- #1 DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS
97% matchVery Positive81% of 2,184 reviews2019
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Japan's adored Doraemon meets Story of Seasons in this new, fresh take on farming, now on Steam! The setting is Natura, and the theme is creating bonds. While doing so, enjoy the heartwarming interactions through each character in the story!
Why similar: Farming Sim 28.7%, Life Sim 15.1%, Farming 10.4% ★, Cartoon 6.3%, Crafting 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor in the series, offering the same unique blend of Doraemon's gadgets and classic farming simulation gameplay.
- #2 Fields of Mistria
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 27,018 reviews2024
Dev: NPC Studio
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 23.7 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 27.8%, Farming 18.8% ★, Life Sim 14%, Agriculture 11.5% ★, Anime 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: A beautifully animated, 90s-inspired farming sim that captures the same cozy, nostalgic, and character-driven magic.
- #3 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
96% matchVery Positive93% of 5,636 reviews2020
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 22.0 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 50.1%, Life Sim 10%, Simulation 7.5%, Agriculture 7.1% ★, RPG 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of a classic title that defined the modern farming-sim genre with its simple, relaxing loop.
- #4 Coral Island
95% matchVery Positive89% of 25,947 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 52.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 35.1%, Life Sim 18%, Agriculture 13.7% ★, Fishing 10.3% ★, Crafting 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, vibrant take on the genre that emphasizes environmental restoration and community building alongside farming.
- #5 Stardew Valley
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 992,215 reviews2016
Dev: ConcernedApe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 22.7 hrsMean: 83.6 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 31.9%, Life Sim 16.4%, Agriculture 13.2% ★, Multiplayer 7.1%, Fishing 6.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: The definitive farming simulation experience that balances deep agricultural mechanics with a rich, rewarding social life.
- #6 STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,355 reviews2023
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Put down roots on your new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley. Bring life to the land by cultivating crops and raising animals, find love among the town's friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of your very own.
Why similar: Farming 23.6% ★, Agriculture 15.5% ★, Farming Sim 15.1%, Life Sim 14.3%, Nature 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the passage of time and family life, providing a more intimate and emotional narrative experience.
- #7 Roots of Pacha
93% matchVery Positive94% of 4,347 reviews2023
Dev: Soda Den
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 30.9%, Life Sim 16.4%, Agriculture 14.8% ★, Crafting 8.7%, Relaxing 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique prehistoric setting that focuses on community development and cooperative farming rather than just individual profit.
- #8 Sun Haven
92% matchVery Positive81% of 24,588 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.8 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 33%, Life Sim 15.3%, Agriculture 12.2% ★, Fishing 11.9% ★, Multiplayer 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional farming-sim mechanics with fantasy RPG elements, magic, and diverse character races.
- #9 Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story
91% matchVery Positive99% of 486 reviews2024
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
A simulation game where you create a wonderful sweets shop with Doraemon
Why similar: Life Sim 44.7%, Simulation 22.6%, Anime 13.8%, Cute 11.8%, Colorful 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same delightful IP and art style, focusing on management and exploration in a charming 2D setting.
- #10 STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town
91% matchVery Positive80% of 1,579 reviews2021
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Welcome to Olive Town, a peaceful community established by your trailblazing grandfather and his friends. Now that you've taken over his farm, it's your job to carry on his legacy. Plant crops, raise animals, build relationships, and get to know the residents of your new home!
Why similar: Farming Sim 32.4%, Life Sim 16.7%, Agriculture 14.5% ★, Cartoon 8%, Anime 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a wide variety of customization options and a large, expansive farm to develop at your own pace.
- #11 Ooblets
90% matchVery Positive91% of 1,527 reviews2023
Dev: Glumberland
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Ooblets is a relaxing and offbeat farming, town life, and creature collection game. Manage your farm, grow and train your ooblets, explore strange lands, and have dance-offs!
Why similar: Farming Sim 29.9%, Farming 20.2% ★, Agriculture 16.3% ★, Crafting 8.3%, Cute 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical, creature-collecting farming sim that features a unique, lighthearted tone and dance-battle mechanics.
- #12 My Time at Sandrock
89% matchVery Positive88% of 28,280 reviews2023
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 39.3 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 39.1%, Life Sim 28.1%, Crafting 11.3%, Multiplayer 9.2%, RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent life-sim that prioritizes crafting and community interaction in a charming, desert-themed world.
- #13 Littlewood
89% matchVery Positive93% of 6,792 reviews2020
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 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: Farming Sim 21.4%, Life Sim 18.7%, Agriculture 17.7% ★, Fishing 10% ★, Crafting 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, cozy game that focuses on town-building and character relationships after the world has already been saved.
- #14 Wylde Flowers
88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,648 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 82.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery.
Why similar: Farming Sim 45.1%, Life Sim 23.3%, Simulation 8.7%, Crafting 7.1%, Relaxing 7%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy farming sim that incorporates magical elements and a fully voiced cast of characters.
- #15 Farm Together 2
86% matchVery Positive94% of 5,123 reviews2025
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 27.5 hrsMean: 110.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in the long awaited sequel to the cozy, relaxing farming experience!
Why similar: Farming Sim 30.3%, Fishing 18.6% ★, Agriculture 18.5% ★, Life Sim 15.4%, Cute 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly satisfying, large-scale farming experience with excellent multiplayer support for cooperative play.
- #16 Everdream Valley
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 944 reviews2023
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Farming Sim 26%, Fishing 17.1% ★, Life Sim 13.5%, Nature 10.7%, Crafting 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, animal-focused farming sim that features magical dream sequences and a very relaxing pace.
- #17 Palia
84% matchVery Positive86% of 40,274 reviews2024
Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 24.9 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: Farming Sim 30%, Life Sim 19.5%, Nature 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.7%, Crafting 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, multiplayer-focused life-sim that encourages social interaction and collaborative farming in a beautiful world.
- #18 Song Of The Prairie
85% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,505 reviews2024
Dev: The Droplet StudioPub: AOE Plus
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Farming Sim 25.6%, Farming 17.2% ★, Agriculture 15.4% ★, Life Sim 14.3%, Crafting 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, story-rich farming sim that offers a wide variety of crops and activities in a charming rural setting.
- #19 Grow: Song of the Evertree
86% matchVery Positive81% of 2,538 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grow your own worlds and nurture a deep natural connection with everything they hold. See your actions change the world for better! Bring the Evertree back to life in this breathtaking world-crafting sandbox, with life management and adventure elements.
Why similar: Farming Sim 30.6%, Agriculture 16.5% ★, Life Sim 15.9%, Nature 11.7%, Cute 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric game that emphasizes world-building and nature restoration through relaxing, creative mechanics.
- #20 Moonstone Island
84% matchVery Positive84% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Farming Sim 27.1%, Fishing 17.7% ★, Agriculture 17% ★, Life Sim 15.4%, Cute 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Blends creature collection and deck-building combat with traditional farming and exploration across floating islands.
- #21 My Time at Portia
83% matchVery Positive92% of 44,040 reviews2019
Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 36.1 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 34.8%, Life Sim 21%, Agriculture 13.9% ★, Crafting 10.7%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A foundational life-sim that emphasizes building, crafting, and forming relationships in a post-apocalyptic but cheerful town.
- #22 SunnySide
82% matchMixed66% of 1,158 reviews2024
Dev: Aftabi Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. Build a thriving homestead, cultivate new relationships, and chase your own happiness in SunnySide.
Why similar: Farming Sim 24.1%, Farming 21.3% ★, Agriculture 14.7% ★, Life Sim 13.5%, Crafting 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A modern, JRPG-inspired farming sim that features a unique take on rural life and character-driven storytelling.
- #23 Cornucopia®
82% matchVery Positive88% of 630 reviews2023
Dev: David Dolynny | Subconscious GamesPub: Subconscious Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Stardew Valley meets Paper Mario in the coziest farming RPG you've never played. Romance 34+ characters, befriend 50+, raise adorable animals, and grow crops using real soil science. No forced bedtime. A handcrafted 2.5D world full of charm, secrets, and the dream life you've been waiting for.
Why similar: Farming Sim 28.6%, Agriculture 15.6% ★, Life Sim 14.9%, Fishing 11.4% ★, Crafting 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep, complex farming mechanics and RPG progression for players looking for more depth in their simulation.
- #24 Slime Rancher
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 151,397 reviews2017
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 21.5 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: Cute 51%, Colorful 19.4%, Simulation 14.2%, Singleplayer 7.8%, Casual 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, first-person farming experience that focuses on raising and breeding adorable slimes in a vibrant alien world.
- #25 STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
77% matchVery Positive94% of 3,749 reviews2025
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 44.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Searching for a peaceful farm life, a fresh mountain breeze, and your own market stall? Look no further than the friendly community of Zephyr Town! Here you’ll grow crops and raise animals, get to know the locals, and sell your wares at the town's bazaar to restore it to its former glory.
Why similar: Farming Sim 26.2%, Agriculture 15.5% ★, Life Sim 15.1%, Nature 12%, Crafting 7.6%
- #26 Hokko Life
81% matchMixed66% of 2,650 reviews2022
Dev: Gizmo GardenPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.8 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: Farming Sim 21.5%, Farming 17.6% ★, Fishing 13.2% ★, Life Sim 12.5%, Agriculture 11.3% ★
Why You'll Like It: A creative life-sim that gives players extensive tools to design their own furniture and customize their town.
- #27 Re:Legend
81% matchMixed55% of 2,021 reviews2022
Dev: Magnus Games StudioPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Adventure with friends in a beautiful world of wonder and fantastic creatures. Build, craft, farm and fish, as you raise and breed amazing pet companions!
Why similar: Farming Sim 29.5%, Farming 18.6% ★, Agriculture 15.4% ★, Crafting 8.2%, Anime 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome RPG that allows you to farm, fish, and tame monsters in a vibrant, colorful world.
- #28 Sprout Valley
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: Vadzim LiakhovichPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Sprout Valley is farming simulator game where you can step back from the busy life and grow the garden of your dreams. Captivating story, hand-crafted experience, cute graphics and many more!
Why similar: Farming Sim 31.8%, Life Sim 17.4%, Immersive Sim 7.8%, Crafting 6.8%, RPG 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, casual, and minimalist farming sim perfect for short, relaxing play sessions.
- #29 Dinkum
75% matchVery Positive92% of 28,435 reviews2025
Dev: James BendonPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.4 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: Farming Sim 19.9%, Agriculture 17.1% ★, Farming 16.8% ★, Fishing 11.9% ★, Life Sim 11.3%
- #30 Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos
78% matchMostly Positive72% of 427 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 40.1%, Life Sim 21.5%, Fishing 10.9% ★, RPG 8.9%, Simulation 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a large, explorable world with diverse biomes and a focus on discovery and farming.
- #31 Travellers Rest
78% matchVery Positive88% of 16,540 reviews2020
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 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 38.3%, Life Sim 26.3%, Crafting 8.5%, Immersive Sim 6.9%, Resource Management 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of tavern management and farming that provides a satisfying loop of gathering resources and serving customers.
- #32 Alchemy Story
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 196 reviews2020
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Discover a world of magic, cute creatures and adventure in Alchemy Story, a casual farming simulation game! Grow your garden, brew potions, care for your pets and meet new friends!
Why similar: Farming Sim 26.6%, Agriculture 16.1% ★, Fishing 15.6% ★, Life Sim 10.6%, Crafting 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cute and relaxing game that focuses on potion-making, animal care, and farming in a peaceful fantasy world.
- #33 Starsand Island
73% matchVery Positive87% of 7,209 reviews2026
Dev: Seed Sparkle Lab
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 30.8%, Life Sim 17.6%, Cartoon 8.9%, Crafting 8.6%, Anime 6.2%
- #34 Farm Together
76% matchVery Positive94% of 22,015 reviews2018
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 138.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Why similar: Farming Sim 32.5%, Agriculture 31.9% ★, Multiplayer 11.3%, Relaxing 8.2%, Simulation 6.5%
- #35 Luma Island
74% matchVery Positive84% of 12,128 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 24.3 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: Farming Sim 35.6%, Life Sim 15.1%, Crafting 11.2%, Relaxing 8.2%, Multiplayer 6.5%
- #36 Big Farm Story
77% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,339 reviews2021
Dev: Goodgame Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build your dream farm with your friends & animals in Big Farm Story. Grow crops, tend your fields, craft and explore the world in this farming adventure. Meet new friends around each corner, shape your own community and have fun writing your own story.
Why similar: Farming 24.4% ★, Farming Sim 23.7%, Life Sim 14.8%, Nature 10.6%, Crafting 6.2%
- #37 Rune Factory 4 Special
76% matchVery Positive89% of 2,234 reviews2021
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Journey to the vibrant world of Rune Factory and experience the legendary fantasy farming adventure like never before!
Why similar: Farming Sim 44%, Fishing 17% ★, Anime 9.8%, RPG 9.1%, Farming 8.6% ★
- #38 Rune Factory 5
75% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,044 reviews2022
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
As the newest ranger of a peacekeeping organization known as SEED, protect your community by rounding up rowdy monsters and going on special missions. Cultivate your farm and friendships alike while unravelling rune-related mysteries!
Why similar: Farming Sim 45.2%, Fishing 16.5% ★, Anime 10.8%, RPG 9.3%, Crafting 6.6%
- #39 Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
72% matchVery Positive89% of 3,398 reviews2025
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 16.3 hrsMean: 32.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.
Why similar: Farming Sim 27.6%, Anime 24.6%, RPG 21.3%, Crafting 18%, Colorful 8.5%
- #40 HARVESTELLA
74% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,478 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
HARVESTELLA, an all-new life-simulation RPG from SQUARE ENIX! Lead a life of self-sufficiency with your vibrant house as a base and cooperate with allies to overcome various threats.
Why similar: Farming Sim 36.6%, Agriculture 22% ★, Life Sim 17.9%, Farming 8.2% ★, RPG 7.2%
- #41 Tales of Seikyu
72% matchVery Positive84% of 1,022 reviews2025
Dev: ACE EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Inspired by the charm of games like Fields of Mistria and Rune Factory, Tales of Seikyu is a cozy adventure filled with warmth, nature, and magic! Farm, decorate and find love in this charming and mystical fantasy farming sim.
Why similar: Farming Sim 23.1%, Farming 17.5% ★, Agriculture 15.9% ★, Life Sim 13.2%, Relaxing 7.8%
- #42 Fae Farm
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,471 reviews2023
Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 43.8%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Relaxing 8.6%, RPG 8.5%, Cute 7.9%
- #43 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
70% matchVery Positive95% of 10,987 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 57.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
Why similar: Life Sim 29.5%, Crafting 12.6%, Cute 12.5%, Relaxing 9.9%, Immersive Sim 9.5%
- #44 Immortal Life
71% matchVery Positive80% of 4,255 reviews2024
Dev: YiFang StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a magical journey in this captivating life simulation game. Escape to a welcoming valley, farm with spells, and master skills like fishing, crafting, and cooking. Engage in epic battles, strengthen the bonds with your companions, and build your dream home to achieve Immortal Life!
Why similar: Farming Sim 26.2%, Fishing 18.1% ★, Agriculture 18% ★, Life Sim 14.6%, Crafting 8.4%
- #45 Firefly Village
71% matchVery Positive88% of 117 reviews2025
Dev: Josh Koenig GamesPub: indie.io
Windows · Linux
The Firefly Village awaits! A bite-sized, streamlined farming sim that focuses on moments that matter, without wasting a single second of your time. Build a homestead, raise crops, tend to livestock, make friends, and enjoy a pocket of paradise where farming is a delight and friends plentiful.
Why similar: Farming Sim 21%, Farming 14.3% ★, Fishing 11.1% ★, Life Sim 10.6%, Agriculture 10.5% ★
- #46 Cropia
70% matchVery Positive94% of 77 reviews2025
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: Farming Sim 22.5%, Farming 16.6% ★, Agriculture 13.7% ★, Fishing 13.4% ★, Life Sim 12.5%
- #47 Everafter Falls
71% matchVery Positive84% of 668 reviews2024
Dev: SquareHuskyPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rediscover the simple life. Farm, fish, forge and fight to restore the peace in an all-new farming adventure. Features split-screen coop, a helpful pet, automated drones, resourceful pixies, a card-eating progression system, and dangerous dungeons to delve into!
Why similar: Farming Sim 28.8%, Farming 17.9% ★, Fishing 15.4% ★, Life Sim 15.3%, Crafting 7.9%
- #48 Disney Dreamlight Valley
69% matchVery Positive92% of 23,720 reviews2023
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
Median: 32.6 hrsMean: 114.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Why similar: Farming Sim 27.1%, Life Sim 20.2%, Fishing 19.1% ★, Relaxing 8.7%, Crafting 8.3%
- #49 Echoes of the Plum Grove
69% matchVery Positive88% of 3,019 reviews2024
Dev: Unwound GamesPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A new life awaits in Honeywood! Build a thriving community that will last generations in this cozy farm simulator. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage and uncover the secrets of the island! If someone doesn’t want to be friends? There are always other means.
Why similar: Farming Sim 42.3%, Life Sim 22.7%, Crafting 12%, Cute 7.3%, Simulation 7%
- #50 Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,109 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 42%, Life Sim 18.3%, Agriculture 14.7% ★, RPG 6.7%, Farming 5.4% ★
- #51 FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
67% matchVery Positive92% of 13,218 reviews2025
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.
Windows
Median: 32.1 hrsMean: 53.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Step into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called "Lives," and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world.
Why similar: RPG 32%, Cute 24.2%, Crafting 15.4%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Casual 12.1%
- #52 Tiny Pasture
67% matchVery Positive93% of 8,163 reviews2025
Dev: CaveLiquidPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors!
Why similar: Farming Sim 37.9%, Nature 15.9%, Agriculture 10.3% ★, Cute 9%, Relaxing 8.4%
- #53 Garden Buddies
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 92 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 30.2%, Agriculture 17.7% ★, Life Sim 16.9%, Crafting 8.3%, Relaxing 6.8%
- #54 Shin chan: Me and the Professor on Summer Vacation The Endless Seven-Day Journey
69% matchVery Positive83% of 499 reviews2022
Dev: Neos Corporation
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Shin chan: Summer Vacation Experience
Why similar: Farming Sim 30.1%, Life Sim 17.3%, Anime 10.8%, Cartoon 8.7%, Immersive Sim 7%
- #55 Ninano: Dream Ranch
68% matchMostly Positive80% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: NABI
Windows
Welcome to the Ranch, where you can raise animals! Diverse locals such as Elves, Demons, Vampires, and others await you. Collaborate with them to build new facilities and invite new neighbors to make the Village vibrant. Enjoy activities like fishing, cooking, gathering, dating, and mini-games!
Why similar: Farming Sim 36.3%, Life Sim 20.1%, Fishing 10% ★, Relaxing 7%, Simulation 6.1%
- #56 Seeds of Calamity
66% matchVery Positive89% of 218 reviews2025
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: Farming Sim 30.5%, Agriculture 17% ★, Life Sim 16.8%, Fishing 11.5% ★, Crafting 7.5%
- #57 Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game
65% matchVery Positive82% of 3,568 reviews2025
Dev: Wētā WorkshopPub: Fictions
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Welcome home, Hobbit! Live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, & share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits & familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game.
Why similar: Farming Sim 38.3%, Life Sim 23.3%, Nature 15%, Cute 6.3%, Crafting 4%
- #58 Aka
68% matchMostly Positive77% of 670 reviews2022
Dev: Cosmo GattoPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Find inner peace in a small, open-world game. On these carefully handcrafted islands, you can take a nap on a giant monster, feed baby dragons, take care of the fauna and flora... ...but demons from your past might come back to remind you what you want to forget.
Why similar: Farming Sim 30.2%, Life Sim 18.4%, Nature 12.8%, Crafting 9%, Relaxing 6.9%
- #59 Garden Paws
67% matchVery Positive90% of 2,485 reviews2018
Dev: Bitten Toast Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
Why similar: Farming Sim 32.2%, Agriculture 23.1% ★, Crafting 10.9%, Cute 7.5%, Relaxing 7.2%
- #60 Farmer's Dynasty
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,227 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 35.3%, Life Sim 19.1%, Agriculture 17.2% ★, Simulation 6.1%, Nature 5.8%