Adventure · December 6, 2022
Kynseed (2022)
A huge new update is now live! The Big Build Update adds farm and farmhouse customisation, building projects including bridges and Hob damaged houses, brand new gameplay gating, a beautiful feature-packed progress screen, a new challenge system with over 450 new objectives with rewards, story cut-scenes, combat totems around the world, loads of new and improved dialogue and many more changes. Embark on a lifetime of adventure in a beautiful world of creativity and intrigue. Raise a family, customise your farm, run a business, craft items, and battle some marvellously malevolent monsters. Your actions and decisions matter in our adventurous story filled with purpose and promise. Lend a helping hand to villagers in need and discover the unique blend of creativity and choice that sets Kynseed apart. Come and join us - your legacy awaits! Story based RPG set in beautiful regions with battles against dark faery tale creatures. Customise your farm and farmhouse using Kynseed's new customisation mode with hundreds of items and limitless design possibilities. Run a business such as a blacksmith, apothecary, or goods store. Develop relationships with villagers who will remember your deeds, actions, and pranks! Combat the evil Hob army as they construct powerful totems and cause the destruction of crops and buildings. Rebuild broken houses and buildings for your neighbours and new NPCs. Gather materials to create items, forge weapons or mix cures for bizarre maladies. Buy strange artifacts from the mysterious Mr. Fairweather - items that can aid your chores, help you in combat, or just let you mess with the world. But be warned of his life tax; each item must be paid with years of your life! A world where everyone ages - raise a family then step into your children's shoes and continue your legacy. In Kynseed, live your life the way you choose in a lovingly handcrafted 2D open world. It’s a beautiful RPG adventure from a couple of tea-making veterans of the Fable series. ABOUT PIXELCOUNT STUDIOS PixelCount Studios is a small team of independent developers who have come together to build the game of their dreams. Kynseed is an original RPG inspired by the charm, eccentricity, and humour that permeated Lionhead Studios’ games. PixelCount Studios was founded by Fable alumni Charlie Edwards and Neal Whitehead and is Chaired by game industry legend Sir Ian Livingstone.
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Peer Adventure titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Farming Sim · 250
- Exploration · 244
- Sandbox · 231
- Life Sim · 230
- Crafting · 226
- RPG · 223
- Management · 218
- 2D · 213
- Relaxing · 212
- Funny · 210
- Fantasy · 209
- Open World · 207
- Indie · 197
- Pixel Graphics · 189
- Simulation · 181
Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 3.2k Steam reviews | Top 66% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 82% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 81% |
| Metacritic | 89/100 | Genre average 77 — top 6% of Adventure titles |
| Engagement hours | 10 h average | Top 34% for session depth among Adventure |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
82%Mostly Positive · 3.2k reviews
2.7k positive · 583 negative
Metacritic
89/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
3.1k
Press Quotes
“A hearty stew made from elements of Fable, Stardew Valley and Crusader Kings.” 89% – PC Gamer
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
10h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
4h
Typical completion time
Achievements
70
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Dec 6, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Developer | PixelCount Studios |
| Base price | $6.24 -75% |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (4)
- English volume_up
- French
- Korean
- German volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- German
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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