Loading critic reviews...
Finding live streams...
About Dacha
Dacha by VD Games is a chill sim game set in a Russian summer cottage. Released on September 16, 2025, it blends adventure, indie, and simulation elements. You’ll tend gardens, harvest apples, cook compote, and roast kebabs while soaking in serene rural vibes. The single-player experience revolves around managing seasonal tasks and enjoying nature’s rhythms. No combat or urgency, just the quiet joy of nurturing plants, experimenting with recipes, and watching the day unfold. Think Stardew Valley meets rural idyll, with a focus on slow, satisfying interactions. Best for players craving a break from high-stakes games, Dacha delivers a cozy, meditative escape with no pressure to “win.”
Gameplay
In Dacha, your day is split between physical labor and culinary creativity. Use a point-and-click interface to plant seeds, water crops, and prune fruit trees. Harvesting requires timing, ripe tomatoes pop when clicked, while under-ripe ones shrug and stay green. A radial menu lets you switch between tools or start cooking. The kitchen is where things get fun: mix ingredients into recipes like honey-laced compote or smoky kebabs, each with visual feedback like bubbling pots and sizzling skewers. Seasons change the available tasks, spring brings planting, autumn offers apple-picking. You’ll track progress via a calendar and to-do list, but the pace is entirely yours. Sessions often last 2, 3 hours, blending repetitive chores with bursts of recipe experimentation. Controls are simple, but the tactile satisfaction of chopping veggies or stirring a stew keeps it engaging.
What Players Think
Dacha holds an 89% critic score and a 9.1/10 user rating on Steam. Community stats show 68% of players finish the game, averaging 19 hours of playtime. The most common moods: “relaxed” (72%), “satisfying” (58%), and “calm” (53%). Achievements include “First Harvest” (unlocked after 10 crops) and “Seasonal Chef” (cook 20 meals). PlayPile forums note it’s ideal for wind-down sessions: “Finally a game that doesn’t make me stress about deadlines.” Some criticize the limited crafting, with one user writing, “I wish there were more recipes beyond apple dishes.” Completionists aim for 100% garden health, which takes 12, 15 hours past the base goal.
PlayPile's Take
Dacha is a must-play if you love low-pressure life sims. Priced at $19.99, it’s a budget-friendly escape with 50+ achievements to chase. While the core loop eventually flattens for some, the visual polish and seasonal variety make it worth the time. Don’t expect deep mechanics, this is about the joy of picking ripe cherries and watching them turn into a bubbling sauce. Great for fans of Animal Crossing or Oxygen Not Included’s downtime mode. Skip if you crave challenge or complexity, but for pure relaxation, it’s hard to beat.
Game Modes
Single player
Deals
Finding deals...
Achievements
Loading achievements...
Similar Games
Finding similar games...
Buzzing on Bluesky
Checking Bluesky...