Cornucopia® - Cozy Farming RPG
Stardew Valley meets Paper Mario
I've been making this farming RPG for 8 years. It has scratch cards, plinko fishing, pets that fight next to you, real soil science, and 34+ people to fall for. It's a little weird. That's kind of the point.
This is one of the most uniquely bizarre yet fun farming sims I have ever played, and it is criminally underrated.Steam review · 32.8 hours played
The V4 Bachelor Update
All 18 guys in town redrawn by hand, with 10 faces each. Plus special attacks for bows, deeper looking water, and a big pile of fixes you asked for.
Older update videos
Meet the new bachelors
Our artist started out as a fan of the game. He drew all 18 of these, and with the redos and expressions it comes to about 300 portraits. Miss the old look? You can switch any guy back to V1, V2 or V3 in Settings.
Hover or tap a guy to see his wedding look.
Little moments we added
These are real clips from the game, nothing edited. Small stuff, but it makes finding things feel good.
Silver foxes and surprises
Some hearts in town come with a little more life behind them. These gentlemen bring wisdom, great stories and a touch of gray, and you can romance every one of them. Yes, even the turtle.
Stuff you won't find in other farming games
Players keep saying "I've never seen this in a farming game before." Here's why.
The card system
Every action rewards you with card packs. Scratch off lottery tickets for prizes, activate quest cards when YOU'RE ready, and stack up to 4 of the 300+ buff cards for powerful combos. Players call it "insanely addictive," and yeah, fair. Every day ends with something new to open.
Fishing that's actually relaxing
Finally, a fishing minigame without stressful timing bars. Drop bobbers and watch them bounce plinko-style toward the catch. And there's a whole world under the water. Dive down and meet what lives there, including some very large locals.
Pets that pull their weight
Your talking dog Munger threatens you if you don't feed him. Your chicken fights slimes by your side. Your cow carries you across the map. Animals aren't decoration here. They're partners with their own personalities, skills, and growth. Breed plaid cows, rainbow chickens, even two-headed variants.
Real farming science
I spent 3 years homesteading off-grid - hatching chickens, breeding goats, managing 13 bee colonies. That experience shaped Cornucopia's soil system with real NPK values, soil types, and composting. Go deep into optimization or plant casually. It works both ways.
Love whoever you want
34+ romanceable characters - young, old, human, mythical - each with real personalities and storylines. Take someone on a hot air balloon date, get married, and celebrate with the whole village. Love rivals are coming too: NPCs will date and marry each other if you don't make a move.
Dungeons & combat
11+ weapon classes, procedural dungeons across 5 biomes, and refightable bosses with randomized loot. Bring your pet - they fight, chop trees, break rocks, and level their own skills while you explore.
And that's not even half of it:
Screenshots
Straight out of the latest update. Click to zoom.
Your whole farm sits on cliffs above the sea. Yes, the waterfall is real.
What I changed from the usual farming game
| Feature | Genre norm | Cornucopia |
|---|---|---|
| Romance options | 8-12 characters | 34+ characters |
| Saving | Sleep to save | Save anytime, anywhere |
| Pets | Mostly decorative | They fight beside you |
| Bedtime | Forced sleep | Play all night |
| Animal genetics | Basic colors | Full breeding system |
| Minigames | Fishing bar | Scratch cards, plinko fishing |
| Rideable animals | Usually horses | Horses, cows, any pet |
What players wrote
Pulled from real Steam reviews.
"Massively underrated. NPCs are way better written than Stardew, they feel like actual people. YOU CAN SAVE AT ANY TIME. This game took all the mechanics and made them better."
"The game really opens up when you realize coffee is a viable alternative to sleep."
"I just got this game today... how the heck did I never hear about it? What an absolute hidden gem! I played for 8 hours straight."
"This game has SO many revolutionary and creative things. The pet that follows you and helps fight monsters and cut trees - wow! And a dog that can play fetch!"
"Unlike other Stardew clones, you never need to sleep. The music is frickin rad. You can take your animals with you, where they help with chores. Green cows, purple horses. So much to collect."
"The solo dev actually listens to feedback and keeps adding stuff. Horse racing, animal breeding with genetics, scratch cards for buffs. This game is wild in the best way."
"Massively underrated. NPCs are way better written than Stardew, they feel like actual people. YOU CAN SAVE AT ANY TIME. This game took all the mechanics and made them better."
"The game really opens up when you realize coffee is a viable alternative to sleep."
"I just got this game today... how the heck did I never hear about it? What an absolute hidden gem! I played for 8 hours straight."
"This game has SO many revolutionary and creative things. The pet that follows you and helps fight monsters and cut trees - wow! And a dog that can play fetch!"
"Unlike other Stardew clones, you never need to sleep. The music is frickin rad. You can take your animals with you, where they help with chores. Green cows, purple horses. So much to collect."
"The solo dev actually listens to feedback and keeps adding stuff. Horse racing, animal breeding with genetics, scratch cards for buffs. This game is wild in the best way."
Ready to see what all the fuss is about?
Try the Free DemoWhat's coming next
Cornucopia is in Early Access and gets updates all the time. Here's what I'm working on.
Multiplayer Co-op
Farm with friends! The most requested feature is in development.
Flirting & Chemistry
Light flirting and deeper romance routes based on choices.
Love Rivals
NPCs date and marry each other if you don't intervene.
Seasonal Festivals
Cow Beauty Contest, Ramen Eating, Rare Animal Auction.
Pet Pig
Adopt a piglet that grows into a loyal farm friend.
Tropical Island Expansion
New island, volcano, boss fights, and a ghostly tiki bar.
Hi, I'm David
Growing up, Harvest Moon 64 wasn't just a game. It was an escape and an inspiration. The music, the characters, the festivals, the charm: it planted the seed for my dream of creating a farming-life sim of my own.
In my 20s, I spent three years homesteading off-grid in rural Canada. I hatched chickens and ducks, bred goats and pigs, raised a Jersey cow named Lotka, and started 13 bee colonies. That experience directly inspired Cornucopia's in-depth soil and composting systems.
Characters like Roger the Lumberjack are inspired by real people. Roger's based on my dad, who used to put on a goofy hat and fake teeth to troll people. He passed away when I was 13, and I've dedicated this game to him.
My 12-year-old English Bulldog, Munger, is in the game as your talking farm companion. You can play fetch with him! (He also threatens to poop in your mailbox if you don't feed him. He's a character.)
These days it's me and one artist, and that's the whole team. Every copy you buy is how we keep going. Thanks for being here.
David Dolynny
Developer
Subconscious Games Inc.
Conventions we've been to
Come say hi and play the game in person!
Sep 4-7, 2026
PAX West 2026
Seattle, WA · 10x10 booth
Mar 26-29, 2026
PAX East 2026
Boston, MA · 10x10 booth
Aug 29 - Sep 1, 2025
PAX West 2025
Seattle, WA · 10x10 booth
Jun 13-15, 2025
GCC Canada 2025
Edmonton, AB · Sold 82+ collector pins!
May 8-11, 2025
PAX East 2025
Boston, MA · 10x10 booth
Aug 30 - Sep 2, 2024
PAX West 2024
Seattle, WA · 10x10 booth
Join the community
Hang out with other players, show off your farms, and tell me what to add next. I actually listen.
Stuff people ask a lot
Cornucopia is in Early Access with regular updates. The core game is fully playable with 40+ hours of content. Multiplayer co-op, more festivals, and a tropical island expansion are coming!
Minimum: Windows 7+, 2GB RAM, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 2GB storage.
Recommended: Windows 10+, 4GB RAM, dedicated GPU, SSD. The game is Steam Deck Verified and runs great on low-end hardware!
Multiplayer co-op is the most requested feature and is currently in development! Follow the Discord for updates on the release timeline.
Yes! The Nintendo Switch version is actively in development. The game has already passed Nintendo's LotCheck certification process. Join the Discord or subscribe to the newsletter for release date announcements.
Currently Windows only, but the game runs well on Steam Deck (Linux-based) through Proton. Mac support may come in the future based on demand.
29 languages in the game, including English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Polish and Turkish. The full list is on the Steam page.
Yes! Full controller support with remappable buttons. The game is Steam Deck Verified and plays great with a controller or keyboard+mouse.
Players report 40-100+ hours depending on playstyle. There's tons to do: farming, romance, dungeons, fishing, cooking, animal breeding, and collecting. Completionists will find plenty to keep them busy!
Press & Media
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