Bitter Harvest

Bitter Harvest is a single-player, 2D farming simulation with a narrative campaign that takes 5–8 hours. After arriving in a village to start your dream farm, you find the land has already been claimed and the only work available is collecting garbage. You build a new life from what others discard, working your way up from the bottom of the social ladder.

Story and choices

Earn money through farming, crafting and odd jobs as you pursue landownership. Build relationships with the townsfolk, uncover their secrets and decide whether to work honestly, use what you learn to your advantage or manipulate the town’s trust. Your actions shape your reputation and relationships, and lead to branching endgame outcomes.

Work and earn

• Farming: Grow and sell crops to earn income and expand your land.
• Crafting: Turn salvaged materials into tools, goods and upgrades.
• Fishing: Spend time by the water or catch fish to sell at the market.
• Mining: Dig for ore and rare finds to support your rise in the village economy.
• Cooking: Make meals that boost your energy, charm or profits.

Village life

Each villager responds to your choices, ambitions and reputation. You can discover scandals and secrets, then decide whether to use them for profit or leave them alone. Optional cooking and crafting mini-games can be turned off.