What if a game mixed Stardew Valley with Pokémon? Moonstone Island is the answer

We love cozy games around here, and it doesn't get much cozier than games like Stardew Valley and Story of Seasons. There's nothing more relaxing than building up a farm, harvesting crops, and getting to know townspeople. On the other hand, sometimes when we're playing a cozy game, we want a little more to keep us busy—like creature collecting or turn-based RPG battles.

If you feel the same, it's time to meet Moonstone Island. This new game from developer Studio Supersoft has everything you'd expect from a cozy life sim, like crafting, fishing, and of course growing crops. But it also has a huge roster of monsters to collect, like a Pokémon game, and turn-based battles that use deck-building mechanics. It's a little bit of everything, and it's all super-cute and done super well!

TapTap editor Ndi has posted her thoughts about Moonstone Island, and coming from someone who adores both life sims and Pokémon, she was very impressed. You can find out more in her Quick Review here:

At last! Moonstone Island is the Pokémon/Stardew Valley hybrid I've been dreaming of

https://www.taptap.io/post/6335935

Moonstone Island is available now for PC and has been announced for Switch at some point in the future.  It costs $19.99 but is available on Steam for a reduced price of $17.99. There's also a Collector's Edition available for $34.96, which includes a digital art book and soundtrack and some cosmetic DLC.