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Apr 15, 2019
Thank you Confused Hamster!!!
We would like to start out by giving a big thanks to Éloïse Laroche for not only creating such a gorgeous and expansive game, but also the kindness of sharing it with some true fans free of charge and making this Alchemy Story giveaway possible! The best response we could think of to this loving display of generosity is to do our best to make sure this game gets in the hands of true cutesy RPG enthusiests (i.e. our followers)! We have much appreciation for what you do, and look forward to all upcoming updates and other possible future titles!
Notification of new arrival!
A recent tweet from @ConfusedHamster tells us that we are also getting a new character in the next update! William appears to be a handsome gentlemen with a rustic attire and a dapper 3 o’clock shadow. He is sure to be a most-welcomed addition to the eclectic group of inhabitants already settled into Alchemy story!
The Alchemy Story giveaway has ended, and the winners are…
After throwing darts at the expansive list of friend-taggers and tater tot earners (then replacing our laptop screens, hehe), we have our winners!
TAG A FRIEND WINNER
@bmueller tagged @jmmuellerTATER TOT EARNER
Rika427Congratulations!!!
Thank you so much for being a part of the Potato family! We are super stoked to have you as a part of this community, and just as pleased as punch to share this amazing game with you!!
A big thanks to all participants!
We would also like thank all of our followers that participated in this wonderful Alchemy Story giveaway! We saw lots of interest in this beautiful game, and we are overjoyed to be able to share it with some fans! Though this giveaway has ended and you may not be a winner this time, you will always be a winner to us. We will continue to do our best to share everything we can about the games we all love! This ever growing adventure is made possible by you, and we are endlessly elated to have you with us!
- Apr 9, 2019
We’re not even halfway through the year and the games keep on coming! There have been quite a few announcements from us of indie projects in the making or with set release dates that you may have forgotten. We at myPotatoGames have compiled a list of our favorite games and most recent news with their dates and platforms so you can mark them on your calendars!
If you haven’t the time to play all of these wonderful titles, we’ve narrowed them done by categories so you can decide what you like the most in your games. Most games will fit in multiple categories but we’ve let you know where the main focus seems to lie.
Games for Cat Lovers
We wanted to emphasize that there will be games where you can either be a cat or pet and play with cats. Most games below are about farming and exploring but cats will always get a special mention from us!
- Calico – 2020 – Steam, PC and Mac, and potential for consoles
- Snacko – TBD 2021 – PC and Nintendo Switch
- Cat Quest II – 2019 – PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and mobiles
- Little Friends: Dogs & Cats – Spring 2019 – Nintendo Switch
- Mineko’s Night Market – 2019 – PC, Mac, and Nintendo Switch
Calico 
Snacko 
Cat Quest II 
Little Friends 
Mineko’s Night Market
Games that are Remakes or Switch Ports
Many games are either being remade/remastered or simply being ported to the Nintendo Switch which is definitely still exciting. Rune Factory 4 Special for example was originally on the Nintendo 3DS and will be getting the new addition of the Newlywed Mode. Click on the links in the titles for more.
- Rune Factory 4 Special – 2019 – Nintendo Switch
- Crash Team Racing – June 21st, 2019 – PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
- Cuphead – April 18th, 2019 – Nintendo Switch
Rune Factory 4 Special 
Crash Team Racing 
Cuphead
Games for Zelda Fans
The Legend of Zelda may not be getting a new core game anytime soon but there are still great things in store with the series! Link’s Awakening, a remaster from the original Game Boy game, looks quite charming, and the Cadence of Hyrule spin-off is an interesting choice for a mash-up. Tunic, has a cute lovable fox that looks like Link and was heavily inspired by the series.
- Cadence of Hyrule – Spring 2019 – Nintendo Switch
- Tunic – TBD 2019 – PC, Steam, and Xbox One
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening – 2019 – Nintendo Switch
Cadence of Hyrule 
Link’s Awakening 
Tunic
Games with Monster/Creature Pets
If your favorite part about farming games are raising the animals or you like to be able to capture or befriend monsters/creatures, then these games are for you! In Ooblets, you get to actually “grow” said creatures in your garden.
- Re:Legend – TBD – PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch
- Ooblets – TBD – PC, Steam, and Xbox One
- Pokemon Sword and Shield – Late 2019 – Nintendo Switch
- Village Monsters – May 2019 – PC, Linux, and Mac
Re:Legend 
Ooblets 
Village Monsters 
Pokemon Sword and Shield
Games for Animal Crossing Fans
What makes an Animal Crossing game so great is all of its features combined with customization, decorating, and performing daily activities. However, what really stands out is its socializing aspect. In these games you will be able to interact with all of the townsfolk and make new friends!
- Littlewood – May 2019 – PC and Nintendo Switch
- Sunvale – TBD 2020 – PC, Linux, Mac, and potential for consoles
- Hokko Life – TBD – PC and potential for Switch and mobile
Littlewood 
Sunvale 
Hokko Life
Games with Crafting/Building & Exploration
You might enjoy being able to build or create objects with items you have found by foraging and traversing wondrous landscapes. If so, check out the games below.
- Dragon Quest Builders 2 – July 12th, 2019 – PS4 and Switch
- Dwarrows – TBD – Xbox One, PC, and Mac
- Stranded Sails – Q2 2019 – PC, Steam, and Switch (later date)
- The Snack World Trejarers Gold – 2019 – Nintendo Switch
Dragon Quest Builders 2 
Dwarrows 
Snack World 
Stranded Sails
Games with a Large Focus on Farming
These games offer many things to do on your farmstead with crops and animals to care for. These are games similar to the ones we all love; Harvest Moon and Story of Seasons. However, Atomicrops has added the use of guns and fighting off mutants in your gardens so click below for details.
- Atomicrops – 2019 – PC and consoles
- My Time at Portia – April 16th, 2019 – PS4, Xbox One, Switch
- Alchemy Story – Summer 2019 – PC and Steam
Atomicrops 
My Time at Portia 
Alchemy Story
Games with Platforming or Puzzles
Platform games have a lot of precisely-timed jumps and puzzles to solve to progress further in the levels. From Etherborn’s anti-gravity mechanic, to Super Mario Maker 2’s ability to create your own courses, these games all offer more than your average games in the genre.
- Etherborn – Spring 2019 – PC, Switch, PS4, and Xbox One
- Super Mario Maker 2 – June 2019 – Nintendo Switch
- Songbird Symphony – July 25th, 2019 – Switch, PS4, and PC
- Rock Bottom – TBD 2020 – Steam, PC, and potential for consoles
Etherborn 
Super Mario Maker 2 
Rock Bottom 
Songbird Symphony
Games with Unique Twists
It’s a little harder to describe these games as they have combined elements and genres together to form quite a unique gaming experience. Untitled Goose Game is one such game where you play as an annoying goose, and sneak up and play mean tricks on villagers.
- Untitled Goose Game – TBD 2019 – PC and Nintendo Switch
- ReadySet Heroes – 2019 – PS4 exclusive
- Dreams – 2019 – PS4 exclusive
Untitled Goose Game 
ReadySet Heroes 
Dreams
Hopefully you have found this guide helpful and don’t forget to click on the links provided for more information on every game. Stay tuned as we announce more new and exciting games coming our way!
- Dec 1, 2017
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]o people keep asking you what you want for Christmas? Struggling with gift ideas for those casual gamer friends? Look no further as we have compiled the ultimate Christmas wish list, comprising of the most recent and relevant games.
Portal Knights:
Portal Knights is an award-winning 3D sandbox action-RPG game for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, developed by Keen Games and Published by 505 Games. The game has been referred to as a ‘pretty Minecraft’ but it is way more than just that! Defeat enemies in real-time combat, explore a variety of randomly-generated islands and restore peace to a war-torn world torn apart by ‘the fracture’.
Nine Parchments:
Nine Parchments is an action co-op RPG by Frozenbyte for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. In the game, runaway apprentice wizards seek the elusive lost nine parchments in the hope of completing their spell books. The wizards acquire spells, but without learning the proper safety procedures that come with them. This hasty progress inevitably leads to a few fatal accidents..
The game is released for Switch in the US on December 5th.
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope:
Harvest Moon: Light of Hope is a new adventure RPG/farming simulation created by Natsume and released for PC on Steam. Although initially it received a fair amount of criticism and has been described as a little buggy, those who have spent time playing the game have generally praised it due to it’s simplicity, adherence to the Harvest Moon franchise, and the fact that they can play it on PC. Either way, it’s definitely worth a play to make your own decision on whether the game deserves it’s place in the Harvest Moon series.
The game is released for Switch in early 2018
World of Final Fantasy:
World of Final Fantasy is a new RPG by Square Enix. A more cutesy spin on the original Final Fantasy games, this is a must-have for those who like cute and story-rich games. Join your two siblings in the land of Grymoire in an attempt to untangle the past and save the future! Capture, Customise and evolve iconic creatures by stacking them to form monster towers.
Yooka-Laylee
Yooka-Laylee is an action-adventure game by Playtonic. After waiting for what seems like ages, Switch owners will be pleased to hear it finally has a release date for the Switch! Brought to you by the masterminds behind Banjo-Kazooie, play as Yooka or Laylee and thwart evil Capital B’s plan to absorb all the world’s books in an effort to profit from them. From playing puzzles to beating bosses, this game is sure to keep you entertained over the festive period.
The game is released for Switch on December 14th (just in time for Christmas!).
