Summary
A horror farming simulator calledHarvest Islandhas just been released in time for the spookiest month of the year. This is the latest of manygames likeStardew Valleyin recent years, but it stands out among similar titles by having a horror twist.
Stardew Valleywas a huge hit, selling over 20 million units over the years, and this success prompted other developers to launch several games in the farming sim genre. However, it’s rare to see aStardew Valley-inspired game that has spooky instead of cozy vibes, and this makes releases likeHarvest Islanda perfect fit for October.
Harvest Islandis currently available on Steam, Epic Games, and itch.io, and is a single-player farming simulator with a horror-focused story. When playing this game developed by the Yobob Games studio, gamers will explore a mysterious island with the siblings Will and Samantha and cater to their farm at the same time. While part of the gameplay loop is focused on the traditionalStardew Valleymechanics such as farming, fishing, and raising animals, gamers will have the option to make sacrifices to the island’s gods to get stats boosts, for example, and to follow the story to unveil the secrets of the setting.
According to the developers,Harvest Islandcomes with several mysteries, including why the siblings are on the island, why is their father acting weird and seemingly lying, and what are the mysterious gods that seem to inhabit the place. The game also has over 180 collectible items which can be found all over the island and will be useful to upgrade tools and farm resources. Players may also be able to befriend animals such as moose, sea lions, raccoons, and others during their adventure. Overall, it’s a refreshing experience for fans of the genre who want something less cozy and a bit darker for Halloween.
Fans may also be interested in the upcominggameHaunted Chocolatier, which is being made byStardew Valleycreator ConcernedApe. The anticipated title will ditch farms and allow players to run a chocolate factory instead. While the game will continue to haveStardew Valley’s cozy atmosphere, it will also have ghosts. The title does not have an official release date yet, so games likeHarvest Islandcan be a good pick to play until then.
