Summary
A newSteamgame calledFields of Mistriahas just been released in early access, and it seems like the perfect pick for gamers who love farming simulators such asStardew Valley.Fields of Mistriais the first game made by NPC Studio and currently has Very Positive reviews onSteam.
Despite the genre’s roots dating back to the 90s with games likeHarvest Moon, farming sims have exploded in popularity during the last decade with the release ofStardew Valley. This has led to the emergence of dozens ofexcellent farming simson Steam every year.
Now,Fields of Mistriahas been released in early access on Steam, and it currently has 97% positive reviews. Set in the idyllic village of Mistria, the new game allows players to explore a small town with over 30 villagers, plant over 50 types of crops during different seasons, explore a magical world, and romance 12 characters.Fields of Mistriahas activities such as fishing, mining, crafting items, raising different animals, and even unlockable magical skills that will make farming easier. At the moment, however, the game is not entirely complete. Romances, for example, are still incomplete, and will only go to 4 out of 10 hearts, with more content to be added later.
Fields of Mistria Has Strong Stardew Valley Vibes
Unfortunately,Fields of Mistriadoes not have an official release date for its 1.0 version. However, the game’s official Steam page indicates that the title is planned to be in early access for around a year and that it will receive “regular content updates” during this time. If the early impressions of the Steam players are anything to go by, though,Fields of Mistriacould eventually be anamazing indie farming simafter its 1.0 release.
Fields of Mistriais the latest of many farming simulator games to be available on Steam. Earlier this year, for example,Everafter Fallswas released on Steam. InEverafter Falls, gamers can explore another idyllic world, but the title has a sci-fi twist, as players start the story by waking up and discovering that their character’s previous life was only a simulation, and have to explore the real world.
The PC gaming market is full ofStardew Valley-inspired games these days, and one of the most noteworthy ones isthe upcomingMirthwood, which will be out on September 11.Mirthwoodpromises classic farming sim tropes such as taking care of a farm, but will mix them with RPG elements and exploration in a fantasy world.
Steam
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