All posts tagged in Story-rich
Sep 5, 2024
In Shinehill by developer Peach Bite, you play as a spy who has been assigned a tough new job. You arrive on an unfamiliar planet where you suddenly replace one of the residents. The trusting locals mistake you for a new neighbor and treat you with kindness by giving you a house and plot of land. From there, the rest is up to you!
Spend your days on this supposed island paradise becoming a champion fisherman. Or start a farm on your plot of land and tend to a variety of crops. You can even cook up some delicious meals in Shinehill and go exploring abandoned dungeons across the island that hold secrets. The real question is, what made your command turn their eyes toward this planet? Is there something shady going on and it’s up to you to figure out? Perhaps! Get to know your new neighbors. Help them out and learn their stories. Maybe even make friends, or become more. One of your new friends might actually be a threat to everyone else.
Release Date
You can find Shinehill listed on Steam now. There is a demo available and it’s expected for a full release in September!
- Jul 25, 2024
Have you been looking for a cozy scrapbooking game so you can engage in your favorite craft without all the mess and tedium? Pieced Together, developed by Glowfrog Games, is perfect for that! This cozy scrapbooking game takes you on a heartfelt journey that explores friendship, aging, and learning the art of letting go through the eyes of Connie. Connie and Beth met when they were 11 years old and were inseparable best friends. At least, that was the case until now.
Both are now in their thirties and something has driven a wedge between them. Connie uses the scrapbook to re-examine their childhood together to decide if reconciliation is worth it, or if letting go is better. To do that, you’ll sort through the scrapbook and engage in some fun investigation puzzles. Place different stickers and important mementos inside the book to make a beautiful time capsule commemorating what once was.
Release Date
Pieced Together is currently listed on Steam where you can add it to your Wishlist. There is no release date available, though.
Fishbowl is another unique and captivating story game you should take a look at!
- Jun 26, 2024
In Cozy Grove, you play as a Spirit Scout who lives on an ever-changing island. As a scout, you spend your days wandering the island, finding hidden secrets, and helping out the inhabitants. Plus, you can go fishing, befriend the locals, and collect spirit animals. This beautifully hand-drawn game takes after Animal Crossing with its real time sync. You can complete about an hour’s worth new quest content each day, then kick back and relax with some fishing or decorating. It’s a super cozy, laid-back gaming experience.
And the developers Spry Fox LLC have an equally cozy new sequel out now! Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit is an equally gorgeous hand-drawn game with new fun. You’re still on a lovely little island, but now you must help your bear neighbors, who happen to be ghosts. The others who live on the island will also need your help. Fulfill quests for them as necessary to earn fun rewards. You can also give the islanders gifts to really show them you care!
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit will have you gathering resources, crafting items, cooking delicious dishes, fishing, and much more on your exciting new adventure. Use your skills to craft tons of furniture and decor items to decorate the island with, too. It needs some color and a personal touch to really shine. Adopt cute animal companions while you’re out exploring, and play with them or pet them. With so much to do and so many fun islanders to encounter, it;ll be hard to be lonely in this adorable follow-up game!
Release Date
You can pick up Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit on Google Play and Apple App Store now!
And if you haven’t already checked out Cozy Grove, now’s your chance!
- May 23, 2024
Fishbowl, developed by imissmyfriends.studio, is a captivating slice-of-life game that delves into the coming-of-age tale of Alo. Step into Alo’s shoes over the span of a month as she embarks on a journey into the working world in a bustling new city. Every decision you make as you navigate your new position in life matters. At its core, the game is a heartwarming narrative centered around solitude, forging friendships, and grappling with loss; it’s an experience designed to be cozy and wholesome.
Immerse yourself in a solitary yet interconnected existence by engaging in various activities. Work from home editing videos for a social media star by playing an engaging arcade-style matching game. As well as embrace the mundane routines of daily life, from scrubbing dishes to tending to your balcony garden. However, Fishbowl also presents a sentimental journey through Alo’s past. Explore your late grandmother’s possessions, solving puzzles along the way. Uncover childhood mementos that offer glimpses into your childhood. More importantly, stay connected with your circle of friends and family through heartfelt video calls. These interactions and conversations are especially important as they deepen the storyline!
Release Date
Fishbowl currently has no release date. However, there is a demo on Steam. It’s also set to release on PlayStation!
Coffee Talk 2 and Tavern Talk are both wonderful visual novels, too.
- Apr 25, 2024
Potions: A Curious Tale follows Luna, a young witch, as she becomes a potions master and learns some important coming-of-age lessons. Growing up is hard, and being a witch is harder, but as you play as Luna, you’ll encounter an enchanting story full of vibrant characters. With your sharp-tongued familiar, Helios, by your side, set out on an adventure to explore a magical world around you.
Journey across the 7 different biomes of Potions: A Curious Tale in search of necessary ingredients. Work on your potions mastery by brewing over 100 unique potions. Then, take your potions with you as you set out to solve a variety of puzzles using your wits and those potions. You’ll also come across enemies you must engage in combat, but it’s more than just a simple fight. You’ll need to use your brain and strategize the best way to reach victory. Use your potions, but also your environment and even other enemies to defeat your opponents! And wherever your adventures take you, you’ll learn some really important life lessons like adults aren’t always right, respect is earned, and not all advice is good advice.
Release Date
You can find Potions: A Curious Tale on Steam now! There’s even a demo available.
If you like potion-based games, try Magical Mixture Mill, Alchemist: The Potion Monger, and Potionomics.
- May 17, 2023
Explore a New World, Nurture Plant Life, and Rebuild
In Distant Bloom, you play as a member of a space exploration team. You and your crew are in search of a new planet to establish as your new home in order to save your species. You’ve spotted what appears to be a suitable candidate, only to land on this alien planet and find that not everything is as it seemed through the telescope. The once flourishing and lush plant life is now dead and barren.
Explore this fantastical new planet, desolate though it may be. Learn how to care for the alien flora and nurture new life. Experiment with different plant structures to create a new thriving ecosystem. Harvest plants and turn them into recipes to eat, tools for you to use in your adventures, and items that can help you build up a new home base!
While you’re exploring Distant Bloom, be sure to search for your crew members who are scattered across the new world. Reunite them to build your community and discover their individual, unique stories. As you explore the wilds of your new home, discover the planet’s different history. Discover mysterious ruins, and perhaps find out what—or who—left them behind. Perhaps even learn why!
Whatever you do, make your choices thoughtfully, as everything you do will have an impact on nature and the lives of your crew members.
Coming Soon
The beautiful and cozy Distant Bloom is planned to release sometime in 2023 on Steam.
For more restoration type games, check out No Place Like Home and Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator.
- Apr 6, 2023
Collect Creatures, Battle Beasts, and Solve Puzzles
Join two young runaways as they unearth the mysteries of a lost realm in The Wild at Heart. Explore a world reminiscent of old storybooks, rich with history and full of beautiful scenery. Discover dark caves, beautiful woods, fascinating coastlines, and ancient shrines that hold untold secrets. The Deep Woods is full of mystery and secrets for you to uncover.
As you explore the stunning landscapes, collect a herd of Spritelings to help you in your adventures. Spritelings are quirky little magical creatures who can help you break things, collect loot, connect paths, and fight beasts. The Spritelings’ unique abilities will be especially helpful for fighting. You’ll also be able to fight the supernatural creatures of The Wild at Heart with your trusty vacuum, the Gustbuster!
The Wild at Heart has a useful crafting mechanic, too. Gather needed resources like magic crystals, scrap, electrical components, and more. Build new structures, create useful items, or upgrade what you have. Don’t forget to make yourself a light source! The shadows at night hide malevolent beings. You may want to stick around a campfire until the morning!
Available now!
The Wild at Heart is available now on pretty much every platform. You can find it on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox, and the Humble Games Store. There are physical copies available for Nintendo Switch and PS4!
For a similar experience, check out Lost in Play, a cute game that delves into the imaginative world of a child’s mind.
- Nov 21, 2022
Explore a Strange Countryside and Create Spells
Wytchwood is a curious crafting adventure set in a land of gothic fairytales and fables. You play as the witch of the woods, an old and eerie being surrounded by mystery. You’ll get to explore a bizarre countryside in a quirky, but beautiful storybook art style. Grow, gather, and harvest weird ingredients like toxic toadstools, eyes of newt, and bottled fear. After that, use those ingredients to research spells and brew some magical enchantments. Then casts spells and curses to help you in your adventures.
Explore the captivating allegorical world of Wytchwood to uncover new characters, discover new creatures, and seek out their fantastical narratives. You will even get to pass your judgment on a varied cast of characters and creatures. Turn the greedy folks into frogs, and curse the wicked! After all, how else will they learn the moral of the story if they’re not taught by you? You’ll also need to use your wit to solve puzzles to best the monsters in the woods.
Available Now
Wytchwood is available now on the usual places like Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Playstation. It is also available on Epic Games, GOG, and Humble Bundle.
For more witchy games, have a look at Little Witch in the Woods, Witchbrook, Witchy Life Story, or even Wylde Flowers.
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