The Apocalypse Is Here, and I’m Farming in Stardew Valley

(No romance + slow-paced + pure farming + pure survival + a touch of ensemble cast + lots of female characters. The plot is lighthearted, so don’t read if that bothers you!) Wan Qian was brought to another world by the System to play a real-life version of Stardew Valley. The moment she opened the door, the zombies outside bared their teeth and greeted her. … Looking for a shortcut? It’s the apocalypse, so surely it’s fine to take a few things nobody wants, right? The System replied: This is a lawful game, so we don’t support getting something for nothing. Keep it up, Host. Hard work brings prosperity! As a hardcore grinder, Wan Qian had no choice but to work hard at farming. She wanted a big house, a big farm, and a big ranch. She wanted to buy a Return Scepter and an Invincible Meow-Meow Sword! Time to work hard! Along the way, she discovered that little zombies with supernatural abilities could be hired to work. Child labor laws only apply to humans, so hiring underage zombies doesn’t count as child labor! Her pet cat also showed up at the farm right on schedule, always bringing strange prey back to its favorite owner. It turned out she could hire humans to work, too. Keep upgrading the “Talent Market,” and everyone would come work for the farm owner! With targeted livestreams, the generous farm owner could give out all kinds of rewards to survivors, from weapons to skills. … Doomsday arrived, and humanity struggled to survive. Food shortages, rat infestations, insect plagues, zombie sieges, floods… Then a special ability appeared with a shop where people could buy fish, potatoes, cauliflower, strawberry wine, and other items that enhanced their abilities and physical strength… Then people began mysteriously disappearing from the base, only to return the next day with pockets full of unusual food… Then those chosen by the gods began to find good fortune and gain everything they could want… Countless people continued to strive for survival, generation after generation.