Research Story

July 21, 2025
Role-playing (RPG) Simulator Indie
PC Switch
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Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!
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Release Date July 21, 2025
Game Modes Single player
Research Story

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