About Us

apricots.top was founded in 2021 by a team of farm simulation enthusiasts, fruit growers, and rural life advocates who wanted to create a wholesome, immersive gaming experience centered around the joy of growing apricots and running a small farm. Based in Yakima, Washington—a region famous for its apple and apricot orchards—our small team of 9 is passionate about crafting games that celebrate rural life, hard work, and the simple pleasures of harvesting fresh fruit. Our story began when our co-founders, Elena Voss and Kael Thorn, met while working on a general farm simulation game. They dreamed of a game that focused on a single, beloved fruit—the apricot—allowing for deeper, more authentic gameplay centered around orchard care, harvesting, and selling fresh produce. They left their jobs, recruited a team of like-minded creators (including a former orchard grower), and set out to build apricots.top as a platform for their vision of a wholesome, educational farm experience. At apricots.top, our flagship game, Sunny Orchard: Apricot Farm, lets players start with a small plot of land and a handful of apricot saplings, and grow their operation into a thriving orchard and farm. What sets us apart is our focus on authenticity: players learn about real apricot growing practices—pruning trees, watering at the right times, protecting against pests, and harvesting at peak ripeness—while still enjoying the fun of simulation. We also integrate farm life elements: building a barn, hiring farmhands, selling apricots at local farmers’ markets, and making value-added products like jam and dried apricots. Players can join "Orchard Co-ops" with friends to share resources, collaborate on large orders, and compete in seasonal harvest contests. Our team brings diverse expertise to the table. Our lead game designer, Maya Chen, worked on a family orchard for years, ensuring that the growing mechanics are realistic yet accessible. Our art director, Sofia Garcia, crafts warm, inviting visuals with golden sunlight, lush green leaves, and juicy apricots that look good enough to eat. Our sound designer, Jake Wilson, composes calming soundtracks featuring acoustic guitars, rustling leaves, and the hum of farm equipment that enhance the rural atmosphere. Our community manager, Zoe Patel, fosters a welcoming space by hosting monthly "Harvest Challenges" and sharing player-created orchards on our social media. Since launching Sunny Orchard in 2022, we’ve grown to over 280,000 users worldwide, with fans of all ages finding joy in tending their virtual orchards. We’ve released seasonal updates (e.g., spring blooming, summer harvesting, fall canning) and expanded the game with new apricot varieties (e.g., Blenheim, Moorpark, Goldcot) and farm buildings based on player requests. We’re proud that our game has become educational as well as entertaining—many parents and teachers use it to teach kids about where food comes from and the work that goes into growing fruit. We value our community deeply. Every update is shaped by player input: for example, we added a "jam-making workshop" after users requested more value-added activities, and we expanded the farmers’ market to include online trading based on demand for more social interaction. Our forums and Discord server are spaces for players to share orchard photos, trade tips, and suggest new features. We also partner with local orchards to share educational content about apricot growing, and a portion of our proceeds supports sustainable farming initiatives. Looking to the future, we plan to expand Sunny Orchard with a mobile app optimized for on-the-go play, a "Farm-to-Table" feature that lets players cook recipes using their harvested apricots, and a story-driven expansion that follows the farm’s journey through generations. We also aim to launch a user-generated content tool that lets players design custom orchard layouts and share them with the community. Our goal is to become the leading name in wholesome fruit farm simulations, known for our authenticity, educational value, and commitment to rural life. Whether you’re a farm simulation fan, a fruit lover, or just someone looking for a calm, wholesome gaming experience, apricots.top invites you to join Sunny Orchard. Plant your first sapling, tend your orchard, and harvest the fruits of your labor—every apricot is a celebration of hard work and nature’s bounty. Contact us to share feedback or learn more:apricots.top234 Orchard Road, Yakima, WA 98901, USAEmail: [email protected]