New Steam Game Blends Stardew Valley With Magic — And You Can Play It Now!

Ritual of Raven is a brand-new isometric farming and life sim that draws clear inspiration from Stardew Valley, but it brings its own unique spin with magic, Tarot cards, and automation. Developed by Spellgarden Games and published by Team17 (known for titles like Date Everything), Ritual of Raven is already catching the eye of cozy game fans — and better yet, you can try it right now. 🌱✨

Stardew Valley Meets Magic & Tarot

While Ritual of Raven retains the heartwarming charm of classic farming sims, it reimagines the genre with creative, magical gameplay mechanics:

• Automated Farming: Right from the start, players can summon Arcana Constructs — mystical helpers who handle farming tasks, freeing you up for exploration and world-building.
• Tarot-Based Gameplay: Tarot cards aren’t just for aesthetics — they’re essential tools used to summon magical beings, expand your farm, and shape the progression of your story.
• Exploration & Discovery: Instead of grinding crops or battling monsters, much of the gameplay centers around discovery. You’ll fill out your Book of Shadows with findings that unlock new content and lore.

🎮 Demo Available Now on Steam

If you're curious about the game's style or want to test its magical mechanics, you're in luck — the free demo of Ritual of Raven is available now on Steam.

• 🗓️ Full release: August 7, 2025
• 💰 Retail price: $15
• 🔻 Launch discount: 10% off until August 14, bringing it down to $13.50

This gives players a perfect opportunity to preview the experience before the full version arrives next week.

🤝 Build Bonds, Discover Lore

Much like Stardew Valley, Ritual of Raven includes relationship-building mechanics. Players can:

• Raise friendship meters with NPCs
• Unlock character backstories
• Reveal deeper lore through conversations and interactions

But unlike typical cozy sims, this game replaces fishing ponds with magical portals. Instead of catching trout, you’ll be pulling mysterious objects from enchanted rifts in reality. 🎣🔮

📈 Can It Live Up to the Hype?

It's still early to say whether Ritual of Raven will reach the popularity of genre staples like Stardew Valley or Sun Haven, but things are looking promising. Spellgarden Games already made a name for itself with the relaxing hit Sticky Business in 2023 — a game that resonated with fans of chill, creative gameplay.

With a strong visual style, fresh magical elements, and early access via demo, Ritual of Raven has the potential to become a new favorite in the cozy gaming space. 🧺✨