If you do not wish to cough up money for Stardew Valley, there is an alternative in the form of Harvest Town for the iOS, after a stint on Android as an early access release. This free-to-play title is exactly what you would expect from its name, providing that pixelated farm management simulation experience.
A full description of the game as follows from its store page:
# Features
【Build farmhouse】Clear weeds, clip tree branch, decorate your own cottage
【Ultra-high freedom】 In addition to raising chickens, ducks, cattle, sheep, and horses or anything else, you also can adopt cute cats and dogs, make you experience more realistic farm life.
【Free Exploration】 A variety of fresh gameplay: mysterious cave adventure, unlock the treasure box with password and a variety of Easter eggs which has yet to explored.
【Abundant story】Every NPC with prominent personality will give you an unforgettable, fantastic drama of experience, select an attractive NPC, and pull together the walk into marriage hall.
【Interactive function】 Multiplayer online racing, market trade, create a real online player interaction platform
【Four seasons change】 Hot summer , Cold winter, Make four seasons decorate your small town;
【Field Collection】 There are unexpected surprises everywhere, such as DIY, build your own individual town.
Harvest Town is not just a simulation game, we endowed more elements into the game, such as RPG, Puzzle, Interaction!
Harvest town is gray before meeting you , please use your hands to color the town now!