Shards of the Library
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PC

Shards of the Library

Released: Aug 18, 2025
Genres:
Open World Puzzle Role-playing (RPG)
Themes:
Crafting & Gathering Educational Indie
Game Modes:
Single player
Description from Steam STEAM

Game Title: Shards of the Library Playtime: Approximately 1–2 hours (You can continue playing freely after finishing the main quests) 🧩 Gameplay Shards of the Library is a story-driven simulation and puzzle game with farming elements and mysterious events that unfold within a strange library. Players can: Explore a small open-world village with seasonal changes and a day/night cycle Complete 90+ quests involving farming, cooking, potion crafting, and toolmaking Interact with 40+ unique NPCs and engage in systems like music performance, painting, and writing Enter procedurally generated forests and caves Build relationships, discover secrets, and collect artifacts The game also features fishing, monster encounters, item crafting (70+), farming crops (15+ types), skill learning (50+), and more. Even after completing the main quests, players can continue enjoying daily farm life at their own pace. 📖 Game Story One day, the protagonist receives a letter from their grandfather, asking them to take care of his farm while he goes on an unexpected journey. After arriving and settling into a quiet rural life, the protagonist visits the town library—only to discover that something strange is happening through the books they borrow. In a world where ordinary life and mystery are intertwined, players will gradually uncover hidden truths. 🛠 Developer's Note This game is a solo-developed project created as part of a graduation portfolio, using skills learned from CSE360 and CSE412 courses. It was inspired by titles such as Stardew Valley , Mabinogi , and Princess Maker . All systems listed above are already implemented and playable. Future updates may include polish, bug fixes, and small expansions based on player feedback. We appreciate your understanding as development continues during Early Access. 🎥 Distribution & Streaming Notice If you share or stream this game, please include the game title or a Steam link in your video description. Unauthorized redistribution is not supported, and we are not responsible for any issues caused by it.

Description from IGDB IGDB

A simulation puzzle game where everyday life and mystery intertwine on a farm as you uncover secrets beyond the books.

Basic Info
Release Date: August 18, 2025
IGDB ID: 366296
Additional Information
Release Date: August 18, 2025
IGDB ID: 366296
Платформы 1
PC
Genres 3
Open World Puzzle Role-playing (RPG)
Themes 3
Crafting & Gathering Educational Indie
Game Modes 1
Single player
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