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Jul 3, 2021
Monster Harvest is a new farming sim with a kooky creature collection twist.
There could honestly just never be enough farming sims in the world. What better way to find piece of mind than by digitally cultivating your own little garden or farm. And with so many different unique ways to spin the genre, it comes as no surprise that we are always seeing new and exciting features being brought in. Monster Harvest brings the farming style of Stardew Valley, but adds the creature collection and battle system of the old school Pokemon games.
What is Monster Harvest
In Monster Harvest, you find yourself on Planimal Point, a land named after the creatures that reside within. The land is inhabited by creatures that are a hybrid of plants and animals, thus the name “Planimal”. You will be tasked with growing you own farm to help sustain yourself and your companions.
Throughout the game, you will encounter some ominous blobs that seem to have ability to turn your crops into creatures. You will then befriend these creatures and train them in the art of battle. They will be your friends, but they will also help you defeat the many creatures that may try to hinder your growth as a farmer.
Key Features
- Farm with mutants! Use magical slimes to mutate the crops you grow on your farm.
- Collectible Planimal companions! Some slimes mutate your crops into Planimals!
- Take your loyal companions into battle as you look to save Planimal Point from the Evil SlimeCo.
- Three unique seasons: Dry, Wet, and Dark—strange weather and seasons shift what the player can grow.
- Venture into the town of Planimal Point – Discover the people and creatures that live there, build relationships to gain discounts in stores.
- Craft dozens of items for your farm and your house.
Monster Harvest Trailer
More info
For more information on Monster Harvest, you can check out the official website for the game.
For more great farming and life sim games with a creature collection twist, you can check out my coverage of Ova Magica.
- Jul 1, 2021
The developers have announced that Sun Haven will indeed be coming to Switch.
For those that may have missed this adorable farming and life sim game with some pretty sweet RPG elements, Sun Haven is all about becoming part of the world you live in. You find yourself in a beautiful little town that captures the spirit of old school fantasy RPGs such as Final Fantasy, or even Pokemon back on the gameboy. But in addition to be able to call this magical town your home, you also tend to your farm and grow your favorite crops.
After the recent release, Sun Haven already has many positive reviews on Steam, and players are absolutely loving this charming new indie. For those that were part of the Kickstarter, it has been made clear that the developers absolutely intend to bring their game to Switch. Which makes total sense, seeing as how it is super cute and all.
So far, the awesome reviews have just been pouring in, and many of them mention the word “addicting”. One reviewer said, “…it’s like a more in depth Harvest Moon/Stardew Valley. ” Many players are saying that while it has lots of similarities to Stardew Valley, it still stands out as its own magical adventure.
Sun Haven Release Trailer
For more great news from the life sim genre, check out all the new ACNH goodies now available through UNIQLO.
- Jun 28, 2021
The developer of Super Zoo Story recently shared an update that will add elephants and mammoths to the game.
For those that may have missed it, Super Zoo Story is a super cute business builder/ life sim that lets you create your very own massive zoo. Fill your humble wildlife enclosure with a wonderful array of creatures, spanning throughout the planets existence. You will also find many features form the life sim genre that help this game round out to perfection; like crafting, building, mining and just general exploration of an open world.
Well, in a recent Tweet, the developers have revealed that they are now adding elephants and mammoths to the game. Great news for all you bigger critter lovers. The devs also shared a little gif showing off the biome in which the new animals will live. A prehistoric scene loaded with charm, and with some graphics reminiscent of a certain massively famous farming games (as the devs claim taking much inspiration from Stardew).
As you can see, the developers have also requested to know what animals the fans would like to see in the game. Some recommendations have had the devs revealing some animals that we can expect, like the adorable capybara, and maybe even a kangaroo or two. For more information on the game, be sure to follow the developers on Twitter.
For more great sim games with animals, check out the latest update to Best Friend Forever, the game that combines dating and doggy care sim!
- Jun 26, 2021
For all you farming and life sim fanatics out there, Sun Haven is officially available for purchase!
Sun Haven is all about becoming part of the world you live in. You find yourself in a beautiful little town that captures the spirit of old school fantasy RPGs such as Final Fantasy, or even Pokemon back on the gameboy. But in addition to be able to call this magical town your home, you also tend to your farm and grow your favorite crops.
The cozy town is filled with unique human villagers as well as friendly monster like creatures that all have their own personality. Much like many other farming sim games it will be up to you who you want to befriend and who you’d rather not share a moment with.
Well, you can finally give this wonderful life sim game a try as the developers have fully launched the game on Steam. Time to craft, farm, fish and fight in an all new adorable universe, where you will find loads of creating and customization. Explore and overcome an all new world alone, or online with friends.
Sun Haven Release Trailer
For more wonderful life sim news, check out all the great changes in the quality of life patch for Pioneers of Olive Town.
- Jun 20, 2021
Tons of new content and features have been added to Cozy Grove in the games first big (free) update!
Since launch, life sim fans around the world have been clamoring about Cozy Grove. Being referred to as a spooky Animal Crossing, this adorable indie instantly captured the hearts of many o’ gamer with its lovable characters and endlessly charming art style. Now, the developers recently announced that their game is getting much bigger, very soon.
In the games first big update since launch, we will be getting some wonderful new content, as well as some pretty sweet features that will feel right at home in this cute sim. The update will bring bug catching, adding a new level of interaction with the environment, and the chance to earn some extra bucks in the process. We will also get the chance to meet some new charming and NPC’s and help them with whatever endeavor helps them find happiness.
Cozy Grove will also be getting a bunch more decorations and clothing items, to help you create the feel that matches the true you. One of the new decor items is a photo standee, to help make those adorable photo shoots just that much more special. Treasure maps are also being introduced, because who doesn’t love a ton of loot that you hardly have to work for!?Possibly the most adorable new feature to the game will be the “hug a bear” option, because bears needs hugs too (maybe most).
Cozy Grove Switch Trailer
For more details about everything new coming to Cozy Grove, you can check out their dev log here.
For more awesome indie news, check out the demo and new trailer for Kitaria Fables.
- Jun 20, 2021
The adorably magical upcoming indie game Witchery Academy now has an official announcement trailer.
For those that may have missed this one, Witchery Academy is a magic magic school sim game that goes pretty far beyond the doors of the academy. Your intensive training will find you in all sorts of scenarios and environments, as you train in the arcane arts.
There are plenty of wonderful features that will make Witchery Academy a wonderful place to be; like farming for potion ingredients or cuddling with your kitty cat spirit companion. All this in an effort to be the absolute best magical person you can be.
The developers have been quite diligent when it comes to keeping fans up to date on the progress of their game. You can see many of the features set to be present in the game just by cruising their Twitter. Luckily, they have reached a point in development where you can get everything you need from one video!
Witchery Academy Announcement Trailer
For more wonderfully magical games, you can now play a demo for Little Witch in the Woods!
- Jun 18, 2021
The new DLC for Story of Seasons Pioneers of Olive Town brings back some familiar faces.
Pioneers of Olive Town for the ones who don’t know is the latest installment in the long running Story of Seasons franchise. The first full new title in the series released with a bunch of new features never seen in Story of Seasons before.
Huge farms, a big open world to explore and now plenty of add ons thanks to the expansion pass.
The Expansion pass for Story of Seasons Pioneers of Olive Town includes a whooping 5 DLCs which two of them have been released already and three more will be made available throughout this summer.
The latest pack in threes is DLC Pack Number 3, which unlocks Neil & Raeger as marriageable candidates. To give a closer look at what’s coming, the developers have also released a new trailer for this DLC pack.
To stay up to date with Pioneers of Olive Town, check out all the quality of life changes that were made in the latest update.
- Jun 18, 2021
Kitaria Fables now has a playable demo thanks to the Steam Next Festival!
For those that may have missed it, Kitaria Fables is an upcoming RPG game with loads of cuteness where you get to play as a fully customizable kitty.
In this title you jump into the role of a kitten that may appear absolutely adorable, but packs a bunch of powers that are needed to fulfill the many requests villagers may ask you to help them with. And who doesn’t love helping villagers.
You find yourself in a village where you can also own your very own home. Whenever you hang out at your house you can customize the look and feel of your cat-tastic character. But the fun awaits when you leave your four walls. Villagers of all kinds are populating the cozy village around you.
Sound too good to be true? Well see for yourself just how amazing this indie game already is! And given that it is still in the works, I can tell that this wonderful gem is only going to get better and more grand! To check out Kitaria Fables now, head over to their Steam page.
Kitaria Falbes Trailer
Kitaria Fables will be releasing on Nintendo Switch, PC, XboxOne and PS4 on September 3rd.
For more great demos from the Steam Next Fest, check out Little Witch in the Woods.
