Shinzen Hollow

Welcome to Shinzen Hollow

Dive into the enchanting highlands of Japan with Shinzen Hollow, a 3D open-world farm-sim RPG that offers more than just farming. Embrace a new life in a land brimming with secrets, where every day is an adventure.

Grow crops on terrace farms, forge friendships with unique NPCs, and uncover the mysteries lurking in the hollow.

Whether you're battling monsters, fishing in serene waters, crafting, or enjoying the changing seasons, Shinzen Hollow invites you to find your own path in a cozy, stress-free world packed with endless possibilities.

Game Features

Terrace Farming

Cultivate a diverse array of crops on beautifully designed terraces. These terraces offer a unique microclimate and soil type, allowing you to experiment with and grow a wide variety of flora, from traditional grains to exotic fruits and vegetables. Manage water resources wisely, adapt to the changing seasons, and watch as your own slice of paradise flourishes. Engage in different sustainable farming practices to boost yield and prevent soil depletion, making your farm not just a source of income, but a testament to harmony with nature.

Dynamic World

You're invited to dive into a living, breathing environment where every action has an impact. From the serene activity of fishing in various water bodies, each with its own ecosystem, to engaging in combat with creatures that roam the lands and defend their territories. Explore dense forests to forage for rare ingredients, delve into the quarry in search of precious minerals, and experience the pulse of the world around you. Seasons change, weather systems move in, and the wildlife and flora respond, creating a deeply immersive experience.

Build Relationships

Every NPC is a character with a story, offering players the opportunity to build meaningful relationships. Befriend a diverse cast of characters by helping them with their unique needs, learning their stories, and making choices that affect your standing within the community. Some friendships may blossom into romance, while others unlock secret quests or special items. Your interactions will shape your place in the community, opening up new opportunities and creating a dynamic social fabric that enriches the gameplay experience.

Craft and Build

Utilize resources gathered from the world around you to craft tools, furniture, and decorations. Personalize your space by building your home, designing a farm that reflects your style, and creating functional areas for various activities. Experiment with architecture and interior design to make your mark on the world, turning your living space into a reflection of your journey and achievements in the game.

Seasonal Changes

Shinzen Hollow is alive with seasonal changes, each bringing its own charm and set of challenges. As the seasons shift, so do the available activities, events, and crop viability. Spring blossoms into life with festivals and planting opportunities; Summer thrives with vibrant wildlife and bountiful harvests; Fall brings a new harvest season and preparation for Winter; and Winter covers the landscape in snow, opening up unique activities like ice fishing and holiday events. Each season affects your farming strategies, social interactions, and the mysteries you can uncover.

Mysteries Unfold

Inherit a piece of land in Shinzen Hollow, mysteriously tied to the legacy of five ancient Shinto shrines. These shrines, once vibrant with harmony between nature and humanity, now lie neglected, their disrepair unsettling the balance across the lands. Your quest to restore them takes you on a journey through hidden lore and forgotten powers. As you unveil the secrets of your inheritance and reconnect the sacred bonds, the true power of the land awakens, bringing light to the shadows and revealing the deep mysteries entwined with your legacy.

About the Dev Team

Shinzen Hollow is the passion project of a dedicated duo: myself, the sole game developer, and my wife, who masterfully manages all our social media and various other aspects of the game.

From the very beginning, this game has been a labor of love for us both, born out of our shared vision to create an immersive, cozy world for gamers everywhere. Our journey into the highlands of Japan, through every line of code and pixel, has been a shared adventure, bringing Shinzen Hollow to life piece by piece.

We invite you to join us on this journey, to explore a world crafted with care, and to become part of a community that celebrates the simple joys of farm life and the rich tapestry of stories waiting to be uncovered in the hollow. Wishlist on Steam, support us on Kickstarter and connect with us on Discord, Reddit, YouTube, and X (Twitter) to share in the adventure.