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Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!
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The Violet Archive needs your help! <span class="bb_img_ctn"><picture><source srcset="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1629830/extras/d3ae87331dfc7c08a82be0ef7d2b052f.apng?t=1768456206"><img src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1629830/extras/d3ae87331dfc7c08a82be0ef7d2b052f.poster.avif?t=1768456206" class="bb_img" width=106 height=30 /></picture></span>
Sightings of exotic plants and creatures near the town of Shimmerbrook have attracted a wave of new settlers. The Violet Archive was set up to record the development in the region, and is looking for researchers to aid its cause!
<span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1629830/extras/b1b6eb484ee2d54af249312c4d97ccc3.webp?t=1768456206" width=22 height=22 /></span> A game about research and discovery
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Discover and record 90+ plants, creatures, and fish at various locations around Shimmerbrook, and contribute your findings to the Archive.
<span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1629830/extras/bfc669307406eb2bcbad21be0d289b46.webp?t=1768456206" width=22 height=22 /></span> Forage for seeds, grow crops with different growth conditions
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Observe wild plants and grow them as crops based on their requirements!
<span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1629830/extras/72a269b2871a89d88889c333b9b4c97b.webp?t=1768456206" width=20 height=26 /></span> Tame and raise 30 unique creatures! <span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1629830/extras/ee84b4d3b2eb632ef6453fffebf06a34.webp?t=1768456206" width=20 height=26 /></span>
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Tame creatures as part of research! Observe wild creatures, learn their diet, and tame them with their favourite food!
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Raise creatures, meet their needs, and unlock their perks! Each creature has a unique ability: Chickens find you seeds, Sproutkittens grow seeds into sprouts instantly!
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Collect Shimmers! These rare coloured variants give double the Produce!
<span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1629830/extras/21a7a909e80f3bcca685c326b6a455b7.webp?t=1768456206" width=22 height=22 /></span> Fishing - some common fish, but also unique fish requiring research!
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Find Fish Parts and use different bait to hook various fish!
<span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1629830/extras/b6ffc4ee72fea15dc08fda1e349b9d9b.webp?t=1768456206" width=22 height=22 /></span> Dive deep into the Mines!
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Mine ores and gems in the Mines.
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Certain plants and creatures can be found only in the Mines!
<span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1629830/extras/696631bcbaaa0436a6391022f5882d57.webp?t=1768456206" width=22 height=22 /></span>Explore the puzzle caves to uncover the mystery behind Shimmerbrook
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Complete puzzles to obtain Artifacts! Each puzzle you solve brings you one step closer to learning the truth behind the proliferation of flora and fauna in Shimmerbrook.
<span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1629830/extras/f99239aad9f7d6643b43889acd5c46e6.webp?t=1768456206" width=22 height=22 /></span> Cook, craft, build, and more!
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Cook meals to gain buffs!
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Craft and automate with sprinklers, auto-feeders, and more!
<span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/1629830/extras/62ad4dcdb8042e32a0e16bba4989c7e9.webp?t=1768456206" width=22 height=22 /></span> Meet the townsfolk!
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Befriend townsfolk! From a druid whose family has lived for generations in the mountains, to a featherfolk whose first job is in this new town - many characters await in Shimmerbrook!
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Schedule Hangout Events with them to learn more about their stories!
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Romance any of the 10 romanceables and marry your favourite!
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