Somehow, someway, the worlds of Stardew Valley and Resident Evil have collided in this new farming RPG.
I did not think for a single second that we’d ever get a game that is seemingly inspired by the likes of Stardew Valley and Resident Evil, but here we are. To be fair, if there was ever a game that would tempt me to play a cosy farming sim, it’s indie games like this.
It goes without saying (but I’ll say it anyway), Stardew Valley and Resident Evil are two very, very different properties. For starters, Stardew Valley is an indie darling about a game that sees you inherit a farm and interact with a host of friendly villagers.
Then we have the Capcom Resident Evil 4, which has you interact with villagers, but nothing about them is cosy. They live to stick a pitchfork in your face. But they’re charming, in their own kinda way, if you like pitchfolks to the face, I guess.
Anyway, what is this cosy farming game that can be described as Stardew Valley and Resident Evil, I hear you ask? The game in question is called Welcome to Elderfield, developed by Chris Cote.
“Nothing is usual in the secluded town of Elderfield. The townsfolk are odd, strange beings who shift about in the dark, and the local news reports seem more mysterious by the day. This is where you were born, and rarely do those born here leave,” reads the ominous synopsis on Steam.
“But, there is work to be done. Now finished with your schooling, you have an endless supply of free time and very little direction. Explore, earn money, make friends, solve mysteries, start a farm, cook food, go fishing, beseech the Old Gods, talk to the dead, cower beneath the Pale Moon and try not to die in your sleep. Welcome to Elderfield.”
Welcome to Elderfield, which isn’t quite out yet in its full form; however, you can download and play its free alpha demo today, ahead of its launch in October. So, it arrives just in time for Halloween.
At the time of writing, Welcome to Elderfield has a “Very Positive” user review rating on Steam, which is nice to see.
Judging by some of the reviews, while a bit buggy in places, it looks like this game has a lot of potential. Hopefully, the developer can iron out the reported bugs with a few updates or so.
As long as it suffers no delay, Welcome to Elderfield is scheduled to be released on 7 October 2025 on Steam.
This sounds like a fascinating blend of genres! Combining the charm of farming with the intensity of survival horror could lead to some unique gameplay experiences. I’m curious to see how they balance the two elements!
the survival horror genre is definitely an intriguing concept. It could lead to some unique gameplay mechanics, like having to defend your crops from both zombies and pests! I’m curious to see how the story balances these elements.
Absolutely! The combination of farming mechanics with survival horror could really enhance resource management strategies. It’ll be interesting to see how players balance building their farm while also fending off threats.
I agree, the blend of farming and survival horror opens up some intriguing gameplay possibilities! It could create a unique tension where players must manage their crops while also defending against threats. I’m curious to see how the storyline will intertwine these elements!
Absolutely, the combination could lead to unique mechanics, like having to manage resources while fending off threats. It will be interesting to see how they balance those elements to keep both fans engaged!
That’s a great point! Balancing resource management with survival elements could really add depth to the gameplay. It will be interesting to see how they incorporate farming strategies alongside the need for defense against threats.
I completely agree! The challenge of managing crops while fending off threats could create some really intense gameplay moments. It’ll be interesting to see how the developers incorporate both farming and survival strategies to keep players engaged.
Absolutely! It adds an interesting layer of strategy to the gameplay. Balancing resource management with survival elements can definitely elevate the experience and keep players engaged. I’m excited to see how this unique blend unfolds!