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Dec 25, 2022
Shepherd’s Crossing is a Nintendo Switch exclusive farming sim with a loving focus on raising animals.
Shepherd’s Crossing is lesser known in the west since many of the games have only been released in Japan. The latest and newest installment of the popular farming sim has now been released in Japan.
Recent games were published on the Nintendo DS, Sony PSP and PlayStation 2 and have often been compared to Harvest Moon with excellent gameplay, adorable graphics and even cuter animals.
Shepherd’s Crossing English Release
The Switch version of Shepherd’s Crossing released on November 10th for Nintendo Switch and has already gotten fans excited with overwhelming positive feedback. While you can purchase the Japanese version on any Switch, the developers now announced an English translation with a release in early 2023.
Take a look at the adorable Sheperhd’s Crossing trailer below! It looks like a must play for any Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley fan!
Japanese Rural Life Game
Take a peak at this adorable life and farming sim game about Japanese Rural Life.
- Dec 16, 2022
Peachleaf Valley is a romantic novel game inspired by the most beloved farming games.
This adorable indie game is a romance visual novel / otome game that will take you through an emotional journey with different outcomes based on your actions and choices.
In this indie game you follow the journey of the main character named Seraphina, a young artist who has lived her whole life amidst looming skyscrapers in a large city.
The game also features a beautiful world with plenty of nature for your to explore. The developer also shared that the core of the game being inspired by popular old school farming games such as Harvest Moon.
As you advance in the game you will meet many unique characters that you can romance.
Peachleaf Valley: Seeds Of Love Release Date
The game will release sometime in 2023 and you can already wishlist it on Steam.
KFC has a dating game
For more romance fun, take a look at KFC’s dating game – I Love You Colonel Sanders.
- Nov 15, 2022
Pixelshire is an adventure, farming and life simulation game that is a reminder how Harvest Moon shaped the genre.
Indie farming and life simulation games have flooded the gaming market with many adorable titles that provide hundreds of hours of fun. Pixelshire takes a slightly different approach to the farming and life sim genre by taking inspiration from Harvest Moon and introducing some new features as well.
At the heart, Pixelshire offers everything you come to expect from games like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon. You find yourself in a little town with a starter tent much like Animal Crossing New Horizons. The town is inhabited by many villagers that all feature unique personalities.
As you find your way around town you can choose to interact with the town folks, you will eventually make friends or… frenemies? If socializing is not a priority on your mind, you may want to spend your day by the lake and cast your fishing rod to hopefully become an expert fisherman.
Resourcing is also a big part of the game, mine, cut trees and plant crops to grow your favorite vegetables and fruits – then turn in your harvest for a juicy profit. In addition you can also care for various animals and raise livestock right on your very own farm.
Terraforming in Pixelshire
One of the features that differentiate Pixelshire from old school Harvest Moon games is the ability to actually change the landscape of your town much like in Animal Crossing New Horizons. If you don’t like the view of the hill next to your home, you can simply get rid of it, looking to add a little river – you are free to do so! If you have played New Horizons you will know the value and excitement terraforming tools have to offer.
Pixelshire Release Date
Pixelshire is an indie game currently in development by Kappa Bits who you should follow on Twitter to learn more about the development of the game – make sure to let her know how excited you are to see Pixelshire… hopefully also on Switch one day! For now we have an adorable trailer and the option to wishlist the game on Steam here.
Shepherd’s Crossing
For more farming fun with a focus on raising animals take a look at Japanese exclusive game, Shepherd’s Crossing for Switch now also getting an English translation!
- Jun 10, 2022
Mystical Crops and Mythical Creatures
Another farming game showcased by Freedom Games via IGN Summer of Gaming 2022, was Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire (developed by Digitality Games). Even though there’s a spooky element with the supernatural, the hand-drawn world is adorable and reminiscent of Don’t Starve.
You play as Voltaire, the last-born son of Dracula trying to mend your bloodsucking ways by going vegan. You’ll farm some plots of land and plant some whimsical crops, but there will be mischievous creatures that will try to stop you! As a vampire, you can change forms, use magic abilities and skills to defend your land.
Coming to Early Access in 2023 on PC
You can Wishlist the game on Steam here. It will be coming to The Epic Games Store, however it appears to not have a listing at this time of writing.
- May 27, 2022
Farm, Forage, Fish, Brew Potions, Make Produce, Make Friends, and Romance Villagers
The developers at Lemon Seed Studio recently announced that their 2D hand-painted RPG, Blue Oak Ridge, is coming out soon for PC! This game combines farming and exploration in a fantasy setting.
You wash up on an shore of a strange place and quickly get embroiled in forbidden magic, ancient secrets, and a quest to unite Eloria and save its people. A powerful magic infects the rivers and forests, monsters overrun the old mines, and the once-bustling Blue Oak Library lies in ruins.
On this island you can grow over 40 different crops, tend to livestock and pets, forage, mine for ore, and catch more than 50 species of fish! Everything you either make or find can be sold, brewed in potions, gifted to villagers, donated to the library, or used to upgrade your weapons and tools. Similar to Little Witch in the Woods, potion-making has a variety of uses other than replenishing your health, such as teleportation. Furthermore, like My Time at Sandrock, you can learn recipes and create crafting stations to make a profit.
The game lets you get fully creative with the option to fully customize your character at a tailor and barber, and decorate your farmhouse right down to the roof and the siding. There are over 30 characters to befriend and every time you do, there are even more outfit options! There are also 11 romance candidates to gift items to, go on dates with, and eventually marry!
Wishlist on Steam Now
Blue Oak Bridge will be releasing sometime in August 2022 on PC. Wishlist this magical farming sim on Steam here.
- Oct 26, 2021
Alchemic Cutie finally brings its cuteness to Steam next month!
Islands, villagers, and jellies – oh my! Alchemic Cutie wraps them all into one cute package. Developers Vakio and Viridian Software along with slime-loving publisher CIRCLE Entertainment are behind this new wholesome adventure RPG and it is now coming to Steam in addition to Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
The game is set on Wimba Island, a bright pixel world that reminds me a little bit of Littlewood or even Witchbrook – the Stardew Valley of magic. The game features an open world to explore with beautiful areas such as beaches, forests, the main village, and a Jelly Shrine!
In Achelmy Cutie you will be taming slime-like creatures called “jellies.” There are over 4,000 visual styles for jellies and each jelly will have unique traits and statistics.
They also have needs such as hunger, energy, and happiness. On your journey you will collect many different jellies that you may use to enter a competition where you show off your jellies, how adorable is that!
Alchemic Cutie Release Date
Alchemic Cutie is now available on Xbox One and will be heading to Steam for PC and Mac on November 12th. The developers already confirmed the Nintendo Switch version and according to Amazon it is still slated for a release later this year.
- Oct 12, 2021
Sun Haven is a magical life and farming simulation game you can play with your friends.
In case you have not heard about Sun Haven yet, 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.
If you have played any Fantasy Life games, you may be familiar with this concept. Be whoever you want to be, do what you want, when you want and how you want it. In Sun Haven you can do exactly this, wear any hat you want and become a fisher, a farmer, a miner, a warrior or a mage, the choice is always yours and that’s what makes this game so unique.
Just like many other life simulation games there is the option to date your favorite villager and eventually even get married, there are plenty of romance candidates you may choose from.
Sun Haven Release Date – Console Version
Sun Haven is already available on Steam if you want to jump right in, if you prefer to play on console, the developers recently confirmed the Nintendo Switch version!
Cozy games for Halloween
If you want to get into the spirit or celebrate the spooky days inside an adorable video game, take a peak at these middle spooky and cozy games that are a perfect play for this years Halloween season.
- Aug 25, 2021
The developers of Kitaria Fables want all their players to know the benefits of farming!
For those that may have missed it, Kitaria Fables is an action RPG with farming elements where you get to play as a cat. The game has super cute graphics and appears to have some pretty fluid gameplay.
The developers have been plugging away to make sure that the game is as polished as possible before its Nintendo Switch (and other platforms) release.
In Kitaria Falbes, 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, as well as the house itself. But the fun awaits when you leave your four walls. Villagers of all kinds are populating the cozy village around you.
Recently the developers shared a little instructional video giving players a closer look at how farming will work in the game, and the myriad of benefits that can be derived from the mastery of the craft.
Farming is set to be a big part of Kitaria. Having a well balanced diet, as well as a way to make some coin, will ensure that you are able to save the world without a hitch.
For more great news form the farming genre, check out my coverage of the house decorating now in Sun Haven.
