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Nintendo Switch · Solo; visit friends' islands online or locally

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Beginner level1Gentle

In plain English

Life on an island at your own pace. Real-time clock encourages a short daily visit.

Good if you enjoy: Gardening, fishing, decorating, collecting.

Skills it builds: relaxation, creativity, social, routine.

What to play before and after

  1. Animal Crossing: New HorizonsLevel 1 · you are here
  2. Stardew ValleyLevel 2 · a step up
  3. Cozy GroveLevel 1 · similar
  4. Disney Dreamlight ValleyLevel 2 · a step up

How easy is it?

Controls
2 of 5
Camera
2 of 5
Fast reactions
1 of 5
Punishing
1 of 5
Reading
2 of 5

1 is easiest, 5 is hardest.

Tried & tested

95.6Hall of Fame
Critics (OpenCritic)90 out of 100
Copies soldAbout 50 million
Awards won10
Released2020