Underplayed Gems

Research Story (2023)

Research Story cover
Developer
PetalCatGames
Publisher
PetalCatGames, Electronic Sheep Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.8 of 5, 331 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 40 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow-paced, cheerful farming and research sandbox where you explore, collect, and document flora and fauna in a pixel-art world.

relaxingcozyexplorativecutecasualsandboxcollectingrpg-adjacent

What players say

Players enjoy the research mechanic that sets this farming sim apart, and they love the no-combat caves and cute creatures. However, many note the day cycle feels short, progress can be grindy, and the NPC socializing is weaker than in similar games.

Screenshots

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