Halcyon Days at Taoyuan

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Halcyon Days at Taoyuan is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by BotanX and was released on January 19, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Taoyuan Village to heal your loneliness. Here, you can lead a carefree, self-sufficient life: farm, tame animals, raise livestock, fish, and build a prosperous homestead. Or, immerse in village life, meet kindred spirits, find love, and influence their destinies with your choices. Whether it's the labor you put in or the relationships you cultivate, every drop of sweat you sh…

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 183 reviews

story8 positive mentions

grinding87 negative mentions

The game offers a rich mix of farming, ranching, fishing, foraging, mining, and combat, providing a lot of engaging content.
The art style and music create a beautiful and peaceful atmosphere, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
The bartering system adds a unique twist to the gameplay, allowing for a more immersive and community-focused experience.

The bartering system can be confusing and may complicate transactions unnecessarily.
Some players find the pacing slow and the combat mechanics lacking, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
There are occasional issues with character interactions and quest clarity, leading to frustration in progressing through the game.

grinding
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of this farming sim has received mixed feedback from players. While many appreciate the immersive and rewarding nature of the tasks, such as farming, mining, and mini-games, some find the repetitive nature of these activities can become tedious over time. Overall, the game offers a unique twist on traditional farming mechanics, but players should be prepared for a more grind-heavy experience compared to other titles in the genre.
- “It gets tedious very quickly; you're just doing the same thing over and over again (and I love boring games, but this was just too boring after a while).”
- “Wanted to like this game... just the sheer volume of mini-games... yes, you can turn them off, but why make you have to do a mini-game for something like gathering herbs in a farming sim? I hate the tangrams; the herbs are annoying.”
- “Some of the less polished parts of gameplay feel too tedious.”
story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
81%
5%
The game's story is praised for its interesting backstory and charming characters, providing a unique twist on traditional farming sim narratives. Players appreciate the relaxed pacing and the ability to engage with quests at their own speed, although some express a desire for clearer direction and more depth in the main storyline. Overall, the narrative elements contribute significantly to the game's enchanting atmosphere, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- “The pacing of the story and progress is balanced; it doesn't feed into grind mode nor is it very slow-paced.”
- “Everything about it is charming and enchanting - from the characters to the art, the music, and the story.”
- “I haven’t gotten that far in, but already I’ve encountered three storyline cutscenes that took me by surprise and made me think, 'there's actually a proper storyline to this farming game,' which is amazing seeing as most farm sims are just about making your own goals.”
- “The storyline just feels like a cop-out; it feels like they are excusing some of the places where the game falls short with that storyline.”
- “Main plot feels like it skips some scenes/getting to know folks.”
- “I really was confused for a while, especially when it came to getting quests done. I felt kind of tossed into it blind, which could turn away new players.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
63%
7%
The gameplay is characterized by a rewarding and intuitive experience, blending familiar farming sim mechanics with unique features like an innovative bartering system and customizable options for players. While it draws comparisons to titles like Stardew Valley, it offers distinct gameplay elements, including a variety of mini-games and a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. However, some mechanics may feel unclear or unbalanced, and a few players noted a lack of significant new gameplay innovations.
- “It's a very rewarding game with interesting characters, a good plot, challenging-yet-rewarding farming, a really innovative bartering system, beautiful graphics, and settings that can be tweaked for every style of player/gameplay.”
- “The core gameplay loop is very satisfying, and progression feels well balanced and rewarding.”
- “The general vibe and gameplay is what you want in a farming sim, and there are added things that other games like this don't have, such as special mini-games for learning blueprints and more.”
- “The difficulty of the bosses vs the mechanics you have to work with to defeat them doesn't feel too balanced.”
- “Some of the less polished parts of gameplay feel too tedious.”
- “So far I have not encountered any particularly new mechanics and/or gameplay.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
24%
12%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and unique aesthetic, drawing comparisons to watercolor paintings and featuring charming pixel art. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the environments and character designs, which contribute to a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. However, some users have noted performance issues, such as lag during movement and graphical glitches, which they hope will be addressed in future updates.
- “The graphics are amazing, some zones even seem like a watercolor painting!”
- “The graphics are beautiful and I was able to just enjoy fishing under the willow tree on my property purely for the aesthetic.”
- “The art style and cultural influences are simply breathtaking.”
- “I do recommend this game to those who love Stardew Valley, but please note that the graphics lag when the player is walking. When you add a pet and it follows you, it gets stuck and jumps at you (no damage though). Additionally, when crossing locations, the graphics lag, and as the player walks up, pixels are moving as well. I hope all these small details will be fixed in future updates. The game itself is amazing and cozy.”
- “The art style is unique and well-made, but there are a few y-sorting issues on some trees.”
- “The graphics lag significantly when moving between locations, which detracts from the overall experience.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
The music in the game is widely praised for its peaceful and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall charming atmosphere. Reviewers highlight its beautiful melodies as a standout feature that complements the gameplay and visuals, creating a relaxing experience. However, some players express a desire for more variety and moments of silence to further enrich the ambiance.
- “The music is so peaceful and entertaining.”
- “As soon as you enter it, the atmosphere feels nice, you're greeted with some lovely music.”
- “Combined with calming music and soft visuals, the game is genuinely relaxing, the kind of game you open after a long day just to unwind.”
- “The music is soothing and it's a neat twist on the farming sim genre.”
- “Combined with calming music and soft visuals, Taoyuan is genuinely relaxing, the kind of game you open after a long day just to unwind.”
- “The gentle music and also the nature sound effects all complement the mood.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its unique charm and cultural details, creating a warm and inviting environment that sets it apart from other farming sims. Players appreciate the gentle pacing, lovely music, and a sense of discovery that enhances the overall experience, making it a highly recommended choice for fans of cozy life simulations.
- “It provides a different atmosphere from other farming sims that truly allows you to respect the area of the world it's emulating.”
- “The atmosphere and characters are very charming, and the setting is unique too.”
- “The pacing is gentle, the atmosphere is warm, and the sense of discovery is constant.”
- “The feel and atmosphere of the world, the village, the decor, and the clothes are lacking.”
- “The atmosphere and characters are very charming, but they don't compensate for the overall experience.”
- “While the atmosphere is warm, it feels repetitive and fails to engage the player.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally engaging due to its charming characters and a mix of heartwarming and humorous dialogue, despite minor translation issues. The inclusion of creature taming and occasional minigames adds variety and enhances the overall positive experience, even as some players navigate social discomfort in community interactions.
- “The characters are charming, the dialogue alternates between heartwarming and humorous (although the translation is just a tiny bit rough around the edges but it's still perfectly understandable), there's creature taming, and neat little minigames (which are great to change things up, as you only encounter them occasionally)!”
- “That alone made me feel extremely positive about the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by charming characters and a dialogue that balances heartwarming moments with comedic elements, despite some minor translation issues. Additionally, the inclusion of creature taming and occasional minigames adds variety and enhances the overall lighthearted tone.
- “The characters are charming, and the dialogue alternates between heartwarming and humorous. There's creature taming and neat little minigames, which are great to change things up, as you only encounter them occasionally!”
- “The humor in the game is spot on, with witty one-liners and funny situations that keep you laughing throughout your adventure.”
- “I love how the game balances humor with serious moments, making the characters feel relatable and the story engaging.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players commend the developers for their responsiveness to feedback and ongoing efforts to improve game optimization. Additionally, the impressive pixel art is noted to be well-optimized, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The devs also look like they're amazing at listening to player feedback and constantly working on new game optimizations!”
- “The pixel art is impressive and it’s well optimized.”

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34h Average play time

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Halcyon Days at Taoyuan is a casual role playing game.

Halcyon Days at Taoyuan is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 34 hours playing Halcyon Days at Taoyuan.

Halcyon Days at Taoyuan was released on January 19, 2026.

Halcyon Days at Taoyuan was developed by BotanX.

Halcyon Days at Taoyuan has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Halcyon Days at Taoyuan is a single player game.

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