Games Like Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition

Experience the joys of life on the farm in this reimagining of a timeless STORY OF SEASONS classic!

Why similar: Farming Sim 53.5%, Life Sim 9.4%, Dating Sim 8.1%, Agriculture 7.8% ★, Simulation 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of the classic title that shares the same roots and core mechanics as the Harvest Moon series.

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 43.5%, Life Sim 19.7%, Agriculture 18.4% ★, RPG 6.9%, Simulation 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern farming simulator that perfectly captures the charm, social depth, and addictive gameplay loop of the genre.

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 37%, Life Sim 16.5%, Agriculture 15.7% ★, Dating Sim 7.5%, RPG 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, modern take on the genre that emphasizes character relationships and nostalgic, high-quality pixel art.

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 43.6%, Life Sim 19.7%, Agriculture 17.4% ★, Dating Sim 7%, RPG 5%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive and visually stunning farming sim that adds modern quality-of-life improvements and environmental themes.

Journey to the vibrant world of Rune Factory and experience the legendary fantasy farming adventure like never before!

Why similar: Farming Sim 64%, RPG 13.5%, Romance 5.9%, Anime 5.8%, Adventure 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Expertly blends traditional farming and social simulation with deep RPG combat and dungeon crawling.

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 38.9%, Agriculture 19% ★, Life Sim 18.1%, Dating Sim 7.7%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique prehistoric setting that emphasizes community development and cooperative farming mechanics.

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 43.3%, Life Sim 17.7%, Agriculture 16.4% ★, Dating Sim 7.4%, RPG 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Adds a rich fantasy layer to the farming experience with magic, multiple races, and diverse biomes to explore.

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 48.8%, Life Sim 22.7%, RPG 8.5%, Simulation 6.5%, Farming 4.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Combines the charming aesthetic of the Doraemon franchise with classic, relaxing farming and town-building mechanics.

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 45.4%, Life Sim 28.8%, Dating Sim 8.6%, RPG 7.4%, Simulation 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on town restoration and crafting, offering a more narrative-driven experience than traditional farming sims.

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: Agriculture 25.2% ★, Farming Sim 24.1%, Life Sim 20.1%, Farming 9.6% ★, RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic and character-focused experience that emphasizes the passage of time and family growth.

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 59.5%, RPG 12.4%, Simulation 8.2%, Anime 5.8%, Romance 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Brings the beloved farming-RPG hybrid into a 3D space with expanded exploration and combat.

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 52.7%, Life Sim 24%, Simulation 9.7%, Dating Sim 8%, Romance 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong narrative focus and a magical twist on the farming genre with fully voiced characters.

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 50%, Life Sim 23.7%, RPG 11.3%, Simulation 9.2%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: A recent entry in the series that emphasizes exploration and discovery across a large, diverse world.

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 30.7%, Agriculture 25.9% ★, Life Sim 23.7%, RPG 8.2%, Simulation 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, time-management focused game where you rebuild a town after the world has already been saved.

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 41.7%, Life Sim 22.2%, Agriculture 17% ★, RPG 8.5%, Simulation 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A charming predecessor to Sandrock that excels in crafting, building, and engaging with a quirky cast of villagers.

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 37.2%, Agriculture 23.9% ★, Life Sim 18.7%, RPG 7.2%, Dating Sim 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A creative hybrid that mixes cozy farming with creature collecting and procedural exploration.

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 70%, RPG 13.9%, Simulation 7.5%, Romance 5.1%, Multiplayer 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on magical spells, crafting, and exploration to enhance the traditional farming experience.

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 50.1%, Agriculture 28% ★, RPG 10%, Farming 8.7% ★, Casual 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical and lighthearted game that combines farming with creature collecting and dance battles.

A beautiful Life Sim Sandbox RPG with Cross-Platform Online COOP set on a tropical Archipelago. Build your farm, grow crops and animals, craft various items, cook dishes, gather resources, build shops and museum to attract visitors, and turn a desolate Island into a prosperous tourist destination!

Why similar: Farming Sim 38%, Agriculture 24.7% ★, Life Sim 19.2%, RPG 7.4%, Simulation 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tropical-themed farming sim that offers robust cooperative play and island management.

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 33.3%, Agriculture 20.8% ★, Life Sim 16.5%, Farming 7.5% ★, RPG 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, exploration-heavy farming sim that blends contemporary life with traditional agriculture.

Discover the true power of rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin! Take on hordes of demons in side-scrolling combat to reclaim the land as Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island. Then, return to your mountain village and tend a field full of glorious rice.

Why similar: Farming Sim 58.7%, Agriculture 31.7% ★, Simulation 7.1%, Anime 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly detailed and realistic rice farming mechanics alongside satisfying side-scrolling action.

Welcome to Paleo Pines, a charming island known for its friendly dinosaurs, quirky townsfolk, and mysterious past. Befriend dinos and enlist their help to fix up your ranch and farm crops to create your cozy dino sanctuary! Then set out with your companion, Lucky, to uncover the island’s secrets.

Why similar: Farming Sim 51%, Agriculture 20.2% ★, Life Sim 16.9%, Simulation 7.1%, Casual 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A unique farming experience where you befriend and raise dinosaurs to help you manage your farm.

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 57.8%, Life Sim 26.4%, Simulation 7.9%, Adventure 4.7%, Multiplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on animal husbandry and farm management with a cozy, pastoral atmosphere.

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 38.7%, Agriculture 27.2% ★, Life Sim 19.1%, RPG 7.3%, Simulation 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully detailed farming sim inspired by Chinese mythology with a strong focus on cultivation and community.

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 46.4%, Agriculture 34% ★, RPG 8.5%, Simulation 6.5%, Casual 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: Allows you to play as an adorable animal character while managing a farm and a shop in a charming community.

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 42.9%, Agriculture 23.7% ★, Life Sim 19.7%, Simulation 7%, Adventure 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines world-building, gardening, and life-sim elements in a beautiful, fantasy-inspired setting.

Embark on a lifetime of adventure in a beautiful world of creativity and intrigue. Raise a family, customise your farm, run a business, craft items, and battle some marvellously malevolent monsters.

Why similar: Farming Sim 54.1%, Life Sim 25.3%, RPG 9.5%, Simulation 6.4%, Farming 3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Features a deep generational system where your choices impact the world and your family line over time.

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 52.9%, Life Sim 32.1%, RPG 8.8%, Simulation 3.9%, Adventure 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique twist that combines farming and resource gathering with the management of a medieval tavern.

Bring life back to a sleepy seaside village by building friendships, finding love, harvesting crops, tending livestock, competing in festivals, fishing, mining, discovering magical secrets and more!

Why similar: Farming Sim 49.2%, Life Sim 24.2%, Dating Sim 10.1%, Simulation 5.8%, Anime 4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style farming sim that focuses on building deep connections with villagers in a seaside town.

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 40.3%, Agriculture 18.5% ★, Life Sim 18.3%, RPG 7.4%, Simulation 6.1%

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 39.2%, Agriculture 21.8% ★, Life Sim 18%, RPG 6.8%, Simulation 5.6%

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 40.8%, Agriculture 25.1% ★, Life Sim 17.6%, RPG 8.2%, Simulation 4%

Verdant Skies is a life simulation game born from a love for games like Harvest Moon and a desire to create something unique with modern gameplay and deep storytelling. Ensure the success of the colony as you make friends and pursue romance with a diverse cast of characters.

Why similar: Farming Sim 60.3%, Agriculture 11.2% ★, RPG 7.5%, Simulation 6.8%, Farming 4.4% ★

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 41%, Agriculture 24.8% ★, Life Sim 20.8%, Anime 4.3%, Romance 4%

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 30.9%, Agriculture 21.8% ★, Life Sim 15.6%, RPG 8.6%, Dating Sim 6.8%

Noby and his friends are back in an all-new Doraemon: Story of Seasons title! Grow crops, raise animals, and use Doraemon's Secret Gadgets to help friends in a fun-filled and heartwarming story that people of all ages can enjoy.

Why similar: Farming Sim 42%, Life Sim 18.3%, Agriculture 14.7% ★, RPG 6.7%, Farming 5.4% ★

Pumpkin Days is a traditional farming RPG. Pick one of three towns to start your farming adventure. Farm, fish, mine, catch bugs, raise animals, and more. Help fill out the museum to stop a factory from being built on the island. Unless you wish to side with the factory. The choice is yours.

Why similar: Farming Sim 66.3%, Agriculture 10.8% ★, RPG 9.5%, Simulation 8.3%, Casual 2.8%

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 35.6%, Agriculture 21.9% ★, Life Sim 17.5%, Dating Sim 6.7%, Farming 6.1% ★

Trek across beaches, the desert, and even a volcano in the latest entry into the long-running Harvest Moon series! The Harvest Goddess has gone missing, and it's up to you to help bring her back! Along the way, you'll come across cows, sheep, camels, and even reindeer!

Why similar: Farming Sim 53.1%, Agriculture 17.9% ★, RPG 12.4%, Simulation 10.5%, Adventure 6.1%

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 37%, Agriculture 19.9% ★, Life Sim 18.9%, Farming 7.8% ★, RPG 5.9%

Experience the old-school charm of classic farming games with the suburban gothic atmosphere of certain 90's TV shows, along with contemporary game mechanics. Farming, crafting, combat, romantic relationships and mysterious events await!

Why similar: Farming Sim 50.3%, Agriculture 15.5% ★, Life Sim 11.1%, RPG 8%, Simulation 6%

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 65.9%, Agriculture 16.8% ★, Simulation 9.5%, Farming 3.7% ★, Casual 2.8%

Take over a cozy local farm in the charming seaside town of Aurora, meet friendly locals, reveal the secrets and enjoy your new peaceful life!

Why similar: Farming Sim 43.4%, Agriculture 21.9% ★, RPG 17.4%, Simulation 13.5%, Casual 3.8%

Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!

Why similar: Agriculture 42.9% ★, Farming Sim 42.8%, Simulation 8.1%, Multiplayer 3.6%, Casual 2.6%

Armed with hand-me-down tools and some cash, you begin your new life as THE Chief Farmer, a position your grandfather once excelled in. Can you honor his legacy and transform the overgrown, untamed and desolate floating island into a flourishing farm abundant with produce?

Why similar: Farming Sim 39.5%, Agriculture 22.7% ★, Life Sim 19.2%, RPG 8.1%, Dating Sim 7.2%

An alien world sometimes needs a farmer’s touch to bring it to life. In this sci-fi, colonization-life sim, terraform a barren world: turn wastelands into verdant landscapes while exploring, farming, building, and unlocking all the mysteries of this strange new planet.

Why similar: Farming Sim 42.7%, Agriculture 22.9% ★, Life Sim 19.3%, RPG 6.1%, Dating Sim 5%

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 44.3%, Agriculture 23.7% ★, RPG 8.9%, Farming 7.1% ★, Simulation 6.8%

Bridge the divide of an ancient schism between humans and monsters in Rune Factory 3 Special as half-human, half-wooly protagonist Micah. Farm, fight and fall in love as you revisit a classic in the series that perfected the blend of RPG & Life-sim genres.

Why similar: Farming Sim 57.5%, RPG 11.8%, Agriculture 10.3% ★, Dating Sim 6.1%, Romance 5.6%

🌾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 38.9%, Agriculture 25.1% ★, Life Sim 18.3%, Farming 9% ★, Simulation 6.4%

Our Love Will Grow is a farming game in the style of Harvest Moon with a different party to attend each week. Grow your farm, uncover secrets, and attract girls by presenting them with food and jewellery you make yourself.

Why similar: Farming Sim 62.4%, Agriculture 19.1% ★, Simulation 8.2%, RPG 7.2%, Adventure 3.1%

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 42.9%, Agriculture 21.5% ★, Life Sim 20.5%, Simulation 7.1%, RPG 6.8%

Make your farmer’s dream come true in Orange Season. With your parent’s help, you’ve finally saved enough money to buy a plot of land in the charming farmer’s village of Orange Town. Build a thriving farm as you grow crops, raise animals, fish, and mine materials to establish your farm in town.

Why similar: Farming Sim 36.1%, Agriculture 29.4% ★, Dating Sim 10.7%, RPG 9.3%, Simulation 5.2%

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 38.6%, Agriculture 23.9% ★, Life Sim 13.6%, RPG 7%, Dating Sim 6.9%

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 59.2%, Life Sim 28%, Simulation 9.3%, Casual 3.5%

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 42.3%, Agriculture 24.2% ★, Life Sim 20.5%, RPG 7%, Simulation 6%

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 51.5%, Life Sim 24.9%, RPG 11.1%, Simulation 9%, Casual 3.4%

This game is a farm life simulation game. Players will control this young man, growing vegetables, raising livestock, and after work, go out to the village to get along with the women.

Why similar: Farming Sim 46.9%, Life Sim 20.6%, Dating Sim 9.5%, RPG 8.2%, Simulation 7.3%

Wild Season is a farming-life sim that takes its foundations from the greats within the farming simulation, visual novel, and RPG genres and delivers them with a twist. Rebuild your farm to its former glory and beyond, befriend the townspeople and maybe find your one true love (of either gender!), and solve the secret of Bedford Valley.

Why similar: Farming Sim 52.2%, Life Sim 23.9%, RPG 7.8%, Simulation 7.7%, Farming 7% ★

Grow your farm, meet the villagers, and join your friends online in building your world.

Why similar: Farming Sim 51.6%, Agriculture 28.9% ★, RPG 6.9%, Simulation 5.6%, Adventure 2.7%

The sequel to the best-selling worldwide hit "Farming Simulator" has loads of new features! Assume the role of a farmer experiencing the challenge of 18 hour days running a new farm in the middle of beautiful rolling countryside.

Why similar: Farming Sim 55.5%, Agriculture 28.3% ★, Simulation 10.1%, Farming 4.6% ★, Multiplayer 1.5%