Nintendo Switch's 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' game (Shutterstock/Vantage_DS)
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The adorable, laid-back 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' has been getting a fair bit of attention since its March 20 release on Nintendo Switch.
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Yet console availability (and attainability) is not always in line with aspiration -- so here are some alternatives on mobile, console and computer.
Garden Paws
Tv viewer windows. Instead of a human mingling with an animal population, you're a cat, fox, bunny, dog -- even a cute, kindly dragon. There's still a load of fishing, digging, crafting, trading and customization to make your rural town a happy place to live.
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Currently playable in its Early Access form on PC (through Steam) and confirmed for Switch at some point in future.
Seabeard
It's got the daily dip-in, dip-out rhythm of 'Animal Crossing' coupled with a more adventurous spirit, with quests, seafaring, monster hunting and building up a functioning retail economy.
Free with optional payments for iOS and Android.
My Time At Portia
Another town sim which, upon its debut, was likened not only to 'Animal Crossing' but also community farming game 'Stardew Valley' and its inspiration, 'Harvest Moon.' It's all about building up a town in (an extremely pleasant) post-apocalypse.
There's no multiplayer mode so if that's not something you want to concern yourself with then 'Portia' could be ideal.
On PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and Windows PC.
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Mutazione
Set on an island, much like 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons,' but one that's more than 100 years into recovering from a meteor strike. This one's about looking after your grandparent, helping mutant islanders with their neighborly dramas, and growing plants to help with their ailments.
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For PlayStation 4, Apple Arcade for iOS, PC, and Mac.
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp
It's got the general play style and characters of 'New Horizons' and its predecessors, within a campsite setting, visits to and from friends, and an upfront cost of zero (though 'Pocket Camp' has been criticized for its reliance upon microtransactions).
For iOS and Android.
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Xbox Live Gold subscribers have two new free games to download and play, courtesy of Games With Gold. January is here, which means that Xbox Live Gold's first free games of 2021 are here as well. From now until the end of the month, all Xbox Live Gold subscribers can download and play Little Nightmares, one of 2017's best games and a game getting a sequel next month. Meanwhile, the other free game is The King of Fighters XIII, which debuted over a decade ago back in 2010. The former is an Xbox One game playable on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S via backward compatibility while the latter is an Xbox 360 game playable on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S via the same technology. That said, while Little Nightmares is free for the entire month, King of Fighters XIII is only free until January 15.
As always, these freebies are limited to Xbox Live Gold subscribers and are permanent downloads. In other words, once downloaded, both games are yours to keep forever, as long as you maintain an active subscription. If your subscription lapses, you will be locked out of both games until you subscribe back up or purchase them.
Obviously, the more notable game here is Little Nightmares, which was released to critical acclaim and strong sales via Tarsier Studios and Bandai Namco.
Little Nightmares: 'Immerse yourself in Little Nightmares, a dark whimsical tale that will confront you with your childhood fears! Help Six escape The Maw – a vast, mysterious vessel inhabited by corrupted souls looking for their next meal. As you progress on your journey, explore the most disturbing dollhouse offering a prison to escape from and a playground full of secrets to discover. Reconnect with your inner child to unleash your imagination and find the way out!'
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