Everdream Valley
A farm simulation game with dream-based animal minigames.
Everdream Valley is a 2023 simulation game from Polish developer Mooneaters and publisher Untold Tales. Players take on the role of a child tasked with reviving their grandparents' neglected farm. The grandparents assist by offering tutorials and giving away free equipment. A key feature is the dream sequences, during which the player experiences farm life as an animal and engages in minigames—for example, becoming a livestock guardian dog that must chase off wolves.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Everdream Valley
- Developer
- Mooneaters
- Publisher
- Untold Tales
- Engine
- Unity
- Platforms
- Windows / PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 5 / Nintendo Switch / Xbox One / Xbox Series X/S
- Released
- Windows, PS4, PS5 · May 30, 2023 · Nintendo Switch · June 23, 2023 · Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S · December 15, 2023
- Genre
- Simulation
- Modes
- Single-player
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Lore & Background
Everdream Valley was developed by the Polish studio Mooneaters and published by Untold Tales. The game was released for Windows, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on May 30, 2023, followed by a Nintendo Switch version on June 23, 2023, and versions for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on December 15, 2023. The gameplay centers on restoring a grandparents' farm, with the grandparents offering tutorials and free equipment. Quests are received from the grandparents, from animals encountered in dreams, and occasionally from a human merchant. The dream sequences allow players to take on animal roles and complete minigames, such as a dog scaring off wolves.
Reader's Guide
Everdream Valley received mixed or average reviews on Metacritic, and OpenCritic assessed that the game received weak approval, recommended by 36% of critics. GamesRadar called it 'the perfect cute tonic for an evening after a long day of work'. Digitally Downloaded wrote that the game 'feels rushed or incomplete' and fails to live up to its potential because of software bugs, counterintuitive controls, and a perceived focus on quantity over quality. Nintendo Life said it will likely not appeal to fans of farm life sims, but animal lovers may enjoy it. TouchArcade noted that too much of its gameplay feels 'half-baked or not properly thought-out', and recommended avoiding the Switch version until its bugs are fixed. The game's legacy is that of a flawed but charming farm sim with a unique dream mechanic, appreciated by some for its cozy tone but criticized for technical issues and unpolished design.
Did You Know?
- The Nintendo Switch version followed on June 23, 2023.
- Players can take the role of a livestock guardian dog in dream minigames to scare off wolves.
- OpenCritic reported that only 36% of critics recommended the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everdream Valley?
Everdream Valley is a 2023 farm-simulation game in which you play as a child working to bring your grandparents' overgrown farm back to life. It blends cozy farming mechanics with surreal dream sequences where you inhabit animals and complete minigames.
What platforms can I play Everdream Valley on?
The game launched on Windows, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on May 30, 2023, with Nintendo Switch following on June 23, 2023, and Xbox One / Xbox Series X|S arriving on December 15, 2023.
How do the dream sequences work in Everdream Valley?
During the day you tend crops and livestock, but at night you enter dream episodes that let you experience farm life from an animal's perspective. One example is becoming a livestock guardian dog and chasing wolves away from the herd in a dedicated minigame.
Who made Everdream Valley?
The game was developed by the Polish studio Mooneaters and published by Untold Tales. It was released in 2023 across PC and major console platforms.
What role do the grandparents play in Everdream Valley?
Your grandparents act as in-game guides, walking you through tutorials and handing out free equipment to help you get the farm running. They serve as the narrative anchor for the story of restoring the family property.
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