Making money is a key aspect of any cozy life sim, and Sun Haven is no exception. Magic and monsters might be everywhere in this game, but that doesn’t mean coin is any easier to come by. Players will have to put in a fair bit of work if they want to get the cash they need for upgrades and items.
Like in many other games in the genre, money-making in Sun Haven is relatively slow at the beginning. Players won’t have much to work with once they start out but thankfully, there are plenty of rewarding jobs to do that will put them on the right track toward the farm of their dreams.
It's not possible to become a millionaire overnight in this game but with the right know-how, players will be able to get as much cash as they want in just a few hours of playtime,
How To Make Money In Sun Haven
Planting and selling crops is an easy way to make money, but it usually takes a lot of in-game days before players can profit from it. With that in mind, farming is less about speed and more about efficiency. This means picking the right crops to plant and doing other things in the background while the vegetables are growing. Here are some cost-effective crops and their default buy and sell values (note that crops may yield more than one vegetable per harvest):
- Wheat (Buy: 40, Sell: 55)
- Potatoes (Buy: 100, Sell: 85)
- Ghost Peppers (Buy: 180, Sell: 300)
- Tomatoes (Buy: 80, Sell: 115)
- Corn (Buy: 80, Sell: 55)
- Grapes (Buy: 60, Sell: 75)
Players can sell their crops outright to make money fast, but those who want to get the most coin possible might want to cook first. Dishes sell for considerably more money than raw ingredients, so consider spending the extra time to prepare meals before selling homegrown produce. Additionally, always put some spare change aside for the sake of purchasing more seeds from the store.
Eventually, players will want to purchase a Barn and a few farm animals to go with it. Take care of cows, chickens, sheep, and other kinds of livestock to earn items like milk, eggs, and wool. Like vegetables, these can also be cooked or manufactured into advanced goods that sell for much more money.
Make sure to invest points in skills that increase the value of food items like Tiller’s Tip and Culinary Master. Their bonuses will become more tangible later in the game when players can access more exotic seeds and animals.
Other Ways To Make Money
Farming isn’t the only life path in Sun Haven. There are a few other ways to earn money quickly around the town for those who prefer a more active playstyle.
Mining can net players a lot of money per day. Ores, stones, and gems can all be sold via the Shipping Portal for a quick cash injection. Getting enough materials to make each mining trip worth it involves spending most of an in-game day inside the Sun Haven Mines, which means there won’t be enough time for players to do anything else. Keep a weapon handy when diving deeper into the lower levels as monsters will eventually start spawning.
An alternative to mining is fishing. Players can visit the pier south of town and start reeling all sorts of sea creatures. Common critters like crabs, guppies, and pikes sell for very little, but rarer fish are worth hundreds or thousands of coins each.
Players who want something a little more exciting can instead go adventuring out in the nearby regions. Fight monsters, find treasure, gather materials, and sell them all for profit. Don’t forget to check the Bulletin Board next to the general store for some potentially easy tasks.
All of these activities require a fair bit of time investment since Sun Haven uses an RPG-style leveling system. The more skills players unlock, the better they’ll be at specific aspects of the game. With that said, focus on improving Farming alongside another skill tree of choice to maximize efficiency.
Sun Haven is available on PC.