Summary
Tales of the Shireis a cozyLord of the Ringsexperience that plans to allow players to enjoy thesimple life of a Hobbitliving within the Shire without the fears of the events of theLord of the Ringsfranchise. In this adorable life simulator, players will get to interact with their fellow hobbits, prepare glorious dinners for them and tend to their garden to remain relaxed.
However, with the game having no planned release yet, there is plenty of time for players to not only enjoy other cozy titles, but also the variety of otherLord of the Ringsand other related games available to get themselves in the mood for such an epic fantasy world. With this in mind, these are the games players should be playing beforeTales of the Shire.
Starting off strong, before players embark on a cozy adventure inTales of the Shireas a hobbit, they may first want to follow the Dwarves after they attempt to reclaim the legendary home of Moria that can be found beneath the Misty Mountains.
While not an incredibly cozy experience due to itbeing a survival title, players can band together with others to reclaim the lost treasures from the Dwarven homeland as they delve deeper into the mountains. Although battling may be common inReturn to Moria, players will also be left to reshape history as they rebuild the kingdom beneath the mountains so that they have somewhere to call home during their excavation.
Alternatively, while waiting to playTales of the Shire,players may instead wish to fill their time withother cozy gaming titles. A great option for anyone looking to farm while still keeping to the fantasy feel of the Lord of the Rings should look no further thanSun Haven.
Players start the game by picking from several fantasy races they wish to play before setting up their farm in a world with its own interesting lore. There are three towns to visit that each have their own interesting characters and farmland for players to work on. Overall,Sun Havenis an interesting game to discover that is sure to fill the void with farming beforeTales of the Shirearrives.
Lego has remade countless movie franchises in the Lego style that players can experience as games. This has also been done for bothThe Lord of the RingsandThe Hobbittoo. Players who are preparing for their cozy adventure in the Shire as a Hobbit may first wish to start their adventure by playing theLego The Hobbitgame, where even that open-world adventure starts within the Shire as it follows the story of the film.
Due to the open-world nature of this Lego game, players can spend as much time as they like within the Shire as they explore the serene environment before finally adventuring into danger.
5Travellers Rest
Run A Tavern & Provide A Home Away From Home
One of the main features teased inTales of the Shireis how the player can prepare a feast for the other Hobbits of the Shire, so they can all enjoy dinner together. Before players take part in such community activities, they may wish to prepare to be so helpful by playingTravellers Rest.
In this title, players run their own tavern where they must prepare different beverages and meals for their guests. Players can put in the effort to make many interesting dishes that the guests of the tavern are sure to enjoy while also feeling likepart of the community, making the most of the downtime for those people who have likely been working all day.
Returning to theLord of the Rings, players that are looking for an online experience before taking part in a likely solo cozy one should look no further thanLord of the Rings Online.Players are able to explore the world created by J. R Tolkien with their friends as they take on monsters from the films and books, while also being able to adventure at their own pace.
This makesLord of the Rings Onlinequite the relaxed experience for players to enjoy in their free time before they embark on an even cozier one withTales of The Shire. This title also has plenty of expansions to keep players busy while also allowing them to discover new areas.
3Wylde Flowers
Relaxing Escape From Reality With An Aesthetic Similar To Tales Of The Shire
Players craving an experience that should look and play similar toTales of the Shirebefore it releases should search no further thanWylde Flowers,alife simulationtitle filled with other interesting fantasy creatures as players slowly become witches.
By day, a player will likely tend to their farm, but by night they are likely to be slinging spells as they uncover the local mystery of the town of Fairhaven. In this idyllic little town, players are sure to find themselves relaxing as they not only have the chance of discovering someone to fall in love with but also boding with their coven.
One of the best Lord of the Rings experiences players can have before playing Tales of the Shire isMiddle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor.Set in the same world created by J. R. R. Tolkien,Middle-Earthis an incredible action-adventure game that has plenty of intense moments.
This makes it the perfect title for players to enjoy before starting their own little cozy life inTales of the Shire, as the stresses and the excitement ofShadow of Mordorcan all be cooled off by taking on their new life as a Hobbit. This also allows players to still be part of the same world while trying out an entirely different genre of gaming.
Players who are preparing to start their cozy adventure inTales of the Shiremay first instead wish to play the cozy farming simulator that many players have been comparing it to, that beingStardew Valley. A player can never have too many cozy titles to play and, therefore, starting withStardew Valleybefore transferring toTales of the Shiremeans players can enjoy the best of both a pixel game and one that uses 3D animation.
This also allows players to prepare accordingly on how thesimulation titleis likely to work while also giving players a game they can spend countless hours enjoying before Tales of the Shire releases.
