Manor Cafe vs Stardew Valley
Manor Cafe
Manor Cafe is a match-3 building game where you'll get to restore a rundown old cafe mansion while getting to play levels after levels of challenging match-3 games. Featuring a pretty nice storyline filled with quirky characters, the game will have you play match-3 levels in order to earn stars which you'll then need to redecorate and remodel your dusty old cafe. Each level provides you with certain challenges to overcome and an objective to fulfill. There is a range of amazing power-ups for you to use to your advantage as well!With plenty of patience and time, you can eventually turn the cafe into a bustling business! You can even unlock a variety of delicious foodstuff to be sold at your cafe.
Although the game is very well-designed and fun to play, Manor Cafe is simply one of the many match-3 puzzle games that are currently hitching a ride on the rapid rise in popularity of "match-3/building" genre. Unlike many other games though, this game stands out because of its unique theme and interesting storyline. If you enjoy playing games like Matchington Mansion or Gardenscapes, you'll want to try this one!
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is an indie farm simulation/RPG that had surprisingly become popular mainly because of the beautiful pixel art, its heartwarming storyline and of its fun yet relaxing gameplay. In this game, you've inherited your grandfather's old farm in Stardew Valley, a place that was previously vibrant with life is gradually being worn-down since Joja corporation brought its Joja Mart chain to town. However, you saw the potential that this Valley has and are determined to restore it to what it could be - greatness... or you could just sell out and supply the Joja corporation with your produce... it's completely your call!Like most farm simulation games, you'll need to plant, grow and harvest a wide variety of crops as well as raise a plethora of farm animals. There are plenty of useful machines that you can restore and use to hasten your day-to-day, farm life routine. Interestingly though, being an RPG, you'll also get to mine for minerals, fight enemies, fish for... well, fishes and go foraging in the wild. These skills can be leveled up with use and as you progress, you can even unlock new recipes, places to explore and even pick up a profession or two. The best part though is that the game has some of the most interesting characters in a farm sim, some of whom you can eventually date and marry. You can also decorate your virtual home and customize the appearance of your avatar.
Stardew Valley reminds many of the game, Harvest Moon, and they aren't wrong. The game seems to build on the best parts of the latter and add in acouple of its own unique twists too. This is the sort of game that gamers, regardless of which type you are, will be able to enjoy.