Underplayed Gems

STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town (2021)

STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town cover
Developer
Marvelous Inc.
Publisher
XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc., Marvelous Europe
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.0 of 5, 1,615 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle, low-stress farming life where you slowly restore a homestead and build bonds in a quiet, wholesome community.

peacefulrelaxingcozycuteslow-pacedfamily friendlycharacter customizationstory rich

What players say

Players are split on Pioneers of Olive Town. Some find it relaxing and addictive with a satisfying loop, but many more say its mechanics feel shallow and grindy compared to rivals like Stardew Valley or My Time at Portia. Frequent complaints include poor inventory management, a forced eight-hour sleep cycle, and frustrating moles in the mines.

Trailer

Screenshots

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