- #1 Gleaner Heights
77% matchMostly Positive73% of 376 reviews2018
Dev: Emilios Manolidis
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Experience the old-school charm of classic farming games with the suburban gothic atmosphere of certain 90's TV shows, along with contemporary game mechanics. Farming, crafting, combat, romantic relationships and mysterious events await!
Why similar: Farming Sim 51.6%, Farming 17.6% ★, Life Sim 13.6%, Simulation 7.6%, RPG 7.6%
- #2 Game Dev Tycoon
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,646 reviews2013
Dev: Greenheart Games 💚
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Why similar: Simulation 86.9%, Indie 13.1%
- #3 M.I.A. - Overture
77% matchPositive86% of 36 reviews2018
Dev: IBLACKHOLES
Windows
“M.I.A. - Overture” is a special VR game combine Adventure and Puzzle. You will become a legendary treasure hunter, go through the maze and search the ancient ruins. Shooting, Climbing and solve puzzle, you can enjoy these in this VR game.
- #4 小生活-悠闲小镇物语
75% matchVery Positive85% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: JIAOHU
Windows · Mac
Imagine leaving behind endless meetings and the constant ping of "99+ notifications," and embarking on a brand new life in a picturesque seaside town. This is the promise of Little Life: Island Tales – an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and return to a simpler way of living.
Why similar: Farming Sim 56.4%, Life Sim 30.9%, Simulation 8.6%, RPG 3.2%, Indie 0.9%
- #5 Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition
76% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,108 reviews2017
Dev: TABOT, inc.Pub: Natsume Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In celebration of Harvest Moon's 20th Anniversary comes an all new Harvest Moon title for Steam! Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition! The game encompasses twenty years of the spirit that have made the franchise what it is today!
Why similar: Farming Sim 52.2%, Life Sim 23.9%, RPG 7.8%, Simulation 7.7%, Farming 7% ★
- #6 Bubbler
72% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Ill-Fated Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Bubble up in Bubbler, the bubbliest farming game of your dreams as you unbubble the wondrous world of The Bubbles. Gamble your earnings for bubbly accessories, buy your very own bubble pets and upgrade your skills as you expand your farm.
Why similar: Farming Sim 40.2%, Farming 28.1% ★, Life Sim 22.9%, Simulation 8.8%
- #7 Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition
72% matchVery Positive92% of 5,340 reviews2013
Dev: Giants Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 67.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Animal husbandry, crops, sales… It's up to you to manage and grow your own farm in a huge, totally new world!
Why similar: Farming Sim 67.4%, Farming 19% ★, Simulation 13.6%
- #8 Relativity Wars - A Science Space RTS
73% matchMixed42% of 24 reviews2015
Dev: Fungameco Ltd
Windows · Mac
Relativity Wars is a god-type strategy/action game, set in a universe which obeys Einstein’s theories of relativity!
Why similar: Simulation 54.1%, RPG 32.2%, Indie 13.8%
- #9 Fields of Mistria
68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 26,864 reviews2024
Dev: NPC Studio
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 23.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Why similar: Farming Sim 37.4%, Farming 26.5% ★, Life Sim 19.8%, RPG 6%, Simulation 6%
- #10 小小魔药 Little Potion
71% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nona-Grace Studio
Windows
Our witch teacher chased the Kraken and left you her shop! Grow magic crops, raise creatures, and brew potions. Craft luxurious gift boxes with custom paper and wax seals to maximize your profits. Explore the town and befriend its unique residents to uncover their deepest secrets.
Why similar: Farming Sim 44.3%, Life Sim 24%, Simulation 16.3%, RPG 14%, Indie 1.4%
- #11 Chinese Culinary Shop
68% matchPositive86% of 29 reviews2026
Dev: planyxxxx
Windows
Chinese Culinary Shop "is a traditional Chinese food simulation cooking game. In the game, players can play the role of a talented Chinese food chef, experiencing the production process of traditional Chinese cuisine firsthand, gradually transforming your small inn into a renowned food paradise.
Why similar: Farming Sim 45.6%, Life Sim 22.8%, Simulation 15.2%, RPG 15.2%, Indie 1.3%
- #12 Gardenarium
71% matchMostly Positive76% of 42 reviews2016
Dev: Paloma DawkinsPub: KO_OP mode
Windows · Mac · Linux
Gardenarium is a chill adventure taking place on a cloud in the sky. You land as a stranger and struggle to gain access to the mysterious Depot by picking up trash and making the land grow.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #13 Professional Farmer 2014
71% matchMixed47% of 623 reviews2013
Dev: PlayWay S.A.Pub: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Tractors And Farm Machines Get Your Farm Up And RunningThe PC simulator "Professional Farmer 2014" takes the player to the countryside and gives hobby farmers full control in the comfort of their home.
Why similar: Farming Sim 72.6%, Farming 13.9% ★, Simulation 13.6%
- #14 Crescent Lands
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vrushank Patel
Windows
Crescent Lands is a 3D Farming Sim in which the players strive to create a reputable farm. Customize your character, Produce whatever your heart wants, Nurture your farm animals, Have a chat and Take on jobs to deliver produce within the job's time limit or be slapped with a penalty for being tardy.
Why similar: Farming 35.6% ★, Farming Sim 34.5%, Life Sim 18.8%, Simulation 5.6%, RPG 4.6%
- #15 Melting Hearts: Our Love Will Grow 2
71% matchMixed55% of 70 reviews2016
Dev: John Wizard
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
The harsh winter conditions make farming almost impossible. Ancient farming secrets must now be unlocked as you are forced to learn to grow crops in winter and make friends and enemies in an equally icy social climate.
Why similar: Farming Sim 54.3%, Life Sim 28%, Simulation 9.6%, RPG 6.2%, Indie 1.8%
- #16 Shallow Space
71% matchMostly Negative25% of 231 reviews2015
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Construct your Taskforce and lead your forces to domination in the ultimate Fleet Warfare RTS!
Why similar: Simulation 53%, RPG 47%
- #17 Chronoclysm
70% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2015
Dev: Zed-ex
Windows · Linux
A time paradox battle arena. Up to four mixed local / online players compete for victory while round after round their time compresses. Chaos and hilarity abound as rounds pile up, weaving time and players together.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #18 Farm For A Wife
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Potion Junkies
Windows
FARM FOR A WIFE is a light farming simulation game. Place plots, plant, grow, harvest, and sell your goods, all spread your farm out wide all to earn the hand of your future Wife!
Why similar: Farming Sim 47.5%, Life Sim 25.1%, Farming 15.7% ★, Simulation 11.6%
- #19 Limbus Company
66% matchVery Positive88% of 99,298 reviews2023
Dev: ProjectMoon
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 197.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
As the Executive Manager of Limbus Company, lead your group of twelve Sinners, venture into the buried facilities of Lobotomy Corporation, and lay claim on the Golden Boughs.
Why similar: RPG 100%
- #20 Kingdom Elemental
70% matchMixed53% of 32 reviews2014
Dev: Scott ThuneliusPub: Chronic Logic
Windows
Kingdom Elemental takes core game play elements from real-time strategy, tactics, and role-playing games and combines them into a game that is easy to pick up and play. It is designed to be lighthearted and humorous with fun, re-playable game play. Try out the Destiny Mode and challenge levels for more variety.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #21 After the Melodrama Novel
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GUO ZIFEI
Windows
Play as the once-villainous second female lead after the melodrama ends. Return home to build and manage your own orchard, recruit awakened novel characters, and grow relationships and profits in this short, thoughtful management simulation.
Why similar: Farming Sim 45.2%, Life Sim 24.9%, Simulation 16.4%, RPG 13.5%
- #22 Litchi Town
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: SL GamesPub: IndieArk
Windows
Enter the Litchi Town, a game that turns the rural life into a canvas for your creativity. Forge bonds with the townies and engage in the timeless art of designing your own farm and cultivating friendships. As the seasons shape the landscape, savor the simple pleasures and tranquil moment.
Why similar: Farming Sim 45.3%, Life Sim 23.5%, Farming 17.1% ★, Simulation 13%, Indie 1.1%
- #23 Mortal Kombat 11
66% matchVery Positive88% of 112,709 reviews2019
Dev: NetherRealm StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 8.1 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.
- #24 Everglen
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Opal
Windows · Mac · Linux
Build your dream farm in a cozy pixel RPG. Grow crops, fish, mine, and explore a charming island full of secrets. Meet unique NPCs, craft and trade items, and uncover magical surprises at your own pace. Relax, explore, and create your story in this farming adventure.
Why similar: Farming Sim 39.9%, Farming 21.7% ★, Life Sim 20.5%, RPG 8.9%, Simulation 7.6%
- #25 DungeonRift
69% matchPositive86% of 36 reviews2015
Dev: RiftyGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
DungeonRift is arena-like dungeon crawl where your enemies grow and learn new perks instead of you. Every time you defeat them, the Rift will rebuild the dungeon around you and grant your enemies with more tools to defeat you.
Why similar: RPG 78.6%, Indie 21.4%
- #26 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
67% matchVery Positive93% of 5,627 reviews2020
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience the joys of life on the farm in this reimagining of a timeless STORY OF SEASONS classic!
Why similar: Farming Sim 64.2%, Life Sim 13.5%, Simulation 11.2%, RPG 7.7%, Romance 3.4%
- #27 Mountain Retreat
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Throneroom Interactive LTDPub: TBD
Windows
Build and decorate Lodges and advertise for renters to stay. Keep them happy with meals you prepare using ingredients harvested from your farm, which you can tend to throughout the year. Enjoy the high ratings and rewards of their stay.
Why similar: Farming 45.6% ★, Farming Sim 29.4%, Life Sim 16.7%, Simulation 8.3%
- #28 Avadon: The Black Fortress
68% matchVery Positive81% of 614 reviews2011
Dev: Spiderweb Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Avadon: The Black Fortress is an epic, Indie fantasy role-playing saga. You will serve the keep of Avadon, working as a spy and warrior to fight the enemies of your homeland. As a servant of the Black Fortress, your word is law. Use your power to crush a growing rebellion! (Or join it.)
Why similar: RPG 84.5%, Indie 15.5%
- #29 Pane In The Glass
69% matchMixed61% of 33 reviews2016
Dev: Rewind:VRPub: Rewind
Windows
Pane In The Glass takes the genre of VR window washing to new EXTREME heights! Grab your sponge and squeegee, then soak up the fast and frantic action as you splash, wipe and squeak your way up the ever increasing tower of windows!
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #30 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,431 reviews2010
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!
Why similar: RPG 39.7%, JRPG 28.9%, Simulation 24%, Indie 7.5%
- #31 Dream Catcher Chronicles: Manitou
69% matchMixed54% of 28 reviews2016
Dev: Viva MediaPub: Dream Catcher Chronicles
Windows
Help Singing Star find her husband, who mysteriously disappeared during a hunting trip. Explore challenging hidden object scenes, solve tricky puzzles, and appease the spirits to find your lost love!
- #32 Inescapable
69% matchMixed40% of 124 reviews2014
Dev: Magnetic Realms
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 27%
Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero?
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #33 Agricultural Simulator 2013 - Steam Edition
69% matchMostly Negative23% of 665 reviews2013
Dev: ActalogicPub: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 24%
Best In Farming!An idyllic farming environment surrounded by inviting & untilled mountain panoramas set in the beautiful landscapes of Tuscany, The Alps and USA await all fans of the Agricultural Simulator series.
Why similar: Farming Sim 72.5%, Farming 14.3% ★, Simulation 13.1%
- #34 Pumpkin Days
66% matchVery Positive82% of 523 reviews2021
Dev: Pumpkin Interactive
Windows
Pumpkin Days is a traditional farming RPG. Pick one of three towns to start your farming adventure. Farm, fish, mine, catch bugs, raise animals, and more. Help fill out the museum to stop a factory from being built on the island. Unless you wish to side with the factory. The choice is yours.
Why similar: Farming Sim 75.8%, Simulation 11.7%, RPG 10%, Indie 2.5%
- #35 Town of Salem
66% matchVery Positive88% of 36,370 reviews2014
Dev: BlankMediaGamesPub: Digital Bandidos
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 45.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Inspired by the party games Werewolf and Mafia, Town of Salem is a game of murder, mystery and deception.
Why similar: RPG 50.6%, Mystery 34.1%, Indie 15.3%
- #36 VR Tractor Farming
67% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: LM Game Studio
Windows
Immersive experience in "Farming Tractor" VR game that lets you tractor driving and farming activity in open world like growing crops, feeding animals, and watering plants, modern drone farming and drive through risky road. Day & night view experience the farming in darkness, rain and a full moon.
Why similar: Farming Sim 45.2%, Farming 23.6% ★, Simulation 15.2%, Life Sim 11.9%, RPG 4%
- #37 Devil May Cry 5
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 159,962 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 31.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
- #38 天台物语 Rooftop Story
66% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2024
Dev: 灰鲸工作室 Gray Whale Studios
Windows
An epidemic strikes, and the city enters a state of lockdown. As a community volunteer, you have to grow fruits and vegetables in the rooftop vegetable garden, pick wild vegetables in the public green space, and work together with the residents of the community to tide over the difficulties.
Why similar: Farming Sim 52.3%, Life Sim 27.6%, RPG 10.4%, Simulation 8.6%, Indie 1.1%
- #39 Blissful Acres
66% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2024
Dev: Absent Slumber
Windows
Blissful Acres: Immersive Farming RPG! Slay monsters in a vibrant world with quests & secrets. Cultivate crops, automate tasks. Invest riches to expand farm & upgrade gear. Wield powerful weapons against foes. Unique blend of farming & action-packed adventures for epic odyssey!
Why similar: Farming Sim 42.9%, Farming 31.5% ★, Life Sim 13.7%, Simulation 6.3%, RPG 4.4%
- #40 Lonefarm
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Novemtails
Windows · Mac · Linux
Lonefarm is a farming and driving simulation game. Harvest a wide variety of crops, care for and feed your animals, decorate your cabin with furniture and drive your old Van all over the island in the middle of the South Pacific.
Why similar: Farming Sim 36%, Farming 29.7% ★, Life Sim 20.9%, Simulation 6.6%, RPG 6.2%
- #41 Forgotten Waters
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Ducktail studios
Windows
Forgotten Waters is a single-player farming and resource management game. Farm, explore, and befriend underwater citizens. Manage resources, engage in combat, and protect your underwater town from hostile sea creatures and lurking enemies.
Why similar: Farming Sim 45.3%, Life Sim 25%, Farming 11.5% ★, Simulation 9.5%, RPG 8.7%
- #42 XenoBloom
67% matchMixed65% of 43 reviews2015
Dev: IBOLOGY LLC
Windows
A calm creative experience where you guide the development of an alien ecosystem. Study the environment and discover what drives it, or just sit back, relax, and see what happens!
Why similar: Farming Sim 78.4%, Simulation 17.9%, Indie 3.7%
- #43 Age of Farming
67% matchMostly Negative33% of 33 reviews2016
Dev: Evergreen
Windows
"Age of Farming is a dynamic game, which lets you control the whole process, from plowing and sowing to investing in buildings and wind farms.
Why similar: Farming Sim 82.7%, Simulation 13.9%, Indie 3.4%
- #44 Agricultural Simulator 2011: Extended Edition
67% matchMixed51% of 184 reviews2011
Dev: ActalogicPub: Libredia
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Assume the role of a farmer to make and manage your land. Invest in CLAAS machinery, crops, livestock, and other improvements.
Why similar: Farming Sim 54.3%, Farming 33.8% ★, Simulation 11.8%
- #45 Cave Oasis at Shylake
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BlueSpruce Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
In this eco-futuristic farm life sim, you arrive at a moon town as the new hydroponic greenhouse farmer. Then dust storms start to appear, threatening to block the town's precious sunlight. Grow and craft supplies, build renewable energy tech, protect the wild biomes, and help your community thrive.
Why similar: Farming Sim 36.8%, Farming 28% ★, Life Sim 23.8%, Simulation 5.2%, RPG 4.9%
- #46 Cozy Farm
66% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Simple Mood StudioPub: Ox Games
Windows · Linux
A cozy farming game where you grow crops, raise animals, freely build and move farm structures, craft products, and sell fresh goods to villagers in a peaceful, cartoon-style world.
Why similar: Farming 41.1% ★, Farming Sim 38%, Life Sim 12.9%, Simulation 7.3%, Indie 0.7%
- #47 Dungeon Lurk II - Leona
67% matchMostly Negative28% of 36 reviews2014
Dev: Keys of Nine Entertainment
Windows
A Story Driven Action Puzzle Adventure Game. Take your time and explore the environment for clues to puzzles. Zoom in to detailed areas to find secrets that allow you to progress in the game. An adventure full of mystery, obstacles, enemies, stories, battles, puzzles, fun and comedy.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #48 Agricultural Simulator 2012: Deluxe Edition
67% matchMostly Negative33% of 44 reviews2015
Dev: United Independent Entertainment
Windows
Median: 0 minMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 23%
At their very own farm hobby-farmers undertake the daily tasks of an agriculturist: The producing of food, sustainable resources and the delivery of energy materials. Fields have to be worked and farm animals fostered.
Why similar: Farming Sim 86.1%, Simulation 13.9%
- #49 Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos
64% matchMostly Positive72% of 426 reviews2023
Dev: Appci Inc.Pub: Natsume Inc.
Windows
Explore the wide world of Anthos with the help of your wacky inventor friend Doc Jr. and many others! It’ll be up to you to revive the Harvest Goddess and the Harvest Sprites, as well as reconnect all of the villages of Anthos with each other! Farm all around Anthos using the improved Expando-Farm!
Why similar: Farming Sim 49.6%, Life Sim 28%, Simulation 11.3%, RPG 10.4%, Romance 0.7%
- #50 Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!
64% matchVery Positive89% of 3,012 reviews2017
Dev: Vertigo Gaming Inc.
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The massive sequel to the original cult classic! Plan your menu, decorate your restaurant, cook hundreds of foods, and for the first time ever - earn medals by mastering dozens of themed restaurants!
Why similar: Simulation 100%
- #51 Harvest Island: Beginnings
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 137 reviews2020
Dev: YobobPub: Yobob Games
Windows
Milk cows, pet goats, shear sheep, plant crops, and give your offerings to the gods in this relaxing, cute, adventure, story driven farming simulator set on a remote island. Don't wander off too far from your home. It's safer to stay in the comfort of your farm.
Why similar: Farming Sim 38.2%, Farming 36.2% ★, Life Sim 14.9%, Simulation 6.1%, RPG 4.6%
- #52 Bernie Needs Love
66% matchMixed42% of 26 reviews2015
Dev: Protomni Multimedia
Windows · Linux
A retro platformer about an old man who collects blue pills amidst urban dangers and bird poop in a desperate effort to reach his girlfriend before he is himself reached by the ever-approaching Grim Reaper.
Why similar: Indie 100%
- #53 DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom
63% matchVery Positive89% of 393 reviews2022
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Noby and his friends are back in an all-new Doraemon: Story of Seasons title! Grow crops, raise animals, and use Doraemon's Secret Gadgets to help friends in a fun-filled and heartwarming story that people of all ages can enjoy.
Why similar: Farming Sim 42.6%, Farming 22.3% ★, Life Sim 22.1%, Simulation 6.6%, RPG 6.3%