Genre and title mashups are thriving on Steam. Many concepts start by combining two disparate ideas, then forming them into something original. Stardew Valley was famously crafted because of creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone's love for the Harvest Moon series, after fans had been clamoring for more for years.
However, since then, the farming simulation genre has grown considerably. The hard work of ConcernedApe paid off, as many others like them were inspired in the years since its release back in 2016. Time really flies, as it's been a decade since its release, and hundreds of games have spawned out of its success.
In fact, you can enjoy one of those titles for free on Steam right now, which manages to combine Bloodborne and Stardew Valley in a unique way.
Developed by Chris Cote and published by Kwalee, Elderfield is described as a "cozy horror" game where you explore the titular Elderfield and uncover the horrors within. It features "lofi soundscapes" to set the mood, and offers life-sim RPG elements, as well as a classic farming mechanic with a twist.
Here's the breakdown from the studio: "Welcome to Elderfield, a cozy horror RPG with hand-drawn art and dark lofi music....
