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. 

v0.3 Update Brings A Lot More Fun!

This morning, PetalCatGames released a pretty big update for Research Story which is undeniably packed full of fun and helpful new additions. 

The Automation Features: 

• Sprinklers
• Sun Lamps, which can be placed in the same space as sprinklers
• Auto collectors
• Upgradeable bell tool to herd creatures with
• Fishing tools: nets, bait press, and auto tapper

There are also new decoration items: 

• Snowman
• Mini Fir
• Chestnut Furniture Set
• Cherry Furniture Set
• Maple Furniture Set
• Fir Furniture Set
• Rugs: maroon, cherry, honey, forest, and cream
• Flower Baskets: Chamomile, Wild Violet, Sunflower, Eggbloom, Starburst, Caffodil, Hydranbear (Coral), Hydranbear (Pink), Hydranbear (Lilac), Pitch Lily
• Barrels: Covered, Potato, Carrot

v0.3 introduces all these wonderful decor items, as well as new items you can catch in the fish nets, a new NPC, new music, and a list of bugfixes!

Research Story is currently in early Access and you can find it on Steam. It’s also on sale until July 13th!

Want more pixelated farming games? Give Moondrop, Cornucopia, and Pixelshire a look!