Dreaming of leaving it all behind? Farlands offers exactly that – albeit with a slight twist. You see, instead of buying a cozy countryside cottage, you’re picking up an entire abandoned planet and setting about restoring it to its former glory.
Available today on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Play Anywhere, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, this charming pixel-art farming adventure blends life simulation with space exploration in an experience that looks perfect for fans of slower-paced, cozy games.
Priced at £14.99, Farlands asks one simple question: what would you do if someone offered you an entire world for next to nothing?
At A Glance
- Game: Farlands
- Developer: JanduSoft
- Publisher: JanduSoft
- Platforms: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Play Anywhere, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch
- Price: £14.99
- Genre: Farming Simulation / Life Sim
A Fresh Start Among The Stars
Farlands begins with an irresistible proposition. Looking for a fresh start, your character purchases a neglected farming planet in a distant corner of the galaxy and heads off with little more than an ageing spaceship and a loyal assistance droid.
Of course, there’s a reason the planet came so cheaply. Fields have been left to overgrow, buildings have fallen into disrepair and years of neglect have taken their toll. It’s up to you to clear the land, repair old structures and gradually transform this forgotten world into a thriving home.
As with the best farming sims, progress comes steadily. New crops can be planted, equipment upgraded and animals raised, turning what initially feels like a lonely outpost into a bustling interstellar farm.
Farming Is Only Half The Adventure
What helps Farlands stand apart is that your new home isn’t the only place worth exploring.
Your battered spaceship allows you to travel between planets throughout the surrounding solar system, gathering resources that can’t be found on your own land. Those expeditions aren’t without consequence either – fuel needs to be managed carefully, while time continues to pass even as you’re travelling through space, making every journey a decision rather than a simple fast-travel mechanic.
Meeting the small communities scattered across these distant worlds also forms a key part of the adventure. Each resident has their own story to tell, slowly revealing why they’ve chosen to remain in such an isolated corner of the galaxy and uncovering the wider mystery surrounding your surprisingly affordable purchase.
Build A Home At Your Own Pace
While exploration opens up new opportunities, Farlands never loses sight of its relaxing roots. Whether you’re harvesting crops, tending livestock, upgrading tools or simply enjoying another peaceful day beneath an alien sky, the game is designed to let players settle into a satisfying rhythm.
Its colourful pixel-art presentation only reinforces that cozy atmosphere, giving the entire adventure a warm, welcoming feel despite its far-flung sci-fi setting.
Is Farlands Worth Adding To Your Collection?
Life sims and farming games continue to thrive in the gaming scene, and Farlands brings a fresh science-fiction spin to a familiar formula. The combination of restoring your own planet, exploring neighbouring worlds and building relationships with fellow settlers gives it a hook beyond simply planting crops.
If you’ve been looking for your next relaxing obsession, this interstellar farming adventure could be well worth the trip. Farlands is available now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC with Play Anywhere support (all via the Xbox Store), PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, priced at £14.99.
