New Stardew Valley-Like Co-Op Game Lets You Play as a Mayor

23.02.2024 - 00:50 / gamerant.com / Stardew Valley / Gabriel Machado Pureza / Co-Op Game

A new Stardew Valley-like life sim called Go-Go Town has a demo that gamers can try out right now. Unlike other games inspired by Stardew Valley, Go-Go Town puts the player in the shoes of a town’s mayor instead of a farmer, which is a nice twist for fans of the genre who are already used to the traditional formula.

Go-Go Town was originally announced by its developer Prideful Sloth last year as a vibrant town-building sim that would be available for PC and consoles in 2024. The game has strong Stardew Valley vibes, but it comes with somewhat different gameplay. Instead of only farming and taking care of livestock, players can construct shops, hire staff, and automate various services while managing their small town. Over time, the goal is to expand the city and increase its prosperity, which is in line with town builder titles like Sim City.

Now, Prideful Sloth has released a demo of Go-Go Town on Steam, and players can try it out before buying. While the demo only showcases a small part of the whole experience, it’s a handy way for fans of the best life sim games to know whether they will enjoy it or not. Go-Go Town is expected to be released sometime later this year on Steam, but there is no specific timeframe for its availability on consoles.

The last few years have been excellent for gamers who love farming and life sim games. After Stardew Valley became a breakout hit in 2016, the genre started to thrive again, and fans have several options for life sim games right now. For instance, an upcoming Stardew Valley-inspired RPG smashed its Kickstarter funding goal last week, raising more than $275,000. In Tales of Seikyu, gamers will be able to cultivate crops on an oriental island while exploring the region, nurturing friends, trying out hobbies, and much more.

Last year, My Time At Sandrock became a big hit, too. The game is the sequel to My Time At Portia, and it’s set in a desertic region inspired by the American West. Instead of being a farmer or even a mayor, the player becomes a builder in this game, looking for the best materials to make better houses. It seems that the life sim genre is having a golden age right now, and if it depends on the success of these games, this trend may last for a while.

Stardew Valley is a hit Indie release that spawned a cult following thanks to its similarities to titles like Harvest Moon and The Sims. Players will take control of their own characters as they are dropped into the eponymous Stardew Valley and given an old dilapidated farm. They'll cultivate new crops and relationships with the NPCs scattered around the area, as well as combat monsters and embark on other quests.