Lightyear Frontier

A satisfying daily loop turns into a speedy momentum in this open world farming game, but its early access release raises questions that need answers.

Lightyear Frontier advocates living in harmony with nature, understanding that you need to help replenish natural resources if you want to continue harvesting them. I could see how some might not understand the appeal of a game without conflict or survival elements, though. We are so used to our cozy games mirroring the world we live in right now where people fight to survive. Lightyear Frontier shows us something different. Not every day has to be a battle.

Lightyear Frontier impresses with its sci-fi setting, non-violent approach and nature-focused gameplay, to say nothing of the gorgeous visuals. It has a ways to go, though, and some issues to iron out.

Are you looking for a game to calm your frazzled nerves? The perfect candidate lies before you - Lightyear Frontier, where you'll build a thriving space farm.

I’m hopeful that the dev’s plans for future content might lure me back in, though. I do have a soft spot for the vibrant alien world and my overly clumsy Mech friend.

Lightyear Frontier is a delightfully peaceful adventure in an inviting world that shows a lot of potential in Early Access. While it's in need of a little refinement to make the experience more streamlined overall, the mech offers up a fun, fresh approach to farming, with a variety of tools to play with and a satisfying sense of progression.