Description
Bitter Harvest is a farming and life simulation game about ambition, reinvention, and quiet revenge. The player arrives in a small village expecting to claim a promised farm, only to discover the land has already been taken. With no other work available, they are forced to survive as the town’s garbage collector, piecing together a new life from what others throw away.
A Word from the Developer
“Bitter Harvest started as a game about starting over from nothing, but it quickly became about power, resentment, and what people are willing to justify when they feel wronged. I wanted the game to feel calm on the surface while slowly revealing the consequences of the player’s choices as they climb higher.”
Story
After losing the farm they were promised, the player is pushed to the bottom of the village social ladder. Days are spent collecting garbage, salvaging materials, and taking whatever work is available. Over time, the player earns money, builds relationships with villagers, and uncovers secrets hidden beneath the town’s polite exterior. As opportunities expand, the player must decide whether to rise through patience and labor or by exploiting what they learn about others. The story leads to a fixed ending shaped by how the player chose to regain what was taken.
Key Features
Rags to Riches Progression
Begin as the town’s garbage collector and work toward land ownership and financial independence through steady effort and calculated decisions.
Crafting and Salvaging
Turn discarded materials into goods, tools, and upgrades that support growth and income.
Farming and Resource Work
Gain access to land over time and grow crops, fish local waters, mine for resources, and cook meals to support daily work.
Relationships and Reputation
Build connections with villagers whose opinions shift based on actions, ambition, and reputation.
Secrets and Scandals
Uncover what others hide and choose whether to use that information for personal gain or leave it untouched.
A Calm World with Consequences
Peaceful routines and simple labor contrast with a story focused on power, resentment, and the cost of climbing the social ladder.
Availability
Bitter Harvest is currently in active development and will be released in 2026.
About the Developer
Bitter Harvest is developed by BitQuest Studio, a solo independent developer. The game is built in RPG Maker MZ and focuses on structured daily routines, economic progression, relationship tracking, and story-driven consequences that unfold across a full playthrough rather than endless sandbox play.
Media Contact: publishing at bitqueststudio dot com.
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