If you enjoy the relaxing life of Animal Crossing and dream of the fantasy worlds in The Lord of the Rings, then the indie game Humblets might be worth adding to your wishlist. Developed by independent studio Berry Bite, this title combines fantasy adventure with cozy life simulation—players can explore the world, gather resources, craft items, as well as fish, cook, and interact with cute animals. The game quickly gained attention on Kickstarter, raising over $135,000 by the time of reporting, giving this unreleased title significant popularity ahead of its launch.
More Than Farming and Fishing—Camping, Card Collecting, and Fantasy Adventures
Humblets’ gameplay isn’t simply copying traditional farm simulation games. In addition to fantasy exploration elements inspired by Dungeons & Dragons and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the game also includes building mechanics similar to Minecraft, along with card collection and combat systems.
Players can customize their character appearance and build their own mobile camp and tents, collecting various resources during exploration. Even more interestingly, the game assigns pet companions through personality quizzes, who accompany adventurers and help find supplies. From fishing and cooking to card battles, the development team seems intent on blending multiple gameplay types into one world, but the core remains relaxed exploration, collecting, and crafting.
Insisting on Handmade Content—No AI!
Another point attracting player attention is Berry Bite’s emphasis that game content is created by humans, with card art commissioned from real artists, not using AI-generated content. The development team says they want to support artists who genuinely invest in creation, rather than simply relying on machine-generated materials. However, the game world itself will still use procedural generation paired with hand-designed landmarks, allowing players to encounter different environments and landscapes during exploration.
As for the official release date, an Alpha version is currently planned for October 2027, with the full game targeting Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. For players who enjoy cozy healing games, Humblets certainly has many appealing ideas—the question now is whether the development team can cook up this fantasy fusion complete enough to satisfy expectations.