APICO

After leaving a city job, you return to your family home in Port APICO to take up beekeeping and help restore the islands’ wildlife. Explore different biomes to find bee species, resources, and other forms of life.

Keep bees in hives, breed them to discover new species, and collect honey and other products to sell or use in crafting. Bee traits and breeding conditions affect what you can produce and which species you can discover.

Build machines to process resources and expand your beekeeping setup as you progress. You can also collect and breed flowers and butterflies, find solitary bees, and pursue activities such as fishing and ecosystem restoration. Online co-op supports up to four players.

Players who enjoy APICO often praise its bee-breeding and collection systems, the steady discoveries they unlock, and the freedom to play without a rush. Reviews also commonly mention its cute presentation, relaxing music, and conservation theme. Some players find the many systems and menus overwhelming, while others criticize the waiting and repetitive upkeep involved in breeding and processing.