Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch is a combination of adventure, simulation, and horse-care gameplay set on an overgrown family estate in need of revival. You arrive at your aunt’s dilapidated ranch and set about exploring the surrounding island, taming wild horses, building up your estate, and uncovering hidden secrets in a relaxing open world.
Key Features
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Expansive horseback exploration
Ride freely across scenic environments like forests, beaches, lagoons, and ruins while discovering missions, hidden items, and mystery islands. -
Estate restoration and resource building
Reconstruct your family ranch by gathering resources—food, shelter, and play—and building structures such as stables, fields, pastures, and riding halls to support horse care and expansion. -
Taming, training, and racing wild horses
Participate in multi-stage races and time trials to earn Fame. Collect horseshoes, coins, and beat NPC times to unlock rewards and encourage competition. -
Genetics-based breeding system
Breed horses to pass on stats like endurance, agility, charisma, and unique traits like environmental affinities or personality quirks—experiment to shape your ideal stable. -
Story-rich characters and side quests
Progress through a narrative involving local figures like Gabriel and Mattéo. Side missions unlock map areas and add depth to estate growth, though NPCs have limited interactivity. -
Care and customization features
Groom, saddle, and outfit your horses. DLC adds new breeds like Arabian and Irish Cob, as well as cosmetic options such as unique tack sets and avatar outfits.