rural life

AppWizard
June 27, 2025
Luma Island is a farming simulation game that allows players to escape from mundane life by purchasing a small farm on an island. The game features a simple narrative where players transition from an office job to rural living, focusing on the joys of farming without complex storylines. It offers gameplay mechanics that include freedom to mine, chop, and cultivate land without stamina or inventory limits, promoting creativity. A rudimentary quest system and a "Profession" system enhance gameplay, allowing players to unlock unique craftables. The recent Pirates update introduced a new area, "Pirates Cove," with minigames, new enemies, and a Shipwright profession. The game's aesthetic combines high-resolution, lower-poly graphics with a tranquil soundtrack, creating an inviting atmosphere.
AppWizard
June 9, 2025
Failbetter Games has announced a new rural life simulation game called Mandrake, set in the village of Chandley, where horticulture is forbidden. Players will assume the role of the last horticultural sorcerer returning to their family's abandoned home. The game features typical activities like gardening, fishing, foraging, cooking, and crafting, while also incorporating elements of British history and folklore. Players will interact with a unique cast of villagers and explore various environments. The game includes darker themes, such as trading mundane crops for peculiar seeds and encountering otherworldly beings. A specific release date has not been announced, but the studio plans to conduct playtests and encourages players to wishlist Mandrake on Steam.
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