Find a mechanism, understand its tradeoffs and smallest useful scope, then build your game with a design card and sample project.
192 Mechanisms32 Mechanism domain48 Art styles12 Genre guides
Growing and tendingOne rule
Finish a nearly mature crop or protect a seedling that needs consecutive watering?
Reference gamesStardew Valley · Timberborn
Growing and tendingOne rule
With five days left, plant a fast low-return crop or save land and funds for next season?
Reference gamesStardew Valley · Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
Growing and tendingLinked states
Accept a lower harvest to restore the field now, or keep producing and face later soil or disease pressure?
Reference gamesFarthest Frontier · Farming Simulator
Growing and tendingOne rule
Keep current leaves or sacrifice a branch to reach sunlight?
Reference gamesPrune · Grow Home
Growing and tendingOne rule
Plant a directly sellable crop or a flower supporting nearby production?
Reference gamesAPICO · Stardew Valley
Growing and tendingOne rule
Take quick one-off yield or wait for repeated later harvests?
Reference gamesStardew Valley · Farm Together
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