Summary
Stardew Valleymay still be a dominant force on Steam but one new release may be coming for its crown. Following the release of Update 1.6, ConcernedApe’s Farming RPG has never been more popular as the community has actively championed it as being one of the most relaxing and wholesome games on the market. Its rampant success over the last eight years has prompted many competitors to try their hand at emulating its formula and while many have failed, this new release may be the closest to capturingStardew’s charm again.
PerSteamDB,Fields of Mistriaby developer NPC Studio is making waves on the digital storefront as its early access release attracted thousands of playersin just a couple of days. If that wasn’t impressive enough, its reviews also suggest that the Farming RPG has a bright future as out of the 774 reviews left for the game, 98% of them are positive, earning it the coveted title of “Overwhelmingly Positive.” Many players have taken to comparing it toStardew Valley, insisting that in some ways it feels like a spiritual successor thanks to its well-written characters and charming aesthetic.
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What’s Fields of Mistria All About?
Much Bigger Than You Might Expect
Despite launching in early access, the amount of content already available inFields of Mistriais staggering. The general gameplay loop will be familiar for anyone who’s played a recent Farming RPG as players take ownership of their own plot of land and turn it into the most successful farm the world has ever seen. That’s not all though as the game encourages users to becomeacclimated with the local townand its residents, forging friends and potentially romantic relationships with some of the hamlet’s singles.
Revitalizing the town will require players tofarm, fish, mine, and craftto generate the kind of resources necessary to get things moving once again.Those wanting a little more action are in luck becauseFields of Mistriaalso boasts a combat systemwith a dungeon spanning 60 unique levels with plans for more in the future. The story has also received plenty of praise as the game alreadyboasts over 5,000 lines of dialogueand unique character interactions.
Given thatFields of Mistriais still growing (its early access period is planned to last for a year), it will no doubt be exciting to see it grow even larger. Those devoutStardew Valleyplayers who’ve already seeneverything the 1.6 Update has to offermay find plenty to love in NPC Studios' project.It could just be the best Farming RPG of 2024.
