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Games Like Cowboy Life Simulator

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Crafting, Simulation, Sandbox.

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“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!

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 1,278 reviews
Released: 2025-11-26
Developer: Odd Qubit
Publisher: RockGame S.A.
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, RPG, Simulation, Early Access
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.6 hrs
Mean playtime: 14.3 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 85%

Overview

Cowboy Life Simulator captures the unique appeal of frontier living, blending rugged ranch management with the cozy satisfaction of building a life from the ground up. These recommendations focus on titles that emphasize immersive simulation, open-world exploration, and the rewarding loop of crafting, farming, and community building in both Western and rural settings.

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  1. #1 Farmer's Life
    97% matchVery Positive89% of 2,776 reviews2023
    Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    🌾Unleash the Farmer within. 🚜 Dive into the rustic charm of rural living in "Farmer's Life," where you'll experience the joy and challenges of life on a vibrant farmstead. Plant, grow, and embrace a country living in a vast open world. You choose from diverse mechanics and endless possibilities.

    Why similar: Agriculture 20.2%, Farming Sim 18.8%, Life Sim 10.8%, Building 9.6%, Sandbox 9.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This game offers a gritty, realistic take on farming and rural life that aligns well with the simulation aspects of the seed game.

  2. #2 Wild Indigo Ranch
    96% matchMostly Positive70% of 467 reviews2024
    Dev: Funday Games
    Windows

    Wild Indigo Ranch is a cozy cowboy-life RPG for 1-4 players. Start a new life on the prairie, explore the frontier, build the finest ranch in the West, and ride into the sunset.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 17.6%, Cozy 13.1%, Life Sim 11.6%, Building 10.7%, Crafting 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses specifically on the Western ranching lifestyle, emphasizing crafting and exploration in a frontier setting.

  3. #3 Medieval Dynasty
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 52,032 reviews2021
    Dev: Render CubePub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows
    Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.

    Why similar: Crafting 18.1%, Building 18.1%, Agriculture 17.6%, Base Building 12.9%, Open World 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers the same immersive blend of survival, base-building, and life simulation in a historical frontier setting.

  4. #4 Cattle Country
    95% matchVery Positive86% of 377 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: Farming Sim 19%, Agriculture 15.7%, Cozy 14.2%, Life Sim 10.4%, Crafting 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This cozy Western-themed farming sim captures the relaxing, community-focused side of ranch life.

  5. #5 The Ranchers
    94% matchMixed58% of 608 reviews2026
    Dev: The RanchersPub: Trophy Games Publishing ApS
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    The Ranchers is an open world country-life sim for 1-4 players. Raise animals, grow tasty crops, craft helpful tools and build your dream house. Explore the open world and earn the villagers' respect and esteem.

    Why similar: Agriculture 19.5%, Farming Sim 19.1%, Life Sim 11.2%, Crafting 8.9%, Building 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An open-world ranching simulator that allows for extensive farming, animal care, and building in a sandbox environment.

  6. #6 My Time at Sandrock
    94% matchVery Positive88% of 28,958 reviews2023
    Dev: Pathea Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 39.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 24.8%, Life Sim 19.4%, Building 14.3%, Crafting 12.9%, Sandbox 11.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Set in a desert environment, this game excels at combining community interaction with deep crafting and building mechanics.

  7. #7 Saloon Simulator
    92% matchVery Positive90% of 989 reviews2025
    Dev: Glivi Games S.A.Pub: RockGame S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Start by running a saloon and carve your own place in the Wild West. Shape your bar, hire help, and get drawn into the lives and troubles of the people who gather around your counter. Out here, honest business is rarely enough. See what it takes to survive the frontier.

    Why similar: Life Sim 23.5%, Crafting 21.5%, Sandbox 17.8%, Story Rich 10.2%, First-Person 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the management and social aspects of a Western frontier town, complementing the ranching theme.

  8. #8 Lumberjack's Dynasty
    93% matchMostly Positive71% of 2,815 reviews2021
    Dev: UMEO StudiosPub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    A unique life simulation where you are a lumberjack building up a business and founding a lasting dynasty for generations to come.

    Why similar: Simulation 24.2%, Building 19.7%, Crafting 17.4%, Open World 13.5%, Life Sim 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares the same 'Dynasty' gameplay loop of building, management, and open-world exploration found in the seed game.

  9. #9 Stardew Valley
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,034,074 reviews2016
    Dev: ConcernedApe
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 22.9 hrsMean: 85.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    Why similar: Farming Sim 25.8%, Agriculture 17.9%, Life Sim 14.1%, Crafting 8.1%, Sandbox 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for farming and social simulation, providing the deep community and growth systems found in the seed game.

  10. #10 Coral Island
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 27,509 reviews2023
    Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 56.0 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: Farming Sim 26.5%, Agriculture 16.9%, Life Sim 14.4%, Crafting 8.2%, Building 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A modern farming sim that excels in social systems and environmental interaction, mirroring the cozy life-sim elements.

  11. #11 Roots of Pacha
    90% matchVery Positive94% of 4,536 reviews2023
    Dev: Soda Den
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 19.8%, Agriculture 16%, Life Sim 11.2%, Cozy 10.7%, Crafting 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes community building and farming in a historical setting, focusing on the rewarding progression of a growing settlement.

  12. #12 Slime Rancher
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 156,628 reviews2017
    Dev: Monomi Park
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.

    Why similar: Open World 31%, Sandbox 20%, Exploration 19.9%, First-Person 16.3%, Simulation 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: While stylized, it offers a highly satisfying ranching and exploration loop that captures the essence of animal care and management.

  13. #13 I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival
    89% matchVery Positive85% of 4,645 reviews2024
    Dev: MandragoraPub: tinyBuild
    Windows
    Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 14.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    I Am Future is a relaxing single-player survival game about building a cozy rooftop camp amid a flooded post-apocalyptic city. Set up a farm, go fishing, tinker with gadgets, craft new tools, manage a team of cute robots to automate and expand your base, explore the mysterious world, and chill out!

    Why similar: Agriculture 15.5%, Farming Sim 14.3%, Cozy 10.6%, Life Sim 8.3%, Crafting 8.2%

    Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on cozy building and crafting in an open environment, mirroring the relaxing sandbox feel.

  14. #14 Sun Haven
    88% matchVery Positive81% of 25,417 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: Farming Sim 32.1%, Agriculture 19.8%, Life Sim 15.8%, Crafting 10.6%, Relaxing 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: This farming sim introduces strong RPG elements and a vibrant world, perfect for those who enjoy the story-rich aspects of the seed game.

  15. #15 Travellers Rest
    87% matchVery Positive88% of 18,025 reviews2020
    Dev: Isolated Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 20.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 35.2%, Life Sim 26.1%, Crafting 13.9%, Building 13.5%, RPG 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines management, building, and crafting in a cozy atmosphere that appeals to fans of simulation games.

  16. #16 Lightyear Frontier
    86% matchVery Positive84% of 4,679 reviews2024
    Dev: FRAME BREAK
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    In Lightyear Frontier you use your powerful trusty mech to farm on a large beautiful alien planet. Settle your homestead, farm and deliver produce to remote colonies, gather and manage resources, build, craft, explore, expand, improve your mech, meet neighbors, and make a place to call your own.

    Why similar: Agriculture 21.4%, Farming Sim 20.5%, Base Building 13%, Crafting 11.8%, Sandbox 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An open-world farming and base-building game that offers a peaceful, exploration-heavy experience.

  17. #17 Chinese Frontiers
    86% matchMostly Positive74% of 537 reviews2025
    Dev: SolidGamesPub: Big Cheese Studio
    Windows

    Plan, build, and unwind in medieval China. Lead villagers, fine-tune production, and craft iconic Chinese landmarks brick by brick. Roam passes, deserts, and river valleys; farm, cook, and decorate. Master new crafts, earn imperial favor, and turn smart design into lasting legacy.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 18.7%, Crafting 13.1%, Building 11.5%, Life Sim 10.8%, Base Building 8.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This historical simulation focuses on crafting and building, offering a similar sense of progression and development.

  18. #18 Song Of The Prairie
    85% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,526 reviews2024
    Dev: The Droplet StudioPub: AOE Plus
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Song of The Prairie is a 3D relaxing farm game. A hero who defeat the demon begins a new rural life. Experiencing the fun of exploration to the town. Harvesting giant fruits and crops. Taking care fantastic animals. Dating with someone you like. Just enjoy the farming life only belongs to you!

    Why similar: Agriculture 17.9%, Farming Sim 17.4%, Nonlinear 11%, Life Sim 10.4%, Crafting 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A relaxing farming and life sim that emphasizes the joy of building a homestead and interacting with the local community.

  19. #19 Gas Station Simulator
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 27,404 reviews2021
    Dev: DRAGO entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Buy an abandoned gas station and restore it to its full glory. Renovate, upgrade and expand upon the offered services to keep up with your clients demands.

    Why similar: Base Building 22.9%, Building 22.4%, Open World 16.2%, Simulation 15.1%, Relaxing 11.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This game provides a satisfying management and renovation loop that feels similar to the building and maintenance tasks in the seed game.

  20. #20 Cornucopia®
    84% matchVery Positive88% of 659 reviews2023
    Dev: David DolynnyPub: Subconscious Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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: Farming Sim 20.9%, Agriculture 19%, Life Sim 11.5%, Crafting 9.4%, Building 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A farming sim with deep RPG mechanics and a focus on building a life, providing a rich, story-driven experience.

  21. #21 Out of Ore
    83% matchVery Positive86% of 4,149 reviews2022
    Dev: North Modding Company AB
    Windows
    Median: 11.4 hrsMean: 42.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Build your own mining company from the ground up. Extract resources, operate heavy machinery, construct infrastructure, and grow from a laborer to the King of Klondike.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 23%, Sandbox 13.9%, Building 11.2%, Crafting 9.5%, Base Building 9%

    Why You'll Like It: This sandbox simulation focuses on exploration and realistic mechanics, appealing to those who enjoy the technical side of the seed game.

  22. #22 House Flipper
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 111,419 reviews2018
    Dev: EmpyreanPub: Frozen District
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 20.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    House Flipper is a unique chance to become a one-man renovation crew. Buy, repair and remodel devastated houses. Give them a second life and sell them at a profit!

    Why similar: Building 25.6%, Sandbox 20.9%, Base Building 14.2%, Relaxing 14.2%, Simulation 11.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the building and renovation mechanics that are central to creating a dream ranch.

  23. #23 Potion Permit
    81% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,410 reviews2022
    Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.

    Why similar: Cozy 28.2%, Life Sim 23.2%, Crafting 20%, Relaxing 11%, RPG 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This game blends social interaction with crafting and gathering, offering a relaxing simulation experience.

  24. #24 Animal Shelter
    81% matchVery Positive88% of 4,151 reviews2022
    Dev: Games Incubator
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    In Animal Shelter, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!

    Why similar: Life Sim 38.9%, Building 18.8%, Relaxing 12.2%, Simulation 11.8%, First-Person 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the rewarding aspect of caring for animals and managing a facility, which is a key component of ranching.

  25. #25 Farmer's Dynasty 2
    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,285 reviews2026
    Dev: UMEO StudiosPub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Build your dream farm and secure your family’s future. Cultivate your fields, raise animals, and shape your dynasty across generations in this beautifully crafted life and farming simulation. Start your dynasty today!

    Why similar: Agriculture 22.1%, Farming Sim 21.3%, Life Sim 12.7%, Building 11.3%, Sandbox 10.5%

  26. #26 Graveyard Keeper
    79% matchVery Positive85% of 55,062 reviews2018
    Dev: Lazy Bear GamesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Build and manage a medieval graveyard while facing ethical dilemmas and making questionable decisions. Welcome to Graveyard Keeper, the most inaccurate medieval cemetery sim of the year.

    Why similar: Crafting 27.8%, Agriculture 20.4%, Sandbox 16.1%, Building 13.6%, RPG 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique simulation game with deep crafting and story-rich elements that keep the player engaged in long-term management.

  27. #27 Ranch Farm and Store Simulator
    77% matchVery Positive88% of 312 reviews2025
    Dev: Bewolba Studios
    Windows

    Enjoy the experience of running your own ranch and store from the ground up. Grow crops, raise livestock, and keep your customers stocked with fresh products. Defend your farm from wild animal attacks. Hire employees and grow from a humble beginning into a thriving business.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 26.9%, Agriculture 23.1%, Life Sim 16.1%, Sandbox 12.8%, Simulation 5.9%

  28. #28 Farmtale
    80% matchMixed67% of 262 reviews2020
    Dev: Titanforged Entertainment
    Windows

    Build your farm from one chicken and explore the world as you progress. Buy animals, harvest crops, hire workers for management, and advance through unique buildings, quests, upgrades, and items in the ultimate idle clicker hybrid!

    Why similar: Agriculture 23.6%, Farming Sim 22.7%, Life Sim 13.2%, Building 11.6%, Sandbox 10.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, incremental farming game that focuses on the satisfaction of growing and managing a successful farm.

  29. #29 Hillshade Farm
    76% matchMixed69% of 78 reviews2026
    Dev: NORTHSTAR Games
    Windows

    You’ve got land, time, and a whole lot to figure out. Start small, work hard, earn what you need, and build the kind of farm you’d never want to leave.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 22.3%, Agriculture 16.4%, Life Sim 13.3%, Crafting 10.5%, Building 10%

  30. #30 Sky Harvest
    75% matchVery Positive85% of 103 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: Farming Sim 18.4%, Agriculture 17.6%, Life Sim 10.9%, Crafting 9.2%, Building 8.6%

  31. #31 Farmer's Dynasty - Final Harvest Edition
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,307 reviews2019
    Dev: UMEO StudiosPub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Live – Build – Farm: Enjoy a unique mix of farming, constructing and life simulation that takes you to the countryside and holds plenty of challenging gameplay in stock!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 25.9%, Agriculture 21.6%, Life Sim 15%, Building 7.6%, Crafting 6.5%

  32. #32 Harvest Days: My Dream Farm
    77% 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: Agriculture 21.8%, Farming Sim 21.2%, Cozy 16.2%, Life Sim 9.9%, Open World 7.9%

  33. #33 Ancient Farm
    76% matchMixed61% of 196 reviews2026
    Dev: A2 SoftworksPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows

    Plow, plant, water, and harvest as you build your ancient Egyptian farm from the ground up. Begin with nothing and unlock workshops, production buildings, and temples through your own hard work.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 24.8%, Agriculture 22.6%, Life Sim 14.3%, Sandbox 12.1%, Building 7.7%

  34. #34 Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm
    75% matchMostly Positive79% of 47,912 reviews2023
    Dev: Toxic DogPub: Excalibur Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Builder. Farmer. Hunter. Trader. Ranching certainly isn’t your average job. Think you have the skills to turn your family’s rundown homestead into the most prosperous ranch in the valley? Then it’s time to head out into the wilderness in this captivating single and multiplayer open-world simulator.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 36.5%, Sandbox 17.3%, Open World 16.7%, Relaxing 10.1%, Simulation 9.4%

  35. #35 Farming & Supermarket Simulator
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 882 reviews2025
    Dev: EY08 Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Embark on a relaxing yet challenging journey to manage your own supermarket. Grow organic crops, care for your animals, and sell products to your customers. Build and expand your shelves. Can you transform your supermarket into an empire?

    Why similar: Farming Sim 28.9%, Crafting 16.2%, Building 15.4%, Sandbox 12.1%, Relaxing 9.6%

  36. #36 Cropia
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 81 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: Agriculture 22.4%, Farming Sim 21.6%, Life Sim 12.8%, Crafting 10.7%, Cozy 8.1%

  37. #37 Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator
    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 489 reviews2026
    Dev: To-Go GamesPub: astragon Entertainment
    Windows

    Begin your ranger journey in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. Maintain trails, assist visitors, track wildlife, rescue injured or trapped animals, and explore diverse biomes filled with varied species.

    Why similar: Cozy 29.6%, Life Sim 22.2%, Open World 19.1%, Exploration 10.9%, Simulation 9.5%

  38. #38 Alaska Gold Fever
    71% matchVery Positive80% of 1,009 reviews2026
    Dev: Baked GamesPub: Baked Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Step into the role of a gold prospector during the Alaskan gold rush and build your own empire from scratch. Mine resources, refine different forms of gold, and upgrade your tools to increase efficiency. Explore diverse mines, survive the harsh climate, and complete engaging story and side quests!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 26.5%, Crafting 17%, Building 15.4%, Exploration 7.5%, First-Person 7.4%

  39. #39 Everdream Village
    72% matchMostly Positive73% of 143 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: Farming Sim 23.5%, Cozy 18%, Life Sim 12.2%, Sandbox 9.5%, Building 9.3%

  40. #40 Wild West Legacy
    74% matchMostly Negative37% of 2,142 reviews2024
    Dev: Moon Punch StudioPub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Conquer the Wild West. Explore the open world of a fictitious American Midwest and survive the harsh environment. Convince other settlers to join you and manage your ever-growing settlements. Build a home, take care of your farm and become a legend in Wild West Legacy.

    Why similar: Base Building 17%, Life Sim 16%, Crafting 15.6%, Building 14.8%, Open World 12.6%

  41. #41 Saloon Simulator: Prologue
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 871 reviews2024
    Dev: Glivi Games S.A.Pub: RockGame S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Saloon Simulator Prologue lets you restore an abandoned Saloon and discover that managing it isn't just about creating drinks and meals. Clean up, organize, and choose the right friends - all to become the most recognizable business in the Wild West!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 35.5%, Crafting 22%, Life Sim 19.3%, Relaxing 9%, First-Person 7.4%

  42. #42 Farmington County: The Ultimate Farming Tycoon Simulator
    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 111 reviews2019
    Dev: Grenoble Interactive, LLC
    Windows · Mac

    Farming & town living sim. Develop the farm of your dreams using tools, tractors, trucks & other vehicles. Build cabins, sheds, barns, and more! Hire workers to help out in your farm. Grow thousands of crops, raise hundreds of livestock and explore the world of Farmington County!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 22.6%, Agriculture 20.1%, Life Sim 11.1%, Base Building 10.6%, Building 10%

  43. #43 Dinkum
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 29,064 reviews2025
    Dev: James BendonPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 29.1 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: Agriculture 26.9%, Farming Sim 18.4%, Life Sim 11.2%, Crafting 9.5%, Building 8.5%

  44. #44 Farming & Supermarket Simulator: Prologue
    70% matchVery Positive83% of 98 reviews2025
    Dev: EY08 Games
    Windows

    Embark on a relaxing yet challenging journey to manage your own supermarket. Grow organic crops, care for your animals, and sell products to your customers. Build and expand your shelves. Can you transform your supermarket into an empire?

    Why similar: Agriculture 19.6%, Farming Sim 19.5%, Crafting 11.7%, Base Building 11.1%, Lore-Rich 10.9%

  45. #45 Returns Outlet Simulator
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 919 reviews2025
    Dev: Twisted Twice Games
    Windows
    Median: 15.9 hrsMean: 38.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Returns Outlet Simulator is a relaxed first-person simulation where every aspect of operating your own shop springs to life.

    Why similar: Base Building 23.8%, Nonlinear 23.7%, Life Sim 22.6%, Relaxing 12.1%, First-Person 9.1%

  46. #46 Garden Buddies
    71% matchMostly Positive72% of 95 reviews2023
    Dev: JamPicsPub: RedDeer.Games
    Windows

    Unleash your inner gardener and immerse yourself in the serene world of Garden Buddies, cultivating a vibrant flower garden alongside your new friend Mutsy. Discover an enchanting and fulfilling experience to release your stress.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 18.6%, Agriculture 18.5%, Life Sim 11.1%, Crafting 9.1%, Cozy 8.4%

  47. #47 My Time at Portia
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 44,278 reviews2019
    Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 35.9 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: Farming Sim 21.4%, Agriculture 14.5%, Life Sim 13.8%, Crafting 11.8%, Open World 9.9%

  48. #48 Rancher: A new life
    68% matchMixed66% of 239 reviews2026
    Dev: Sim Farm S.A.
    Windows

    Start a new life as a Rancher. Travel the forest paths by quad bike, raise cattle, build, repair, and improve your farm. Take care of animals, go fishing, cook, grow vegetables, practice your accuracy on shooting range, take photos, and much more. Relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 23.6%, Agriculture 21.9%, Life Sim 15%, Crafting 11.7%, Building 11.7%

  49. #49 Starsand Island
    66% matchMostly Positive82% of 7,727 reviews2026
    Dev: Seed Sparkle Lab
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 22.8 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: Farming Sim 24.7%, Life Sim 15.2%, Building 12.7%, Crafting 12%, Sandbox 10.9%

  50. #50 Russian Village Simulator
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,026 reviews2023
    Dev: VD Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 23.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    This is a simulator of life in the Russian countryside, where the player will be engaged in the garden, picking mushrooms and berries, collect firewood, hunting and fishing, brew moonshine and much, much more.

    Why similar: Agriculture 24.5%, Farming Sim 22%, Life Sim 14.2%, Crafting 11.9%, Open World 6.4%

  51. #51 Pathless Woods
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,110 reviews2024
    Dev: AniYa Games Studio
    Windows
    Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Embark on a cozy open-world survival journey inspired by ancient China's heritage. Gather resources, cultivate crops, build your dream home, and defend it from marauders. Team up with friends to explore and uncover a world where adventure meets serenity.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 20.4%, Crafting 12.6%, Base Building 11.9%, Building 10.7%, Sandbox 10.7%

  52. #52 Pawsome Resort
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 165 reviews2026
    Dev: Pixel PuffsPub: GameDev.ist
    Windows

    Pawsome Resort is a cozy life sim where you run an animal hotel in a charming pixel-art village. Design your resort, care for cute animals, grow crops, craft things, complete quests, and bond with villagers. With farming and RPG elements, it's a perfect cozy escape.

    Why similar: Agriculture 18.9%, Farming Sim 16.6%, Cozy 16.1%, Life Sim 11.4%, Crafting 10.3%

  53. #53 Little Life: Island Tales
    69% matchVery Positive82% of 84 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: Farming Sim 24.3%, Life Sim 16.3%, Open World 11.3%, Cozy 10.5%, Relaxing 8.3%

  54. #54 The Ranch of Rivershine
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 2,297 reviews2025
    Dev: Cozy Bee Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 25.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Saddle up and build your own horse ranch! Raise foals, care for your horses and train them as you explore the countryside. Participate in cross country competitions and become your town's champion! Befriend the villagers who'll help you on your adventure at the Ranch of Rivershine!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 30.7%, Agriculture 20.6%, Life Sim 16.7%, Simulation 8.8%, Building 6.3%

  55. #55 Wild West Supermarket Simulator
    67% matchMixed67% of 201 reviews2026
    Dev: SunDustPub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows

    Run a General Store in the Wild West. Customize and expand your shop. Make sure that your customers’ constantly changing needs are satisfied. Work every job yourself or let your employees stack the shelves and work the till. Find out what it feels like to own a Wild West Supermarket.

    Why similar: Life Sim 36.4%, Simulation 18.3%, Crafting 18.2%, First-Person 13%, 3D 9.3%

  56. #56 Oriental Valley
    67% matchVery Positive83% of 372 reviews2024
    Dev: 猫多游戏Pub: ETime Studio
    Windows

    Welcome to the weird and wonderful world where modern country life meets quirky simulation adventure! Here you'll immerse yourself in a laid-back lifestyle full of traditional customs, make a bunch of quirky new friends, and embark on bizarre adventures.

    Why similar: Agriculture 21.9%, Farming Sim 18.4%, Life Sim 14.9%, Sandbox 10.7%, Open World 8.5%

  57. #57 Gaucho and the Grassland
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 540 reviews2025
    Dev: Epopeia Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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: Farming Sim 25.1%, Cozy 19.7%, Building 12.3%, Life Sim 12.2%, Crafting 11%

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