Underplayed Gems

SunnySide (2024)

SunnySide cover
Developer
Aftabi Games
Publisher
Merge Games, Maximum Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
3.3 of 5, 1,165 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 17 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, pastoral life sim where you build a homestead, befriend locals, and explore a serene Japanese countryside at your own pace.

cozyrelaxingwholesomeatmosphericcasualpeacefulcuteslow-paced

What players say

Players are split: some love the cozy farming loop and soundtrack, but many warn of game-breaking bugs, bad performance even on high-end PCs, and unfinished systems like marriage. Sentiment is now anchored on the original developers regaining rights and planning a 2.0 update, with reviewers hopeful but cautious.

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