Roots of Pacha

by Soda Den

The Developer Says...

Be a part of a thriving stone age community. Discover “ideas,” domesticate crops, befriend animals, and contribute to the growth of your village. Play with friends in co-op or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.

Players Like...

❤ Farming and Crop Cultivation

You must explore the surrounding wilderness to forage for new seed varieties, creating an engaging "Easter egg hunt" at the start of each season. As you farm these crops, you can unlock new techniques to domesticate and improve them over time, such as increasing yields or developing new qualities. The game also features a unique crop watering mechanic that evolves, allowing you to start out watering by hand and later unlock more efficient irrigation methods.

❤ Animal Husbandry and Taming

Rather than simply purchasing animals, you must actively tame wild animals like wolves, bunnies, and even cave lions through engaging mini-games. Once tamed, you can then breed the animals to improve their stats and even ride them as mounts to traverse the world more quickly. Maintaining a stable of different domesticated animals is a fun and unique aspect that enhances the sense of building up your settlement.

❤ Exploration and Discovery

Venturing out into the different biomes surrounding the village allows you to uncover new wild crops, herbs, and resources to bring back and utilize. This encourages active exploration rather than just focusing on farming. Additionally, the game features a cave system that you can delve into, solving puzzles and uncovering mysteries as you progress, providing a refreshing change of pace from the farming loop.

❤ Community and Village Growth

As the community thrives, new "ideas" are unlocked that allow the settlement to advance technologically and socially, ranging from the ability to track time using a sundial to unlocking new building types and recipes. You take an active role in contributing to these community advancements, giving you a strong sense of ownership and pride in your village's progress.

❤ Social Relationships and Festivals

You can befriend and even romance the diverse cast of NPCs, each with their own personalities and quests, adding depth and character to the game world. The festivals in particular are highlighted as a standout feature, involving engaging mini-games and rituals that break up the core gameplay loop in a fun and meaningful way.

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