![]() And there are more on the horizon.įirst up is Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, that’s just released for Nintendo Switch. ![]() Games like My Time At Portia, Spiritfarer, Forager, Ooblets and more farming sim games have been released in the last year or two, some of which also offer same-sex romance.įarming sims offer a slower pace, favour gentle gameplay and creativity, and provide an opportunity for LGBT+ players to create their very own queer agricultural utopia. ![]() It’s in the wake of these two phenomenal games that there’s been a rise of cosy, comfy games that eschew high-octane action and shooting mechanics for an idyllic, escapist fantasy. ![]() Building your own island idyll, customising your home and getting friendly with animal villagers are all part of the game’s cosy appeal, leading to over 31 million copies sold (as of December 2020) to become the Switch console’s second top-selling title in just 10 months.Īnimal Crossing is particularly adored by the LGBT+ community, who praise the game for its creativity and genderless options, despite the fact that there is no specific LGBT+ representation. While not a farming sim specifically, Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons took the world by storm in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Twitch especially the game has a large following, with LGBT+ streamers and viewers appreciating the game’s relaxed, cosy vibe. And that means a diverse mix of romanceable locals and same-sex marriage as your partner joins your farm.ĭeveloped by just one person – Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone – the game was released back in 2016, but remains popular to this day, with the latest patch recently released, which includes plenty of extra content. Inspired by classic farming sim games – namely the Harvest Moon series that began on the SNES in 1996 – the game allows you to build your own farm, harvest crops, care for animals, and integrate yourself into the local community. One of the biggest gaming success stories of the last few years is the farming simulator Stardew Valley (which, incidentally, is currently on offer on Steam).
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