Roots of Pacha vs Stardew Valley - Which to Choose?

Stardew Valley has been a smash hit that almost everyone has heard of. And so, naturally, a lot of productions based on the mechanics of this game were created over time (at the same time, the game itself was very much inspired by the legendary Harvest Moon). Roots of Pacha, a title that's very similar to Stardew Valley, is now also available on Steam. We discuss some of the similarities and differences between these two games.

Similarities

1. Graphics – the first thing that catches the eye when it comes to similarities are, of course, the graphics. In both cases we have colorful 2D pixelart visuals.
2. Gameplay – both games are characterized by gameplay that offers large freedom of choice. Therefore, you can perform tasks, cultivate a farm or engage in other activities whenever you feel like it.
3. Romance – an important piece of mechanics of Stardew Valley is the ability to befriend certain characters and then enter into a relationship with them. In Roots of Pacha, we also have romance.
4. Gathering resources – both games let us cultivate a farm that provides valuable products, as well as obtain resources by mining them out.

Roots of Pacha (up) and Stardew Valley (down)

Differences

1. Setting – In Stardew Valley, the action is set in more or less current times. Roots of Pacha takes the player to prehistoric times.
2. Mechanics – While there are many similar mechanics in both games, there are also quite a few differences. An example would be cultivating farms and getting water supply. In Roots of Pacha, this can be done by digging small channels, while in Stardew Valley, we use sprinklers.
3. Obtaining Pets – Pets can be purchased from Marnie in Stardew Valley. In Roots of Pacha, some creatures can be tamed.
4. Platforms – Stardew Valley is available on multiple platforms: PC, PS4, XONE, PSV, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS smartphones. Roots of Pacha can only be played on PC.

Which one to choose?

If you're looking for a very extensive production in the Harvest Moon style, we heartily recommend Stardew Valley, which has received a lot of content over the years. However, if you've already played this game and are looking for something similar, yet fresh, then Roots of Pacha should rock you pretty hard.

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February 26, 2016

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