Key Takeaways
- Ekoh Beach, a new sci-fi life sim, releases on Steam on April 4, 2025.
- Players explore mines, forests, rebuild houses, and interact with 35 NPCs in Ekoh Beach.
- Ekoh Beach has a cozy atmosphere like Stardew Valley, but with a sci-fi twist.
A new sci-fi life sim with strong Stardew Valley vibes called Ekoh Beach has been announced for Steam, and it seems like an excellent option for gamers who want some variety after playing the popular farming sim for years. Steam has seen no shortage of excellent life sims in the last few years, and this game is the latest one to promise fans of the genre a good time with a unique setting.
Ever since Stardew Valley was released and exploded in popularity in 2016, the life simulation genre has become increasingly popular. In recent years, gamers have seen excellent examples of games like Stardew Valley, going from more traditional ones like Fields of Mistria to others such as Mirthwood.
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Now, Zenland Games has announced that Ekoh Beach will be released on Steam on April 4, 2025. The game will be set in Ekoh 99, a tropical town on a distant planet that was destroyed by a robot rebellion. Instead of taking care of a farm like in most games in the life simulation genre, Ekoh Beach puts the player in the shoes of the city planner, having to engage in several activities, such as exploring mines, forests, and beaches, gathering resources, harvesting materials, rebuilding houses, and more. During the game, players will have unique items such as the Z-Cleaner to scoop up mineral-rich particles to use in rebuilding the town. Also, Ekoh Beach features over 35 NPCs that the player can build relationships with as they get to know Ekoh 99.
When Will Ekoh Beach Be Released on Steam?
- Ekoh Beach will be available on April 4, 2025.
Ekoh Beach’s world will be filled with many secrets of its past, and gamers will be even able to run for mayor, convincing the villagers that they are doing good work rebuilding the city. Overall, Ekoh Beach seems to be a title with a very cozy atmosphere and style that greatly resembles Stardew Valley, and it looks like the perfect pick for gamers who love life simulation games
Ekoh Beach is not the only recent game to look like a sci-fi version of Stardew Valley, though. Earlier this year, Farlands was released on Steam. The title also incorporated the classic pixelated style of Stardew Valley into its aesthetic, and like Ekoh Beach, it was set on an alien planet. However, the recent game seemed to have a bigger emphasis on farming and also allowed the player to create their own spaceship, which could be customized in several different ways.
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- September 12, 2003
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