STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
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STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
Developer Marvelous Inc.
Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar, known in Japan as Bokujō Monogatari: Yōkoso! Kaze no Bazaar e (牧場物語 ようこそ！風のバザールへ, Bokujō Monogatari: Yōkoso! Kaze no Bazāru e; Ranch Story: Welcome! From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
388 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 6, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
LovedLoved
226 positive · 25 negative
95% range 86–93%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 226 | 25 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 20 | 1 | 98 |
| Mastodon * | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
1,506 of 1,573 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
90% recommend · 215 yes, 25 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 240 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (3,855 of 4,117 positive).
Players find the game highly addictive, with many praising its engaging gameplay loop. [1][2][3] The weekly bazaar mechanic is widely celebrated as a fresh and rewarding addition to the farming sim genre. [4][5][6] Some reviewers express disappointment with the lack of mining, combat, and a static town. [7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [7]
A begrudging thumbs down. The one thing this game does differently from your typical Harvest Moon/Stardew is that you don't just shove your harvest into a box and forget about it, you save everything up for the titular Bazaar every Saturday. It's actually pretty fun. Unfortunately the game feels very small. There are no mines or combat. You're only given a small patch to plant in. Instead of clearing out a large …
- [1]
This has to be one of the most addicting games I've ever played. Gaming Background: Thousands of hours in COD, Warzone, and BF6. Then I dabbled with Stardew Valley and put in 300+ hours in that game. And here I am with SOS: GB, needing to play at least 4-5 hours every day to get my fix. The game loop is addicting, the characters and game world are charming, and it's both exciting and cozy at the same time. PS: I'm a …
- [4]
Can confidently say this has surpassed HM: Animal Parade as my favorite SoS entry. Just hit the second credit roll at 76hrs and Grand Bazaar has been legen-DAIRY; it nailed the balance between charming, cozy, and addictive. ---{ Positives }--- • Gameplay loop is perfect! The bazaar introduces a unique weekly cycle, rewarding you for planning out each week instead of whole seasons • Progression system is compelling — …
- [6]
If you’re looking for a cozy farming game that doesn’t overwhelm you with a million systems, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is such a refreshing pick. It feels light, simple, and surprisingly addictive in the best way. What makes this game stand out is the bazaar mechanic. Instead of just shipping your crops and forgetting about them, you actually set up your own stall every week and sell your stuff like a real …
- [2]
At the age of 61, I've discovered what it's like to be hopelessly addicted to running and jumping and gliding all over a scenic alpine town when I'm not actually planting and watering and petting and milking and cooking and relentlessly checking the weather report on the radio because hurricanes and blizzards are the scariest thing in this otherwise super cosy game. Yes, I'm in love with this game. I've realized …
Summarised from 34 of the 362 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 12, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar talk about addictive gameplay loop and charming world; those who didn't talk about lack of mining and combat makes world feel small. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of two sevens and two eights for a total of 30 out of 40.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 388 · most liked firstIm drawing more than progressing the game jKSHGJKS #StoryofSeasons
neutral · AI labelView post →We've seen some confusion about our upcoming #NintendoSwitch2 releases. Our physical editions for Rune Factory, STORY OF SEASONS, and Daemon X Machina in the West will feature the full game on the cartridge. Hope that helps clear things up. 👍
neutral · AI labelView post →A begrudging thumbs down. The one thing this game does differently from your typical Harvest Moon/Stardew is that you don't just shove your harvest into a box and forget about it, you save everything up for the titular Bazaar every Saturday. It's actually pretty fun. Unfortunately the game feels very small. There are no mines or combat. You're only given a small patch to plant in. Instead of clearing out a large overgrown farm, you can unlock two more small planting patches. That's about…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This has to be one of the most addicting games I've ever played. Gaming Background: Thousands of hours in COD, Warzone, and BF6. Then I dabbled with Stardew Valley and put in 300+ hours in that game. And here I am with SOS: GB, needing to play at least 4-5 hours every day to get my fix. The game loop is addicting, the characters and game world are charming, and it's both exciting and cozy at the same time. PS: I'm a 35 y/o dude.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The more I play this alternate save file, the more I get attached to the cute animals! My cow just had a baby and the calf is just so adorable 🥹 Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 1+2(🎮)
positive · AI labelView post →I'm sorry, but every time I see "Stardew Valley inspired game" I can't help but feel insulted on behalf of both Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons and Rune Factory's behalf
neutral · AI labelView post →At the age of 61, I've discovered what it's like to be hopelessly addicted to running and jumping and gliding all over a scenic alpine town when I'm not actually planting and watering and petting and milking and cooking and relentlessly checking the weather report on the radio because hurricanes and blizzards are the scariest thing in this otherwise super cosy game. Yes, I'm in love with this game. I've realized that I sometimes play it with a big silly smile on my face. PS. If you're…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gamers in Indonesia recently noticed that Call of Duty had a 3+ age rating on Steam, Story of Seasons was rated 18+, and Grand Theft Auto V had been refused a classification altogether. The Indonesia Game Rating System has been confusing for gamers and devs. Here's everything you need to know:
neutral · AI labelView post →Today’s the 30th anniversary of Story of Seasons! One of my all time favorite game series everrrr~ #storyofseasons #bokujoumonogatari #harvestmoon
positive · AI labelView post →Just casually dropping Metroid Prime 4's first gameplay reveal sandwiched in between Story of Seasons and some Disney Cafe game is the most Nintendo shit I've ever seen
neutral · AI labelView post →Streaming the new Story of Seasons game! Check out my youtube channel later this week for my return :) Will be posting some stuff! Twitch/Pawserve
neutral · AI labelView post →It's BRAINSTORM SATURDAY! My wife is completely addicted to her Story of Seasons game, so I'm spending today streaming various games that require thinking! First up is #Squeakross by @alblune.bsky.social, then more attempts at #Peak Solo Climbs and some #EtrianOdyssey grinding! twitch.tv/sonicmega
neutral · AI labelView post →Dear diary, I'm playing more Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar tonight but you already knew that Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2 (🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →One of the Best Farming Games I've Played I would say I'm a fan of games like this, having grown up with a handful of the Harvest Moon/Rune Factory games and having recently played Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. However, far and away this game is all I could want from an entry in this genre. Having just completed my first in-game year at just about 50 hours of playtime, I think a review is warranted. The Cons To start, I'll get the few cons this game has out of the way. One some…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Posting this now so I don't forget again! 😌 Here's Moriya from Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns. It seems a lot of people enjoyed this game. I missed out on it but it doesn't stop me drawing its characters! 💜 I didn't draw him too cute I hope. 🤭 #bokumono #storyofseasons #harvestmoon #triooftowns
neutral · AI labelView post →This is going to be me running to my games after work is over today 🏃♀️ Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 1+2(🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →The backyard I aspire to have 🩷 Time to jump back in! 🧵 Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch 2 (🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →Yesss I have some time to play (a thread)!! Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch (🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →No more interview, time to play! Are you sick of my threads yet? Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2 (🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →Autumn is over and Winter is coming at last. What will be the finale of my first year? Find out as I start a new season! Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2 (🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →Definitely didn't have "butt slam to harvest crops" on my bingo card for the next Story of Seasons but I'll happily take it. Honestly, this is the most satisfying game Marvelous has made in over a decade. It finally feels like a real Story of Seasons game again. You can tell they looked at everything that worked in past games, learned from their mistakes, and just got it right this time. Remember the waving from Trio of Towns where you could just wave at characters to get affection instead of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A hurricane cannot keep me away from Zephyr Town (mainly because I love everyone's reaction to your character being outside during this extreme weather 😆) Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2 (🎮)
positive · AI labelView post →Welcome to Zephyr Town! Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is now available, and I was so lucky to be the English voice director for this wonderful game. Thank you to @cupofteaprod.bsky.social, Marvelous, and my incredible cast for this amazing experience. 🙏
neutral · AI labelView post →The urge to just play Story of Seasons instead of working on my review for the game is winning (っ'ヮ'c) 🐑
neutral · AI labelView post →The wedding preparation episode 💍 Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2 (🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →It's late but I don't care Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2 (🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →Ending my day with the most comforting game I have right now (人 •͈ᴗ•͈) 🧵 Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch 2 (🎮)
positive · AI labelView post →More romancing in Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar tonight hehehe (✿˶•ᵕ•)♡(• ᵕ •˶) Freya came over to confess her love (and show me her cucumbers) Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 1+2(🎮)
positive · AI labelView post →Mockup of a Story of Seasons style game where you maintain a co-op rooftop garden while organization with your neighbors to buy the deed to the building. As a suburban boy I dream of living in a clean self-sustainable urban environment. #lowpoly #pixelart
neutral · AI labelView post →I ate some corn soup and Run Speed Lvl 4 is HACKED omg LOL. I run so fast! I'm going to have to stock up on these 😂 Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 1+2(🎮)
positive · AI labelView post →Confession timeeee (¬////¬) ...and everything else at the end of Year 1! 🧵 Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2 (🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →It's late but I'm back in!! Time for the grind (૭ ｡•̀ ᵕ •́｡ )૭ Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch (🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →This is my baby 🩷 Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch (🎮)
positive · AI labelView post →Physically I'm at work but mentally I'm in this field of flowers in Zephyr Town Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch (🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →Day 7: Cosplaying RockCoalShipping cosplaying as Derek and June from Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar 🫶🏻 This is another OTP of mine ever since I first played the original Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar, so I'm glad I got to draw this <3 #OTPChallenge #PokemonYume #pokeyume #yumesky #yumetober
neutral · AI labelView post →Hehehe gaming break! Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 1+2 (🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →Story of Seasons decided recently (version 1.3 patch) to use slop to translate their game instead of pay a human, who knows what else they decided to use AI to do
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Long time Harvest Moon fan, never played the original Bazaar for DS. This game is probably the best Story of Seasons remake they have made. I have been thoroughly enjoying it. I only wish I could marry the mayor. 10/10. I need them to remake Animal Parade now.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Can confidently say this has surpassed HM: Animal Parade as my favorite SoS entry. Just hit the second credit roll at 76hrs and Grand Bazaar has been legen-DAIRY; it nailed the balance between charming, cozy, and addictive. ---{ Positives }--- • Gameplay loop is perfect! The bazaar introduces a unique weekly cycle, rewarding you for planning out each week instead of whole seasons • Progression system is compelling — there are always things to improve and look forward to • Voice acting is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Announced on the JP side, and surely getting announced for players in other countries soon: DLC for matching outfits for your sweetheart in #StoryofSeasons Grand Bazaar! You can either purchase a full suite of outfits, or ones that just match the guys or just match the girls.
neutral · AI labelView post →I haven't been this hooked on a Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons title in years. Maybe it's the curse of growing older, or maybe it's just that I got bored with the typical farming sim gameplay loop. Whatever it is, Grand Bazaar did really well shaking things up. The weekly bazaar gives me something to look forward to every week outside the usual festivals and large harvests. The minigame is adequately stressful, and building up the bazaar shops gives me a good sense of accomplishment. It's…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Beautiful World Where Time Stands Still — Warning for Series Veterans I wanted to love this remake, but as a veteran of the series, this is a major disappointment. It feels like a hollowed-out "Easy Mode" version of the franchise that prioritizes "frictionless" convenience over meaningful gameplay and atmosphere. The Main Issue: Zero Town Agency The biggest problem is how static and "dead" the world feels. Compared to the classic entries in this series, the town has no heartbeat; everything…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Harvest Moon / Story of Seasons cows trapped in a crane game. All this milk is going to waste…
neutral · AI labelView post →Yesss another confession down (๑•̀ ᴗ•́)૭✧ Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch 1, 2 (🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →-the worst game in the SOS series-50$ ? ! -pet show is bugged -controls are annoying -not enough storage space -stamina drain quickly due to the weird way of planting, watering , harvesting -you waste time running from on windmill to another to process the products -sprites require enormous amount of products to increase quality -demands of the townspeople are too high and poorly paid (example-Nadine wants 5 monarch mushrooms-5x9000=45000 for a recipe ) -child need 2 years in game to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’m headed to bed. Night! choose the switch game to play: Rune Factory 4 Special Stardew Valley Story of Seasons FoMT Spiritfarer
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm very excited to play more of the Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar game tonight. I think this might be my most favorite Story of Seasons game so far!
positive · AI labelView post →My small doodle featuring Popuri and Pete that got featured in Story of Seasons memories video. Harvest Moon 64 is both my 1st HM game and one I play most. The blue mist flower even it something that I always look forward to. #Storyofseasons #harvestmoon #harvestmoon64 #HM64
neutral · AI labelView post →how dare they make a cool pirate chef and not let the player date them i think about this too often #StoryofSeasons #HarvestMoon #牧場物語
neutral · AI labelView post →If you’re looking for a cozy farming game that doesn’t overwhelm you with a million systems, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is such a refreshing pick. It feels light, simple, and surprisingly addictive in the best way. What makes this game stand out is the bazaar mechanic. Instead of just shipping your crops and forgetting about them, you actually set up your own stall every week and sell your stuff like a real market vendor. It’s honestly one of the most fun loops in the whole SoS/HM series.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Idk why these two work for me but they do LOL Game: Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch 1+2(🎮)
neutral · AI labelView post →"Nah, I'm going home" and just like that I ruined the mayor's dream and ended the game before it even started. 12/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game bring back so many childhood memories, I played this game a lot on the ds and loved it ever since. This is a good remake, basically has all the core mechanics from the original with a lot of QOL stuff.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I finally "finished" Story of Seasons Grand Bazaar. And by finished, I mean that I started a new game before picking an official spouse on my first save. As for this drawing, nobody knows whose wedding day it really is! 😂 #storyofseasons #storyofseasonsgrandbazaar #harvestmoon #grandbazaar
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm gonna give this an upvote, but with some caveats. If you're looking for a cozy nostalgic throwback, this will scratch that itch. But this is NOT traditional Harvest Moon playthrough like you were used to as a kid on Playstation. I don't want to call it "easy mode" because that's not exactly the truth...but it makes you focus on different aspects of your cozy farming life. In traditional Harvest Moon titles, you start with absolutely nothing and you grind to make a profit, build coops and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic relaxing game to play. Me and my kids both love this game. It's simplicity and ease of doing things adds a specific relaxing factor to it compared to other games similar. For me I am expessially happy it lacks mining in dungeons, now I understand that maybe some people will feel ripped off by not having such a thing. But I am happy to see this game taking a new spin on the genre as a whole rather than a pure copy paste clone of stardew valley. Not that its a bad thing, its just this…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Been playing the latest Story of Seasons game a lot lately and I just had to draw Jules 📚 — #art #StoryOfSeasons #GrandBazaar #牧場物語 #グラバザ
neutral · AI labelView post →Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar Marvelous Inc. (Story of Seasons and Rune factory devs), Steam disclosure -y
neutral · AI labelView post →I went into this game expecting a simple farming loop, but the story adds more depth than I anticipated. The central bazaar concept gives real purpose to your work. Rather than farming aimlessly, you’re actively contributing to the revival of the town. Seeing the market grow busier over time because of your efforts is genuinely rewarding and creates a strong sense of progression. The characters are warm and sincere, fitting the game’s calm, slice-of-life tone. The narrative stays grounded…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is fantastic on the #SteamDeck with almost no compromises, and will be a great game to take on the go: steamdeckhq.com/story-of-sea...
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