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Doloc Town Launches Steam Workshop Support in Final Major Update Ahead of 1.0 Release - There’s Never Been a Better Time to Jump In Before Upcoming Price Increase
Logoi Games announced that Doloc Town, a pixel-art farming sim developed by RedSaw Games, has received a major update introducing full Steam Workshop support. This update allows for extensive community modding ahead of the game's 1.0 release, which will also include a price increase. A limited-time discount is available until June 25th.
"We'd be fools to put this game aside": Palworld devs couldn't resist following 1.0 up with farming and dating sims, says Pocketpair lead
Pocketpair's John Buckley stated that the success of Palworld has led the company to pursue spin-off projects, including a farming sim called Palfarm and a dating sim titled Palworld ~ More Than Just Pals. The studio is also developing a trading card game and exploring other multimedia projects with Sony's Aniplex. The full release of Palworld 1.0 is scheduled for July 10, with developers recommending a fresh save file to experience all the new content.
Best Summer Game Fest 2026 Games You Might Have Missed
This article highlights several upcoming indie games that may have been overlooked amidst the major announcements from Summer Game Fest and other showcases. It features a diverse range of titles, including action, RPG, horror, and simulation genres, with brief descriptions and personal endorsements from the writers.
Tales of Seikyu Released
The cozy farming simulation game Tales of Seikyu has officially launched version 1.0 on PC via Steam, concluding its Early Access period. The game is currently available with a 30% launch discount.
1.0 Fields of Mistria PC Release Date Set
The farming life sim Fields of Mistria will launch its 1.0 version on PC on August 5, 2026, after a year in early access. The full release will add marriage, children, the completion of the town restoration storyline, and a fully functional Saturday Market. NPC Studio has followed its roadmap since the early access debut, adding quests, festivals, and romance events.
Besmirch Early Access Preview - Harvest Haunt
Besmirch, an 8-bit pixel horror and farming simulator hybrid by solo developer Gangrue, has launched in Early Access. The game challenges players to manage resources and feed a starving town while fending off supernatural threats. Despite needing polish and a clearer introduction to its mechanics, the game offers a compelling blend of genres with satisfying progression and a tense atmosphere.
Plantera 2: Golden Acorn coming to Nintendo Switch
Plantera 2: Golden Acorn, a sequel to the farming clicker game Plantera, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on May 1st for $4.99. The game features players growing plants, trees, and attracting creatures called Mellows to tend to their garden, which can be expanded and decorated. It also includes defending the garden from predators and features bubbly pixel art.
5 Awesome Indie Games I Played At LVL UP Expo 2026
The author highlights five notable indie games showcased at LVL UP Expo 2026, including The Dungeon Experience, Wanderburg, Cursemark, Bubsy 4D, and Grave Seasons. The article praises the diversity and quality of indie titles presented at the event, with specific mentions of publishers like Devolver Digital and Mad Mushroom.
I'm sick of breaking the bank buying AAA games, so I've hunted down overlooked alternatives to 2026's…
This article explores budget-friendly alternatives to upcoming and recently released expensive AAA games, suggesting overlooked indies and gems. It highlights games like Samson and The Precinct as alternatives to Grand Theft Auto 6, and Wreckreation as a substitute for Forza Horizon 6. The author also provides cheaper options for Resident Evil, Pokémon Pokopia, and Death Stranding 2.
Prehistoric life and farming sim Roots of Pacha gets a surprise Anniversary Update
The farming and life simulation game Roots of Pacha has received a surprise Anniversary Update, adding new content such as hats for pets, new world interactions, and cutscenes. Developer Soda Den also implemented various quality of life improvements and bug fixes. Roots of Pacha is a casual game set in prehistoric times, featuring farming, village building, and animal befriending.
High Times Interview at PAX East 2026
Yang Yang Entertainment's Lead Designer Carlos Valdez discusses their visual novel High Times, which features a donut-making simulation and characters inspired by modern archetypes and ex-partners. The game is set to release on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch in Spring. Valdez also revealed their next project, Spirit Rancher, a farming sim where players farm spirits, and expressed interest in creating JRPGs in the vein of Persona.
Review: Shinehill Feels a Little Like a Resident Alien Life Sim
Shinehill offers a unique twist on the farming and life simulation genre, centering on an alien spy investigating a planet for potential settlement. Players must maintain their disguise while completing missions, engaging in farming, and participating in various minigames. Despite some minor bugs and random crashes on PC, the game provides a refreshing and comedic experience.
A Year Of Unmissable Games At The Triple-i Initiative Showcase - Full Recap Below
The Triple-i Initiative showcase featured announcements for over 40 games, including new reveals, DLC, and release dates. Many of the showcased titles are available as demos or playtests on Steam until April 16. The event highlighted a diverse range of indie games across various genres.
Crop - a Gritty Farming Thriller - Marks a New Harvest for 11 bit studios’ Publishing Efforts
11 bit studios will publish Crop, a new game from Norwegian indie developer Carbonara Games. The title blends farming simulation with psychological horror and mystery elements, featuring methodical gameplay where players must manage a farm to feed a starving village while uncovering dark secrets. Crop is a single-player experience that aims to deliver a unique and unsettling take on the farming genre.
Crop Preview – Gritty Horror Farming Dripping with Atmosphere
Crop is a gritty horror farming simulator developed by Carbonara Games and published by 11 bit studios, blending farming sim elements with a dark, atmospheric narrative. Players manage a farm while investigating a mysterious and isolated village, drawing inspiration from titles like Twin Peaks and Dredge. The game emphasizes atmosphere, resource management, and a deep mystery narrative.
Frostpunk studio reveals dark and twisted farming thriller Crop, which blends Stardew Valley with the eeriness and mystery of Twin Peaks
11 Bit Studios has unveiled Crop, a new farming simulator and narrative thriller developed by Carbonara Games. The game blends Stardew Valley-like farming mechanics with the eerie mystery of Twin Peaks, featuring a dark story where players must manage a farm and uncover secrets in a strange town. Crop is currently announced for PC with no release date.
'Stardew Valley meets Twin Peaks' in this 'gritty farming thriller,' and if you don't find all of those words appealing I don't know how to help you
Crop, a "gritty farming simulator" from Carbonara Games, blends Stardew Valley's farming mechanics with the mystery of Twin Peaks. Players start after a car crash, finding the previous farmer dead, and must navigate a potentially hostile village while uncovering clues. The game is being published by 11 bit studios and is expected after 2026.
Going Hands-On With Neverway—Calm Before The Static Storm
Neverway is a forthcoming farming simulation game that blends adorable aesthetics with profound themes of depression and disassociation. Players control Fiona, who escapes a cyberpunk dystopia for a rural life, but the game incorporates darker elements and uses tangible debuffs to represent mental health struggles. The gameplay combines farming and life simulation with action RPG elements, set for release on PC and Nintendo Switch in 2026.
Twin Peaks Meets Stardew Valley In A Creepy New Farming Nightmare
Crop, a new farming simulator with a psychological horror twist, was revealed during the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. Developed by Carbonara Games and published by 11 Bit Studios, the game tasks players with managing a struggling farm while investigating a dark mystery. Crop is set to launch for PC.
Evening Previews
This article previews two upcoming games: Fractured Blooms, a farming simulator with a dark twist, and WW1 Gallipoli, a grounded multiplayer military shooter set during the historical conflict.