Poem of the Starherd

Poem of the Starherd

Released Jun 2026

A relaxing farming simulation game where you take care of humanoid spirits in a mysterious world. Grow crops, raise spirits (animals), live together with someone you love, and enjoy fun-filled days with a variety of approaches!

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Evaluation

Poem of the Starherd launched on June 19, 2026, making it only about two weeks old as of today. The publisher OTAKU Plan announced the release on June 20, 2026, describing it as a complete farming simulation experience with a defined set of features: eight marriage candidates, seasonal festivals, farming mechanics, and an art-rich world. There are no DLC listings, no unreleased content packs, and no post-launch roadmap or update announcements of any kind. The news feed for this game's store page is primarily composed of OTAKU Plan announcements promoting other games in their catalog — none of which contain any commitments about future content for Poem of the Starherd itself. Because the game only just launched, there simply isn't enough history to determine whether the developer intends to support it with additional content going forward.
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Publisher announced Poem of the Starherd is now on sale, describing it as a relaxing farming simulation with farming, marriage, and seasonal festival features.
news post · Jun 20, 2026 source content shipped
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Publisher announced the June 19, 2026 release date for Poem of the Starherd.
news post · Jun 14, 2026 source content shipped
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Details

Developer
Publisher
OTAKU Plan
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

A relaxing farming simulation game where you take care of humanoid spirits in a mysterious world.

Grow crops, raise spirits (animals), live together with someone you love,

and enjoy fun-filled days with a variety of approaches!

Farm

Plant crops, raise animals, chop trees, and gather ores to exchange for money or other items, or to craft new tools.

As the story progresses, the maps you can explore and the types of resources you can obtain will greatly expand.

Residents

There are eight marriage candidates in total, including a reliable and caring senior, a shy but cheerful librarian, a very timid and quiet doctor, and a carefree waitress.

Each resident has their own unique behavior patterns, which change depending on the weather and season.

The protagonist can increase their affection by giving them different gifts, and as the affection level rises, special events will be unlocked. You can even enjoy married life with the marriage candidates.

Festivals

Throughout the year, festivals such as Flower Viewing, Harvest Festival, Cooking Contest, Star Gathering Day, and Thanksgiving are held regularly.

During festivals, you can not only purchase special items through limited-time mini-games but also receive numerous special rewards and trigger unique events.

Earning Money

Earning money is an important goal throughout the game.

You can gradually accumulate funds by growing crops, chopping trees, and gathering ores, which allows you to expand the variety of spirits, upgrade your cabin, and expand your home’s area.

Additionally, you can use crops like fruits to make and sell meals and potions.

  • Art: Exquisite art style with abundant event CGs.

  • Gender Selection: At the start of the game, you can choose to play as a male or female character.

  • Unique Residents: Communicate with residents, each of whom has their own distinct behavior patterns.

  • Seasonal Changes: Experience a 28-day seasonal cycle of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Winter in particular offers a unique seasonal atmosphere.

  • Slow Life Elements: Enjoy heartwarming daily activities such as farming, chopping wood, and gathering grass.

Last evaluated Jul 1, 2026
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