Blissful Acres (2024)

Developer: Absent Slumber
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Early Access, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, slow-burn farming sim where you steadily transform a messy plot into a tidy, automated homestead.

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What players say

Players call Blissful Acres a promising early-access farming sim with a cozy, relaxing tone, but note it feels rough and unfinished. The time-keeping system is divisive: time passes while in menus and the day ends at 9pm, which some find too early. A few also mention that holding the sprint button gets tiring.

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