Frontier Simulator in Wild West Setting Announced

Cattle Country, a forthcoming Steam game currently available for wishlisting, promises a compelling experience for fans of the popular farming and life simulator, Stardew Valley. Mirroring Stardew Valley's economic gameplay loop, Cattle Country offers players diverse money-making opportunities within a captivating Wild West setting.

Castle Pixel, an independent developer with a history dating back to 2014 (and known for titles like Rex Rocket and Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince), ventures into the farming sim genre for the first time with Cattle Country. Steam's official game description labels it a "Cozy Cowboy Adventure Life Sim," blending familiar farming mechanics with a unique narrative. Players can anticipate building a mountain homestead, fostering community growth, and cultivating relationships with townsfolk – key elements reminiscent of the cozy life sim genre.

Cattle Country's Distinctive Western Flair

Cattle Country's key differentiator lies in its Old West aesthetic. Promotional materials showcase picturesque scenes: nighttime cattle herding around a campfire, a horse-drawn wagon traversing dusty trails, and even action-packed sequences like a Wild West showdown and a bare-knuckle brawl. While incorporating mining, the game adopts a 2D perspective similar to Terraria.

Classic farming activities, such as planting and harvesting crops, deploying scarecrows, and lumberjacking, remain central to gameplay. Festivals, a staple of the genre, are also featured, but with a unique Western twist, including a Santa Claus-led Christmas feast and a traditional square dance.

Although a release date remains unannounced, adding Cattle Country to your Steam wishlist is now possible.