APICO is a multiplayer simulation game that lets you experience the life of a beekeeper, where you must breed, collect, and conserve bees. Set in a green environment, the game immerses you fully in beekeeping and growing flowers and plants.  

APICO is similar to games like Planet Zoo, Aloft, Stardew Valley, and Rusty's Retirement—which gives players a simulation, adventure, and survival gameplay, where they must manage a farm or a zoo and explore a floating island. This game combines the gathering of resources, biology, and beekeeping mini-games in one. 

Take on the challenge of beekeeping 

APICO immerses you in a relaxing beekeeping sim game. Imagine you left your city job behind, returned to your family home, and decided to return to your family’s beekeeping roots—that’s what you’ll experience here. Another interesting detail is that it aims to promote bee conservation in real life. A portion of the money earned in this game will go to national and international bee charities. 

In this game, you’ll crossbreed new bees, discover new species, and help these bees repopulate. Aside from breeding, players must craft new habitats for the bees. Another aspect of this game is making and selling honey and other beekeeping products. With its Update 4.0: A Hive of Industry, new automation machines, resources, pets, seasonal events, quests, bees, and pollinators are also offered. 

The game also has various biomes, each with unique bees to discover. Multiplayer co-op adds another layer of enjoyment, allowing up to four players to team up. Whether working together to complete tasks or simply enjoying the island life, the cooperative mode makes the experience even more immersive. However, while beekeeping is the core gameplay loop, some players might find the activities repetitive after a while. 

A cozy and educational beekeeping experience 

APICO offers a charming and educational take on beekeeping, blending resource management, conservation, and crafting in a relaxing environment. Its soothing gameplay and cooperative multiplayer make it an enjoyable experience, especially for fans of simulation games. However, its repetitive tasks may not appeal to everyone. Still, with its dedication to bee conservation and ongoing updates, the game remains a unique and rewarding journey.