# Farming Simulation Games Roots of Pacha is a Pixel-Style Life Simulation Game with RPG Elements By Colin Smith | Published 2023-05-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roots-of-pacha References: [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1245560/Roots_of_Pacha/)  Roots of Pacha is a simulation game that allows players to join a stone age community and contribute to its development. The game features pixel graphics, farming simulation, life simulation, and RPG elements. Players can customize their characters, explore the environment, cultivate crops and animals, and [cooperate with friends in co-op mode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shape-of-dreams). They can also interact with other villagers, take part in festivals and rituals, and pursue romantic relationships. The game was released on April 25, 2023 by Soda Den and Crytivo. It has received the 'very positive' label from reviews from users on [Steam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartopia) with specific praise for its gameplay, graphics, and story. The game costs $24.99 USD and is available now on Steam and other online platforms, such as the Epic [Games Store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/33-immortals). Image Credit: Soda Den ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Life Simulation Games:** Opportunity for game developers to create more advanced and realistic life simulation games. - **Farming Games:** An opportunity for game developers to create virtual farming experiences that appeal to a wider audience and allow players to learn real-world agriculture skills. - **Pixel-style Games:** Pixel-style games are increasingly popular among gamers who enjoy retro aesthetics and nostalgic gameplay, creating an opportunity for game developers to create more pixel-style games. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** Game developers can explore new genres such as life simulation, farming and pixel-style games that appeal to a wider audience. - **Agriculture Industry:** Farming games could create an opportunity for the agriculture industry to educate a younger generation on agriculture skills and techniques. - **Entertainment Industry:** Players can interact with other villagers, take part in festivals and rituals, and pursue romantic relationships, creating an opportunity for the entertainment industry to create interactive and engaging experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Massively-Multiplayer Farming Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palia.md) - [Cozy Crafting Sim Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starsand-island.md) - [Relaxing Fairytale Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fae-farm.md) - [Immersive Farming Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harvestella.md) - [Mobile Cozy Life-Simulation Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartopia.md) - [Photorealistic Simulaton Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inzoi.md) - [Charitable Farming Game Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/down-on-the-farm.md) - [Creature-Collecting Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmagia.md) - [Cozy Life-Sim Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokopia.md)