- #1 Garden In!
97% matchVery Positive86% of 428 reviews2023
Dev: Dramatic IcebergPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Cozy 19.8%, Farming Sim 17.4%, Sandbox 9.1%, Agriculture 9% ★, Nature 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A direct simulation experience that focuses on the simple joy of planting seeds and watching them grow in a cozy environment.
- #2 Tiny Glade
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 23,961 reviews2024
Dev: Pounce Light
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Tiny Glade is a small diorama builder where you doodle whimsical castles, cozy cottages & romantic ruins. Explore gridless building chemistry as the game adorns your glades with procedural detail. No management, combat or goals: just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.
Why similar: Cozy 30.9%, Sandbox 16.4%, Relaxing 14.1%, Nature 8.6%, Family Friendly 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the same focus on stress-free, aesthetic building and organic design as Garden Life.
- #3 Plant Therapy
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 589 reviews2023
Dev: Short Leg Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Get cozy in this plant collecting and decorating game! Build a beautiful indoor garden from the ground up in your New York City apartment.
Why similar: Cozy 41%, Relaxing 16.2%, Nature 11.7%, Cute 9%, Simulation 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game mirrors the therapeutic, slow-paced nature of caring for greenery in a peaceful, low-stakes setting.
- #4 Cloud Gardens
95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,295 reviews2021
Dev: Noio
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 46%
A chill game about using plants to overgrow abandoned wasteland dioramas
Why similar: Nature 25%, Sandbox 23.5%, Relaxing 17.8%, Simulation 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the satisfying growth of nature reclaiming spaces, mirroring the plant-nurturing core of your seed game.
- #5 Grow: Song of the Evertree
94% matchVery Positive81% of 2,556 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 24.9%, Sandbox 11%, Agriculture 10.5% ★, Nature 9%, Wholesome 8.4% ★
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes world-building and nurturing nature, providing a similar sense of satisfaction as you restore a flourishing landscape.
- #6 Botany Manor
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,450 reviews2024
Dev: Balloon StudiosPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Welcome to Botany Manor, a stately home in 19th century England. You play as inhabitant Arabella Greene, a retired botanist. Explore your house and gardens, filled with research, to figure out the ideal habitat of forgotten flora. Grow each plant to discover the mysterious qualities they hold…
Why similar: Nature 24.5%, Relaxing 24.3%, Family Friendly 17.4%, 3D 9.4%, Colorful 9%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a relaxing, puzzle-filled experience centered entirely around the study and cultivation of unique plants.
- #7 Bunhouse
93% matchVery Positive94% of 539 reviews2021
Dev: Reky Studios
Windows
Bunhouse is a cute, simple, bunny-filled game focused on growing plants and managing a greenhouse with fellow buns. Take care of your leafy plant buddies by balancing the amount of water and light they get. Play with friends and upgrade your greenhouse for wholesome, relaxing fun.
Why similar: Farming Sim 25.8%, Sandbox 12.1%, Nature 11.3%, Relaxing 10.4%, Agriculture 8.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: It combines cute aesthetics with relaxing gardening mechanics, making it a perfect companion to the Garden Life experience.
- #8 Strange Horticulture
92% matchVery Positive95% of 15,646 reviews2022
Dev: Bad VikingPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.
Why similar: Cozy 55.5%, Relaxing 18.9%, Simulation 12.8%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Singleplayer 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the botanical aspect of gardening with a cozy, atmospheric mystery that rewards careful observation.
- #9 Urban Jungle
91% matchVery Positive91% of 743 reviews2025
Dev: KYLYKPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Use luscious plants to turn your ordinary home into a green haven in Urban Jungle. Find the best place for each plant in your small apartment and enjoy gardening without worries. And don't forget to pet your cat!
Why similar: Cozy 34.1%, Relaxing 16.8%, Cute 10.2%, Simulation 9.6%, Family Friendly 9%
Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the cozy, indoor plant-care experience, which is a natural extension of the gardening themes in your seed game.
- #10 Summer in Mara
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,171 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.
Why similar: Farming Sim 24.4%, Cozy 23.8%, Relaxing 9.5%, Agriculture 9.5% ★, Nature 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This island-life simulator offers a blend of gardening and exploration that feels very familiar to fans of cozy, nature-focused games.
- #11 Dorfromantik
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 29,327 reviews2022
Dev: Toukana Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Dorfromantik is a peaceful building strategy and puzzle game where you create a beautiful and ever-growing village landscape by placing tiles. Explore a variety of colorful biomes, discover and unlock new tiles and complete quests to fill your world with life!
Why similar: Sandbox 25%, Relaxing 23.2%, Family Friendly 17%, Simulation 13.1%, 3D 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This peaceful tile-placement game captures the same relaxing, creative energy found in designing your own garden plot.
- #12 Garden Buddies
90% matchMostly Positive71% of 94 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 27.8%, Cozy 16.6%, Agriculture 12.8% ★, Sandbox 11.1%, Relaxing 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a lighthearted, gardening-focused experience that emphasizes companionship and simple, relaxing tasks.
- #13 Townscaper
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 21,533 reviews2021
Dev: Oskar StålbergPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 42 minMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Instant town building toy. Place housing blocks and watch them transform, piece by piece, into idyllic ocean-side towns, pastoral gardens, or sweeping cities on the sea.
Why similar: Sandbox 18.5%, Relaxing 15.2%, Nature 12.8%, Family Friendly 11.1%, Simulation 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Like Garden Life, this is a pure sandbox experience that prioritizes visual beauty and relaxation over complex gameplay goals.
- #14 Sticky Business
88% matchVery Positive94% of 7,517 reviews2023
Dev: Spellgarden GamesPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!
Why similar: Cozy 25.4%, Relaxing 13.6%, Wholesome 10.5% ★, Sandbox 9.2%, Simulation 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly cozy, creative outlet that allows players to design and manage their own small-scale projects at their own pace.
- #15 Cozy Grove
87% matchVery Positive90% of 8,386 reviews2021
Dev: Spry FoxPub: Spry Fox
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 32.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!
Why similar: Cozy 43.4%, Relaxing 22.5%, Cute 11%, Atmospheric 6.1%, Management 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game features daily, low-stress tasks in a beautiful, hand-drawn world that feels very similar to the pacing of Garden Life.
- #16 Distant Bloom
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 266 reviews2024
Dev: Ember TrailPub: Kinda Brave
Windows
From a world in ruins to a world in bloom. This serene management game lets you explore an alien planet where things have gone amiss. Harness the power of plants to restore the environment and build a flourishing community with your crewmates.
Why similar: Cozy 29.8%, Agriculture 13.2% ★, Relaxing 11%, Nature 9.5%, Family Friendly 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on restoring a barren world through gardening and exploration, mirroring the transformation aspect of Garden Life.
- #17 Hokko Life
86% matchMixed66% of 2,662 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 Sim 26.6%, Cozy 21.6%, Agriculture 10.9% ★, Relaxing 7.6%, Wholesome 6.7% ★
Why You'll Like It: This game offers extensive customization and building options, allowing players to create their own cozy, personalized space.
- #18 Luna's Fishing Garden
84% matchVery Positive94% of 2,220 reviews2021
Dev: Coldwild Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Luna's Fishing Garden is a short, cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago.
Why similar: Farming Sim 26%, Cozy 17.3%, Sandbox 12.9%, Relaxing 9.3%, Nature 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: It is a short, peaceful game that focuses on building a beautiful garden and fishing in a relaxing, 2D environment.
- #19 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,091 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.
Why similar: Cozy 37.2%, Nature 16.1%, Wholesome 12.5% ★, Family Friendly 11.7%, Cute 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on nature conservation and exploration, capturing the same gentle, eco-friendly spirit as the seed game.
- #20 Fae Farm
83% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,506 reviews2023
Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
Windows
Median: 9.1 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 31.7%, Cozy 30.5%, Relaxing 10.1%, Family Friendly 6.6%, Cute 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: While it includes more RPG elements, the core farming and decorating mechanics provide a similar sense of cozy progression.
- #21 I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival
81% matchVery Positive85% of 4,583 reviews2024
Dev: MandragoraPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 14.6 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: Farming Sim 25.8%, Cozy 25.1%, Agriculture 12.9% ★, Sandbox 12%, Relaxing 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: It puts a unique spin on the gardening genre by focusing on rooftop farming in a post-apocalyptic, yet surprisingly cozy, setting.
- #22 Littlewood
82% matchVery Positive93% of 6,808 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 29.6%, Agriculture 19.1% ★, Sandbox 16.2%, Relaxing 15.6%, Simulation 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing town-building game that allows you to cultivate your environment and interact with charming characters in a low-pressure setting.
- #23 Flowers And Favours: Florist Simulator
80% matchVery Positive94% of 190 reviews2025
Dev: MISK Games
Windows · Mac
Flowers And Favours is a relaxing cozy florist sim. Run your own flower shop, experiment with a stunning variety of florals, and craft unique bouquets for your adorable customers. Your floral journey begins today!
Why similar: Cozy 29.1%, Sandbox 11.1%, Relaxing 10.6%, Nature 10.3%, Job Simulator 9.2% ★
Why You'll Like It: It focuses specifically on the floral aspect of gardening, appealing to players who enjoy the decorative side of Garden Life.
- #24 Lemon Cake
82% matchVery Positive85% of 2,041 reviews2021
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Restore an abandoned bakery and prepare pastries from farm to table! Grow fresh ingredients in the greenhouse, cook pastries & sweets in the kitchen and serve your baked goods to hungry customers in your own shop!
Why similar: Farming Sim 28.1%, Cozy 17.6%, Agriculture 8.9% ★, Simulation 8.3%, Cute 7%
Why You'll Like It: While it adds management mechanics, the cute aesthetic and focus on nurturing a small business make it a good transition for cozy gamers.
- #25 STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
81% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,373 reviews2023
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 4.3 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: Cozy 23%, Farming Sim 15.4%, Agriculture 12.3% ★, Nature 9.2%, Wholesome 7.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: A classic farming simulator that emphasizes the slow, seasonal growth of crops and animals in a peaceful rural setting.
- #26 Chill Town
78% matchMixed67% of 234 reviews2025
Dev: Low-Hi Tech
Windows
A unique blend of a Soothing Simulation and an Idle Game with Music, Decoration, Fishing, Cooking, Farming and more...
Why similar: Cozy 26.4%, Farming Sim 25.9%, Sandbox 11.4%, Relaxing 8.6%, Simulation 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This life-sim emphasizes relaxing activities like gardening and fishing, making it a great fit for players looking for a calm experience.
- #27 Dream Garden
77% matchVery Positive87% of 71 reviews2025
Dev: Campfire Studio
Windows · Mac
An easygoing simulation game about creating tiny, Japanese inspired garden dioramas. Use a wide selection of plants, decorations and tools to build and nurture the zen garden retreat of your dreams.
Why similar: Cozy 30.1%, Sandbox 15.2%, Nature 12.7%, Relaxing 11.7%, Simulation 7.4%
- #28 Garden Paws
79% matchVery Positive90% of 2,492 reviews2018
Dev: Bitten Toast Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.4 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 23.2%, Cozy 17.1%, Agriculture 13% ★, Sandbox 12.3%, Relaxing 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: It combines animal-based character customization with farming and building, providing a lighthearted and cute experience.
- #29 Hozy
75% matchVery Positive81% of 3,967 reviews2026
Dev: Come On StudioPub: tinyBuild
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Restore a forgotten neighbourhood through your favourite hobby, one cozy room at a time. In Hozy, clean, paint, and decorate abandoned homes with satisfying mechanics and intuitive controls. Enjoy the little details as you interact with tools, items and furniture to bring each space back to life.
Why similar: Cozy 32.5%, Sandbox 13.7%, Relaxing 13.4%, Family Friendly 6.1%, Cute 5.8%
- #30 STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
75% matchVery Positive94% of 3,904 reviews2025
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 47.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 21%, Cozy 18.9%, Agriculture 10% ★, Sandbox 8.5%, Nature 8.1%
- #31 Tiny Garden
76% matchVery Positive89% of 190 reviews2025
Dev: Ao NortePub: Super Rare Originals
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Tiny Garden lets you grow a pocket-sized garden inside a magical toy passed down through generations. Nurture plants, trade them for furniture, and customize your space in this relaxing mix of farming, puzzles, and strategy. No scores or time limits - let your creativity bloom!
Why similar: Farming Sim 30.9%, Simulation 11.8%, Agriculture 10.2% ★, Cozy 8.6%, Nature 7.4%
- #32 Voodoo Garden
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 855 reviews2016
Dev: M. HankaPub: Liu Lidan
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Welcome to the Voodoo Garden! You're owner of a little hut in a bustling swamp. With the help of little spirits you can earn powers and gold by producing various voodoo supplies.
Why similar: Farming Sim 37.5%, Agriculture 12.9% ★, Relaxing 10.1%, Simulation 8.3%, Cute 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This casual game focuses on the management of a small, magical garden, offering a similar loop of planting and harvesting.
- #33 Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop
76% matchMostly Positive74% of 359 reviews2025
Dev: rokaplay
Windows
In this cozy farming game, you have to run your own farm shop. Take care of your animals and your farm, sell your goods to the cute Forest Folk, upgrade the island and fulfill small orders from the Harmony Tree to fill the island with life again.
Why similar: Cozy 24.7%, Farming Sim 23.4%, Nature 8.7%, Relaxing 7.8%, Wholesome 5.7% ★
- #34 Garden Simulator
77% matchVery Positive83% of 404 reviews2022
Dev: PRODUKTIVKELLER StudiosPub: Toplitz Productions
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Farming Sim 21.6%, Sandbox 11.8%, Nature 11.1%, Agriculture 10.6% ★, Relaxing 9.9%
- #35 Garden of the Sea (VR)
74% matchVery Positive93% of 684 reviews2022
Dev: Neat Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 67%
You wake up on a small island in a magical world. Grow your garden, nurture local creatures, furnish your home or adventure across the seas to explore more islands and gather new resources. This world is for you.
Why similar: Cozy 24.7%, Farming Sim 21.9%, Agriculture 10.1% ★, Sandbox 8.3%, Relaxing 8.2%
- #36 Coral Island
72% matchVery Positive89% of 26,793 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 54.4 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 47.5%, Agriculture 14.1% ★, Relaxing 13.5%, Sandbox 10.9%, Simulation 7.8%
- #37 Harvest Life
78% 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 52%, Simulation 11.6%, Agriculture 10.1% ★, Family Friendly 6.4%, Casual 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: A straightforward farming simulator that provides the classic experience of tending to a plot of land and managing resources.
- #38 Roots of Pacha
71% matchVery Positive94% of 4,468 reviews2023
Dev: Soda Den
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 21.5 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 30.1%, Cozy 21.5%, Agriculture 11.2% ★, Sandbox 10.6%, Relaxing 10.5%
- #39 Cozyrama
71% matchVery Positive89% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Sandwich Games 🥪Pub: Frozen District
Windows
Cozyrama is a peaceful sandbox where you shape your own magical dioramas. Sculpt it, pick the right colors, decorate with hundreds of items and add cute animals. Observe a cozy world grow around you! No pressure or timers. Just relax, unwind, and let your imagination bloom!
Why similar: Cozy 20.7%, Sandbox 14.1%, Nature 12.9%, Relaxing 9.6%, Family Friendly 6.7%
- #40 Koi Farm
73% matchVery Positive95% of 987 reviews2021
Dev: Job Talle
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A koi breeding game.
Why similar: Farming Sim 32.9%, Sandbox 14.5%, Simulation 9.3%, Nature 8.5%, Family Friendly 6.6%
- #41 Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator
72% matchVery Positive84% of 2,644 reviews2023
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Create and manage your dream restaurant! Menus, purchasing, décor, staff, equipment, customers… and don't forget the actual cooking! Experience the daily life of a restaurateur and earn your awards from the Michelin Guide.
Why similar: Relaxing 20.9%, Family Friendly 17.8%, Simulation 14.8%, Management 12.2%, Job Simulator 8.9% ★
- #42 Viridi
73% matchVery Positive92% of 9,593 reviews2015
Dev: Zoe VartanianPub: Ice Water Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 96.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it.
Why similar: Relaxing 30.3%, Simulation 13.5%, Sandbox 9.2%, Nature 8.6%, Agriculture 7.9% ★
- #43 Farming Life
74% matchMixed66% of 214 reviews2021
Dev: ▲ Pyramid GamesPub: Gaming Factory
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 33%
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 Sim 32.3%, Agriculture 13.9% ★, Sandbox 10.5%, Family Friendly 9.9%, Simulation 8.4%
- #44 Fresh Start Cleaning Simulator
71% matchVery Positive88% of 2,429 reviews2022
Dev: Chicken LauncherPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Fresh Start is a relaxing single player game, in which you embark on a mission to clean up the world and restore nature to its fresh and colorful shape. Watch as the world changes in front of your eyes as you help animals, solve puzzles and grow plants around you.
Why similar: Family Friendly 18.4%, Relaxing 16.6%, Simulation 13.9%, Sandbox 11.8%, 3D 9.7%
- #45 Desk Garden
69% matchVery Positive86% of 515 reviews2025
Dev: Siesta Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 74.4 hrsMean: 97.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Relax and grow! A laid-back idle game where you nurture mysterious plants (some even human-like!), watch them flourish, then sell them to expand your magical garden. Design your own unique oasis at your own pace.
Why similar: Farming Sim 41%, Sandbox 18.4%, Agriculture 16% ★, Cute 7.3%, Simulation 6.7%
- #46 Farmer's Life
70% matchVery Positive89% of 2,739 reviews2023
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 85%
🌾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: Farming Sim 34.2%, Agriculture 16.9% ★, Sandbox 15.3%, Relaxing 11.3%, Simulation 8.7%
- #47 Wildmender
70% matchVery Positive84% of 2,177 reviews2023
Dev: Muse GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A desert gardening survival game. Start from a tiny spring and cultivate a blooming garden. Explore a vast world amid the sands and uncover its mysteries. Can you defend against the relentless forces of nature and mysterious wraith corruption, to bring life to a dying world?
Why similar: Farming Sim 40.9%, Agriculture 14.5% ★, Nature 13.4%, Relaxing 11.1%, Simulation 10.5%
- #48 Echoes of the Plum Grove
69% matchVery Positive88% of 3,091 reviews2024
Dev: Unwound GamesPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 22.2 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: Cozy 32.8%, Farming Sim 31.3%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Simulation 7.5%, Management 6.5%
- #49 The Witch's Garden
73% matchMixed46% of 145 reviews2022
Dev: Arcane ArcadePub: Flying General Games LLC
Windows
The Witch’s Garden is a relaxing, slice-of-life gardening and crafting game.
Why similar: Farming Sim 36.5%, Simulation 15.7%, Sandbox 15.3%, Agriculture 12.2% ★, Casual 8.2%
- #50 Greenhearth Necromancer
67% matchVery Positive95% of 88 reviews2026
Dev: Silverstring Media Inc.Pub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Raise a garden... from the dead! Greenhearth Necromancer is a cozy, witchy, semi-idle game about caring for living and undead plants alike. Grow cute plants in your balcony garden, cast spells, and brew potions, enjoying the chill idle gameplay and ambience throughout your day.
Why similar: Cozy 27.9%, Farming Sim 26.7%, Nature 10.3%, Relaxing 10.1%, Simulation 6.1%
- #51 Capybara Spa
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,670 reviews2022
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Build your own capybara spa in this relaxing point and click simulation game! Grow fruits, craft soaps and clean towels to pamper the capybaras during their visit. Furnish the mountain with gardens, baths and decorations to design the best capybara spa!
Why similar: Farming Sim 20.7%, Sandbox 11.6%, Cozy 11.2%, Agriculture 9.8% ★, Family Friendly 7.6%
- #52 Kokoro Kitchen
67% matchVery Positive89% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Mango Leaf Games
Windows · Mac
In this delightful farm-to-table cooking game, you’ll restore a cozy Japanese restaurant, cultivate a bountiful garden of fresh ingredients, and prepare mouth-watering Japanese dishes for hungry locals. Use your culinary skills to help bring a little life back to the spirit world!
Why similar: Farming Sim 24%, Cozy 23.3%, Simulation 7.1%, Agriculture 7% ★, Relaxing 6.1%
- #53 Out and About
67% matchVery Positive92% of 381 reviews2025
Dev: Yaldi Games
Windows
A cozy foraging adventure about the magic of real-life plants! Identify and gather wild plants and fungi, cook tasty recipes, master herbal remedies, and rebuild your community after a devastating storm.
Why similar: Farming Sim 27%, Cozy 16.9%, Nature 14%, Relaxing 10.5%, Family Friendly 5.9%
- #54 Plant Nursery Simulator
66% matchVery Positive95% of 282 reviews2025
Dev: Robot Assembly
Windows
Run your own cozy Plant Nursery in this relaxing sim. Grow crops, stock shelves, and help customers. Expand with greenhouses, hire staff, and decorate your dream shop. Perfect for fans of wholesome farming and sim games.
Why similar: Farming Sim 25%, Simulation 24.6%, Management 13.6%, Relaxing 11.2%, Casual 6%
- #55 Deiland: Pocket Planet
70% matchMixed69% of 227 reviews2021
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 46.7 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Deiland: Pocket Planet is a farming adventure where you will have to take care of your tiny planet. Farm, craft, fight and explore the universe of Deiland.
Why similar: Cozy 23%, Farming Sim 21.5%, Agriculture 10.6% ★, Sandbox 9.4%, Nature 8%
- #56 Harvest Days: My Dream Farm
68% matchMixed67% of 193 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: Cozy 24.5%, Farming Sim 24.3%, Agriculture 11.5% ★, Nature 10.2%, Relaxing 8.8%
- #57 Magical Greenhouse
66% matchVery Positive94% of 62 reviews2025
Dev: Mgtt Studio
Windows · Mac
Magical Greenhouse is a cozy simulation game where you manage your own potion shop. Your clients, creatures and adventurers of all kinds have strange requests. You will have to be inventive to create the perfect potion for every situation!
Why similar: Cozy 23.3%, Farming Sim 20.4%, Relaxing 10.1%, Nature 9.1%, Job Simulator 8.1% ★
- #58 Everdream Village
66% matchMostly Positive73% of 139 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: Cozy 29.3%, Farming Sim 29%, Sandbox 10.9%, Relaxing 8%, Simulation 6.5%
- #59 Garden Witch Life
68% matchMixed63% of 184 reviews2024
Dev: FreetimeStudioPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Experience a cute, cozy witch life! After losing your job your life just took a whimsical turn. You're now on a quest to create a magical food forest and make it a home for all kinds of adorable creatures!
Why similar: Farming Sim 49.2%, Simulation 11.4%, Cute 8.8%, Casual 6.2%, Management 6.1%