All posts tagged in RPG
Apr 22, 2024
Tales of the Shire has been drip-feeding gamers teaser images and short videos via their Instagram since September of last year. From the snippets and absolute lack of information about the game, people have speculated that it would be a cozy game that takes place in the Shire with our favorite halfling people (obviously). Otherwise, there has been no real information on what the gameplay is going to be like, until now! Wētā Workshop has teamed up with Private Division to bring this lovely-looking game to life. If you’re unfamiliar with Wētā Workshop, they’re responsible for creating many of the memorable props, weapons, armor, and costumes for the The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Now, they’re bringing us a cozy hobbit experience with Tales of the Shire! In this game, you get to live the life of a hobbit in the serene landscapes of the Shire. Start by creating your very own hobbit. Then, spend your idyllic days gardening, fishing, or cooking meals for fellow hobbit friends. Even forage for fruits and herbs or trade with locals. Explore the picturesque forests and lakes that surround your home. Plus, take advantage of the grid-less placement mechanic to decorate your very own hobbit hole! Place furniture and decor wherever you like to create your perfect home for you.
This is sure to be a great cozy game for those of you who loved The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and always wanted to experience the charming, relaxing life of the hobbits!
Release Date
Tales of the Shire is coming to Steam, Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S sometime this year!
The art of the hobbits reminds me vaguely of Fae Farm, without the vibrancy!
- Apr 17, 2024
Leave behind your old life and settle into a charming town by the sea to run your tiny bookshop in Tiny Bookshop by developer neoludic games. The picturesque town of Bookstonbury-by-the-sea is ideal for your little endeavor. Explore the tiny town to get to know it and its inhabitants. Discover the stories of the quirky cast of characters as you become a beloved member of the community. All while running your mobile bookshop!
Tiny Bookshop is a cozy narrative management game, so the focus is running your cute bookshop. Keep a stock of different genres of books that suit the different tastes of the community. Even collect second-hand books and decorations to make your shop inviting. Your decorations and collected items do affect your sales and new mechanics to the game, so pay attention and experiment! You also get to travel around the town with your bookshop instead of being stuck in a single location. This makes getting to know the town and the people easy. Where you go each day, how you interact with people, and what items you bring along all affect how the story unfolds. Choose wisely!
Release Date
Tiny Bookshop is listed on Steam, where you can add it to your Wishlist. There is currently no release date, though.
Book of Hours has you playing as librarian in a mysterious bastion of knowledge.
- Apr 11, 2024
Cornucopia by developer Subconscious Games is a 2.5D pixel graphic farming sim with a lot of personality. You inherit tools and a farm, and are left to make it a thriving operation. What makes this game stand out from other farm sims, though? Well, quite a few things, actually. There is an in-depth soil and compost system and pets help you with interactions and you can enter them into races. There are different minigames to engage with, as well as over 200 recipes to cook. This delightful farm sim has taken a step beyond just simple farming, and now it’s added a great new update!
The Big Farm Expansion
Now your lovely farm has been beautifully revamped to feature a pond, bridge, and relocated the storage shed. Cornucopia has also expanded the farm’s area so you have more space to realize your farming dreams. There’s also a new quest for you and Rufus to explore that will double your soil areas to allow you more crop growing space! The update even lets you discover new shortcuts and layouts around your farm that helps streamline your farming experience.
Even the NPCs in Cornucopia get a fresh new interaction update! They now have overhead displays when you approach them that give you information on your relationship with them. This lets you better plan those special moments! Even better than that, though, is the added ability to remap keys on the keyboard or remap your controller binds. So, now you can play in the best way that suits you! And of course there has been polishing and bug fixing going on as well.
Release Date
You can get Cornucopia now on Steam, and the Big Farm Expansion Update went live a few days ago!
- Apr 10, 2024
Set out on a fantastic adventure in a town hidden from the outside world in Crimson Hollow by developer Sheeba Studios. This little hamlet is a magical town protected by a crimson moon, and it’s now where you call home. Explore the enchanting surroundings while you pursue new professions. Get to know the magical locals and help them with tasks. Even defend your little town from enemies who threaten your way of life!
Start your journey in Crimson Hollow with customizing your very own character. Choose your clothes, hair, and skin to make a truly unique character. Then, get to know your neighbors. There’s a witch, vampire, and mermaid who will also need a helping hand. As you get to know them and help them, you’ll uncover secrets and perks. Become proficient in mining, blacksmithing, fishing, herbalism, and alchemy, too. Even collect treasures as you journey through life in this mysterious little town!
Release Date
You can find Crimson Hollow on Steam where you can Wishlist it. There is currently no release date available.
Moonlight Peaks is another upcoming life sim game with fantasy elements!
- Apr 10, 2024
Live life as an adorable bunny who runs their very own bakery in Cinnabunny by developer Reky Studios!
Your family is in trouble from a nasty drought, and your mother tasked you with finding a new home. You discover the cozy Sugar Creek Burrows, a delightful new place perfect for your family to live and run their bakery. Gather resources to use in your bakery and become successful by making fabulous treats!
This cozy game with a whimsical feel seems to be the perfect game for players looking to get away from pure farming. Cinnabunny does still have farming as you need to grow wheat for flour. However, you also forage for ingredients like easter eggs. Plus, you need to mine salt from the caves. Then you can work on a variety of recipes, and even add a special touch by combining other ingredients for a special flair. Decorate your bakery to make it an inviting place for customers, but decorate it for yourself, too. It is where you live after all. Get to know your new neighbors by giving them tasty treats, go birdwatching in your off time, or even collect mushrooms. There are 40 different varieties located in the caves of Sugar Creek Burrows!
Cinnabunny does have co-op capabilities, but it is local co-op. There isn’t a native online multiplayer, but it’s possible to play online through Steam’s Remote Play Together. So grab a friend and get to work in your bakery!
Release Date
Cinnabunny is set to release in March of 2025 on Steam.
If you want more bunny fun, try Bunny Park!
- Apr 3, 2024
Growing Up by developer Vile Monarch puts you in control of your life as you control every aspect of your childhood and on into parenthood. Choose your friends, learn what you want, and find that perfect someone to raise a family with. Customize your character with a wide range of clothing and hairstyles. And explore a unique game with rich storytelling full of choices for you to make!
Get lost in the nostalgic sceneries of the 1990s as you navigate life with friends and family in Growing Up. It was an era of rapid social change, plus saw the rise of pop culture, and you get to experience it all by visiting 30 different locations across your city. Visit the movies or listen to music at the local street shop. Learn and master over 200 different skills that can land you in some pretty incredible jobs like astronaut or video game company CEO. Build friendships, get into arguments, fall in love and start a family, and more. Each choice you make influences the narrative you unlock, making this a great game to replay to get different outcomes.
Where will your story take you?
Release Date
Growing Up is available now on Steam!
Millenials is an immersive college life sim that lets you experience life as a dedicated college freshman.
- Mar 27, 2024
If you’ve been looking for a cute fishing-focused game, then let me introduce Whisker Waters by developer Underbite Games! This casual game blends fantasy with fishing elements to make an intriguing concept for players. Start by creating your very own cat character by choosing from a number of fur colors and accessories to make a cat that’s uniquely yours! Then, set out on a journey of whimsy and wonder as you explore different regions while mastering fishing.
Whisker Waters takes place in a beautifully designed world where you’ll experience a distinct narrative and adventure. Solve some mysteries and unravel some stories to get to know the place, as well as make some friends along the way. Cats, bears, and birds all live in harmony, and you can befriend them or help them out with tasks. They’ll even reward you with some cool gear! As for the fishing, this isn’t your usual simple fishing game. While it’s easy to play, it’ll take time to master the sport. Each fish has its own tricks to avoid capture. Plus, you will have to deal with some obstacles like a tangled line, whirlpools, and stuck fish. Each one requires prowess and thought to overcome, but offers a wholly rewarding experience once you learn!
Are you ready for your next great fishing adventure?
Release Date
Whisker Waters is set to release on April 25th on Steam, Switch, and PlayStation!
Captain Pawesome is another cat-centric fishing game. Plus, there’s Catch and Cook: Fishing Adventure and DREDGE for more fishing-centered fun.
- Mar 21, 2024
Play as the fierce former Fae Queen in the cozy Final Profit: A Shop RPG by developer Brent Arnold. Your daughter felt your plans to save the realm from financial ruin were too radical so she exiled you. You merely wanted to beat the financial predators at their own game! Even the Fae Council thinks you don’t have a chance at taking down the Bureau of Business, but you’re determined to prove them wrong. Starting with nothing and certainly with no help from your kingdom, you set out to become Lord of Business by creating a successful business!
Final Profit offers a combatless experience where progression is tied to running your shop. Gather products and find customers to buy your wares in order to earn a profit. You can buy different buildings to add to your passive income, as well as invest in stocks. Spend your money on upgrades and paying off your debts. Automating your shop is even possible. Then, set out to explore an exciting world full of quests, minigames, and magic. Learn spells to help you in your adventures. Make decisions as you interact with people that will add to your Generosity or Ruthlessness stats, and affect how the story unfolds for you.
Will you save your people or will you reject your morals and become a ruthless agent of capitalism?
Release Date
Final Profit: A Shop RPG is available now on Steam!
Wonder Wandelier is another fantastic shop management game!
