- #1 Farmer's Dynasty - Final Harvest Edition
97% 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 25.8%, Agriculture 23.5% ★, Life Sim 14.9%, Building 6.8%, Simulation 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title is the closest direct competitor, blending agricultural simulation with RPG elements and a focus on restoring a family farm.
- #2 Russian Village Simulator
96% 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: Farming 23.9% ★, Agriculture 19.9% ★, Farming Sim 16.3%, Life Sim 10.5%, Crafting 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the specific rustic, gritty, and slightly chaotic atmosphere found in Farmer's Life.
- #3 Lumberjack's Dynasty
96% 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 26.8%, Building 18.7%, Crafting 14.9%, Open World 12.9%, Life Sim 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers as similar rural sims, it shares the same engine and focus on hands-on manual labor in a vast countryside.
- #4 Medieval Dynasty
95% 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: Agriculture 20.5% ★, Building 17.3%, Crafting 15.6%, Sandbox 10.4%, Immersive Sim 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers the definitive first-person rural life experience, combining survival, farming, and village building in a historical setting.
- #5 Farming Simulator 25
94% matchVery Positive87% of 57,234 reviews2024
Dev: GIANTS Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 32.3 hrsMean: 117.8 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer. This Farm is Your Farm!
Why similar: Farming Sim 26.4%, Farming 21.9% ★, Time Management 10.8%, Building 8.5%, Realistic 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: While more technical, it remains the gold standard for realistic agricultural machinery and large-scale farming operations.
- #6 Cowboy Life Simulator
94% matchVery Positive89% of 1,278 reviews2025
Dev: Odd QubitPub: RockGame S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.3 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: Agriculture 20.2% ★, Farming Sim 18.8%, Life Sim 10.8%, Building 9.6%, Sandbox 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It matches the open-world rural exploration and the feeling of living off the land in a challenging environment.
- #7 Farmer's Dynasty 2
92% 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 21.5% ★, Farming Sim 18.9%, Life Sim 11.3%, Time Management 10.5%, Sandbox 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel expands on the original's mechanics with improved visuals and deeper farming systems.
- #8 Pure Farming 2018
93% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,707 reviews2018
Dev: Ice FlamesPub: Techland Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Use the latest technology and state-of-the-art licensed machines to manage all aspects of modern farming. Travel between Europe, Asia, and both Americas to plant region-specific crops such as hemp, coffee beans, and olives. Farm your way thanks to three unique game modes tailored to both simulation veterans and newcomers to farming games.
Why similar: Farming 23.3% ★, Agriculture 19.6% ★, Farming Sim 18%, Open World 6.8%, Life Sim 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This provides a more grounded, realistic approach to global farming operations for those who enjoy the machinery aspect.
- #9 Farm Manager 2021
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,388 reviews2021
Dev: Cleversan GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Farm Manager 2021 is an indie game that lets you relax and immerse yourself in farm management. A casual but grounded builder game that combines management and farm maintenance in one package. Grow and expand your farm into a thriving estate or enjoy it as a delightful escape from everyday life.
Why similar: Farming 30.2% ★, Agriculture 14.9% ★, Farming Sim 14.9%, Time Management 7.9%, Building 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This is an excellent choice for players who want to focus on the business and management side of agricultural production.
- #10 Farming Life
91% matchMixed66% of 217 reviews2021
Dev: ▲ Pyramid GamesPub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Are you tired of corporate life? Create your own farm! Plant vegetables and fruits, harvest crops, employ workers, take care of animals. Buy farm equipment, manage employees and just relax!
Why similar: Farming 25.3% ★, Agriculture 16.8% ★, Farming Sim 16.5%, Education 8.6%, Time Management 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a straightforward, accessible take on the farming simulation genre with a focus on growth and expansion.
- #11 Cornucopia®
89% 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: Agriculture 22.4% ★, Farming Sim 22.4%, Life Sim 12.4%, Crafting 8.1%, Sandbox 8%
Why You'll Like It: It adds a layer of RPG depth and character interaction to the traditional farming loop.
- #12 Sengoku Dynasty
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,793 reviews2024
Dev: SuperkamiPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Sengoku Dynasty is the ultimate feudal Japan experience: build villages, grow your community, and shape the open world through combat or economy. The choice is yours alone - or that of up to 4 players in multiplayer co-op!
Why similar: Life Sim 23.6%, Building 18.2%, Open World 17.4%, Crafting 16.2%, Resource Management 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep first-person life-sim experience with a heavy emphasis on survival, resource gathering, and community building.
- #13 Farm Manager World
87% matchMixed70% of 647 reviews2025
Dev: Cleversan GamesPub: Sim Farm S.A.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Dive into the agricultural life with Farm Manager World! Manage your own farm across vibrant global locations, cultivate exotic crops, and build your agribusiness empire. Welcome to sustainable farming at its finest.
Why similar: Agriculture 26.1% ★, Farming Sim 20.7%, Time Management 13.4%, Building 10.2%, Resource Management 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: This modern iteration offers a global perspective on farm management with complex supply chain mechanics.
- #14 Farming & Supermarket Simulator
86% 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 30.9% ★, Farming Sim 18.7%, Building 8.9%, Immersive Sim 8.8%, Crafting 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It bridges the gap between agricultural production and the retail management of farm-fresh goods.
- #15 Farm Manager 2018
88% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,799 reviews2018
Dev: Cleversan GamesPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Manage your own farm in the game Farm Manager 2018! To expand your farm business, produce cheap and sell your products in high prices. Control the process of land cultivation, employ the best staff, buy the most appropriate farm equipment, raise livestock and process the harvested crops.
Why similar: Farming 27.6% ★, Agriculture 20.5% ★, Farming Sim 18.8%, Building 8.4%, Resource Management 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic management alternative that allows for detailed control over farm logistics and crop cycles.
- #16 Hydroponics Farm & Store Simulator
84% matchVery Positive82% of 347 reviews2025
Dev: Bewolba Studios
Windows
Transform your passion into profit with hydroponics! Design, build, and manage your own sustainable farming and business system. Experiment with different plants and fish, customize your setup, supply the market needs, and harvest your success. Dive into the future of farming today!
Why similar: Farming Sim 19.8%, Agriculture 15.1% ★, Life Sim 11.8%, Farming 9.6% ★, Sandbox 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A niche farming experience that focuses on modern growing techniques and shop management.
- #17 Harvest Life
86% matchMixed51% of 270 reviews2017
Dev: bumblebeePub: familyplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Show your mettle as both an aspiring organic farmer and a part-time adventurer. And then you might be in for a romantic happy ending.
Why similar: Farming Sim 38.1%, Agriculture 17.7% ★, Farming 15.3% ★, Crafting 8.3%, Simulation 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A more casual, indie-focused approach to the rural life loop that emphasizes crafting and harvest management.
- #18 Bakery Simulator
84% matchMixed66% of 2,415 reviews2022
Dev: Live Motion GamesPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Get up before dawn and see what it's like to be a baker! Learn to bake several dozen types of bread. Use realistic bakery machines. Deliver orders to stores, earn, and invest. Use original recipes or experiment with ingredients.
Why similar: Education 15.8%, Time Management 14.7%, Life Sim 13.4%, Crafting 10%, Resource Management 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It shares the 'job-based' simulation feel of Farmer's Life, focusing on the production and sale of goods.
- #19 Farmer's Life: Prologue
85% matchMostly Positive71% of 243 reviews2021
Dev: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Farmer’s Life is a first simulator that will show you real, sometimes dark life on the farm. You will run Kazimir’s life - a bachelor and alcoholic. Help him to become an exemplary farmer, start a family, take care of the farm or watch him going down.
Why similar: Farming Sim 26.6%, Life Sim 15%, Building 11.6%, Immersive Sim 10.1%, First-Person 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This serves as the original introductory experience to the mechanics and tone of the full game.
- #20 Ancient Farm
83% 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 20.5%, Agriculture 20.5% ★, Life Sim 11.8%, Sandbox 9.8%, Immersive Sim 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A historical take on the genre that strips away modern machinery for a more primitive farming experience.
- #21 Cropia
81% 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: Farming 24.7% ★, Agriculture 20.6% ★, Farming Sim 18%, Life Sim 10.7%, Crafting 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A farming-sim that leans heavily into exploration and discovery within a rural landscape.
- #22 Hillshade Farm
82% 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 17.4% ★, Farming Sim 16.3%, Agriculture 13.1% ★, Life Sim 9.7%, Building 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This open-world farming title emphasizes exploration and the physical labor of maintaining a farmstead.
- #23 Ranch Farm and Store Simulator
81% 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 19.7%, Agriculture 18.5% ★, Life Sim 11.8%, Time Management 10.3%, Sandbox 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: This sandbox title combines animal husbandry with the management of a retail store.
- #24 Farming & Supermarket Simulator: Prologue
79% 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 20.7% ★, Farming Sim 18.9%, Time Management 11%, Life Sim 9.3%, Immersive Sim 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: An introductory experience that highlights the core loop of farming and retail management.
- #25 Farmer's Shop Simulator
80% matchMixed51% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: SleepySealsGames
Windows
Create your own farm. Harvest crops, take care of animals, sell goods, set prices at your discretion, hire staff, expand, design, and build your dream farm.
Why similar: Farming 37.5% ★, Farming Sim 15.9%, Immersive Sim 10%, Resource Management 8.9%, Building 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the post-harvest economy, allowing players to manage the sale of their agricultural products.
- #26 Cute Farmer Life
78% matchVery Positive98% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: SE32
Windows · Mac · Linux
Cute Farmer Life is a small indie farm game. Grow, craft and collect resources in a game designed to relax and enjoy the moment. Discover the secrets of the small town you have moved to.
Why similar: Agriculture 24.6% ★, Farming Sim 23.3%, Time Management 13.8%, Crafting 9%, Resource Management 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A lighter, stylized alternative for those who want the farming loop without the gritty, realistic survival elements.
- #27 Cyber Farmer
77% matchMixed48% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Cyber Farmer is a crazy farming simulator where old meets new! Take over your grandpa Kazimierz's farm in a post-apocalyptic world☢️, using cyber tech🤖, modified plants🌾, and even cyber pigs🐷. It’s full of laughs, weird surprises, and quirky farming fun. Farm the future, laugh through the past!
Why similar: Agriculture 21.8% ★, Farming Sim 19.1%, Life Sim 8.2%, Education 8%, Sandbox 8%
- #28 Garden Simulator
78% matchVery Positive83% of 412 reviews2022
Dev: PRODUKTIVKELLER StudiosPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
PLANT - DESIGN - HARVEST - With Garden Simulator you’ll get your own allotment, place deco elements and cultivate plants to harvest and sell them. Get ready for a beautiful time in nature. Always remember: A garden is a delight to the eye and a solace for the soul.
Why similar: Agriculture 20.3% ★, Farming Sim 17.4%, Building 10.6%, Sandbox 9.9%, Immersive Sim 9.5%
- #29 Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm
76% 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 33.1% ★, Farming Sim 19.5%, Sandbox 9%, Immersive Sim 8.2%, Open World 8.1%
- #30 Farmington County: The Ultimate Farming Tycoon Simulator
79% 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 22.1% ★, Life Sim 11.1%, Building 9%, Open World 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A tycoon-style game that focuses on scaling up agricultural operations in a rural county.
- #31 Garden Buddies
77% 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: Agriculture 22.4% ★, Farming Sim 20.6%, Life Sim 12.3%, Sandbox 8.5%, Building 8.3%
- #32 Garden In!
76% matchVery Positive87% of 431 reviews2023
Dev: Dramatic IcebergPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Chill in the peaceful world of Garden In!, a charming sandbox game. Grow unique plants, discover new seeds, and design your dream garden. With its serene atmosphere, you'll find yourself saying 'just one more plant!' Dive in for quick relaxation or lose yourself for hours in the cozy journey.
Why similar: Farming 25.7% ★, Agriculture 18.3% ★, Farming Sim 14.8%, Sandbox 8.1%, Building 8.1%
- #33 Song Of The Prairie
75% 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: Farming 21.6% ★, Agriculture 19.5% ★, Farming Sim 17.4%, Life Sim 10.4%, Crafting 7.6%
- #34 Rancher: A new life
73% 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: Agriculture 20.1% ★, Farming Sim 19.8%, Life Sim 12.6%, Immersive Sim 9.2%, Building 8.8%
- #35 Global Farmer
74% matchMixed48% of 143 reviews2025
Dev: Thera Bytes GmbHPub: Aerosoft GmbH
Windows
Farm the world in an immersive top-down management game that lets you choose your farm's location anywhere on the real-world map! Want to experience a rich strawberry harvest in the French countryside? Or challenge the hot sun in South America? The choice is yours!
Why similar: Agriculture 26.6% ★, Farming Sim 20.8%, Building 10.2%, Resource Management 9.6%, Sandbox 9.4%
- #36 From Soil to Bottle
73% matchVery Positive82% of 62 reviews2024
Dev: Longbow Creations
Windows · Mac
Experience the art of winemaking like never before From Soil to Bottle. Dive into a realistic sandbox simulator where every decision shapes your wines. With endless possibilities, embark on a journey to become the ultimate winemaker!
Why similar: Farming Sim 20.3%, Agriculture 19.3% ★, Education 12.8%, Sandbox 9.2%, Crafting 8.9%
- #37 The Ranchers
71% 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 24% ★, Farming Sim 21.4%, Life Sim 12.5%, Building 8.6%, Crafting 8.1%
- #38 Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,695 reviews2024
Dev: stillalive studiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden.
Why similar: Farming Sim 34.1%, Agriculture 17% ★, Sandbox 15.3%, Relaxing 11.3%, Simulation 8.7%
- #39 Forest Ranger Simulator
73% matchMixed41% of 266 reviews2024
Dev: FreeMind S.A.
Windows
Take care of forgotten nature's treasure. Build, craft, feed, clean and manage your forest in Forest Ranger Simulator. Ensure its long-lasting beauty and become a flawless Forest Ranger!
Why similar: Education 14.7%, Life Sim 13.5%, Immersive Sim 10.3%, Building 9.9%, Sandbox 9.8%
- #40 Japanese Rural Life Adventure
69% matchVery Positive80% of 249 reviews2026
Dev: G-MODE
Windows
Japanese Rural Life Adventure is a relaxing slow-life simulation where you can experience the charm of traditional Japanese countryside living, all in a beautifully crafted pixel-art world.
Why similar: Farming Sim 30.2%, Agriculture 23.8% ★, Life Sim 21.6%, Immersive Sim 12.4%, Simulation 6.7%
- #41 Oriental Valley
70% 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 20.7% ★, Farming Sim 15.8%, Life Sim 12.8%, Sandbox 9%, Immersive Sim 8.4%
- #42 Chinese Frontiers
70% 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 19.2%, Life Sim 11.1%, Crafting 10.9%, Building 10.7%, Immersive Sim 8.9%
- #43 Farlands
66% matchVery Positive90% of 1,726 reviews2026
Dev: JanduSoft
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Congratulations, you’ve bought your own planet! An agrarian rock at the edge of the galaxy that, for some reason, was practically being given away for free. So the time has come to leave your hectic, stressful life in an overcrowded metropolis for a more rural and rewarding life.
Why similar: Agriculture 22.8% ★, Farming Sim 19.5%, Life Sim 11.4%, Building 9.7%, Crafting 8.9%
- #44 Agricultural Simulator 2011: Extended Edition
74% matchMixed51% of 184 reviews2011
Dev: ActalogicPub: Libredia
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Assume the role of a farmer to make and manage your land. Invest in CLAAS machinery, crops, livestock, and other improvements.
Why similar: Farming 31.1% ★, Farming Sim 28.3%, Agriculture 21.7% ★, Simulation 6.8%, Open World 6.1%
- #45 Starsand Island
65% 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 26.4%, Life Sim 16.2%, Building 12.2%, Sandbox 11.4%, Crafting 10.4%
- #46 Stardew Valley
67% 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 26.9%, Agriculture 20.5% ★, Life Sim 14.7%, Sandbox 7.2%, Crafting 6.8%
- #47 Hokko Life
69% matchMixed66% of 2,667 reviews2022
Dev: Wonderscope GamesPub: 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 27.7% ★, Farming Sim 18.4%, Agriculture 18% ★, Life Sim 11.4%, Building 6.9%
- #48 Farmtale
71% 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 24.6% ★, Farming Sim 21.6%, Life Sim 12.5%, Sandbox 9.9%, Building 9.9%
- #49 Farming Simulator 2013: Titanium Edition
70% matchVery Positive92% of 5,368 reviews2013
Dev: GIANTS Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 68.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Animal husbandry, crops, sales… It's up to you to manage and grow your own farm in a huge, totally new world!
Why similar: Farming Sim 45.7%, Farming 22.8% ★, Simulation 10.2%, Agriculture 7.5% ★, Open World 5.1%
- #50 My Time at Portia
68% 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 23.1%, Agriculture 17.2% ★, Life Sim 14.8%, Crafting 10.2%, Open World 9.7%
- #51 Snow Plowing Simulator
67% matchMostly Positive71% of 423 reviews2025
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Experience the serene joy of snow plowing in this relaxing simulation game! Drive powerful plows, clear roads, and keep your town safe. Uncover a surprising story, face survival challenges, and tackle advanced weather systems. Embrace winter's chill and become the ultimate snow-clearing hero!
Why similar: Education 15.6%, Life Sim 13.3%, Sandbox 11.9%, Immersive Sim 10.6%, Open World 9.7%
- #52 Farm Together
68% matchVery Positive94% of 22,105 reviews2018
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 142.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Why similar: Agriculture 41.5% ★, Farming Sim 22.8%, Building 11%, Sandbox 8.3%, Relaxing 6.8%
- #53 Lawn Mowing Simulator
69% matchMostly Positive70% of 3,035 reviews2021
Dev: Skyhook GamesPub: Curve Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Experience the beauty and detail of mowing the Great British countryside in Lawn Mowing Simulator, the only simulator that allows you to ride an authentic and expansive roster of real-world licensed lawn mowers from prestigious manufacturers; Toro, SCAG and STIGA as you manage your business.
Why similar: Farming Sim 25.3%, Agriculture 24.8% ★, Immersive Sim 11.5%, Time Management 11.5%, Realistic 8.9%
- #54 Sky Harvest
65% 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: Agriculture 23.4% ★, Farming Sim 22.3%, Life Sim 13.2%, Sandbox 9.5%, Building 9.4%
- #55 I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival
65% 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 22.1% ★, Farming Sim 18.6%, Life Sim 10.8%, Sandbox 9.1%, Building 8.9%
- #56 Little Life: Island Tales
67% 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 30.1% ★, Farming Sim 22.3%, Life Sim 14.9%, Open World 9.4%, Relaxing 6.6%
