Palword’s New Farming Sim Is Exactly What I Wanted from Pokemon’s First Cozy Game

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Pokemon fans have wanted a relaxing, life-simulation style Pokemon game for a long time, and The Pokemon Company recently announced *Pokemon Pokopia*, which aims to be just that. While many are thrilled about this new game that seems to combine elements of *Minecraft* and *Animal Crossing*, I’m a bit unsure. Based on what’s been shown, it doesn’t quite feel like the cozy experience I was hoping for. However, the newly announced *Palfarm* from the makers of *Palworld* seems to be much closer to what I envisioned.

Shortly after the announcement of *Pokopia*, Pocket Pair revealed its own relaxing game, *Palworld: Palfarm*. Both games involve collecting creatures within a cozy setting, but they’re approaching the genre in different ways. *Pokopia* seems focused on building and shaping the land, while *Palfarm* appears to be a more traditional farming simulator. While neither game is exactly the *Pokemon Conciergestyle experience I was hoping for, I’m surprisingly finding myself more excited about *Palfarm*.

Pokopia Wasn’t What We Expected from Pokemon’s First Cozy Game

I went into *Pokemon Cafe Remix* with high hopes for a relaxing game that really captured the cozy side of the Pokemon world. As a kid, I loved *Hey You, Pikachu*, and I also enjoy games where you build and manage things, so I was imagining a game where you could raise Pokemon and have them help with something other than fighting. I think a lot of fans felt the same way – we were hoping for a game that would show us a different side of the Pokemon universe, like what we see in the anime.

Many fans hoped for a Pokémon life simulation game where we could work at a Pokémon Center, healing Pokémon, or even run a resort like the one featured in *Pokémon Concierge*. Pokémon has built up a lot of interesting ideas over the years that would fit perfectly into that kind of game. Instead, we’re getting a game with a human-like Ditto as the main character, set in a strangely empty world. While I don’t mind a game without human characters, it’s a surprising direction. Making Ditto a human/Pokémon hybrid is a bold decision. Some people are charmed by its silly appearance, but I personally find it a little unsettling. However, the main character isn’t the only unexpected thing about this game.

The new game looks much more like *Minecraft* than a typical *Pokemon* title. While you’ll learn and use *Pokemon* abilities to create a perfect home for your *Pokemon*, it’s hard to see how it fits into the larger *Pokemon* world. It’s cute, but it’s an unexpected direction for a *Pokemon* life simulation game. I was hoping for something more connected to the established *Pokemon* universe, rather than a separate, blocky world that feels disconnected. I’m still interested to see more, but my first impression was a little disappointing.

Palfarm Trailer Delivers Immaculate Farming Sim Vibes

Next up is *Palworld: Palfarm*, a more relaxed spin-off game. It feels much more like a traditional farming simulator, with dialogue reminiscent of *Harvest Moon* but retaining *Palworld*’s signature humor. Instead of exploring a vast, empty world, you’ll be based in a small village. The trailer really captures that cozy, homey feeling you expect from a life simulation game, and highlights the Pals and villagers working and living together.

Initially, *Palfarm* appears to be the cozy Pokémon game many were hoping for. It even suggests the possibility of building relationships and getting married, a common feature in farming simulation games. The trailer highlights core gameplay elements like farming, gathering resources, and cooking – all of which were teased in *Pokopia*. However, *Palfarm* also includes shops and a village environment, creating a more immersive life simulation experience compared to *Pokopia*’s focus solely on Pokémon.

We haven’t gotten a detailed look at either game yet, but I definitely prefer the feel of *Palworld: Palfarm*. *Pokopia* seems to take cues from games like *Minecraft* and *Animal Crossing*, while *Palfarm* feels more like *Harvest Moon* or *Stardew Valley*. It really comes down to personal taste – many players enjoy both – but I’ve always been more drawn to traditional farming simulations than building and landscape design.

I’ll Play Them Both, But I Already Wish Pokopia Was More Like Palfarm

Let me be clear: I’ve been a Pokémon fan my whole life, and I’ve really wanted a relaxing, low-key game in the series. So, I’ll definitely be playing *Pokopia*. However, based on what I know as a gamer, I have a feeling it might not be exactly what I’m hoping for. I could be wrong-and I truly hope I am, given how little we’ve seen-but right now, it just feels like something is missing that makes Pokémon special.

Yes, I plan to check out *Palfarm* when it’s released. I’m enjoying *Palworld* even though I’m still a fan of Pokémon. While people compare the two and there’s even a lawsuit, I think they’re actually pretty different games. I believe both games, with their relaxing approach to these worlds, will offer something special. I might *think* I’ll prefer *Palfarm*, but I’ll need to play both to see which one truly captures my ideal cozy creature-collecting experience.

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2025-09-25 17:15