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Build a horse ranch, care for and breed a herd, train for cross-country events, and explore trails around Rivershine.
Released 23 May 2025
Breed Colorful Foals
Herd Wild Horses
Ride Cross-Country Courses
Saddle up and build your own horse ranch! Raise foals, care for your horses and train them as you explore the countryside. Participate in cross country competitions and become your town's champion! Befriend the villagers who'll help you on your adventure at the Ranch of Rivershine!
Developed by Cozy Bee Games · Published by Cozy Bee Games









Settle into ranch life in Rivershine, where you care for horses, grow your ranch, and meet villagers while following the town’s story.
Ride and train horses to improve their skills, then enter cross-country competitions. Explore trails to gather supplies and catch wild horses, or buy and sell horses at auction.
Pair horses to raise foals with inherited traits and coat patterns, and expand your ranch with crops, an orchard, and other livestock. Festivals, tack, clothing, and horse styling offer additional activities and ways to customize.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its horse-focused loop: caring for, training, breeding, and collecting horses with varied coats and traits. Reviews also praise the relaxed pace, ranch progression, and opportunities to ride and explore; some players find the repetition comforting, while others say it becomes grindy.

Build your dream ranch and tend to your horses by feeding, brushing, and caring for them daily. Whether they rest in cozy stalls or wander open pastures, it’s up to you to decide what’s best for each member of your herd!

Guide your horses from novice to champion by developing key skills such as speed, endurance, flexibility and jump. Ride them on the open trails or in the arena to turn their potential into valuable skills!

Match a mare and a stallion to raise your very own foal! Create the best pair based on skills, height and personality traits. Discover breeding exclusive coat colors and watch your herd grow with each new generation!

Climb the ladder from beginner to expert and prove your skills in cross country events. Rise to the challenge and become your town’s champion!

Visit the auction house daily to explore a wide variety of horses. Purchase your favorite ones or sell your own for a profit. Upgrade the auction house to unlock access to even rarer horses!

Unlock access to new trails such as Rocky Mountain and Azure Coast, and discover the unique wild horses of each area. Catch the best ones and add them to your herd!

Attend the town’s festivals to participate in gymkhana competitions, purchase exclusive mealy horses, and shop for festive tack!

Collect hundreds of different tack pieces, including saddles, bridles, halters, blankets, leg wraps, and accessories. Cut and style your horse’s mane and tail as it grows over time!

Expand your ranch by raising chickens, sheep, and goats! Grow your own crops and fruit orchard to feed your horses. Adopt pets to join you on the trails and help gather forage as you explore!

Befriend the villagers and learn more about the story of your new town. Unveil the truth behind the mysterious horse that’s been seen by the villagers, and uncover the long-kept secrets of Rivershine!


| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 21 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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