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You’ve got land, time, and a whole lot to figure out.
Released 21 May 2026
You’ve got land, time, and a whole lot to figure out. Start small, work hard, earn what you need, and build the kind of farm you’d never want to leave.
Developed by NORTHSTAR Games · Published by NORTHSTAR Games
Hillshade Farm has about 53 positive and 27 negative player reviews out of a total 80. We'll add a detailed breakdown here when there are more reviews.
You’ve inherited a quiet piece of land and a rundown farm. It’s not much at first, but it’s yours.
There’s a lot to fix, a lot to build, and even more to figure out.
Work at your own pace, set your own goals, and make something real. One day, one choice, one goal at a time.
This is where it starts.
Farming here isn’t about repetitive clicks, it's about meaningful choices. Choose exactly where, when and how to plant your seeds, nurture your crops through sunny days and heavy rains, and watch your farm transform season by season. With over 30 different plant species to learn and grow, your land is yours to shape freely.
Your farm isn't just crops and tools. It's a living, breathing place, home to animals with distinct personalities and behaviours. Intelligent animal systems offers a deep interaction with all farm animals! With over 20 animals in the game, the Farm always feels alive!
Protect your animals from predators that roam at night; keep an eye open, or face the consequences!
Renovate more than just your house. Repair barns, rebuild fences, restore sheds, and bring every forgotten corner of the farm back to life. With over 50 different in-world interactable items, 20 premade structures, and almost 100 freehand placeable items as Utility Items, Decorations and other Misc. items!
Whether you’re fixing the old or building something new, it all starts with your hands. Use the tools you’ve crafted, the materials you’ve gathered, and build every structure step by step. Full freedom to decorate, design, and create a farm that’s truly yours.
Clear the land, gather raw materials, and start building your farm from the ground up. Trim overgrowth, chop down trees, and turn logs into planks, stakes, and other essentials.
There are 6 different crafting benches in the game each representing a different production process. From cooking to smelting and everything in between!
Use tools, machines, and vehicles! From basic gear to powerful tractors and ATVs, to get the job done your way. Everything you use, you earn. Everything you build, you built for a reason.
Use your resources to craft everything from simple decorations to functional structures that store goods, process items, or unlock new features. Upgrade your tools, expand your options, and shape the farm your way, piece by piece.
Bring your farm to life through buying, selling, and smart trading. Visit the Animal Market to buy livestock, trade animals, and grow your herd.
Sell your crops, crafted goods, and animal products to earn money. Then reinvest your profits into tools, upgrades, and improvements for your farm!
Explore a range of shops: from the Farmer’s Market to specialty stores where you can trade for seeds, supplies, rare items, and more.
The day/night cycle and changing seasons shape how you farm, explore, and plan ahead. From sunny harvests to stormy nights, nature plays a real role.
Step beyond your fields to visit markets, trade with neighbours, and pick up new supplies that help your farm grow.
This is your land, and the freedom to build the farm life of your dreams.
Are you ready to build the ultimate farm? Wishlist now and join the Hillshade Farm community!
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 16 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
