Animal Crossing has seemingly spawned more clones and copycats than any other game, but it has also breathed a ton of life into the cosy game genre more generally and, even if some developers are doing things in a similar way, there's a lot of ingenuity out there if you know where to look.

Heartopia is an upcoming release from developer XD that bills itself as a "highly customisable" social simulation that's set to release on PC and mobile devices at some point, though we don't have a specific date just yet.

In the developer's own words, it's "a life simulation game crafted for creativity, freedom, and peace. Build your dream home, explore a wide range of hobbies, and forge warm connections with friends in a town full of endless possibilities."

That will obviously sound immediately fami

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