Everdream Valley

Everdream Valley is a peaceful experience with a great sense of progression. It does have a few issues, but they can be overlooked for a fun farming simulator.

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Everdream Valley is a farming adventure game with magical elements. During the day, players restore their homestead, grow crops, raise animals, and expand their paradise. At night, players can enter the dreams of various farmland creatures, adding enchantment to the valley. The game features an open world with additional adventures, animals, and collectibles to discover.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 568 reviews

story50 positive mentions

grinding184 negative mentions

Everdream Valley features charming graphics and a cozy atmosphere that makes it enjoyable to play.
The game offers a unique blend of farming and dream exploration, providing a refreshing take on the farming simulation genre.
There is a lot of content to engage with, including quests, animal care, and crafting, which keeps the gameplay interesting.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
Controls can be clunky and inconsistent, leading to frustration during tasks like herding animals or managing inventory.
The progression can feel slow and unbalanced, with some quests being tedious and lacking clear instructions.

story
311 mentions
16 % positive mentions
81 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it consists mainly of linear quests that do not contribute to a meaningful narrative. While some players appreciate the cozy atmosphere and the variety of quests, they express frustration over unclear mission instructions, slow progression, and a lack of engaging character development. Overall, the storyline is described as simple and short, with hopes for future updates to expand its content.
- “The captivating storyline with enjoyable quests keeps the experience fresh and exciting.”
- “I like how the story is a little different from your average farming sim game where you don't actually own the farm.”
- “The story is simple but sweet and relatively short interspersed with dreams that actually help with some of your quests and provide some little mini activities to do at night if that is your wish.”
- “The bugs, poorly designed controls, and a lack of any real story made for a disappointing experience.”
- “There are quests but no real goals, and the 'storyline' is very slight.”
- “It does have quite an abrupt end to the main quest line, with no closure at all.”
grinding
190 mentions
2 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of "Everdream Valley" has received mixed feedback from players. While some appreciate the game's cozy and relaxed approach to farming and animal care, others find the repetitive tasks and mini-games tedious, particularly in transporting animals and managing quests. Overall, it seems to cater more to younger audiences or those seeking a casual experience rather than players looking for depth akin to traditional farming sims like "Stardew Valley."
- “Anyone who likes farming games would love this, especially since there's clear goals instead of just growing a farm.”
- “This game is really sweet, not too grindy and very sandboxy; you can build your fences, plant your gardens, trees, and grass wherever you like within the very generously sized homestead area.”
- “I find building to be easy, not tedious.”
- “It's grindy, and not in good ways.”
- “At first glance it's colorful and interesting enough to draw you in, but soon you realize how shallow it really is and how annoying and tedious most mechanics are.”
- “Started out cute and very quickly it turned into a super grindy game.”
gameplay
108 mentions
17 % positive mentions
77 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Everdream Valley is characterized by a mix of charming mechanics and frustrating controls, leading to a divided player experience. While many appreciate the relaxing atmosphere and engaging animal-related activities, others find the mechanics cumbersome and the tutorials lacking, resulting in a gameplay loop that can feel repetitive and tedious. Overall, the game appeals to those seeking a cozy, stress-free experience, but may disappoint players looking for depth and polish in its mechanics.
- “I have over 45 hours in Everdream Valley (on PC and Steam Deck) and have made several detailed gameplay guide videos for the quests, and while I 'beat' the game and don't play it much currently, I wholeheartedly enjoyed the relaxing gameplay.”
- “The gameplay loop is simultaneously wide open and fairly simple - get resources, do quests, build stuff, expand farm/add animals.”
- “Everdream Valley is a charming cozy game that is quite enjoyable to play; it could use a bit of quality of life improvements with some of the mechanics, and the devs have been wide open with all of the feedback on that.”
- “I tried for two bloody hours to master that one seemingly-simple mechanic, and that's when I quit the game.”
- “At first glance it's colorful and interesting enough to draw you in, but soon you realize how shallow it really is and how annoying and tedious most mechanics are.”
- “Half the time the game doesn't properly explain what you need to do and a lot of mechanics are locked behind tutorial quests that don't acknowledge stuff many players figure out on their own.”
graphics
93 mentions
47 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and colorful art style, creating a charming and vibrant world that many players find visually appealing. However, some users have reported inconsistencies between the in-game graphics and promotional materials, with issues such as glitches and lower-than-expected shader quality. Overall, while the aesthetics are a strong point, technical performance can detract from the experience.
- “The visuals are stunning and charming; everything's delightful. There's a field with dozens of beautiful butterflies right next to the farm, you can pet cats and play with dogs, and there are adorable chickens, pigs, and cows.”
- “Love the aesthetic; the world is beautifully colorful and vibrant.”
- “Graphics are beautiful; coloring and characters are fantastic.”
- “The graphics are not good; I used to play the demo version and it was wonderful.”
- “I don't know what happens, but now the graphics are horrible!”
- “Graphics do not match the screenshots and videos even at the highest settings.”
stability
24 mentions
13 % positive mentions
-4 % neutral mentions
92 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, visual glitches, frame rate drops, and crashes, particularly in co-op mode. Many players feel that the game is being sold at a premium price despite its beta-like state, with persistent issues that have not been addressed since launch. While some enjoy the gameplay, the overall consensus highlights a pressing need for stability improvements.
- “This game is the leader of its genre, very complex and almost 100% bug-free. It has been out since 2016 and was worked on for years before that.”
- “The stability of this game is impressive, showcasing years of development and refinement.”
- “With its long history and continuous updates, this game stands out for its reliability and minimal bugs.”
- “The game suffers from frequent frame rate drops, visual glitches, and crashes.”
- “You are charging full/complex game prices for a beta sandbox with bugs and glitches.”
- “There are still some occasional bugs, such as game crashes or freezes, so it's better to manually save your game regularly - hopefully, the developers will take care of that over time.”
music
14 mentions
57 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and quality, enhancing the overall experience and fitting well with the game's genre. However, some users noted issues with sound effects randomly stopping and a lack of music in the menu and character customization screens, which detracted from the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point that complements the captivating storyline.
- “The soundtrack also goes along with it excellently.”
- “To me, the graphics, music, and sounds were a great fit for the genre, and the game has potential.”
- “The captivating and intriguing storyline keeps sparking meaningful conversations, and the beautiful soundtrack adds to the magical experience.”
- “The menu and character customization don't even have music.”
- “After this, I think I can hear music, but my PC is on full and I can't really hear it.”
- “The sound effects stop working randomly, but the music and ambient sound still work.”
optimization
12 mentions
33 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game currently faces significant optimization issues, including frequent frame rate drops, visual glitches, and crashes, particularly on the Steam Deck. Users express disappointment and have refunded the game, hoping for future improvements, especially regarding controls and overall performance. Despite these issues, some players found the gameplay enjoyable and expressed a desire for the developers to address the optimization concerns.
- “I hope to one day come back to this game and see that it is optimized well for the Steam Deck since I had such high hopes for it.”
- “Besides the optimization for the Steam Deck, the game was kind of fun and there was a lot to do, but I just hope that they do fix this issue since at the time that I bought it, I recommended it to many Steam Deck owners that were looking for cozy games.”
- “Well optimized too.”
- “The game suffers from frequent frame rate drops, visual glitches, and crashes.”
- “For now, I just refunded the game and hope that the developers can fix the optimization issues.”
- “The controls should get playtested in some form and optimized because at the moment it's often a pain to interact with the world.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, characterized by enchanting visuals and a heartfelt story that create a wholesome and family-friendly experience. Players find it cute and engaging, contributing to an overall sense of warmth and satisfaction.
- “The enchanting visuals, engaging gameplay, and heartfelt story have absolutely exceeded my expectations.”
- “It's very cute and wholesome.”
- “Wholesome family-friendly farming sim.”
replayability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a general disappointment in the game's replayability, with users feeling that even if the initial letdown could be overlooked, the lack of engaging gameplay further diminishes the desire to replay.
- “Disappointing, but I could have gotten over that disappointment if they were playable.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as relaxing, enhanced by the absence of pressure to track favorite gifts, allowing players to enjoy a more laid-back experience.
- “It also adds to the relaxing atmosphere that you don't have to keep track of favorite gifts, etc.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as both boring and dramatically funny, with a notable emphasis on the absurdity of riding pigs instead of horses, which some players find amusing. However, the overall comedic effect seems to fall flat for many, leading to mixed reactions.
- “It's really boring and dramatically funny... because you ride a pig but not a horse???”