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Seeds of Calamity

AdventureCasualIndieRPG

Developer Laborious Lark Studios

Take part in healing after the Great Calamity. Tend your farm, complete quests for the villagers, and explore dungeons filled with challenge and treasure in this cozy, solo-developed farming sim. Build a new life in a recovering world with your fluffy Spellbook Companion. From the Steam store page

229 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

83
LovedLoved

163 positive · 33 negative
95% range 77–88%

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Steam reviews163330
Bluesky *2128
Lemmy *002

* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).

Steam's own rating
Very Positive
170 of 204 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What players are saying

84% recommend · 165 yes, 32 no

Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 197 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (293 of 363 positive).

Players praise the game's accessibility features and quality-of-life improvements. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note the game feels bare-bones compared to established titles. [4][5][6] The combat and fishing mini-games are frequently highlighted as enjoyable and unique. [7][8][9]

Liked
  • Accessibility options like adjustable day length and anytime saving. [1][2][3]
  • Turn-based combat with elemental interactions is refreshing. [7][8][9]
  • Fishing mini-game is fun and not frustrating. [10][8][11]
  • Cute pixel art and a functional pet companion. [12][13][14]
Disliked
  • NPC interactions and relationships are shallow. [15][16][5]
  • Game feels bare-bones or lacking content. [4][5][6]
  • Some bugs reported, including a money-earning issue. [17][6]
  • Movement speed is slow. [3][18]
Representative posts
  • [19]Steam user Steam user …0954Steam review · Jan 20, 2026 · Not recommended

    If Stardew Valley did not exist, this would be a very good game - possibly even a great game. Stardew Valley does exist, however, and this game is inferior to it in every way. It is perhaps the most blatant ripoff I've ever seen. The amount of details they copied exactly is so great that it is practically plaigerism. One of the only things they changed is the combat, which they made decisively worse. The controls …

  • [10]Steam user Steam user …5563Steam review · Apr 13, 2026 · Recommended

    First impressions after a couple hours: I love it! Here's my ramble of positive things I noticed right away: -My avatar actually looks like me (she can be fat!) and i love starting with a pet/familiar and can change my appearance and pet at any time -Separate tool belt (and they don’t break; unlim water) -Specific chests for crafting vs not, which is awesome -Fishing mini game is reaction based and great; the whole …

  • [7]Steam user Steam user …7791Steam review · Jun 11, 2025 · Recommended

    I am really enjoying this game. The dev lists Stardew as an inspiration, and that is very obvious, but I think in a good way, not just a straight rip like some other that have been released. The farming in this game doesn't do anything to unique or new, but it works and it's fun Mining/combat is one of the most unique for this type of game. The mines progress from room to room, and you can sort of choose your path …

  • [8]Steam user Steam user …2043Steam review · Apr 13, 2026 · Recommended

    For what it is, I enjoy it! I think everyone comparing it to Stardew understands that the vibe is there, but I think it takes all of the frustrating things in Stardew and streamlines it so it feels a lot less frustrating or time consuming. MAINLY THE WATERING CAN, THE FISHING AND THE COMBAT, BUT I DIGRESS. The bug collecting idea seems super cool, and I love the turn based combat that feels very retro RPG without …

  • [1]Steam user Steam user …7241Steam review · May 28, 2025 · Recommended

    I could recommend it for the accessibility features alone. Being able to make days longer when you need or want to makes this game so nice to play. (can also be shorter for people who want a challenge) You can also make the fishing game easier- it's fun exactly as it is, but overall the game lets you play how you wish to play and that's just perfect. Those settings can be change at any time while you play. Plus I …

Summarised from 34 of the 231 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 10, 2026. How summaries are made

RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account

Players who liked Seeds of Calamity talk about accessibility options like adjustable day length and anytime saving; those who didn't talk about nPC interactions and relationships are shallow. Which matters more to you?

Reactions

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  • Steam user Steam user …0954Steam reviews · Jan 20, 2026 · 46 h played

    If Stardew Valley did not exist, this would be a very good game - possibly even a great game. Stardew Valley does exist, however, and this game is inferior to it in every way. It is perhaps the most blatant ripoff I've ever seen. The amount of details they copied exactly is so great that it is practically plaigerism. One of the only things they changed is the combat, which they made decisively worse. The controls are more sluggish, and the world is far less expansive If this game were…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2754Steam reviews · Oct 4, 2025 · 40 h played

    This is a great start of a Stardew Valley/Harvest Moon style game. However, right now it's incredibly barebones and the roadmap does not give any hopes for a more fleshed out game. There's no relationships, so no friends/gifts/marriage. There are quest chains, 2-4 quests each NPC, that are collect something and deliver it to them. Completing these gives you very disappointing rewards. The rewards for completing dungeon bounties don't seem to scale. You get an incredibly low amount of money for…

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  • Steam user Steam user …5563Steam reviews · Apr 13, 2026 · 4 h played

    First impressions after a couple hours: I love it! Here's my ramble of positive things I noticed right away: -My avatar actually looks like me (she can be fat!) and i love starting with a pet/familiar and can change my appearance and pet at any time -Separate tool belt (and they don’t break; unlim water) -Specific chests for crafting vs not, which is awesome -Fishing mini game is reaction based and great; the whole screen is easy to read -Love that there’s 3 farm layout options to start…

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  • Steam user Steam user …6704Steam reviews · May 12, 2026 · 5 h played

    TLDR; The "Finished Game" Feels like an Early Access Game Simply Due to The Quality of The Product. This is one of the only reviews I have ever written. I must say that I am throughly dissapointed. Lets start with the good: - The pixel art of the world looks great! Buildings, Rivers, and Crops look amazing. - Many QoL features such as adjusting day length, day pause if you don't move from bed, character speed is not reduced when running out of stamina, e.t.c. - Fishing mini game is…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9872Steam reviews · Mar 30, 2026 · 11 h played

    The game is bare-bones and generic but there is nothing really wrong with it. If you love farming games and have exhausted all of the others, this is another one.

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  • Steam user Steam user …1479Steam reviews · Dec 27, 2025 · 10 h played

    I actually like the game and the direction it is going, but it needs a lot improvement. I kind of expected there to be more things to do? What you can do currently: - explore the dungeons - upgrade tools - fish - farm - spirit temple (turn ins) - riddles - side quests - battle system upgrades What I liked: - Unique Puzzles/Riddles - Unique Combat System to the genre - Interesting Crafting System - Unlimited Water for watering can - You do not lose anything when you faint in the dungeons…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4413Steam reviews · May 30, 2025 · 13 h played

    Updated for full release: I have picked this up for a couple of hours since the 1.0 release, and while the things I loved about it remain true, I haven't seen as much improvement in the day to day gameplay as I'd hoped. Everything I listed below as things I'd like to see improved doesn't seem to have changed, and while extra things were added from EA, not nearly as much as I expected and assumed. I still think it's a fine game, especially from a solo dev, but there are some caveats. If you are…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4866Steam reviews · Aug 15, 2026 · 123 h played

    Charming, but plenty of issues. it's a Stardew Valley clone. You farm, venture into the mines, fish, cook and fulfil requests from villagers and from a mysterious force of nature. But it has a LOT of issues. Overall balancing is really weird. Some starter crops give you such a small profit it's not worth it. A single gem (a common drop) from the mines out-perform a 3*3 patch. Then later, when you don't need it, crops are worth 4 times their investment (seed) price. After finishing the…

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  • SpookyNess (Nesstalgic) 🪾🐦‍⬛ Cozy Games & Reviews @nesstalgic.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 29, 2026

    Good morning and happy Whimsical Wednesday friends! My Mii's family got a little bigger today with the introduction of a child :O I really liked the little photo montage that the game did, super cute! To Do: 📸 Seeds of Calamity 📸 Tomodachi Life 📸 The Last Gas Station 📸 Japanese Class

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  • SpookyNess (Nesstalgic) 🪾🐦‍⬛ Cozy Games & Reviews @nesstalgic.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 16, 2026

    Good morning friends! I don't have time to transfer my photos to the PC in the morning so you'll get phone snaps of my Tomodachi Life sometimes 😆 I have been enjoying the game so much already! To Do: ☕ Survive work while thinking about Tomodachi Life ☕ FFXIV ☕ Seeds of Calamity ☕ Record

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  • SpookyNess (Nesstalgic) 🪾🐦‍⬛ Cozy Games & Reviews @nesstalgic.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 17, 2026

    Yay for Fridays friends!! Have a photo of me taking a photo of my mii taking a photo. I'm still all about Tomodachi Life (TL) but I'll be playing Seeds of Calamity (SoC) as well since I've chosen it for my next 10|1|10|1 review game ヾ⁠(⁠*⁠’⁠O⁠’⁠*⁠)⁠/ To Do: 🩷 Moonstone Island drawing 🩷 SoC 🩷 TL

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  • Steam user Steam user …1556Steam reviews · Jan 3, 2026 · 8 h played

    The potential is there, but it's pretty mediocre right now. The temple is a blatant ripoff of the community center from Stardew and is even needed to fix the greenhouse on the farm and I'm put off by that. The balancing is pretty bad with the inventory space being extremely restrictive, upgrades expensive with low earning potentials, and a really stingy stamina system. I do like the dungeon and combat system. If they fix the balancing and replace the stardew copy pastas with something a little…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1645Steam reviews · Jan 20, 2026 · 28 h played

    I've been playing this game for a few days now, so I think I have enough experience to write a review about it. Keep in mind that what you're purchasing right now is an Early Access game. That said, the developer is active in her Discord, taking suggestions and working out reported bugs. I found one, reported it, and she responded back to me by the end of the day. Personally, I think that's a great sign, and I'm looking forward to playing more of the game and seeing how it develops over time!…

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  • SpookyNess (Nesstalgic) 🪾🐦‍⬛ Cozy Games & Reviews @nesstalgic.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 15, 2026

    Another farming sim release, another first impressions! Seeds of Calamity might be for you if you like: 🩷 Turn based combat and boss fights 🩷 A cozy farming simulation game with some magic, and 🩷 A cute spellbook companion Check out what I think after about an hour of play!

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  • Steam user Steam user …9961Steam reviews · Apr 16, 2026 · 6 h played

    This is an impressive solo effort, and I hope it sells well enough to support continued development, because everything works and it has a lot of potential, but in a genre where Stardew Valley and Coral Island also exist, right now it just doesn't contain enough content and system depth to keep me interested.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7949Steam reviews · Jun 9, 2025 · 1 h played

    I was on the fence about this game until I read the review saying it was "too gender-neutral" and then decided to buy it. To the author of that review: nice try, I'm not wasting my steam points adding to your growing clown collection, but you are indeed a clown. Unfortunately I found the game boring and lacking in QOL features. I had to rebind some buttons immediately (why is inventory Q instead of I?), and I can't change the tool order at all, which is a big issue for me since I've played so…

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  • SpookyNess (Nesstalgic) 🪾🐦‍⬛ Cozy Games & Reviews @nesstalgic.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 15, 2026

    I love town taverns in farming simulation games! The community coming together at night to hang out is just so cozy to me 🏘️🍻🍽️🛏️ Game: Seeds of Calamity Platform: PC

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  • SpookyNess (Nesstalgic) 🪾🐦‍⬛ Cozy Games & Reviews @nesstalgic.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 13, 2026

    Seeds of Calamity officially releases today on PC! This game might be for you if you like: 🌸 Pixel art farming sims 🌸 Turn based combat 🌸 A cute companion that follows you around 🌸 Games made by solo developers Check it out, it has a really steep 40% introductory price (check regional pricing).

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  • Steam user Steam user …9087Steam reviews · Apr 17, 2026 · 21 h played

    If there was ever a good time for a "meh" button, this would be it. It has potential, but it just gets boring! It doesn't seem like there is much to do other than go fishing or to the dungeon floors, and those get old pretty quickly. I can see potential, but between what I have stated already, and then most of the quests just being walk from 1 person to the other a couple times and give them something... it needs some work. Hopefully something can be done as it is missing something to make it…

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  • Steam user Steam user …7128Steam reviews · Dec 7, 2025 · 9 h played

    This is an amazing game from a solo developer! This game is so well designed and executed. You can see a lot of thought went into this. It just feels so cosy and good. I find myself getting fully immersed in the story and action. Everything is really well balanced. I just can't stop playing the game, it's so good! The graphical art is so cute. I specially love the kitty cat companion that goes with you everywhere🐈 Doggies are available for those so inclined😺 The music and sounds are…

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  • Steam user Steam user …7241Steam reviews · May 28, 2025 · 1 h played

    I could recommend it for the accessibility features alone. Being able to make days longer when you need or want to makes this game so nice to play. (can also be shorter for people who want a challenge) You can also make the fishing game easier- it's fun exactly as it is, but overall the game lets you play how you wish to play and that's just perfect. Those settings can be change at any time while you play. Plus I love the mines, combat is usually not my favorite thing in this type of games but…

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  • Steam user Steam user …7791Steam reviews · Jun 11, 2025 · 6 h played

    I am really enjoying this game. The dev lists Stardew as an inspiration, and that is very obvious, but I think in a good way, not just a straight rip like some other that have been released. The farming in this game doesn't do anything to unique or new, but it works and it's fun Mining/combat is one of the most unique for this type of game. The mines progress from room to room, and you can sort of choose your path to the next room that has either combat, mining, fishing, or puzzles. I like…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0858Steam reviews · May 28, 2025 · 1 h played

    I am NOT addicted to fishing, I can quit any time I want. Jokes aside, I don't usually leave reviews, but I just had to for this one. This game has a level of polish and QOL features you would expect from a full release, hard to believe this is early access. I've just scratched the surface but it's already obvious this is one of the best additions to the farming sim genre in a while. You can tell the developer understands the genre well and it really shows, cannot wait to see where it goes…

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  • SpookyNess (Nesstalgic) 🪾🐦‍⬛ Cozy Games & Reviews @nesstalgic.bsky.socialBluesky · May 4, 2026

    Any festival is greatly improved with a community soup pot where you can add any ingredient to it! I just feel like this would be the coziest thing to work together (and trust that everyone brought good ingredients) to make the tastiest soup you can. Game: Seeds of Calamity Platform: PC

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  • Steam user Steam user …6194Steam reviews · Feb 4, 2026 · 6 h played

    It's like Stardew Valley, but in a world that is much more magical and medieval themed. Lots more focus on monsters and myth and spirits than Stardew, as Stardew is set in modern times. If I were to compare this game to anything, I'd compare it to Sun Haven, it has more in common with Sun Haven than it does Stardew, but with Seeds of Calamity having a heavy focus on the mass-majority of friendly NPCs peoples being humans. I really enjoy this game and think it is great.

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  • SpookyNess (Nesstalgic) 🪾🐦‍⬛ Cozy Games & Reviews @nesstalgic.bsky.socialBluesky · May 16, 2026

    Hii friends! It is Seeds of Calamity 10|1|10|1 Review release day! Find out how I felt about the game after 10 mins, 1 hour, 10 hours, and 1 year (in-game)! Of course my experience is subjective but I do talk about what I like and things I wish were different! Check it out (⁠*⁠˘⁠︶⁠˘⁠*⁠)⁠.⁠。⁠*⁠♡

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  • Steam user Steam user …2043Steam reviews · Apr 13, 2026 · 1 h played

    For what it is, I enjoy it! I think everyone comparing it to Stardew understands that the vibe is there, but I think it takes all of the frustrating things in Stardew and streamlines it so it feels a lot less frustrating or time consuming. MAINLY THE WATERING CAN, THE FISHING AND THE COMBAT, BUT I DIGRESS. The bug collecting idea seems super cool, and I love the turn based combat that feels very retro RPG without all the clunkiness. I like that move synergies and elemental statuses are…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9529Steam reviews · Apr 25, 2026 · 25 h played

    It's wild how many people are comparing this to games with YEARS of updates. Yeah, Stardew has more content because it's been out a literal decade. Yeah, Coral Island has more content, but it's been out for a couple of years, had a problematic release, and still hasn't done updates that it promised years ago. Seeds of Calamity is a fun game. It's cozy. The fishing minigame isn't infuriating. The art is cute. I like the combat system. I like how bugs are handled. No, it's not perfect. As…

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  • Wawe @[email protected]Lemmy · Jul 1, 2025

    5 Games Made in Godot To Inspire You (07/01/25) - StayAtHomeDev. Games mentioned: **Seeds of Calamity** Take part in healing after the Great Calamity. Tend your farm, complete quests for the villagers, and explore dungeons filled with challenge and treasure in this cozy, solo-developed farming sim. Build a new life in a recovering world with your fluffy Spellbook Companion. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1780070/Seeds_of_Calamity/ **Screaming Head** Screaming Head is a psychedelic…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2721Steam reviews · May 22, 2026 · 7 h played

    I was really excited to try out this game, and was disappointed. There's certain aspects I like about it, like some controls and stuff, but overall the game feels lifeless. There's only like 5 villagers, one mine/dungeon, and a couple crops each season. I do like the fishing mechanic a lot better than Stardew though. Unfortunately though, I still can not recommend this game even after it's big 1.0 update :( I'm hoping the game continues to improve so my money wasn't wasted, but don't get your…

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  • Steam user Steam user …8949Steam reviews · Jul 22, 2025 · 10 h played

    I really liked this! As the developer said, many similarities to other games out there, but it was clearly a project made with love. The turn based dungeon fighting was more enjoyable than a lot of other farm/mine/craft games out there. Well fleshed out for an EA game. I look forward to seeing it grow and develop. The area that needs the most work is player-NPC interactions, so if you're into relationship building and romance it's not quite there.

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  • Steam user Steam user …8270Steam reviews · May 29, 2025 · 3 h played

    One thing I'd like to highlight, since it's unfortunately so rare in farming games: you can save at any time! No need to wait until autosave when you sleep at night. I wish more farming sims did that. It's still too early for me to say much about the story etc., but my first impression of the game is very good. Lots of accessibility options, you can e.g. also adjust the day length. I appreciate that the town is pretty compact. You don't need to travel big distances to visit several…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9370Steam reviews · May 29, 2025

    Please ignore my current playtime! I also played the play test for a couple of hours. I absolutely love this little farm sim. The art and sprites adorable, the story is fresh, and the QOL of life for a farm sim is great. You can save any time you want!!! It's extremely polished for an early access, and the developer has a detailed roadmap. Fun bonus: solo female developer who started working on this as a hobby. How cool is that?! Second fun bonus: runs well on Steam Deck.

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  • Steam user Steam user …8912Steam reviews · Apr 20, 2026 · 4 h played

    I'm glad I ignored all the reviews comparing this game to others in the genre. I've played all the big names in the cozy/farming sim category and a lot of the mechanics in this game are refreshing. The fishing mini game is challenging, but not so much to be frustrating. The turn-based fighting is really smooth and way more strategic than running around hitting things with a sword. When I saw how the dungeon works, I was so excited. It's like a "choose your own adventure" story with lots of ways…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1820Steam reviews · Dec 13, 2025 · 10 h played

    I am absolutely LOVING this game so far!! My only gripe is there seems to be a bit of a game breaking bug at them minute. I haven’t been earning money from selling things OR the bounty board since summer started. I carried on hoping it was a bug, but I’m about 4 days in to summer and have made around about 5-6k but my total is at 4 gold, I’m more saying this here as I’m unsure of how to get in touch to let the dev know about the bug.

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  • Steam user Steam user …2475Steam reviews · Apr 23, 2026 · 61 h played

    This is a - not so - positive review with bullets: • The artwork is cute. Very colorful!! I love that I can change my pet and look whenever I want. • Farming is lacking. Each season has 4 different crops + 1 sapling. Works like all other farming games. • The fishing mini-game is fun, but while there are tons of different types of fish, what matters is if they are common, uncommon or rare. They can be used for cooking. • There are 9 NPCs in the village. You can speak to them once a day. No…

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  • Elouyn 💖 4.0 DEBUT 30th OCTOBER! @elouyn.meBluesky · Apr 23, 2026

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  • Steam user Steam user …6102Steam reviews · Jul 30, 2026 · 18 h played

    Game crashed after around 17 hours of playtime, and deleted the entire save file.

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  • Steam user Steam user …6182Steam reviews · Jun 2, 2026 · 18 h played

    Far, far too many bugs still not fixed, and a system that is very rough around the edges to be offered at this price. I enjoy these kinds of games, as I like to focus, but unfortunately, this game is not one I can continue.

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  • Steam user Steam user …0602Steam reviews · Jun 19, 2025 · 2 h played

    I feel like this game isn't getting the recognition it deserves. It was made by ONE person who clearly loves the genre and implemented so many awesome improvements. To be honest, I was not expecting much from this game but it is its own little gem. You don't have to refill your watering can, you can have a magical cat who casts spells, the fishing is actually fun and doesn't make me want to rage quit, and you don't pass out. You can pet the other cats and hearts show above them. I'm so excited…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1964Steam reviews · May 25, 2026

    When playing with a controller, the game constantly switches between mouse and keyboard input and back to the controller, causing brief stutters. There are no issues with the same controller in any other game. Also, works fine on Steam Deck, but on desktop - not so much.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9531Steam reviews · Apr 13, 2026 · 614 h played

    Seeds of Calamity is a great farming and adventure sim. The game is currently compact but with good depth. It has the classic farming, crafting, dungeon delving, mining, a museum, fishing, bug collecting, cooking, and some processing. There is a good selection of options for some decorating on your farm, and a solid number of story line quests. What really sets this game apart from other farm and adventure sims is the combat system! The combat companion is a spell book that follows you around…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0865Steam reviews · Dec 17, 2025 · 3 h played

    All this game does is remind me to go play Stardew Valley. It's like the goal of the devs was to rip off Stardew and then somehow made it worse. Stardew Lite if you will. Don't buy this, just save your money and go play Stardew.

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  • Steam user Steam user …7669Steam reviews · Jun 9, 2026 · 14 h played

    The idea behind the game is not bad I just feel like there should be waaay more levels in the dungeon and it should be waaaay more difficult. After just the first spring season I already beat the final boss in the dungeon, I have some of my tools upgraded to the maximum, my inventory is maximum and I think I discovered all of the map (which was pretty small to begin with). Some things other story related things are still not unlocked but I think that's because they are set to unlock in later…

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  • Steam user Steam user …0398Steam reviews · Aug 2, 2025 · 4 h played

    I play all farm sims pretty much and I was going to rate negative/neutral but after I got to the first festival I was pretty impressed and wanted to give a positive review. There was not just a few decorations placed and the people standing around but you could do a few things and buy some stuff. So thats better than in most other farm sims. No seeds tho. Its pretty laid back and chill and cozy. It seems a bit simple at first but there is quite some depth to it. You can change a lot of the…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2883Steam reviews · May 28, 2025 · 5 h played

    editing to say that the ability to save whenever I want is the most important part of any game like this for me. Love that this game has that and everyone else needs to catch up bc this is basic QoL stuff, honestly. Cute game, wish there was a bit more to do. Thumbs up because it scratches the itch and it isn't unplayable on day one. I have played for 5 hours straight with almost no issues and absolutely no crashes or game breakers. Movement is a bit slow, but not miserably so. Art is cute as…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9935Steam reviews · May 3, 2026 · 21 h played

    I really love this game! 🌱This game is perfect for me, I was really craving another farming sim as Stardew felt stressful and grindy for me in solo. Seeds of Calamity, on the other hand, really is cozy and perfect for unwinding. Some key things I love that make a difference: - ⌚Being able to adjust the day length so I never feel rushed - ⚔️Turned base combat: I didn't even know that I would like it, but it's perfect for me because I prefer mental strategy over speedy combat - 🐈An adorable…

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  • Steam user Steam user …4425Steam reviews · Dec 16, 2025 · 1 h played

    Maybe add a run option! Seems cool otherwise.

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  • Steam user Steam user …9866Steam reviews · Oct 27, 2025 · 3 h played

    This is a great addition to the farming sim community. I read the some of the negative reviews. I feel like if you set your expectations to be Stardew Valley. It's 10 years old passion game. We all love it. But not every game needs to be or can be that. This game is an adorable, fun game. I absolutely love the fishing mini game which is a lot coming from someone who typically hates them and has modded them out. The mine combat is a really fun take on it. I like that its different than a lot of…

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  • Steam user Steam user …2434Steam reviews · Oct 5, 2025 · 29 h played

    First off, props to the SOLO dev for creating this. You can see the love and devotion in it. This is shaping up to be a cute, cozy farming game. It has many similarities to others, but also flaunts some unique features of its own. Based on the notes from the Dev, I know that this will grow into even more. At the time of this review, I have finished year one, "completed" the mines, have all the advanced farming tools, and completed most of the collection items and side quests. Just with this…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3863Steam reviews · Jun 13, 2025 · 9 h played

    I'm not normally one to do reviews but this game is actually something special. If you're wondering what kind of games I think are special, I'll share that I adore Fields of Mistria and had been looking for something to fill the void while I wait for its next update. Then Seeds of Calamity stepped into the picture. This game has a great balance of quality of life features without holding your hand. It took me too long to figure out how the treasure maps worked but that's on me for skipping…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3858Steam reviews · Jun 1, 2025 · 22 h played

    Yes and no on the recommendation of this game. Do you have lots of time to kill and like to do copious amounts of repetitive grinding? Then this game is for you. Its not a terrible game all things considered, but it could use a lot of quality of life upgrades and pacing. 1) Story : its kind of blah. The intro tells you that this war happened and now you gotta help restore the town....great.....cool...im on board... but you do very little to any real 'restoring'. I've put 20 hours give or…

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  • Steam user Steam user …1467Steam reviews · Jun 27, 2026 · 114 h played

    This is an adorably cute farming sim. There's mining, fishing, a little dungeon, bug collecting. A little bit of everything. The one thing to understand is that it's small: A small map, a small selection of crops/farm animals, a small dungeon, a small cast. But, somehow, it feels just right if you want to play a cute cozy game without feeling overwhelmed. If you go in with the expectation it'll be just like stardew in its current state, you'll be disappointed. The art style is cute, the…

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  • Steam user Steam user …3779Steam reviews · May 21, 2026 · 12 h played

    Alright, well... I tried and I can't take it anymore. I even turned on a show to help me and I ended up watching the show instead. This is literally a game that's devoid of soul. A soul that's been shattered due to the need to please everyone... Amongst other things. So pick your "are you fat or not?" body type and let's get this over with. Giving credit where credit is due: Cute game. Relaxing atmosphere. Different types of crops that aren't standard. Dungeon combat. Fishing was…

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  • Steam user Steam user …9738Steam reviews · May 14, 2026 · 5 h played

    What You Get: Seeds of Calamity has everything you expect for a cozy farm sim: crops, animals, fishing, crafting and a few more activities that have started to become standard in the genre, like bundles, a museum, and bug catching. In addition, it has turn-based combat dungeon delving which makes it stand out a little among other entries. Things I loved: The fishing game is more engaging than you think at first, with lures making a difference on what kind of fish you catch or the way you…

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  • Elouyn 💖 4.0 DEBUT 30th OCTOBER! @elouyn.meBluesky · Apr 27, 2026

    Stream over! Thanks for watching! 💖 TYSM @introvt.bsky.social for the raid! We sent the love over to @sproutmage.com who's playing FF14! 💖 Well uh... Seeds of Calamity hit a brick wall in terms of balance issues, to the point where it became mind-numbingly boring, so ending my playthrough of it. 👇

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  • Steam user Steam user …0359Steam reviews · Apr 16, 2026

    I returned this game very early on. In my opinion, there is nothing new about this game. Fields of Mistria adds to the genre, Stardew Valley created the demand and became a blueprint... Seeds of Calamity, however, a waste of time and space on my computer. As an enjoyer of pixel art games, this is horrible artwork. The game feels rushed and ugly. I returned as soon as I realized it was out of early access. As an EA game I figured there was growing to do and to have them say "yeah its done",…

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  • Is There a Fishing Minigame? @fishingminigames.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 13, 2026

    !!FISHING MINIGAME RECAST!! Seeds of Calamity has a fishing minigame!! (Reposting because the game is officially out!) #seedsofcalamity #indiegame #gaming #videogames #fishing #fishingminigame

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  • Steam user Steam user …2117Steam reviews · Dec 29, 2025 · 38 h played

    It's *very* similar to Stardew, and that's ok. Biggest unique mechanics are the way the mines/dungeon works, and there is no romance/gifting mechanic (a good thing imo). If you have 1000+ hours in SDV, plus hundreds in Fields of Mistria, Sun Haven, etc., then this is a great game to add to the queue. Dev is super responsive in Discord.

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  • Next Indie @nextindie.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 30, 2024

    Life-Sim role playing game Pine Lily Village renamed to Seeds of Calamity. Updated demo is available now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1780070 #indiegames #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #indiegamedev

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