Is the realistic horse courier sim The Legend of Khiimori worth playing in early access?

Is The Legend of Khiimori worth it in early access? | PC Gamer Skip to main content Open menu Close main menu PC Gamer THE GLOBAL AUTHORITY ON PC GAMES US Edition UK US Canada Australia Subscribe Sign in View Profile Sign out Search Search PC Gamer Games Hardware News Reviews Guides Video Forum More PC Gaming Show PC Gamer Clips Software Codes Coupons Movies & TV Magazine Newsletter Affiliate links Meet the team Community guidelines About PC Gamer PC Gamer Magazine SubscriptionWhy subscribe?Subscribe to the world’s #1 PC gaming magTry a single issue or save on a subscriptionIssues delivered straight to your door or device From$1Subscribe now Jump to: Horse game features Early access Worth it? 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Guides By Lauren Morton published 6 March 2026 Here’s a breakdown of all the horse sim features and the early access state of Legend of Khiimori so you can decide to play or wait. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Aesir Interactive) Jump to: Horse game features Early access Worth it? Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter PC Gamer Get the PC Gamer Newsletter Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Want to add more newsletters? 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After my first six hours playing I felt that someone had finally threaded the needle between survival game and horse girl sim, but there are some caveats on my enthusiasm.I don’t blame anyone for feeling skittish, the $30 price tag isn’t exactly a steal for an early access game and yes, this one really is early access still. I’ll detail below as many horse game features as possible that I know are important to horse game enthusiasts, and some warnings about the early access state so you can decide whether to saddle up or hold your horses.Key infoRelease date: March 3, 2026 (early access)Price: $29.99 / £29.99 on SteamFull release: Will have “approximately 12 months” of early access, the developers say, so at least 2027The Legend of Khiimori features What kind of sim is Legend of Khiimori?The Legend of Khiimori is a lite survival sim with an emphasis on horse management and exploration. You’ll spend a lot of time riding between map locations to complete delivery quests while plotting a route that lets you feed your horse and avoid dangers like predators or weather.Swipe to scroll horizontallyFeatureIncluded?How it worksSurvival✅Manage food, water, mood, health, and stamina meters for your horse or else it faintsHorse / character customization⚠️Still in development, but plannedRiding simulation✅Walk, trot, canter, and gallop to manage stamina on different terrain conditionsRiding styles❌There are not different riding styles like English or Western because of the historical Mongolian settingHorse care✅No minigames, but press a button to pet, brush, or check your horse’s hooves to fill its mood meterHorse breeds✅Mongolian, Limousin, Akhal‑Teke, Ferghana, with more planned laterTaming⚠️In development, not implemented, so don’t be fooled by the “tam