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Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch
Developer Aesir Interactive
Set off on a captivating horseback adventure and discover the mysteries of Emerald Valley! From the Steam store page
200 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
62
Fresh
117 positive · 73 negative
95% range 54–68%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 117 | 73 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mixed
426 of 700 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
62% recommend · 116 yes, 72 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 188 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mixed (617 of 985 positive).
Some reviewers enjoy the horse animations, breeding, and ranch customization. [1][2][3] Others criticize the short story, bugs, and paywalled DLC content. [4][5][6]
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- [10]
I really wanted to love this game. The world is beautiful, the horses are stunning, and you can feel how much potential the game had. The more I played the more empty it felt. Like a gorgeous shell that never go the updates it deserved. The map is decent size but lacking life, the story feels unfinished and there are so many areas that seem like they were meant to be expanded but never were. It honestly breaks my …
- [6]
Full of bugs, devs stopped working on it after 2 years of barely any updates and poorly made DLCs that just made it less playable. Greedy company decided to take advantage on a desperate horse-lover playerbase and leave once they got the money they wanted. Not worth $30. Recommend just getting Ranch of Rivershine or a game that actually deserves support.
- [1]
Review from a barely-recovered 30-something horse girl. I will preface by saying this game is not for everyone, but it made a nice and cozy binge play for me while sick. The pros: - The horse animation is gorgeous and fluid, and the riding mechanics handle well. - Customising your ranch is a lot of fun, and I love that there are options for multiple homesteads. - The map is expansive, genuinely pretty, and fun to …
- [4]
Not bad, just a little disappointing (3/5) This is a game about horse riding, breeding horses and... not much else. Which isn't bad on its own - I bought it because I wanted a cozy, low-stakes game. Expecting something closer to Star Stable, "Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch" feels like an early-access or alpha version of a full game. The bad news: Personally, the biggest disappointment is the writing. The main …
- [2]
Like every game, there are pros and cons. BUT, I have to say there are more pros than cons when it comes to this game. The story is cute, the horses are very pretty with a lot of variety. The breeding system is well, a breeding system I guess, it's simple but rewarding when you know what you're doing. I like all the different places you can call home, and build on. I did not expect to be able to build SO much stuff …
Summarised from 34 of the 198 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
62% of the 188 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch. The complaint that keeps coming up: game feels unfinished and abandoned by developers. Deal-breaker or nitpick?
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60 of 200 · most liked firstI really wanted to love this game. The world is beautiful, the horses are stunning, and you can feel how much potential the game had. The more I played the more empty it felt. Like a gorgeous shell that never go the updates it deserved. The map is decent size but lacking life, the story feels unfinished and there are so many areas that seem like they were meant to be expanded but never were. It honestly breaks my cozy horse gamer heart, because this could've been something truly incredible…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game had the foundation to be a decent horse game. The Breath of the Wild-inspired art style, the world is bright and colourful... but unfortunately, poor management and questionable design decisions holds it at a chokepoint. Microtransactions/DLC are an issue, especially when core features like foals, breeding, and additional horse breeds or tack are locked behind paywalls. Voice acting also feels stiff in plenty of areas. On top of that, much of the game's update history focused on…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Don't buy this game or any of the dlcs. I played it in Nov 22 and kept watching the development since than, the only updates they make are paid dlcs that seem to bring in even more bugs and no real new content, just gimmicks and new breeds. Seems like now that they see that people don't fall for this anymore they gave up on it. Maybe it is the publisher that just wanted to make money on the cost of the devs, dunno, I just don't recommend it. If you want a nice horse game play the ranch of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Positives: - Big open world (albeit one where you have to follow particular paths instead of exploring anywhere) with varied terrains and lots of different courses to run. - Ability to own and care for lots of horses. - Horses have stats, personalities and "quirks". Their negative traits can be trained out. Lots of different coat colours. Horses do feel unique and there are in-game benefits to switching it up between your horses. - You can catch wild horses and breed foals. There is a genetics…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full of bugs, devs stopped working on it after 2 years of barely any updates and poorly made DLCs that just made it less playable. Greedy company decided to take advantage on a desperate horse-lover playerbase and leave once they got the money they wanted. Not worth $30. Recommend just getting Ranch of Rivershine or a game that actually deserves support.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →9) In 2021 I quit my job at AirConsole and did horse-game-specific consultation and marketing work for the first time, for Aesir Interactive (Horse Tales) and Tivola (Wildshade). In late 2021 I took up an (almost) full time job at Aesir as Creative Producer on horse games. Went a lil viral with that
neutral · AI labelView post →this game would be really good if they had finished it, but there's glitches everywhere and the game design makes it seem like they had no playtesters. the button you hold down in order to dismount is also the same button you hold down to read signs and talk to people. there's no button to progress through dialogue so if you read slow you miss key information. characters ride away with their speech bubbles still over their heads, making it hard to read. there's tons of different types of…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Devs gave up on the game after having a pretty terrible and rough launch. The game was rushed and the storyline is extremely short. The DLCs add very little to the actual storyline and substance / content of the game. Would not recommend buying this video game or any game from these developers. They pretty much abandoned the game a month or two after launch. Save your money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted to give this game a good review, so i played through it all the way to leave this. 90% of my time in this game was spent going from one side of the map to the other. It is a horse game so i expect to travel on my horse, but it is frustrating doing mid quests that require you to go back and forth. The main story is very short and not very good. Unlocking new buildings is easy, but building them takes forever. ex. The small cabin that you are required to have to change your…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Man, I am writing this mid crash out because I keep forgetting how much I hate this game. I completed the story within about 10 hours and couldn't wait to finish it because it was so boring and has absolutely no depth. Once I finished the story, I put it down for about 2 years and then remembered that I had unfinished achievements so I thought I'd give it another go. Big mistake. The map is empty and so confusing. There are locked trails and loops and dead ends. There is also no way point,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Compared to its competitors, it's a more well-rounded game than many other horse-games. That's a low bar though. It feels less like a horse game and more like a collectible walking sim on horseback, as the emphasis isn't really on bonding with your horse in any significant way. Annoying is how I would sum up this game in one word: -Travel takes forever and is not very engaging -Galloping on pace (which is required to win races), uses a weird rhythm mechanic that's hard to nail, because if…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Review from a barely-recovered 30-something horse girl. I will preface by saying this game is not for everyone, but it made a nice and cozy binge play for me while sick. The pros: - The horse animation is gorgeous and fluid, and the riding mechanics handle well. - Customising your ranch is a lot of fun, and I love that there are options for multiple homesteads. - The map is expansive, genuinely pretty, and fun to explore (I love the coastal areas!). - While I haven't gotten deep into the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game named my foal Satan, 10/10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Oh boy. Where to begin. First and foremost - this game is not worth the asking price. It just sucks, to be honest. I wouldn't even bother with it on a discount. This is essentially an early-access title dressed up to parade as a “complete” game and I could be here forever writing an essay on what this game does poorly (a lot of things). If you are wanting this game for a child, or to just chill out for a few evenings, avoid it. Go and get Horse Club Adventures 2. Please. Do your kid or…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(20.9 hrs on record at time of review) I grabbed Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch on sale for under $10 and put in just over 20 hours. I beat the story in a few hours, finished every quest, and built every building. I wanted to like this game — but even after doing everything, I left disappointed. Story – Had potential, but it’s a mess. Flat characters, forgettable dialogue, and an “ending” that just sort of… stops. Graphics – Looks cozy at first, but up close? Muddy textures,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got this game for 75% off so that feels worth the price compared to the normal set price. The game feels very unfinished and empty and I wish there was more. If you do the main story then you have maybe 11 hours of content. I think the game has great potential and has fun and charming moments, but it feels...again, very unfinished. If you want this game, get it while it's on sale and not at full price. OH and final note: You can pet the dog but can only greet the cats which is sad.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unfortunately, I can’t recommend it, at least not at full price. Not because it lacks potential, but because its left unfinished. The art style is genuinely beautiful. The world has a unique charm that makes exploring visually enjoyable. The horse animations are expressive and fun, and the overall gameplay feels fresh and different. However, for $30 the game feels incomplete. The storyline moves extremely quickly, and once it’s over, there is essentially no endgame content to keep you invested.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unfinished masterspieace. This game had so much potential but seems abandoned. Story sucks but exploring and gameplay even if half done is great.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game was fun to play, but it isn't finished. I bought it under the impression it was to be finished in upcoming updates. That is not the case, it will never be finished as the Developers have said.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Atp they should just sell the game to someone else. It's a good game with potential but after finding out they dropped development its a bit annoying. Handful of bugs and only 3 breeds to choose from with DLC. Coulda done better.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Like every game, there are pros and cons. BUT, I have to say there are more pros than cons when it comes to this game. The story is cute, the horses are very pretty with a lot of variety. The breeding system is well, a breeding system I guess, it's simple but rewarding when you know what you're doing. I like all the different places you can call home, and build on. I did not expect to be able to build SO much stuff lol. One thing i'd have to say is my own personal con is how much back and forth…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →They pushed out a game completely full of bugs, and then left it to die without fixing basically any of them. Don't buy this heaping pile of ♥♥♥♥.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not bad, just a little disappointing (3/5) This is a game about horse riding, breeding horses and... not much else. Which isn't bad on its own - I bought it because I wanted a cozy, low-stakes game. Expecting something closer to Star Stable, "Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch" feels like an early-access or alpha version of a full game. The bad news: Personally, the biggest disappointment is the writing. The main questline is short and flat. It's basically going between different points on the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game was buggy, laggy, and the camera was awful to control. the devs have completely abandoned it and are no longer fixing anything. do not buy this game!!! I made the mistake of giving it a chance and now I can't get a refund. I had so much hope for a good horse game and this one had so much promise. truly a shame that it was so awful.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like games that are targeted at audiences who will pay any price to fill the void left in their soul by the Petz Horsez franchise and other horse games from the early 2000-2010s, and want to receive a pile of garbage in return for your $30 USD, then look no further! If you like greedy, lazy, pathetic development companies, then look no further! You have found the game for you! After a mere 1 year and 5 months, Aesir Interactive has chosen to abandon their steaming heap of ♥♥♥♥ that they…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →they gave up on the game like a bunch of ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i want to like this game so badly but i just cant and i would refund it if i hadnt spent so much time in the game cons: the main story can be completed in under 7 hours there are countless glitches and bugs riding the horses isnt rewarding and youre constantly stopped by pointless shrubs/objects the races are fun but have an annoying "false start" mechanic none of the npcs are voiced or given more than 2 seconds of screentime the map is dreadful to navigate theres no mini map and the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unfortunately it lacks a real story. I really enjoyed it until I hit the achievement after a few hours that I had "completed the main story". What? Your completion of the farm and building it up does not matter, you never really see your aunt, and you get a mega horse in the "story" so breeding feels unrewarding. A really pretty world but buggy and frustrating navigation because the map isn't great and you are hard blocked from certain jumps. I really wanted to like this game because I sorely…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wish I could give a full review of this game. I really wish I could. But I couldn't get past THE TUTORIAL. 34 minutes in, over 2 sessions, and I still can't get past the river you have to jump over as part of the learning process. I have tried different angles, approach distances, button press timings and even looking up help online. Nothing has worked to get me past this point. I rarely rage-quit a game, let alone to the point of uninstalling. Yet this game has induced such a reaction in…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a game about running a ranch but building it back up from scratch, like many many farming games but with horses. If you like horses get the game but buyer beware about the DLC, I will list pros and cons below. Pros - Horses - Taming wild horses - Improving owned horses traits - Breeding horses - Riding horses - Racing horses - Music - Art style Cons - Breeding basics quest can not be completed unless you buy Foal care DLC, the quest says "Wait for foal to be born" however you don't get…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was really fun until the story ended after playing for at least 3 hours i wish there was more to the story.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really wanted to like this game, it shows a lot of promise. It's and okay horse game, not bad but not great. The world is large and boring to explore, there isnt really a reward for exploring and it can be buggy or clunky getting around sometimes. The story mission was short and inconsistent with the direction it wanted to go. My rival hates me and is suddenly my bestie, oh and there is the incredibly rare horse that has never been mentioned before, go tame it! It really just didn't work and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Demo Review - 5 hours played - The controls are clunky, the horse movement is pretty good but if you veer of course it's difficult to get back on the path. - The jumping infuriated me, even though I jumped over the logs it said I'd failed and to re do. - The Race was terrible I almost gave up. - I tried opening a box and the character and horse catapulted up to a cliff. No way down, so I had to start a new game. - Got completely lost in the cave, the signs were few and far between - I…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had really high hopes for this game based on the game page and price tag. But unfortunately it is a bit all over the place. It's very hard to find resources. Very grindy to finish any quest. Theres only 3 breeds and not much color variety. Overall, was really hoping for more.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am only 2 hours into this game and it's a disaster. The first jump across the river is terrible. My horse got stuck in a tree and it won't let me feed my horse without freezing up. It is basically unplayable,
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is so unbelievably bugged it's hilarious! It was pretty bad to play but gave me some good laughs. Flying horses. Horses in the rocks. Stuck in the air. And many more... Maybe it's a comedy game in reality. The controls are bad. Wish there would be a better system to find your way around to where you need to go. And I don't know. I would just recommend it when you want to find weird bugs as horse game (especially for little kids) I don't know tbh. Wish there would be a possibility to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i fear the devs were horsing around rather than making their horse game properly
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ultimately, I enjoyed this game while being disappointed. I wanted more from this game as I really enjoyed most of the games offerings and intent (once I got past the bugs). The breeding was the best part of this game - although the grinding for materials got monotonous, quickly. I just wish the game took off, got more traffic and in turn provided more content therefore making the game better long term.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm glad I got this on a 60% off sale, it's definitely not worth the full price. I went into it knowing that (like every other horse game I've played) the game would be a little bit janky. I play skyrim, I'm used to janky. But that is the least of the concerns I have. The game is very empty. There are only a handful of NPCs, but there is only maybe 1 NPC per location, so the towns just seem barren. The story is short, and not really fleshed out. More confusing than anything. It feels very…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I myself have a problem with the key-binds as they cannot be remapped to accommodate my physical needs. I was born with a missing hand, and rely on my mouse to move within games, binding interaction keys to the extra side buttons, and binding any extras to the number pad for easy "nubbing". The AWSD keys are already compatible with the directional keys, and you can use the left and right mouse buttons for sprinting and sliding while on the horse (which admittedly helps quite a bit) however the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've played a number of horse games, and SOOO many of them focus on the less enjoyable parts of horseriding--namely, picking the dirt out of horseshoes, mucking out poopy stalls, and the like. While I understand that that's the reality of truly owning a horse, I hate having to waste time staring at ugly, grody horseshoes and thinking about manure while playing the game, especially since so many horse games make you do this CONSTANTLY in order to get speed buffs and such for your horse. In…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In general tho, pretty good game for early access (Horse Tales Emerald Valley Estate??) And I got it on sale + it has my fav breed. Irish cob
positive · AI labelView post →I love it don't get me wrong and not to be rude, but where's the rest? I have no more quests and I just bought the game a few days ago.. I don't ever talk to the aunt again, there's noting else the people need fixed? No more horse quests? I do really enjoy it for what it is though, it's beautiful and can grow to be a very great game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't even know where to start. This game doesn't feel finished at all. I had hopes that it would get some proper work but after reading, that they conclude the developement of the game...well... let's say I'm glad I bought it for more than 50% off. There are some nice things like the art style, it gives a proper Zelda feel. The horses look cute and their animations aren't bad. But oh boy, the character you play is rough. Running up a hill looks ridiculous. It also looks insane while…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Week #4 Steam Key Giveaway is live! 🎁 This week we're drawing 3 winners—each gets a PC game key of their choice from 250+ titles. Today’s picks include Horse Tales and LEGO Star Wars. Enter: thealabaster.one/giveaways?ut... #Giveaway
neutral · AI labelView post →I wish I could recommend this game, it is very cute and I thought it would be a game that my daughter would like, but the performance issues was really bad. I have a pretty solid gaming PC that can handle much larger and demanding games no problem so seeing this game (even when updating my drivers and keeping the game on the lowest quality) lagging like crazy was absolutely frustrating. I'm not sure how lowering the graphics to the lowest even made it worse! If it was simply and exploring…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The visuals in this game are cute and the horses move well the game falters in so many other ways The story is short, awful, doesn't make sense, and lacking. This game seems to be lacking and half baked with everything. It doesn't do a good job explaining breeding or stats. Good luck if you need to build something and don't have a material the game won't tell you what you need. Also the world map does not accurately map the actual world at all so it's very easy to get lost I give it a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Going to specify right off the bat, I bought this game, DLC and all, for 75% off. Honestly for what the game is I'm glad I did, and after playing through it, and I suppose finishing the game, I can understand why some people aren't happy. I'll start with the positives. The game itself is fun and relaxing to play, at least IMO. I love the graphics, the designs and even the characters. The horses are adorable and while the animations aren't spot-on realistic, they work. I also liked how real the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love the idea of the game and the fact that there is an open world horse game to begin with is great. However, as someone who doesnt care a lot if a game is janky or not to the level of the top studios, this game definitely needs some work. Its difficult to move both walking and on horseback, the visuals could use some work and the dialogue leaves some to be desired. I hope this gets fixed, but as is, i would not play this again.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful game with cool mechanics, horse riding that feels really good, pleasantly constructed races and a gameloop that doesn't bother until late game, and by this time you'll most likely come across numerous bugs that weren't fixed for years, and, considering the last message we've recently received from the devs, unlikely will be. I have completed this game in a couple of days after buying it and was hoping for future updates, or at least DLC's (although, truth be told, some of said DLC's…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TLDR: Tentatively recommended. Only worth buying when heavily discounted - This game is not being worked on. I've had HTEVR on my Wishlist for a while now and took full advantage of the heavy discount applied to it. In total, the game and all of its DLC's cost ~£11 and I am glad I didn't pay the full price of £34. I have played the entire main storyline within approx. 14 hours, and come to find the game is no longer being updated or worked on. There are noticeable bugs, such as the wrong horse…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's got some quirks (Bugs, really. And quirks.) but it's fun. It nicely scratches the Barbie Horse Adventure itch until the next Red Dead Redemption gets announced.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a fraction of a game. The heart is there, however the bought assets and limited gameplay loop make me feel like I should have paid $5 for this game, not $14 - ESPECIALLY not $30. I would not buy this game again. I liked: - Each horse has its own unique personality traits - The game is relaxing and cute outside of races and finding materials - The variety per region is appreciated - The breeding system is really cool! (It takes too many resources and you have to go ALLLLL the way to the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Before reading this review let me explain what I was looking for. I simply wanted to play a normal equestrian game where I could tame, breed and care for horses. Although there are a few good ones many are to fantastical filled with magic and crazy looking horses. I love fantasy but I for once wanted a good equestrian game where it was a bit more realistic not to much fantastical like many. The other thing is I wanna play solo. Multiplayer games can be fun but I love playing game where I don't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had a fairly good time during my ten hours, this is one of the best horse-centric games I've played. However, the game is half-baked. Lots of ideas that get most of the way there inhabit this adventurous and colourful island that your Aunt has sent you to. The horses have received a lot of love and everything from their animations to their genetics are all done extremely well. The riding feels smooth and comfortable and caring for your horse by brushing it or washing it are cozy ways to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Horse Tales; Emerald Valley Ranch isn't that bad. It's pretty good. Too many people are looking too much into some of these games, and this is one of them. Even though it's not hyper-realistic, it has a good storyline; it ventures on the path of "You inherited this ranch," but instead of being a lost family member, it's more like your aunt straight-up abandoned this ranch; you have to clean it up. Still, it turns out she's one of those people who couldn't care less about a lot of things, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch, developed by Aesir Interactive and published by Microids, presents itself as a warm, pastoral adventure centered on horseback exploration, ranch restoration, and gentle worldbuilding. It begins with a familiar but inviting premise: you arrive on a once-prosperous ranch expecting a peaceful retreat, only to find the property in disrepair and the nearby Emerald Valley overrun with neglect, rival landowners, and wild horses waiting to be discovered. This setup…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →To start, I like this game and I am PERSONALLY enjoying it. I cannot recommend it in good faith to anyone else except under very specific circumstances. If you do get this game, get it on sale. I mostly got this to be a pretty horse riding game and it does fulfill that want very well. It has a few feeding mechanics (basically all treats), and some grooming, but it is pretty clunky for something that needs so many hairpin turns. The races are....not good. They're all single rider courses and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Juvenile yet also incredibly difficult to play. Controls are clunky and unresponsive.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's just not a good horse game and has a lot of bugs :(
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