New Open World RPG is Like Stardew Valley Meets Fable

Highlights

• Mirthwood, an upcoming RPG, draws inspiration from Stardew Valley & Fable, promising unique medieval setting & vast exploration.
• V Publishing’s new trailer for Mirthwood highlights farming & homestead features, adding depth to a game rich with RPG mechanics & exploration.
• Mirthwood sets itself apart with a darker, mysterious tone, appealing to fans of cozy games seeking something new.

Indie video game publisher V Publishing has released a new trailer for Mirthwood, an upcoming RPG that draws inspiration from acclaimed titles such as Stardew Valley and Fable. Mirthwood was just announced last year, but the promising indie has already excited audiences and garnered more than 100,000 wishlists on Steam.

The list of great games like Stardew Valley is long and diverse, but Mirthwood separates itself from the pack with its medieval setting, RPG mechanics, and vast sense of exploration. Sure, many titles in the cozy game genre feature one or two of these elements, but few also boast the atmosphere that the Mirthwood trailers already emanate. Many gamers are already hooked, but V Publishing and developer Bad Ridge Games are giving players another in-depth look at some of the mechanics.

As part of Steam’s Farming Fest, a week-long sale and spotlight on current and upcoming farming-related games, V Publishing released a new trailer for Mirthwood. Previous trailers have taken a deeper dive into various mechanics, such as its RPG elements and exploration, but the latest look at Mirthwood highlights the game’s farming and homestead features. Mirthwood doesn’t have a firm release date yet, but the title is slated to be released on PC at some point during Q3 2024.

Mirthwood Farming Trailer

While farming is a major aspect of Mirthwood, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Mirthwood is also about exploration and role-playing. Which aspect of the game players decide to dive into looks to be up to the individual. However, even within the farming mechanics itself, Mirthwood promises options for all different types of players, from the “green thumb” to “industrialist” or potentially something else entirely.

There are several upcoming games Stardew Valley fans should keep an eye on, but few have struck the intriguing tone that Mirthwood has set. Mirthwood promises something a bit darker and more mysterious than other cozy games. This tone might not be for everyone, but it certainly helps the medieval life sim carve a niche for itself. Even the combat appears to be a bit deeper than other titles in the genre.

Fans of cozy games will certainly want to check out Steam Farming Fest, as the storefront is offering substantial discounts on countless titles. Farming Fest is just one of Steam’s 2024 sales events, but it’s certainly the biggest when it comes to titles in the vein of Stardew Valley, Fae Farm, and the Rune Factory franchise. Not to mention, it’s a great place to check out exciting upcoming titles like Mirthwood.