- #1 Coral Island
97% matchVery Positive89% of 27,716 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 14.0 hrsMean: 56.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.8%, Fishing 20.1% ★, Farming Sim 16.9%, Open World 10.9%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #2 Critter Cove
96% matchVery Positive95% of 1,947 reviews2024
Dev: Gentleman Rat Studios
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A deep, open world life sim and town building game set in a cozy post-apocalyptic paradise. Restore your town, sail across a mysterious archipelago, rescue animal pals. Hunt for relics and farm, fish & craft everything you need. Can you help turn Critter Cove into a thriving tourist town once again?
Why similar: Sailing 28.2% ★, Fishing 23.8% ★, Life Sim 14.5%, Open World 9.9%, Farming Sim 7.5%
- #3 Sky Harvest
96% matchVery Positive85% of 106 reviews2026
Dev: Armored CatPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Armed with hand-me-down tools and some cash, you begin your new life as THE Chief Farmer, a position your grandfather once excelled in. Can you honor his legacy and transform the overgrown, untamed and desolate floating island into a flourishing farm abundant with produce?
Why similar: Fishing 27.3% ★, Life Sim 18.8%, Open World 10.8%, Farming Sim 10.1%, Third Person 6.4%
- #4 Luma Island
95% matchVery Positive84% of 12,744 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
Why similar: Life Sim 17.1%, Farming Sim 12%, Open World 11.8%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, Co-op 9.5%
- #5 Cozy Island
94% matchVery Positive92% of 2,661 reviews2025
Dev: LazyFish Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Go wild with your BFFS in your ultimate cozy getaway! Yank up hilariously plump veggies, reel in giant flappy fish, bump into adorable little animals, and unlock a bunch of weird and wonderful toys! If you feel like it, doing absolutely nothing on the beach is exactly what you're supposed to do!
Why similar: Life Sim 22.6%, Open World 14.6%, Farming Sim 11.6%, Online Co-Op 8.4%, Co-op 7.7%
- #6 Spirit of the Island
94% matchMixed66% of 1,907 reviews2022
Dev: 1M Bits HordePub: META Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A beautiful Life Sim Sandbox RPG with Cross-Platform Online COOP set on a tropical Archipelago. Build your farm, grow crops and animals, craft various items, cook dishes, gather resources, build shops and museum to attract visitors, and turn a desolate Island into a prosperous tourist destination!
Why similar: Life Sim 26.4%, Open World 17.7%, Farming Sim 13.7%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Relaxing 9.2%
- #7 Skystead Ranch
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: ToastieLabs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Transform a desolate sky island into a vibrant sanctuary. Using your enchanted crook, cultivate your garden, befriend quirky creatures, build a home, and unlock secrets along the way. Each choice adds a personal touch to your unique Skystead Ranch!
Why similar: Fishing 36.7% ★, Open World 14%, Creature Collector 9.8%, Third Person 9.4%, Relaxing 8%
- #8 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
92% matchVery Positive82% of 3,229 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.
Why similar: Open World 27.5%, Fishing 15.5% ★, Farming Sim 12%, Relaxing 9.7%, Exploration 8.2%
- #9 Collector's Cove
90% matchVery Positive89% of 178 reviews2026
Dev: VoodooDuck
Windows
All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal friend to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector!
Why similar: Sailing 44.6% ★, Fishing 21.2% ★, Farming Sim 10.1%, Creature Collector 8%, Exploration 5.6%
- #10 Moonglow Bay
91% matchMixed67% of 757 reviews2021
Dev: BunnyhugPub: Coatsink
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on a journey as a rookie angler in Moonglow Bay, fulfilling your partner's final wish. Team up with friends, family, and neighbours to hone your fishing skills, nourish relationships, and restore a remote town's fractured community in this slice-of-life fishing RPG!
Why similar: Sailing 28.5% ★, Fishing 24.2% ★, Life Sim 14%, Open World 9.3%, Creature Collector 5.4%
- #11 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
91% matchMostly Positive74% of 476 reviews2023
Dev: Snowcastle GamesPub: Amplified Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!
Why similar: Farming Sim 18.5%, Relaxing 17%, Co-op 13.9%, Exploration 13.2%, Creature Collector 11.6%
- #12 Animalkind
89% matchVery Positive89% of 91 reviews2026
Dev: Uncommon Games
Windows
Forage, frolic and zoomie as an intelligent, aww-dorable animal who discovers an ancient mech. Pilot the mech and use a suite of powerful tools to gather resources, shape the land, and build your ideal town alongside a growing cast of characters—solo or with up to three friends.
Why similar: Fishing 26.5% ★, Life Sim 16.1%, Open World 11.2%, Online Co-Op 8.6%, Farming Sim 8.2%
- #13 Little Life: Island Tales
89% matchVery Positive83% of 87 reviews2024
Dev: JIAOHU
Windows · Mac
A cozy open-world life sim set in a peaceful seaside town. Farm, dive, explore islands, build relationships, customize your home, and enjoy a slower pace of life.
Why similar: Life Sim 32%, Open World 20.2%, Farming Sim 15.1%, Relaxing 10.7%, Exploration 6.9%
- #14 Tropical Resort Simulator
88% matchVery Positive84% of 190 reviews2026
Dev: Beardroid Games
Windows
Transform an abandoned island into a thriving business. Install fun activities, open your restaurant, maintain your equipment, manage your staff. It's time to open the beach, you're ready to welcome your first customers!
Why similar: Life Sim 38%, Open World 24.5%, Relaxing 12.7%, Casual 11.8%, Building 7.6%
- #15 Island Market Simulator
87% matchMostly Positive78% of 231 reviews2026
Dev: Zentium Studio
Windows · Linux
Team up with your friends and build a thriving trade empire in this CO-OP strategy and economy simulation set on a lively island. Begin with a small market, share tasks, manage production chains, raise livestock, and dominate the economy together through changing seasons and dynamic festivals!
Why similar: Life Sim 31.3%, Online Co-Op 16.8%, Farming Sim 15%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Relaxing 7.7%
- #16 Frog Island
86% matchVery Positive95% of 122 reviews2026
Dev: DevFrogPub: Shovel Sprout
Windows · Linux
Start your new life as a caretaker for an island of frogs in this cozy creature-collector! Build your dream island, discover magical wildlife, and uncover the island's many hidden secrets, to try and piece together the past life you've somehow forgotten.
Why similar: Life Sim 29.6%, Farming Sim 16.3%, Creature Collector 12.6%, Relaxing 9.5%, Cute 8.7%
- #17 Littlewood
86% matchVery Positive93% of 6,833 reviews2020
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.2%, Fishing 18.7% ★, Open World 13.1%, Farming Sim 9.6%, Relaxing 8.8%
- #18 Restore Your Island
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,786 reviews2026
Dev: Paiband Game Studio
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Heal a scarred island, rebuild habitats, play with your dog, design your sanctuary, and relax by the fire. Turn this broken, trash-filled island into a thriving sanctuary — one clean sweep at a time.
Why similar: Life Sim 40.6%, Relaxing 16.9%, Exploration 13.2%, Cute 12.5%, Casual 7.9%
- #19 My Time at Portia
85% matchVery Positive91% of 44,320 reviews2019
Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
Why similar: Life Sim 34.1%, Open World 22.3%, Farming Sim 16.8%, RPG 6.8%, Relaxing 5.1%
- #20 Starsand Island
81% matchMostly Positive80% of 7,727 reviews2026
Dev: Seed Sparkle Lab
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 23.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Tired of the city grind? Escape to Starsand Island and embrace the simple joys of country life! Live alongside capybaras, cats, and dogs, reel in a big catch, and explore the enchanting Moonlit Forest. Leave the hustle behind and experience the charm of this seaside paradise.
Why similar: Life Sim 37.1%, Farming Sim 19%, Relaxing 10.5%, Building 7.4%, RPG 7.3%
- #21 Clean the Sea!
83% matchMostly Positive77% of 96 reviews2024
Dev: Backpack Games
Windows · Mac
Make the planet beautiful!
Why similar: Sailing 50.7% ★, Farming Sim 11.8%, Open World 10.4%, Exploration 7.3%, Relaxing 6.2%
- #22 Dinkum
80% matchVery Positive92% of 29,165 reviews2025
Dev: James BendonPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 29.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.
Why similar: Fishing 25.6% ★, Life Sim 19.5%, Farming Sim 10.1%, Co-op 9.1%, Online Co-Op 8.1%
- #23 Whisker Waters
84% matchMixed46% of 71 reviews2024
Dev: Underbite GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Whisker Waters is the ultimate RPG adventure that blends light fantasy and the art of fishing into a mesmerizing world. As a player, you'll create and play as your very own Cat character and embark on a whimsical fishing journey like never before.
Why similar: Fishing 37.8% ★, Life Sim 22%, Open World 9.9%, Relaxing 7.3%, RPG 5.8%
- #24 Hokko Life
82% matchMixed66% of 2,673 reviews2022
Dev: Wonderscope GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build?
Why similar: Fishing 33.9% ★, Life Sim 25.5%, Farming Sim 13%, Relaxing 6.5%, Cute 6.1%
- #25 Fishing Paradiso
81% matchVery Positive91% of 333 reviews2022
Dev: Odencat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a relaxing tropical adventure in this cozy fishing RPG! Explore wondrous locations and befriend a charming cast of characters on your quest to become a master angler and discover the true meaning of paradise!
Why similar: Fishing 46.9% ★, Open World 13%, Farming Sim 10.4%, Relaxing 8.8%, Cute 7.6%
- #26 Summer in Mara
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,203 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.
Why similar: Life Sim 39.6%, Farming Sim 20.1%, Relaxing 13.7%, Cute 9.7%, Exploration 9.5%
- #27 Chill Town
79% matchMixed67% of 237 reviews2025
Dev: Low-Hi Tech
Windows
A unique blend of a Soothing Simulation and an Idle Game with Music, Decoration, Fishing, Cooking, Farming and more...
Why similar: Fishing 29.2% ★, Life Sim 21.9%, Open World 13.5%, Farming Sim 11.1%, Relaxing 6.5%
- #28 Harvest Days: My Dream Farm
79% matchMixed68% of 194 reviews2024
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
Escape the stress of the big city and enjoy the country life. Take care of your farm, explore the open game world and create your farming paradise. Take care of your animals, cultivate the fields, produce useful and decorative items and build your dream ranch.
Why similar: Fishing 29.3% ★, Life Sim 15.7%, Open World 11.4%, Farming Sim 10.6%, Third Person 7%
- #29 Resort Island Simulator
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: Tenjin GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
A world filled with tricksters, pirates, zealots, and treasures. An ocean full of danger and prize. Face dilemmas and encounters. Manage a resort in this wild world and build a thriving business. An Explorer, a Survivor a Resorter or a Trader? Forge your own path to wealth. Make Resort Prosper!
Why similar: Life Sim 42%, Fishing 31.4% ★, Relaxing 8.4%, Casual 6.3%, Building 6.1%
- #30 Moonstone Island
77% matchVery Positive84% of 5,087 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!
Why similar: Fishing 30.7% ★, Life Sim 21.3%, Farming Sim 11.1%, Creature Collector 10.6%, Relaxing 7.4%
- #31 Palia
75% matchVery Positive86% of 44,545 reviews2024
Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 26.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Why similar: Life Sim 28.7%, Farming Sim 13.2%, Online Co-Op 10.2%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Co-op 7.9%
- #32 Captain Pawsome
78% matchMixed49% of 79 reviews2023
Dev: Chicken LauncherPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Set sail with Captain Pawsome on the relaxing 2D fishing adventure! Craft, upgrade, customize, and conquer the high seas. Clean the environment, catch unique fish, and unleash your inner adventurer. Dive in now and make a splash!
Why similar: Fishing 37.9% ★, Life Sim 19.2%, Farming Sim 9.9%, Relaxing 7.4%, Cute 5.7%
- #33 阳光物语 / Sunshine Story
76% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: DreamSpaceEra
Windows
Sunshine Story invites you to explore magical islands! Team up to battle the Guardian Dragon and befriend magical pets. Build your dream homestead, farm, and adventure with friends. Delve into mysterious mines, raise adorable animals, and enjoy a poetic day & night cycle.
Why similar: Open World 21.2%, Farming Sim 15.4%, Online Co-Op 14.6%, Creature Collector 11.8%, Multiplayer 8.3%
- #34 Everdream Valley
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 971 reviews2023
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A farming adventure with a dash of magic. Play solo or up to a 4-player coop. By day, restore your quaint farm into a summer paradise. Explore, raise crops, care for animals and rebuild your home. At night inhabit various creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley.
Why similar: Fishing 32.8% ★, Life Sim 20.6%, Farming Sim 11.9%, Relaxing 7.2%, Cute 6.6%
- #35 Isla Sinaloa
78% matchMixed68% of 145 reviews2022
Dev: EnsenaSoft
Windows · Mac
Isla Sinaloa is a relaxing game full of puzzles and activities to enjoy on a peaceful island in a universe full of friendly animals
Why similar: Life Sim 24.7%, Fishing 23.2% ★, Farming Sim 13%, Open World 12.4%, Exploration 5.5%
- #36 Seeds of Calamity
73% matchVery Positive81% of 362 reviews2026
Dev: Laborious Lark StudiosPub: Pretty Soon
Windows
Take part in healing after the Great Calamity. Tend your farm, complete quests for the villagers, and explore dungeons filled with challenge and treasure in this cozy, solo-developed farming sim. Build a new life in a recovering world with your fluffy Spellbook Companion.
Why similar: Life Sim 31.5%, Fishing 26.9% ★, Farming Sim 16.9%, Relaxing 9.7%, RPG 5.5%
- #37 Sunset Sprout
74% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Fontty GamesPub: TheGamesFortress
Windows
Sunset Sprout is a cozy farming simulation game where you rebuild a ruined island and grow it into a thriving paradise. Relax, plant crops, raise animals, craft, and connect with your new community in this charming life sim inspired by the classic farming games of the past.
Why similar: Farming Sim 44.9%, Relaxing 27.4%, Cute 19%, Indie 4.6%, Singleplayer 4.1%
- #38 Everdream Village
74% matchMostly Positive73% of 145 reviews2025
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Build your ideal, cozy farm in a living village. Form bonds with fellow villagers to lend a hand as you grow crops, care for animals, and craft a corner of paradise. Sail across enchanted islands to discover new resources and adventures along the way.
Why similar: Life Sim 33.2%, Farming Sim 20.3%, Relaxing 9.7%, Cute 8.6%, Exploration 7.9%
- #39 Cropia
72% matchVery Positive92% of 85 reviews2026
Dev: Cropstone Studio
Windows
Cultivate crops, care for animals, fish, mine resources, and explore diverse environments while growing the local community. Invite village residents to work with you and collaborate to meet city targets, helping you achieve goals more efficiently.
Why similar: Fishing 33.2% ★, Life Sim 24.6%, Farming Sim 13.1%, Open World 13%, Exploration 5.8%
- #40 Cowboy Life Simulator
70% matchVery Positive89% of 1,303 reviews2025
Dev: Odd QubitPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
“Cowboy Life Simulator” is an immersive and relaxing ranching sim where you step into the boots of a failed businessman starting fresh on the frontier. Buy your first goat, meet the locals, explore vibrant lands, and build your dream ranch in a world full of stories and adventure!
Why similar: Life Sim 27.7%, Open World 19.4%, Farming Sim 15.3%, Relaxing 10.3%, Exploration 7.8%
- #41 Garden of the Sea (VR)
72% matchVery Positive93% of 686 reviews2022
Dev: Neat Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
You wake up on a small island in a magical world. Grow your garden, nurture local creatures, furnish your home or adventure across the seas to explore more islands and gather new resources. This world is for you.
Why similar: Farming Sim 26.2%, Relaxing 17.3%, Cute 16%, Creature Collector 15.5%, Exploration 9.9%
- #42 Cornucopia®
71% matchVery Positive88% of 664 reviews2023
Dev: David DolynnyPub: Subconscious Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
A cozy 2.5D farm-life RPG that runs deep. Grow living soil into legendary harvests, romance 34+ villagers, breed magical animals, cook, fish, and dive the dungeons below for loot. No forced bedtime, no stress, just your dream farm at your own pace.
Why similar: Life Sim 23.3%, Fishing 22.2% ★, Farming Sim 13.4%, Open World 12.2%, Relaxing 7.1%
- #43 Critter Crops
73% matchMixed51% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Skyreach Studio
Windows
Enter the world of Mutter Island as Sylvie, a newfound witch with the ability to grow magical Critters. Restore the island, welcome the unwelcome, and uncover the mystery of Sylvie's past!
Why similar: Open World 22.6%, Farming Sim 17.8%, Creature Collector 13.2%, Relaxing 11.5%, Cute 10.1%
- #44 Cozy Island Idle
73% matchMixed69% of 52 reviews2024
Dev: Overaction Game Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cozy Island Idle is a chill fishing idle game where you catch all sort of fantasy fishes to showcase them in an Aquarium to sell them to turn a profit and customize your aquarium and island.
Why similar: Fishing 48.9% ★, Farming Sim 14%, Creature Collector 11.1%, Cute 8.1%, Casual 5.3%
- #45 Gaucho and the Grassland
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 547 reviews2025
Dev: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%
LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.
Why similar: Fishing 36.7% ★, Life Sim 21.6%, Farming Sim 14%, Relaxing 9.3%, Exploration 6.4%
- #46 The Islander
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 428 reviews2018
Dev: Boxhead Bros.
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The Islander is a fast building/farming game set somewhere in an exotic Polynesia. Plant crops, bushes and trees, build livestock pens, but don’t forget to make it look classy by adding various decorations.
Why similar: Farming Sim 31.4%, Fishing 24.8% ★, Casual 8.7%, Relaxing 8.1%, Building 6.6%
- #47 The Witch of Fern Island
71% matchMixed70% of 922 reviews2024
Dev: Enjoy Studio S.A.Pub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Welcome to Fern Island! As Abrill, become immersed in the island’s culture, uncover its deepest secrets, and master magical trades. Overcome the challenges of the island to demonstrate your mastery of magic and become the most well known witch around!
Why similar: Life Sim 30.3%, Open World 18.5%, Farming Sim 15%, Cute 8.8%, Third Person 8.5%
- #48 Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 370 reviews2025
Dev: rokaplay
Windows
In this cozy farming game, you have to run your own farm shop. Take care of your animals and your farm, sell your goods to the cute Forest Folk, upgrade the island and fulfill small orders from the Harmony Tree to fill the island with life again.
Why similar: Farming Sim 35.1%, Relaxing 20.6%, Cute 19.4%, Casual 11.5%, 3D 11%
- #49 Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 438 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: Life Sim 29.9%, Fishing 18.7% ★, Farming Sim 16.5%, Third Person 8.1%, RPG 7.3%
- #50 Snacko
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,051 reviews2025
Dev: Bluecurse StudiosPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Driven away by the cost of living, you and your childhood friend set off with the goal to turn things around and start a new life. Explore, gather, and build up the town from scratch into a place you'll be proud to call "home"!
Why similar: Fishing 39.7% ★, Life Sim 20.7%, Farming Sim 10.7%, Cute 8.9%, Relaxing 6.6%
- #51 Island Beekeeper
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 224 reviews2026
Dev: Akuseru Studio
Windows
Build your apiary on islands above the clouds, travel on your medocycle, crossbreed bees with unique traits and create a cozy home in the sky. Grow plants, explore islands and send healing honey down to Earth, where people still hope for your help.
Why similar: Open World 22.6%, Co-op 22.2%, Farming Sim 21.9%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Building 8.7%
- #52 Galactic Getaway: Build a Home for Pets
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: Akrew
Windows · Mac
Attract adorable creatures to your cosy home in this life sim, where what you build shapes who arrives and who stays. Decorate, farm and fish — solo or with friends — as you craft a life in the stars that your new companions will come to love.
Why similar: Fishing 30.2% ★, Life Sim 17.4%, Farming Sim 10%, Co-op 9.3%, Online Co-Op 8.2%
- #53 Sun Haven
68% matchVery Positive80% of 25,583 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.6 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!
Why similar: Life Sim 27.1%, Fishing 25.9% ★, Farming Sim 17.4%, Multiplayer 8.3%, Relaxing 7.7%
- #54 Tales of Seikyu
65% matchVery Positive84% of 2,652 reviews2026
Dev: ACE EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A peaceful farming life sim set on the island of Seikyu. Grow your farm, restore your ancestral home, form heartfelt bonds with villagers, and shapeshift into different spirit forms to explore a world that moves gently with the seasons.
Why similar: Life Sim 29.6%, Open World 19.6%, Farming Sim 15.3%, Relaxing 10.2%, Exploration 7.3%
- #55 Fae Farm
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,598 reviews2023
Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 22.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Escape to the magical life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your homestead, and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria!
Why similar: Farming Sim 23.8%, Co-op 18.4%, Relaxing 13.4%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Cute 10.8%
- #56 Paleo Pines
67% matchVery Positive82% of 2,696 reviews2023
Dev: Italic PigPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Welcome to Paleo Pines, a charming island known for its friendly dinosaurs, quirky townsfolk, and mysterious past. Befriend dinos and enlist their help to fix up your ranch and farm crops to create your cozy dino sanctuary! Then set out with your companion, Lucky, to uncover the island’s secrets.
Why similar: Life Sim 20.4%, Farming Sim 16.1%, Open World 15.3%, Relaxing 10.2%, Creature Collector 9.1%
- #57 Cattle Country
66% matchVery Positive86% of 385 reviews2025
Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.Pub: Playtonic Friends
Windows · Linux
Howdy partner! Welcome to Cattle Country, the Cozy Cowboy Adventure Life Sim. Become a determined pioneer traveling west to start a new life. Make a home in the mountains, take on bandits, discover dastardly plots, build a farm, develop your town, and make friends with fellow residents.
Why similar: Life Sim 34.2%, Farming Sim 19.8%, Relaxing 10.7%, Exploration 10%, Cute 9.6%
- #58 Island Paradise
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 113 reviews2025
Dev: GSG
Windows
Island Paradise is a survival game where you build, upgrade, customize your own island and use nearby resources to create a home for generations to come!
Why similar: Open World 33.3%, Farming Sim 17.7%, Exploration 11.9%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Co-op 10.8%
- #59 Lou's Lagoon
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 188 reviews2026
Dev: Tiny RoarPub: Megabit Publishing
Windows
A cozy exploration-and-crafting adventure: fly your seaplane between tropical islands, collect resources with the Swirler, rebuild storm damaged communities, and unravel the mystery surrounding Uncle Lou’s disappearance.
Why similar: Life Sim 32.8%, Open World 21.6%, Third Person 9.7%, Relaxing 9.3%, Exploration 8.1%
- #60 World's Dawn
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 886 reviews2016
Dev: Wayward Prophet
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Bring life back to a sleepy seaside village by building friendships, finding love, harvesting crops, tending livestock, competing in festivals, fishing, mining, discovering magical secrets and more!
Why similar: Fishing 37.8% ★, Life Sim 24.5%, Farming Sim 13.1%, Relaxing 8.3%, Cute 6.1%