Sometimes we all need a cozy escape from reality, a chance to lose ourselves in a new land surrounded by lakes, rivers, and some magical swamps. For many, that's exactly why games like Stardew Valley have us coming back time after time. Similarly, the medieval world of games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance can provide an immersive distraction from our real-world lives, whisking us away into a story of times long ago.
Of course, there are many games that are inspired by Stardew Valley's familiar style, or that try to capture the feeling of experiencing life in medieval times. If you enjoy games with a more relaxed format, where you can enjoy building up a community, constructing improvements, and even learning some alchemy, there is one upcoming game that could be perfect for you.
Currently available to try out with a demo on Steam, Hearth and Hamlet is planned to be released sometime later this year. Rather than just growing your own farm and rebuilding the community center, Hearth and Hamlet gives you the chance to build the entire village with its city builder elements.
Hearth and Hamlet may start out with you all alone in a simple tent with...
