, set out to earn dubloons by attracting tourists to the island. Use that money to upgrade buildings and install new shops or attractions to increase the tourist rating. The higher the rating, the more tourists that will visit, the more money you’ll make, and the more you can build and upgrade. It’s a win-win situation all around. The tourists aren’t the only people, or creatures, you’ll come across, though. Rescue Critters across the world and move them to your island. Build them homes, provide jobs, and become friends with them.
In Critter Cove, You’ll rescue the Critters by going out and exploring the post-apocalyptic world. Take your trusty, but run-down boat out to different islands to discover even more than new friends. Explore ruins and uncover relics to house in the Museum of Mystery. Find treasures, exotic resources, and go diving below the waves to explore shipwrecks, too. Or stay at home to craft unique items from the trash you collect. Turn your farm from desolate to a flourishing oasis of crops. Your freshly grown produce can help improve the tourist rating, too! So work hard and see how your island turns out.
The Demo
The demo offers a great view of just how fun the game will be. The NPCs you encounter on the daily are unique and possess their own personalities. The dialogue is sassy and hilarious, too. Critter Cove scratches that town building and exploration itch left behind some of the other great cozy games. Plus, it’s absolutely gorgeous. The world is a vibrant post-apocalyptic landscape and a is lot of fun to just observe. Even the quests are fun because the dialogue and the characters are well-written. It’s overall one of the best demos I’ve tried out, which makes me even more excited for the full game!
Release Date
Critter Cove is set to release September 10th on Steam, with releases on PlayStation and Xbox early next year! Try out the demo and see for yourself how great it is. And don’t forget to Wishlist it!
- Aug 29, 2024
If you’re unfamiliar with Spirit City: Lofi Sessions, it’s more of a productivity tool than a game. However, it’s the perfect cozy experience for getting work done with some gaming aspects. With the perfect lofi soundtrack playing in the background, you get to customize your character with a variety of fun clothes and hairstyles. Then, make your space the coziest possible place you could be by changing the furniture, decorations, and wall colors!
Set your character to do different things in their room while you get real-life work done. Sit by the fire, chill on the bed, sit at the desk to get some virtual work done, or sit at the large window and contemplate the view. Choose the time of day, the weather, and other background noises to create the perfect setting for you to get some tasks done. Create to-do lists, set a pomodoro timer to get work done while also taking breaks, track habits, write in the journal, and earn experience. As you play, you can discover different adorable spirit companions that will accompany you in your virtual cozy room. And you can pet them!
The Update
This new major update adds so much more to the already great Spirit City: Lofi Sessions, and I’m excited! First up is item previews. When choosing a new item, you can preview it on your character or companion before buying it. Which is perfect for new clothing and companion options (though the devs have left those a surprise).
There’s also a new activity for your character to engage in, and that’s gaming! What’s more perfect than cozying up on the bed with your console and playing an equally cozy game? Well, sitting by the fire to game, perhaps. Use your MON-ki Portable to do just that, or sit at the desk and play on the computer instead. This update will allow you to adjust the productivity tools, too. Scale them and reposition them how you see fit to make the layout suit your tastes and needs. But perhaps the most exciting of all is the addition of a new spirit companion! APE-bit is the mascot of the MON-ki Entertainment company, and is the perfect companion to accompany you in your gaming sessions.
The Spirit City: Lofi Sessions update doesn’t quite end there, though. You’ll get a whole bunch of new room customizations to experiment with, too. There are new desks and chairs to create your favorite study area. Add decor to the right side of the desk now, and make it even more personal. Choose your favorite side table, and decorate with a new Spiritdex skin or decor items. Plus, there are more bed covers and headboards to choose from, hanging lights to light up the room with, decor that can hang from the beams around the room, and new chairs for relaxing in front of the fireplace.
Release Date
If you didn’t already love Spirit City: Lofi Sessions, then now’s the chance to start with this incredible update. The update is OUT NOW, so get started now with improving your productivity and enjoying soothing lofi beats by finding the game on Steam – at the time of publishing this article, the game is on sale as well!
You can also check out my review of it here if you’re interested!
- Aug 28, 2024
Horticular is a relaxing gardening game with a magical twist. Developed by inDirection Games, this beautifully vibrant game begins with you being magically summoned by garden gnomes. They want you to restore a garden that was abandoned by its previous caretaker. So, take on this huge task, but at your own pace, and build a lush garden to be proud of!
You have total creative freedom to turn this garden into whatever you want. Use hundreds of unlockable surface types to create biomes with different terrain. Plant tons of different kinds of flowers and plants. Even place fun decorative items like pillars, planter boxes, and more to create your dream garden. Of course, you want to build the garden in a way that it’ll attract creatures! Each critter has requirements before it will move in, though. So, plan accordingly and soon your garden will overflow with plants and animals!
You also need to maintain the magic of the garden in Horticular. Animals will become unhappy, the garden will decay, and you’ll see corrupted agents sent by your nemesis show up. With the help of the garden gnomes and your abilities, though, you’ll be able to prevent all of that. There are also garden upgrades you can purchase. These upgrades will increase your skills and unlock new items. And while each playthrough will be different, no choice locks you out of upgrades. You’ll be able to unlock everything every time!
Release Date
You can find Horticular now on Steam!
Like gardening? Try Botany Manor!
- Aug 21, 2024
Snacko is a super adorable farming sim where you and your friend venture to Snacko Island in search of a new life away from the hustle and bustle of the city. When you arrive, you find the island a little run down and empty. In fact, there’s only one resident who’s kind enough to get you settled into a new home. From there, it’s up to you to restore the town and the rest of the island. It’s not just some island, though. It features a deep, rich past full of mystery that you also get to discover!
Run around the idyllic island collecting resources, fishing, exploring, and farming. There are 4 distinct biomes for you to traverse, each with their own unique items to collect, plus 4 different shrines to encounter. You can fish up over 20 different types of fish across the island, as well as grow 12 crops and raise cows and chickens for produce. Then, restore the town! Use resources to rebuild the ruins of buildings. Set up a grocery store and other shops to revive the scene. Invite different characters to join you on the island, too. Those shops will need workers and people to sell to! There are 20+ different NPCs you can encounter, and a system in place to make re-inviting villagers easier so you can befriend everyone!
Quests and Villager Overhaul
There’s already some great stuff in Snacko. Being able to save during the day and sleeping wherever you can using beds and sleeping boxes you’ve placed. Talk about stress-free exploring! Of course, there’s a ton more in this lovely little game, but an upcoming update promises some equally exciting things. Buckle up for a lot of improvements and changes!
First up is the restriction on villagers. You can now have everyone all at once! The blueprint shop and other recipes are no longer all unlocked at the beginning. MIAO will act more like a guide, nudging you in the right direction of progression instead of unlocking everything. In fact, there’s now quests you must complete to unlock them. Some of these unlocks happen through Guild quests. However, you’ll encounter several different ways to unlock new dye recipes, cooking recipes, and crafting recipes. Of course, the Guild function is brand new too! Each Guild has its own representative(s) that possess their own personalities and will communicate with you through quests and deliveries. Some of the reps even have mini story arcs for you to experience.
Villager quests have also been overhauled in Snacko, and there are new ones added to the mix. These quests will unlock recipes like Guild quests, but also unlock new shop items. Plus, you can get to know your villagers more through these questlines! Villager dialogue pools have also been overhauled to make more sense and give you a chance to see them all. For example, Rejka will no longer be confused when you speak to him in the morning while dating. The idea is to move away from the mundane cycle of talking, gifting, and repeating to build a relationship. The developers want to give you more options to build your bonds, which is great!
UI Changes and More
There have been some UI changes for expanded dark mode, which includes a new quest and UI to accompany it. Dark mode has been expanded beyond the dialogue boxes, which is great for those of us who prefer less brightness. Dark mode tones down some of the bright green grasses and shiny blue waters. And I think the developers achieved a great balance without sacrificing the beauty of their art and color palettes!
Crafting recipes can now be tracked on the Snacko HUD just like quests. No more second guessing what you just read or keeping a thousand sticky notes all over your desk like me. Simply track the crafting recipe like you would a quest for better efficiency. You can even pin the recipe to match the quantity of items you want to craft. So, if you want to make 3 softwood lampposts, pin the recipe for 3 to track the total resources needed. You can also buy basic resources from the shops after they’re closed now, too.
Now you can charge your sword into a dash function. The dash can be used mid-air to achieve a type of pseudo flying. The distance you travel is dependent on the charge amount, but if you string smaller dashes together, you’ll stay airborne. The pickaxe can bounce you around, too. When you’re mid-air, like from a jump, you can use the charged pickaxe to bounce off things like cliffs. So, fly around or bounce around town for a fun new way to travel!
Release Date
This Town & Guild Update for Snacko is live now! So, hop on and get familiar with all these cool new features! You can find this absolutely adorable game on Steam.
- Aug 15, 2024
The adorable Sunrise’s Order is a farm sim where you’re tired of your old life. The hustle and bustle of the city paired with the corporate life just doesn’t appeal to you anymore. So, after losing your job because you stayed up all night to play your favorite video game, you decide change is in order. A big change. You sell your possessions and buy a private island in a once-in-a lifetime deal. Why? Well, to live like your favorite video game hero and start a farm, of course!
Start your adventure on your island with the basic necessities and a goal. Live in your tiny one-room house as you fish for different sea creatures and set up your farm. You’re all alone on your island, but that’s perfect for you! It gives you the freedom to do as you please, when you please. Order necessary supplies from Animazon, and build the island up how you wish with chicken coops, flower beds, cows, and more!
The Update
Sunrise’s Order is getting a new update soon, and it’s sure to add some great content! The hoe is getting a wonderful upgrade to make farming faster and more efficient. Craft a high-quality hoe to till multiple tiles of dirt all at once. There’s also a new line of decorative plushies to get your hand on in game. From a sweet little teddy bear to the magical unicorn, you’ll have even more cute decor to make your home perfect! Find these stuffed animal companions by exploring your island. You’ll come across clues and find hidden treasures scattered around. There’s also now a wiki you can access for the game. It currently only includes some basic information, but will be expanded.
That’s not all for this 1.1 update, though. In fact, there’s a long list of new things that have been added to Sunrise’s Order! Factories and repairs pull resources from chests, so you no longer need to have materials in your pockets. Your character will appear on the map to help you orient yourself. Furniture can be stored in the Wooden Tall Cabinet and the Enchanted Wardrobe, and plans now look different to differentiate them from recipes. And speaking of recipes, there’s a new omelet and butter chicken recipe! When you search through contracts, it now tells you how many you have in your inventory. Last, but not least, Animazon now offers a scythe tool and a wider range of ingredients and materials, there are more character customizations, and new dialogue too!
Modifications and Improvements
Then there’s the improvements that have been made to already existing aspects of Sunrise’s Order. Silos feed a max number of animals, and hoes have been rebalanced to account for the new upgrade. Plus, tools don’t lose durability if you miss hitting your target. Animazon lists items by type now, too. Movement within the Construction App has been improved for better navigation. A few recipes have been renamed to better reflect what they are. There’s also been a lot of balancing done. Item values, recipes for workshops and factories, fertilizers, scents on garbage, values of cooking recipes, and the energy given by certain meals have all had some rebalancing. Trash bags no longer spread around, adding fuel to fires uses materials in chests, and your character will refuse to fish if they have no stamina left. Now selection colors for breakable and unbreakable items are different to make it easier to distinguish. And conditions for unlocking buildings have been clarified for smoother gameplay!
Plus, there were a number of bug fixes that you can check out below!
Release Date
This the very first update coming to Sunrise’s Order and is available on Steam now! This game is shaping up to be absolutely wonderful with all these additions and fixes, and you should check it out.
- Aug 14, 2024
If you loved the dark and cozy occult puzzle game Strange Horticulture, then surely you’ll love the next game from developer Bad Viking! Strange Antiquities takes place several years after the events of Strange Horticulture. This new dark and cozy mystery adventure is set in Undermere, where you’ll encounter an ancient woodland, candle-lit library, and grim folklore.
You run an occult antiquities shop. Your job is to hunt down and identify different objects and arcane artifacts. Then, use these objects you find to help the residents of Undermere with their strange and weird problems. In fact, you’ll find that strange things happen in Undermere about as often as it rains! You’ll need to solve a variety of puzzles and mysteries that are full of dark twists and turns in order to succeed in helping the residents. What will you discover about the strange happenings in Undermere?
Release Date
You can find Strange Antiquities listed on Steam, but it currently has no release date. Add it to your Wishlist to be notified when it does release! And don’t worry, you don’t need to play Strange Horticulture before playing this game, but what better time than to do so while you wait?
- Aug 14, 2024
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!
Release Date
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!
