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Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop

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75%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, stability
75% User Score Based on 185 reviews

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Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by rokaplay and was released on March 7, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Try before your buy! About the GameRun your own farm shop, without any pressure!Sugardew Island is an intentionally uncomplicated cozy farm shop sim, crafted by a tiny indie dev team. We developed Sugardew Island so you can unwind, relax, and enjoy your beloved genre. Take care of your animals and your farm, sell your goods to the cute Forest Folk, upgrade your farm and fulfill small orde…

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 185 reviews
story13 positive mentions
grinding103 negative mentions

  • The game is cute and cozy, making it a relaxing experience for players looking to unwind.
  • The gameplay loop of farming, selling, and upgrading is simple yet enjoyable, allowing for casual play without time constraints.
  • The graphics and music are charming, contributing to the overall pleasant atmosphere of the game.
  • The game is quite short and repetitive, with limited content and activities, leading to a lack of depth.
  • Controls can be clunky, especially when using a keyboard, making gameplay frustrating at times.
  • The story and character interactions are shallow, with little to no engaging dialogue or meaningful quests.
  • grinding
    104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight that "grinding" in this farming sim is a significant aspect, with many players finding the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth. While some appreciate the relaxed pace and simplicity, others feel that the limited activities and lack of meaningful progression make the game feel tedious over time. Overall, it caters to those seeking a casual, low-stakes experience, but may disappoint players looking for more complexity and variety typical of other farming games.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “While the game is beautiful, and the storyline is cute, the gameplay itself is shallow and extremely grindy and repetitive.”
    • “But the grind gets old real fast and there's not enough fun in the progression or much of anything else to do but just keep grinding.”
    • “I was so excited for this game but I was quickly bored and it is a whole lot of grinding.”
  • story
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as simple and cute, but ultimately shallow and repetitive, with many players feeling it lacks depth and significant character development. While the initial premise is engaging, the reliance on grinding one crop and the absence of meaningful rewards for side quests detracts from the overall experience. Many reviewers suggest that the game falls short compared to other farming sims like Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon, offering limited narrative and gameplay variety.

    • “A very sweet, cute, and simple gaming experience with an uplifting story.”
    • “The story is very sweet, and I had so much fun helping the island liven up again.”
    • “I love the stories of the people you meet and helping them.”
    • “Unfortunately, corners were cut here too, as there is no significant development of the story over the course of the game.”
    • “If you go into Sugardew Island with the expectation that it's going to have an in-depth story with fleshed out character arcs and immersive gameplay, then you are going to be disappointed.”
    • “There's really no story and all you do is farm crops and resell them the entire game.”
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a simple and repetitive loop focused on farming and shop mechanics, which some players find comforting and stress-free, while others criticize it for being shallow and grindy. Although the game features beautiful visuals and a cute storyline, many reviewers feel it lacks depth and variety, leading to a monotonous experience. Overall, it appeals to those seeking a casual, mindless gaming experience, but may disappoint players looking for more complex mechanics and engaging gameplay.

    • “Because the gameplay loop is still a lot of fun.”
    • “I really enjoyed the gameplay loop and slowly filling out the tree while collecting all the animals and farm upgrades.”
    • “The gameplay loop is very simple: grow your crops, gather items, open the shop, and work towards the island upgrades.”
    • “While the game is beautiful, and the storyline is cute, the gameplay itself is shallow and extremely grindy/repetitive.”
    • “This game was pretty hyped up and I expected it to be much deeper in both story and gameplay.”
    • “The $14.99 I spent was not justified by the gameplay, which fell far short of my expectations after eagerly awaiting its release.”
  • graphics
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning beauty and cute art style, creating a cozy and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Players appreciate the charming animations and adorable animal designs, although some have noted occasional graphic issues and a lack of precision in interactions. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's relaxing and enjoyable experience, appealing to fans of simple, laid-back farming games.

    • “The graphics are stunningly beautiful.”
    • “Love the graphics, they're so cute and beautiful.”
    • “The art style is lovely, and the night-time ambience is especially pretty.”
    • “The graphics are cute and so are some of the animals, but the precision in which you can connect with (say) the crops or any task you are doing is horrible.”
    • “I have seen 4 out of 5 of the animal island chair videos and 3 of them had graphic issues making them bounce.”
    • “I played the demo then bought the game; it's a low-effort relaxing game. The graphics are very cute, but it's very low effort compared to other games I've played in this genre. This isn't Stardew Valley or Story of Seasons, so if you're wanting that type of game, you will be disappointed.”
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the music in the game is described as cozy and soothing, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere and encouraging extended play. However, some players find the main theme lacking depth compared to previous titles and note that the limited variety can lead to repetitiveness. Additionally, issues like low volume and bugs detract from the overall experience for some users.

    • “The art and music make it feel super cozy, and I love running my little farm shop and chatting with the island visitors.”
    • “The music is relaxing, makes me want to play for hours; what do you mean I already did that?”
    • “Stress-free game that allows you to just relax with gentle music adding to the very welcome atmosphere.”
    • “The music can get repetitive if you don't like it; I did.”
    • “Limited music makes background sound kind of boring.”
    • “There are many bugs, the music is barely audible and the game mechanics are annoying.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while many players report a mostly complete experience with minimal glitches, others encounter frequent freezes and bugs, particularly on the Switch. Some users express frustration with control issues and suggest that the game may have benefited from a console release on Xbox or PlayStation.

    • “Honestly, this felt like a complete game with little to no glitches or game-breaking issues; a refreshing change from recent game releases.”
    • “It's also a bit buggy, but they've been working on fixing that.”
    • “You can start out using the game control, which in itself is quite enjoyable, but it freezes way too often and reverts to PC control, which is totally useless as it is way too time-consuming and frustrating to actually try to enjoy the game. Maybe you should have considered releasing on Xbox or PlayStation for this reason.”
    • “I also hear this game is a buggy mess on Switch, but let's be real here, most non-Nintendo exclusive games tend to be a buggy mess when it comes to the Switch.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be cozy and wholesome, highlighting its heartfelt and gentle atmosphere. While the gameplay may be limited in activities, the overall experience fosters a sense of love and enjoyment, reminiscent of classic farming games.

    • “He was the main force behind making good farming games that are heartfelt, lovely, cozy, and fun.”
    • “I’ve only played around five hours so far, but I'm already in love with the gentle pace and wholesome atmosphere.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a stress-free and relaxing environment, enhanced by gentle music that contributes to its wholesome vibe. Players appreciate the consistent pace and ambiance, although the lack of seasonal changes means the atmosphere remains static throughout gameplay.

    • “Stress-free game that allows you to just relax, with gentle music adding to the very welcome atmosphere.”
    • “I've only played around five hours so far, but I'm already in love with the gentle pace and wholesome atmosphere.”
    • “There are no seasons in the game, so the atmosphere does not change.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the game enjoyable but note a significant lack of replayability, suggesting that while it satisfies in the moment, it doesn't offer enough incentive for multiple playthroughs.

    • “I would say I enjoyed the game and it scratched an itch, but it's seriously lacking in replayability.”
    • “Once you finish the game, there’s really no incentive to go back and play it again.”
    • “The lack of different endings or meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development has been criticized for poor design choices, with the main character described as having an unappealing appearance and awkward proportions. This has led to a sense of confusion regarding the character's identity and purpose within the game.

    • “The main character design is awful - you have a pot belly and the arms are awkward.”
    • “Follow my curator page for more confusing character design, low-stakes farming, and games where the only thing more blurred than your avatar’s gender is your sense of purpose.”
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Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop is a casual simulation game.

Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 11 hours playing Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop.

Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop was released on March 7, 2025.

Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop was developed by rokaplay.

Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop is a single player game.

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