Seeds of Calamity is a new indie title that blends turn-based JRPG mechanics with farming and life simulation. Developed over five years by solo creator Jenny (Laborious Lark), the game is ready to launch in Early Access on PC.
Set in a quiet mountain town recovering from a magical disaster, players are invited to grow crops, raise animals, explore dungeons, and participate in community events. The game combines the daily routines and resource management of farming sims with turn-based combat and narrative-driven quests inspired by classic JRPGs. Players are accompanied throughout by a floating Spellbook Companion.
Jenny, a full-time software engineer from Wisconsin, created Seeds of Calamity in her spare time. What began as a personal farming sim project evolved into a larger experience focused on rebuilding a damaged world, one step at a time.
The Early Access version includes:
- Farming through all four seasons
- Magical crop and animal raising
- Turn-based combat with monsters
- Dungeon exploration
- Town restoration projects and museum donations
- Fishing, bug catching, cooking, and crafting
- Seasonal festivals and character interactions
According to the publisher, Pretty Soon, the game is already content-rich at launch and will continue to expand through Early Access, which is expected for the 28th of May, 2025, on Steam. Below is an overview, screens and trailer.
In a quiet wayside village you’d pass by in a classic JRPG – you and your fluffy Spellbook Companion tend your farm, help the community, and explore dungeons filled with challenge and treasure.
Twenty years after the Great Calamity, the land is finally recovering. As a young adventurer, you’ll leave the bustling capital to settle in a quiet village on the frontier. Here, you’ll build a cozy farm, help your neighbors, and uncover the small joys of life in a world healing from its past.
Tend crops, raise animals, and craft tools to grow your farm through the seasons! Help rebuild by sending resources to the capital and supporting your community. Celebrate the post-Calamity world with festivals, from harvest feasts to moonlit gatherings.
Beyond the village, dungeons brimming with monsters, treasures, and artifacts await discovery. With the help of your Spellbook Companion, battle slimes and bosses in accessible, turn-based combat. Gather rare resources to improve your farm and unlock new possibilities for growth.
The Spellbook Companion is your constant ally, guiding you through your journey. This magical friend helps you uncover hidden treasures, catalog recipes and quests, and even casts spells in battle. It’s more than a companion – it’s an essential part of your adventure.
Seeds of Calamity is designed with inclusivity in mind, featuring extensive accessibility options. Adjust controls, length of day, colors, difficulty, visuals, and more to ensure the game feels right for you.
Step into a world rebuilding from its past, one crop, friendship, and adventure at a time!
