Summary
Harvest Islandis the latest farm sim game that takes inspiration fromStardew Valley, but it stands out from the pack thanks to its horror twist.Stardew Valleyhas been a massive successever since it first released, and while it was inspired byHarvest Moon, it has since gone on to become the definitive game in the life sim/farming genres. Countless cozy games have followed inStardew Valley’s footsteps, with each one offering their own spin on the genre.
Something that hasn’t been explored all that thoroughly byStardew Valley-like games is the horror genre. Most games that take inspiration fromStardew Valleygo for a “cozy” vibe, and needless to say, horror would directly conflict with that tone. The lack ofhorror-themedStardew Valley-style gamesis what makesHarvest Islandso intriguing.
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Harvest Islandlaunches October 10 for PC across various storefronts, including Steam and the Epic Games Store, and it’s somethingStardew Valleyfans are definitely going to want to keep an eye on.Harvest Islandlets players collect helpful items, upgrade their farm, catch fist, craft tools, befriend animals, and complete all sorts of other tasks that are associated with the genre. However,Harvest Islandalso allows players to make offerings to their gods in exchange for stat boosts. The gods themselves seem to be tied toHarvest Island’s horror backstory, much of which is being kept under wraps, but fans can start unraveling the island’s dark mysteries next month.
Harvest Islandis just the latestStardew Valley-inspired game to drum up excitement from the fandom. Those looking for something similar to play while they wait may want to check outFae Farmor the more recentMoonstone Island.Moonstone Islandhas been described asStardew ValleymeetsPokemon, which is an interesting combination of franchises, to say the least.Moonstone Islandhas earned rave reviews so far, so it seems as thoughStardew ValleyandPokemonare a winning combination.
While there are plenty ofStardew Valley-like games readily available and more on the way, likeHarvest Island, there’s also new content forStardew Valleyitself for fans to look forward to. Developer ConcernedApe is actively working onStardew Valleyupdate 1.6, which is expected to be rather substantial, adding a new festival, new items, new secrets, and more to the wildly successful game.
BeyondStardew Valley,ConcernedApe is also working onHaunted Chocolatier. Needless to say,Stardew Valleyfans should have no shortage of similar games to play in the years to come.
