The latest Steam Next Fest is here, which means some of my most highly anticipated indie games have free demos available to play – and Sugardew Island might just be one of my favorites.
While the Stardew Valley vibes are apparent right off the bat, there's more to this little gem than just farming. It feels like a cross between ConcernedApe's beloved pixel-style game and genre classics like Harvest Moon or Story of Seasons, and that's exactly what prompted me to play Sugardew Island in the first place. Between the adorably rotund cows and the enchanting Forest Folk, I knew that I was in for a treat – and boy, was the demo one!
