Arcadian Days

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Arcadian Days is a single player open world simulation game. It was developed by IMMERSIV GAMES and was released on October 23, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A slice-of-life open-world game about the beauty and nostalgia of childhood. Play as a child in a non-linear sandbox where you can explore at your own pace and partake in wholesome adventures!

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Arcadian Days offers a beautiful and atmospheric exploration experience, with detailed environments that evoke a sense of nostalgia and connection to nature.
The game emphasizes player freedom and relaxation, allowing players to explore at their own pace without the pressure of objectives or timers.
The developer shows commitment to improving the game, with noticeable updates and a passion for creating a unique experience centered around Romanian culture.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and optimization issues, including graphical glitches, collision problems, and unresponsive menus that hinder gameplay.
Objectives and gameplay mechanics are often unclear, leading to confusion and frustration as players struggle to progress due to incomplete tasks or broken interactions.
As an early access title, the game lacks sufficient content and polish, making it feel unfinished and potentially unplayable for some users.

optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Arcadian Days" shows promising optimization progress, with initial performance issues requiring low settings for playability. However, after a month of updates, the game now runs smoothly even on ultra settings, reflecting the developer's commitment to improving performance during its early access phase.
- “Arcadian Days is in early access, and the developer is actively engaged in expanding and improving the content and performance.”
- “After a month of hard work, the optimization is complete, and now the game runs very smoothly, even on ultra!”
- “Jumping from the overall feeling and look of the game, which, as I previously said, are on point, the downside at the moment for this title has to do with optimization.”
- “Cons: the game needs more optimization; you have to set everything on low to make it playable, which is a shame because it would look so beautiful in ultra.”
- “Performance is decent for an early access title, running smoothly on mid-range PCs with only minor stutters.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are generally well-received, with impressive world design, particularly in nature and lighting. However, some character models appear less polished, and there are issues with certain items, such as backpack icons, failing to load properly. Overall, the aesthetic elements are well-executed, contributing positively to the game's visual experience.
- “The visuals and world design are impressive — especially the nature and lighting — though some character models feel rough compared to the scenery.”
- “All aesthetical aspects fall into place exactly where they should.”
- “Graphically speaking, the world described by the game is fine, but there are certain things like the items in the backpack that don't load their icons properly.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Arcadian Days" is characterized by a serene and immersive exploration experience, enhanced by calming music that fosters a sense of discovery. While it may not appeal to action-oriented players, those who appreciate a tranquil environment will find it captivating, with some reviewers even suggesting it evokes a desire to visit Romania.
- “Arcadian Days is a calm, atmospheric exploration game that focuses on discovery rather than action.”
- “Not for all the dopamine addicts clicking heads nowadays, that's for sure, but an amazing atmosphere game.”
- “The music completes the overall chill atmosphere.”
- “Long story short, I highly encourage everybody touched by this game's atmosphere to visit Romania.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as repetitive and unable to be turned off, which detracts from the experience for some players. However, others appreciate it for enhancing the overall chill atmosphere, despite it feeling out of place with the Romanian countryside theme.
- “The music completes the overall chill atmosphere.”
- “Music on loop that can't be turned off... crap walkabout.”
- “Maybe that's why I didn't hear any environmental or fauna sounds either, just that classical music that has nothing to do with the theme of the Romanian countryside.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized as a relaxing, narrative-driven experience, appealing to those who enjoy such gameplay. However, some players have encountered issues with quest progression, leading to repetitive dialogue and a sense of incompleteness.
- “For its price, it’s worth it if you enjoy relaxing, story-driven experiences.”
- “The first quest I did was to go and get tomato seeds for Mama's garden. I completed the task and planted the seeds, but Mama had the same dialogue options, so I am assuming I did not complete it and just moved on from there as I couldn't find a fix.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, with no real twists or turns to keep me interested.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have expressed disappointment with the gameplay, noting that it does not live up to the expectations set by the trailer, particularly in terms of environmental effects like falling leaves, fog, and water quality. Many encountered issues shortly after starting the game, leading to a sense of disillusionment with the overall experience.
- “As far as gameplay goes, I started to have issues basically as soon as I loaded in.”
- “To be honest, the gameplay trailer looks so much better than what I've seen in-game, where I don't have falling leaves or fog, or the crystal water I saw.”