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BanHown

A life simulation game where you create your dream home and farm. Escape the busy and crowded city to restore a forgotten land in northeastern Thailand, and discover the warmth of rural life in Na Sarp Village.

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Developer
Malongnan Studio
Publisher
Malongnan Studio
Release
May 9, 2026
85 days ago
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About the Game

Story

You return to your hometown to continue caring for the land your family once owned, a place that has long been left abandoned. Your goal is to restore this land while building relationships with the people in the village, bringing life and beauty back to the community once again.

Each villager has their own story and struggles to face. Helping solve their problems may be important, but sometimes simply listening can be more than enough.

Features

🌾Farming
Growing crops is an essential part of daily life. You can sell your harvest to earn money or keep it as food to help your character survive each day.

🌿Foraging from Nature

Nature provides new resources every day. Wild plants, fruits, and forest ingredients can be gathered and used in many ways depending on how you manage them.

đź‘—Clothing with Gameplay Effects

Clothing is not just for decoration. The outfits you wear will affect your character’s abilities, making gameplay easier or more challenging in different ways.

⏰ Real-Time Time & Weather

Time and weather progress seamlessly in real time. Crops grow continuously without forcing you to sleep to pass the day, giving you full freedom to live and manage your schedule at your own pace.

đź’¬Build Relationships
Form relationships with the villagers to learn about their lives, stories, and the challenges they are currently facing.

🎲90s Village Activities
The village also offers activities and items inspired by the atmosphere of the 1990s, including traditional games and a board of chance that brings a nostalgic experience.

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