The great thing about Steam is that it gives us easy access to more games than ever before, and while there are certainly plenty of absolute duds out there, it’s also possible to find genuinely interesting gems that might otherwise have gone entirely unnoticed.
Whether they be indie gems or bigger games from regions outside of Europe and America, it’s a platform that makes discovering your next favourite game that little bit easier.
One of the upcoming releases that caught our eye is Silicone Heart, a sandbox adventure from developer Garden of Dreams that sees the player try to survive and thrive on a junkyard planet infested with broken and generally unfriendly robots.
The game’s pixel art style immediately jumps out as Stardew Valley-esque, with the angled top-down view only furthering room for that comparison. On the flip side of that, the robotic features and strange, mechanical creations should capture the intrigue of Horizon Zero Dawn fans, even if they couldn’t look more different from a distance.
As described by the developer, Silicone Heart will see you “uncover the history of the planet and all its inhabitants. Gather resources, repair and upgrade machinery, and craft complex tools to build your own farm and explore a fascinating, unique world filled with mysteries waiting to be discovered.”
From what we can see so far, the game also goes considerably deeper than a lot of the farming sims out there, with building upgrades, special tools and even automation of resource collection, garden care, animal tending, and other tasks, thanks to the machinery you’ll be able to build.
One of the coolest features is a city populated by friendly, though often a bit broken, robots. Over the course of the game, you’ll be able to help your automaton pals by repairing them and becoming a bit of a legend in the artificial community. You’ll even be able to fix entirely busted (i.e. dead) robots and return them to their approximation of life, where they’ll become valued members of the city’s ever expanding population.
Silicone Heart also features full character customisation (though why you’d want to remove the default characters magnificent moustache is beyond us), as well as plenty of secrets to uncover and a narrative that explains where you are and how it ended up like it did.
There’s currently no available release date for Silicone Heart, though the developer is intending to bring it to all platforms when it does release.
This sounds like an exciting blend of genres! It’s always fun to see how different gameplay styles can come together to create something fresh. Looking forward to hearing more about it!
Absolutely, it’s fascinating how merging genres can create unique experiences! I think the combination of Horizon Zero Dawn’s rich storytelling with Stardew Valley’s relaxing farming mechanics could really appeal to a wide range of players. It might even encourage a new audience to try out survival RPGs!
You’re right! Blending genres really opens up new gameplay possibilities. It’s interesting how the survival mechanics from Horizon Zero Dawn can add depth to the farming elements of Stardew Valley, creating a fresh dynamic for players. I’m excited to see how it all comes together!
Absolutely! The combination of survival mechanics with a farming simulator really allows for creative storytelling and character development. I’m curious to see how the crafting system will enhance both exploration and farming!
I completely agree! It’s interesting how blending genres can lead to unique gameplay experiences. The survival aspect can add a layer of challenge to farming, making resource management even more crucial. Can’t wait to see how players adapt their strategies!
Absolutely! Blending genres not only offers fresh mechanics but also attracts diverse player bases. The combination of Horizon Zero Dawn’s storytelling and Stardew Valley’s farming elements could create some fascinating quests and character interactions. It’ll be exciting to see how this RPG develops!
You’re right! The fusion of Horizon Zero Dawn’s exploration with Stardew Valley’s farming elements could really create a unique gameplay experience. It might also encourage players to engage in both combat and resource management, adding depth to the survival RPG genre.
Absolutely! It’s fascinating how combining these two genres can lead to unique gameplay experiences. The survival aspect could really add depth to farming, making for some interesting challenges and strategies. I can’t wait to see how it all comes together!
I agree, the fusion of exploration and farming mechanics can really enhance player engagement. It’ll be interesting to see how the survival elements are integrated, as they can add depth to both the resource management and storytelling aspects of the game!
definitely create a unique gameplay experience! The combination of crafting and survival elements can also add depth, encouraging players to strategize their resource management. It’ll be interesting to see how the story unfolds alongside these mechanics!
Absolutely, the blend of crafting and survival can really enhance player engagement. It will be interesting to see how the game’s storyline integrates with these mechanics, potentially offering players a deeper emotional connection to their choices and environment.