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Games like Harvest Moon: A New Beginning

2012

You take over a rundown farm and help revive a once-thriving town. Grow crops, raise animals and build friendships with the villagers, possibly even finding a spouse.

Sandbox with your own goals
Cosy, great for unwinding
Economy and management
Distinctive, stylised art style

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In short: games like Harvest Moon: A New Beginning

Best alternative overall: Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town 95% match – Cosy, great for unwinding
Newest alternative: Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar 90% match – released 2025

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Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town

95 %Match

2019PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable94 % positive39.99 €

A relaxed remake of the Game Boy Advance classic: you run your farm, raise animals, explore the village and build relationships with the townsfolk, even marrying one of them.

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Bright, upbeat tone

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Castaway Paradise

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House Flipper 2

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You buy run-down houses in the small town of Pinnacove, then clean, repair, decorate and sell them for profit. Compared with the original, it offers far more creative freedom, including building from scratch.

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Bright, upbeat tone

After the hero's work is done, you calmly rebuild a town, pick up hobbies and make friends in Littlewood. A relaxed, stress-free life sim in the vein of Stardew Valley.

Hokko Life

Sandbox with your own goals

A relaxed village-life game where you design furniture, clothing and entire buildings, shaping the little town of Hokko to your taste. Creative crafting and gentle everyday tasks are the focus.

Doraemon Story of Seasons

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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar

Sandbox with your own goals

You settle into the friendly mountain town of Zephyr Town, growing crops, raising animals and getting to know the locals. Your own market stall at the bazaar helps bring the town back to its former glory.

Disney Dreamlight Valley

Bright, upbeat tone

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