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Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!
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Tracked since Jul 7, 2026.
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Sightings of exotic plants and creatures near the town of Shimmerbrook have attracted a wave of new settlers. The Violet Archive was set up to record the development in the region, and is looking for researchers to aid its cause!
A game about research and discoveryDiscover and record 90+ plants, creatures, and fish at various locations around Shimmerbrook, and contribute your findings to the Archive.
Forage for seeds, grow crops with different growth conditionsObserve wild plants and grow them as crops based on their requirements!
Tame and raise 30 unique creatures! 
Tame creatures as part of research! Observe wild creatures, learn their diet, and tame them with their favourite food!
Raise creatures, meet their needs, and unlock their perks! Each creature has a unique ability: Chickens find you seeds, Sproutkittens grow seeds into sprouts instantly!
Collect Shimmers! These rare coloured variants give double the Produce!
Fishing - some common fish, but also unique fish requiring research!Find Fish Parts and use different bait to hook various fish!
Dive deep into the Mines! Mine ores and gems in the Mines.
Certain plants and creatures can be found only in the Mines!
Explore the puzzle caves to uncover the mystery behind ShimmerbrookComplete puzzles to obtain Artifacts! Each puzzle you solve brings you one step closer to learning the truth behind the proliferation of flora and fauna in Shimmerbrook.
Cook, craft, build, and more!Cook meals to gain buffs!
Craft and automate with sprinklers, auto-feeders, and more!
Meet the townsfolk!Befriend townsfolk! From a druid whose family has lived for generations in the mountains, to a featherfolk whose first job is in this new town - many characters await in Shimmerbrook!
Schedule Hangout Events with them to learn more about their stories!
Romance any of the 10 romanceables and marry your favourite!
Lowest tracked price: CA$14.62 (Jul 7, 2026) · current best: CA$19.50 across 3 stores.
95% positive reviews all-time · 16 peak players in the last 30 days.
Right now the cheapest offer for Research Story is CA$19.50 at Steam. KingsPrice compares 3 offers from 3 stores — official stores and keyshops — and refreshes prices throughout the day.
The lowest price KingsPrice has tracked for Research Story is CA$14.62 (recorded on Jul 7, 2026). This covers the stores and period we monitor — set a price alert to catch the next drop to that level.
Research Story peaked at 16 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 9, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
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