Lightyear Frontier for Windows

A futuristic farming game with robots

Lightyear Frontier is a premium adventure title created by developer Frame Break in association with Amplifier Game Invest. It is a farming simulator game set in the distant future, where players cultivate farmland and build a homestead with the help of mecha exo suits.

Compared to other farming games like Farming Simulator 22 or Farm Together, which offer more grounded and realistic experiences, Lightyear Frontier is more mechanical and futuristic in its approach. The result is something that mixes traditional farming practices with the conveniences brought by technological tools and methods.

Land at the edge of the galaxy

Lightyear Frontier is basically an open-world farming adventure set in the far reaches of space with the help of cool mech suits. Start with an empty patch of land that you will cultivate into a sustainable exofarm that will be able to grow all kinds of alien crops and flora for you to discover. Each one will have its unique growth pattern and method, which you also need to consider.

The game's exploration aspect lets you roam an entire planet to discover new locations and plants and get their seeds. As you go along, you will even get to uncover hidden secrets and knowledge left behind by the ancients and past inhabitants. Gather resources to build infrastructures and machines to enable you to expand your farmland further and make upgrades to your homestead.

Speaking of improvements, you can also customize your mech suit in various ways as you like. Apart from cosmetics customization options, there is an array of tools available to you, and you can research new upgrades to help with your tasks. Despite its charming blend of farming and exploration, some players have noted that its activities can feel repetitive, and its progression systems may lack complexity or depth.

Major update since its launch

The Neighbors and Animals update for Lightyear Frontier introduced an exciting expansion that enriches the game's farming and exploration experience. This update added interactive neighbors, bringing a sense of community to the alien frontier. You can now engage with these neighbors—Diane and Ulf and invite them to your planet by building the Lunar Lander construct, creating opportunities to build relationships and unlock unique gameplay interactions.

The update also introduced two new alien animals — the enchanting Crystalhoof and the playful Mox, adding more diversity and life to the game's ecosystem. These creatures enhance the environment's vibrancy and play an interactive role, offering resources and integrating with the farming systems. To further personalize the experience, you can customize all the alien animals using the new Animal Accessory Studio, equipping them with fun accessories like sunglasses and hats.

Farming in space

Lightyear Frontier is an exciting open-world farming adventure set in the distant future, where players use mecha exo suits to cultivate alien crops and explore a vibrant planet. Combining traditional farming with futuristic tech, it offers a unique gameplay experience. While the game’s major updates, like the Neighbors and Animals expansion, add new interactions and customization options, some players feel that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks deeper progression.