Wylde Flowers in Apple Arcade

Cozy, magical life-sim

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

89/100

Wylde Flowers is exactly what the 'cozy' genre needed. While many farming sims can feel like a list of chores, this game places its narrative front and center. The decision to have a fully voiced cast makes a massive difference; Fairhaven feels like a living, breathing town where every resident has a distinct personality and a history.

The 'witchy' elements are integrated seamlessly into the gameplay loop. Magic isn't just a gimmick—it's a tool that helps you farm more efficiently and unlocks new areas of the story. I was particularly impressed by the writing, which handles mature themes and diverse identities with a level of grace and sincerity rarely seen in mobile gaming. It’s a slow burn, but once you get invested in Tara's journey and the secrets of the coven, it’s hard to put down. This is a must-play for fans of Stardew Valley who want more 'soul' in their storytelling.

Reviewed on: Sun Apr 12 2026
Dinsun Avatar

Dinsun Review

I’ve never been one for the 'cozy' trend—most of it is just busywork for people who don't want to be challenged. Wylde Flowers almost falls into that trap, but the writing saved it for me. The characters actually feel like people with problems, and the voice acting is top-notch, which is rare for this genre. The farming mechanics are standard fare; if you've played Stardew, you know what to do. The witchcraft stuff is a bit light on mechanics, acting more as a narrative gating tool than a deep system. It’s slow, often too slow for my taste, but it’s a respectable production.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent full voice acting
  • Engaging, mature storyline
  • Diverse and well-written characters
  • Repetitive daily tasks
  • Visual style feels a bit 'mobile-standard'
  • Magic system lacks mechanical depth

Technical Report

Performance: Polished with few bugs; loading times are minimal on modern iPhones.

Accessibility:
  • Subtitles
  • Speed Toggles
  • Simplified Menus

Audience Fit

Buy if: You value story and character development over complex survival or combat systems.

Skip if: You find farming loops tedious and want high-action gameplay.

Similar Games:
  • Stardew Valley
  • Animal Crossing
  • Disney Dreamlight Valley

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 14 Pro
  • Playtime: 30 hours
  • Status: Finished Year 1

The Game

Available on: Mac, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.7.2Wed Oct 09 2024

The latest version includes new bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy!

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 with 679 Counts
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★★★
Age Rating 13+

Game Overview

Wylde Flowers blends the relaxing mechanics of a farming simulator with a deep, narrative-driven story. Players step into the shoes of Tara, who has moved to a small island to help her grandmother with the family farm. As you plant crops and tend to animals, you’ll also discover that Tara is a witch. By night, you join a secret coven, learn spells, and brew potions to help the townspeople. Featuring a diverse cast of fully voiced characters, the game focuses on building relationships and uncovering the mystery of the island's magic.

Featured In

Build Your Own Magical Farm
APPLE ARCADE
Build Your Own Magical Farm
A magical farming adventure

Promotion Videos

Wylde Flowers is a new game in Apple Arcade like Harvest Moon. You can do a lot of things in the game, such as Planting, Mining, Fishing. In the recent update, you can change spring to summer after the first year.

Screenshots (Scroll Left & Right)

screenshot0screenshot1screenshot2screenshot3screenshot4screenshot5screenshot6screenshot7screenshot8screenshot9screenshot10screenshot11screenshot12screenshot13screenshot14screenshot15screenshot16screenshot17screenshot18screenshot19screenshot20screenshot21screenshot22screenshot23screenshot24screenshot25screenshot26screenshot27screenshot28screenshot29screenshot30screenshot31screenshot32screenshot33screenshot34screenshot35screenshot36screenshot37screenshot38screenshot39screenshot40screenshot41screenshot42screenshot43screenshot44screenshot45

News on this game

Studio Drydock is charting a new course with Wylde Society

Melbourne's Studio Drydock had a major hit on its hands with 2022 farming-life simulator, Wylde Flowers. Not only did it win an Apple Arcade...

GamesHub - Tue Jan 07 2025

Reviews for Wylde Flowers

Wylde Flowers is a farming-and-crafting game, in the mold of Harvest Moon, My Time at Sandrock, Coral Island, and so many others.

Adventure Gamers - Mon Oct 07 2024

Review: Wylde Flowers will sprout love and ruin your real-life productivity

Wylde Flowers should be in every cozy game collection, but you will lose hours to it, so don't play it before getting your work done for the day.

Comfy Cozy Gaming - Sun Jan 07 2024

What are the identities of the Witch Coven in Wylde Flowers? – Answered

Wylde Flowers is an alchemy themed farming sim. Featuring endless seasons and a cauldron to get to brewing in to help improve and uplift...

Gamer Journalist - Tue Feb 07 2023

Wylde Flowers Romances Gift Guide – Favourite Foods, Recipes and Locations

Wylde Flowers' seven romanceable characters have five dishes that they all adore. Here's what they are and how to find them and the recipes.

Gamer Journalist - Tue Feb 07 2023

Marriageable candidates in Wylde Flowers, Ranked

Let's attempt to rank all seven lovable romanceable characters of Wylde Flowers!

Gamer Journalist - Mon Jan 23 2023

Wylde Flowers Achievements - Steam

Meet all of the residents of Fairhaven. 87.24% (54.00). It's Not Moonshine. Discover Gramma's basement. 84.05% (56.00). You're a Witch, Tara.

Exophase - Fri Oct 07 2022

You'll Likely Reach the End to 'Wylde Flowers' Sooner Than You'd Like

Originally released exclusively for Apple Arcade, Wylde Flowers is another indie farming sim for those that can't get enough of cozy games.

Distractify - Sun Oct 02 2022

How Studio Drydock created cosy farming sim Wylde Flowers

Studio Drydock's Wylde Flowers is a cosy tale about escape from the real world, and how prejudice can be overcome through friendship.

GamesHub - Tue Jun 07 2022

Gameplays

You Might Also Like

Relevance Youtube Videos

Wylde Flowers - PROPAGATION SHED | Apple Arcade
Wylde Flowers - I'm all Ears Task | Apple Arcade
Wylde Flowers - It's a Spring Fling Thing | Apple Arcade
Wylde Flowers - The Candid Canid Quest | Apple Arcade
Wylde Flowers - No Stone Unturned Task | Apple Arcade
Wylde Flowers - Make Dresses and Taking Photo | Apple Arcade
Wylde Flowers - All Characters' Favourite Food | Apple Arcade
Wylde Flowers - # 13 | Winter Feast and the new Witch | Apple Arcade
Wylde Flowers - # 12 | Witch Trial, My Wedding and Winter | Apple Arcade
Wylde Flowers - # 11 | Voting Day and Getting Married | Apple Arcade
Wylde Flowers - # 10 | Marriage, Voting, Robots and the Gloaming | Apple Arcade
Wylde Flowers - How to make money using the Sheep Glitch | Apple Arcade

If you want to get the notification of newest video, feel free to subscribe to our channel