Animal Crossing PC: the best alternatives on Steam

Animal Crossing PC: the best alternatives on Steam
Look, we get it. You're probably sick of people posting on Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the internet. What's wrong with that, anyway? They're just a bunch of cute characters, running around an island to do menial tasks to pay off a growing debt to a money-hungry raccoon. And yet, for whatever reason, you want it, you even want it. You want to chat with anthropomorphic villagers; you want to plow the land and enjoy the fruits of your labor. But just being able to buy a Nintendo Switch just to discover a game isn't fair. What if we told you that there are some great games on PC that can give you these Animal Crossing feelings... and they're all on Steam? It doesn't matter if they're not the real deal: these PC Animal Crossing alternatives will make you feel a little less envious of your friend's island life, to say the least.

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1. Cemetery Guardian

No, this is not a joke recommendation. Graveyard Keeper looks a bit like Animal Crossing, though the theme is far less happy. Grab a shovel (and some bodies) as you run your own graveyard and do whatever it takes to run a successful business. While it's basically a game of putting people six feet under, Graveyard Keeper is full of dark humor and will make you enjoy your work in the real world a little more. Sure, you could have back-to-back meetings and the printer is still locked, but at least you don't have to shred up organs to sell to the local butcher for a quick buck.

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2. Stardew Valley

A truly amazing game in its own right, Stardew Valley combines the best of Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing to create a compelling and totally addictive experience. With farming at your heart, enjoy the simple life by living off the land, growing crops, raising crops, and making more efficient equipment. Go to the bustling city and build relationships with its citizens; you never know, it may even lead to marriage and children! There are so many things to do in Stardew Valley that you'll wonder why you don't have these levels of productivity outside of the game. Oh, and with the recent multiplayer update, you can now fish, fight, plant, and sow your seeds with your closest farm friends online. It's getting better and better. Today's best Stardew Valley deals Stardew Valley - Xbox One Stardew Valley - PlayStation 4

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3. Garden legs

Instantly adorable, Garden Paws is the equivalent of Sylvanian Family: The Video Game (which unfortunately doesn't exist). You play as a pint-sized animal tasked with building a thriving community. Manage a shop to earn coins, fight in dangerous dungeons, and undertake exciting quests as you work to the bone. With over 500 hours of content to enjoy, Garden Paws continues to grow with regular updates and new game modes to try, like online multiplayer where you can play with up to 32 furry friends. Aww.

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4. My time in Portia

A new life awaits you in the charming town of Portia, but before you get too comfortable you must restore your father's old workshop to its former glory. Make friends with the townspeople, the farm as the harvest is just around the corner, and become a home designer by collecting and making all kinds of furniture. To help you on your adventure, you can upgrade your character with many abilities to increase a variety of abilities tailored to your playstyle. Be more social or put all your efforts into combat - the choice is yours. There are so many tasks to accomplish in My Time at Portia, you just want to have infinite time to do everything. Today's best deals My Time At Portia My Time at Portia (Other) My Time in Portia - Xbox One My Time in Portia - Nintendo...

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5. Little Dragons Cafe

Have you ever wanted to work in a cafe and raise a dragon? Yes of course! Little Dragons Cafe will help you realize this oddly specific life dream as you train your very own scaly companion, from a weak-winged baby to a fire-breathing adult. You will also have the opportunity to run a quaint old cafe, prepare delicious food, serve customers, and manage a team of staff and visitors who think keeping a dragon as a pet is normal. To keep your cafe stocked with supplies, you'll need to venture into a vast world full of secrets, wild animals, and dangers to overcome by collecting ingredients to cook new recipes in your cafe. What a beautiful existence.

Hokko Life

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Hokko life

Hokko Life mirrors the Animal Crossing formula so closely that you could be forgiven for thinking it's nothing more than a cheap imitation. But this overwhelming judgment would be quite unfair, given that the game hasn't been released yet and brings some new ideas to the table. For example, Hokko Life allows you to make your own furniture out of materials you find in the world. The level of customization goes far beyond what's possible in Animal Crossing: remove your own squares, stuff an armchair, or create parade-like outfits, you can customize the game however you want. With a release date set for 2020, we'll have to wait and see if Hokko Life can go hand-in-hand with Nintendo's lovely sim series.