Harvest Island: Beginnings

Buy79%

Mostly Positive · 138 player reviews · Low confidence

Worth it for the right player.

Yobob · Farming Sim · Dec 18, 2020

Player review score
79%
Mostly Positive
Price
Free
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
0
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
1
Full audio0 of 1
Subtitles1 of 1

Should I buy Harvest Island: Beginnings?

Buy it if you like
  • Story: 15 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Graphics: 11 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Audio: 6 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Gameplay: 10 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 138 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 66 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
50% of themes are praise33% are divided17% are complaints
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
15 of 66 sampled reviews raised it
For those interested in a farming game with a darker narrative edge, it provides a compelling starting point that leaves a lasting impression despite its modest scope.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
11 of 66 sampled reviews raised it
Visually, the game uses a charming pixel art style that aligns with its farming simulation roots.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
6 of 66 sampled reviews raised it
The sound design complements this approach, maintaining a calm and understated atmosphere that supports the game’s pacing while allowing moments of tension to stand out more clearly.

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Story15 reviews
Graphics11 reviews
Audio6 reviews
Divided opinion
Characters
60% still recommend
Controls
100% still recommend
Players complain
Gameplay
60% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Single-player

Controller

  • Partial Controller Support

Store features

  • Family Sharing

Platforms

  • Windows

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