Summary
An upcomingStardew Valley-like calledJapanese Rural Lifeis set to offer gamers a farming experience based in Japan, and it will probably be out this year. Many players are always on the lookout forthe best farming games, andJapanese Rural Lifeseems like a strong pick for people who love the genre.
Ever since the release ofStardew Valley, the farming sim genre essentially exploded in popularity. While the genre itself is not new, as games likeHarvest Moonalready existed in the 90s, it never became as popular as in the last decade. Now, while the creator ofStardew Valleypauses work onthe upcomingHaunted Chocolatier, gamers can at least have several options made by other indie devs.
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Japanese Rural Lifeis an indie farming simulation game greatly inspired by life in the Japanese countryside, as well as titles likeStardew ValleyandAnimal Crossing. When starting to play, the gamer gets a small cottage in the middle of the countryside and a plot of land in which they can plant carrots, turnips, and more. The title is being developed by Game Start LLC, a small indie Japanese developer, and will probably be out in 2023 for Android and iOS. Additionally, if the dev finds a publisher, it may be released for Switch and PC.
This game strikes all the necessary vibes that players expect from agame likeStardew Valley. For instance, it’s possible to tend to the farm, raise animals, fish, and even meet with the locals in the nearby village, getting to know them well. The gamers’ cottage will be highly customizable, and players will be able to walk around with a cute Shiba Inu dog, giving it treats and taking good care of their loyal friend. Like similar games, the title also comes with four different seasons, which will affect the gameplay in several ways. The graphics ofJapanese Rural Lifelook really adorable, too, as the game uses a pixel art style that makes the Japanese countryside look stunning.
Gamers who are interested in different takes on theStardew Valleyformula may also likethe upcomingMirthwood. In this medieval farming sim, gamers still take care of animals and harvest crops but live in a land torn by war and explore different regions, fighting several enemies. It’s surely a distinct experience when compared toJapanese Rural Life, which focuses only on the coziest aspects of the farming experience.
Japanese Rural Lifeis in development for Mobile. PC and Switch versions are also planned.
