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Games Like Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Farming Sim, RPG, Simulation, Life Sim.

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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!

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 77% — of 1,109 reviews
Released: 2017-11-14
Developer: TABOT, inc.
Publisher: Natsume Inc.
Genres: Adventure, Casual, RPG, Simulation
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 15.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 90%

Overview

Harvest Moon: Light of Hope captures the cozy, community-driven spirit of classic farming simulations, focusing on town restoration and building relationships. These recommendations highlight games that excel in the same relaxing loop of agriculture, social interaction, and progression, ranging from modern indie hits to refined entries in the genre's most iconic series.

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  1. #1 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
    97% matchVery Positive93% of 5,675 reviews2020
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 21.9 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 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.

  2. #2 Fields of Mistria
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 27,781 reviews2024
    Dev: NPC Studio
    Windows
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 24.5 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 37.3%, Life Sim 16.3%, Agriculture 15.6%, 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.

  3. #3 Stardew Valley
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,008,001 reviews2016
    Dev: ConcernedApe
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 22.6 hrsMean: 84.1 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 43.6%, Life Sim 19.6%, 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.

  4. #4 Coral Island
    95% matchVery Positive89% of 26,525 reviews2023
    Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 53.8 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 43.8%, Life Sim 19.6%, Agriculture 17.3%, 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.

  5. #5 Rune Factory 4 Special
    94% matchVery Positive89% of 2,262 reviews2021
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 21.1 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 63.8%, 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.

  6. #6 Roots of Pacha
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,441 reviews2023
    Dev: Soda Den
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.5 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 39.1%, Agriculture 19.1%, Life Sim 18%, Dating Sim 7.6%, RPG 6.7%

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

  7. #7 Sun Haven
    92% matchVery Positive81% of 24,867 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 31.4 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 43.5%, Life Sim 17.5%, Agriculture 16.3%, Dating Sim 7.4%, RPG 6.8%

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

  8. #8 DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS
    93% matchVery Positive81% of 2,188 reviews2019
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 39.5 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 48.9%, Life Sim 22.6%, 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.

  9. #9 My Time at Sandrock
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 28,550 reviews2023
    Dev: Pathea Games
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 39.4 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 45.5%, Life Sim 28.6%, Dating Sim 8.6%, RPG 7.5%, 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.

  10. #10 STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
    91% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,368 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: Agriculture 25.3%, Farming Sim 24.1%, Life Sim 19.9%, Farming 9.7%, RPG 8.4%

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

  11. #11 Rune Factory 5
    90% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,070 reviews2022
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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 57.6%, RPG 12.1%, Simulation 7.8%, Anime 5.6%, Romance 5.3%

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

  12. #12 Wylde Flowers
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,686 reviews2022
    Dev: Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 81.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    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 23.8%, Simulation 9.7%, Dating Sim 8.2%, 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.

  13. #13 Moonstone Island
    88% matchVery Positive84% of 4,783 reviews2023
    Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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 24.1%, Life Sim 18.5%, 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.

  14. #14 Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos
    89% matchMostly Positive71% of 430 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 50.1%, Life Sim 23.6%, 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.

  15. #15 Littlewood
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 6,802 reviews2020
    Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 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 30.7%, Agriculture 26%, Life Sim 23.5%, 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.

  16. #16 My Time at Portia
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 44,122 reviews2019
    Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 36.0 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 41.8%, Life Sim 22.1%, Agriculture 17.1%, 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.

  17. #17 Fae Farm
    86% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,496 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 70%, RPG 13.9%, Simulation 7.4%, Romance 5.1%, Multiplayer 3.5%

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

  18. #18 Spirit of the Island
    85% matchMixed66% of 1,883 reviews2022
    Dev: 1M Bits HordePub: META Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 36.9%, Agriculture 24%, Life Sim 18.4%, RPG 7.2%, Simulation 5.9%

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

  19. #19 Ooblets
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 1,534 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 50%, 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.

  20. #20 SunnySide
    84% matchMixed66% of 1,164 reviews2024
    Dev: Aftabi Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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 20.9%, Life Sim 16.4%, Farming 7.6%, RPG 6.5%

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

  21. #21 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
    83% matchVery Positive92% of 5,680 reviews2020
    Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 58.6%, Agriculture 31.9%, Simulation 7%, Anime 2.5%

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

  22. #22 Paleo Pines
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 2,551 reviews2023
    Dev: Italic PigPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    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 51.1%, Agriculture 20.2%, Life Sim 16.8%, Simulation 7%, Casual 2.7%

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

  23. #23 Everdream Valley
    82% matchMostly Positive71% of 953 reviews2023
    Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.1 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 58%, Life Sim 26.2%, Simulation 7.8%, Adventure 4.7%, Multiplayer 3.2%

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

  24. #24 Grow: Song of the Evertree
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 2,549 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 42.9%, Agriculture 23.9%, Life Sim 19.5%, Simulation 7%, Adventure 4%

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

  25. #25 Immortal Life
    79% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,291 reviews2024
    Dev: YiFang StudioPub: 2P Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 15.0 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 40.8%, Agriculture 24.4%, Life Sim 19.8%, RPG 7.7%, Simulation 4.9%

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

  26. #26 Garden Paws
    81% matchVery Positive90% of 2,489 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 46.3%, Agriculture 34.1%, RPG 8.5%, Simulation 6.5%, Casual 2.4%

    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.

  27. #27 Kynseed
    79% matchVery Positive83% of 3,685 reviews2022
    Dev: PixelCount Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 11.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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 9.6%, 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.

  28. #28 Travellers Rest
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 17,329 reviews2020
    Dev: Isolated Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.9 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 53%, Life Sim 32%, 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.

  29. #29 World's Dawn
    80% matchMostly Positive79% of 881 reviews2016
    Dev: Wayward Prophet
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    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 49.3%, Life Sim 24%, 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.

  30. #30 STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town
    78% matchVery Positive80% of 1,598 reviews2021
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 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 40.3%, Agriculture 18.6%, Life Sim 18.2%, RPG 7.5%, Simulation 6%

  31. #31 Cornucopia®
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 637 reviews2023
    Dev: David Dolynny | Subconscious GamesPub: Subconscious Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 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 39.4%, Agriculture 21.9%, Life Sim 17.8%, RPG 6.8%, Simulation 5.6%

  32. #32 HARVESTELLA
    76% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,502 reviews2022
    Dev: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 26.9 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 40.9%, Agriculture 25.2%, Life Sim 17.5%, RPG 8.2%, Simulation 3.9%

  33. #33 Verdant Skies
    77% matchMostly Positive80% of 421 reviews2018
    Dev: Howling Moon Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    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 60.2%, Agriculture 11.2%, RPG 7.5%, Simulation 6.8%, Farming 4.4%

  34. #34 STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
    73% matchVery Positive94% of 3,842 reviews2025
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 46.5 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 38.2%, Agriculture 24%, Life Sim 18.8%, Dating Sim 8%, Simulation 5.6%

  35. #35 Tales of Seikyu
    73% matchVery Positive84% of 1,157 reviews2025
    Dev: ACE EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    A peaceful farming life sim set on the island of Seikyu. Grow your farm, restore your ancestral home, form heartfelt bonds with villagers, and shapeshift into different spirit forms to explore a world that moves gently with the seasons.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 30.9%, Agriculture 21.9%, Life Sim 15.5%, RPG 8.6%, Dating Sim 6.8%

  36. #36 Pumpkin Days
    75% matchVery Positive82% of 524 reviews2021
    Dev: Pumpkin Interactive
    Windows

    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%

  37. #37 DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 401 reviews2022
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 18.2%, Agriculture 14.8%, RPG 6.7%, Farming 5.4%

  38. #38 Hokko Life
    74% matchMixed66% of 2,658 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 37.1%, Agriculture 19.9%, Life Sim 18.8%, Farming 7.8%, RPG 5.9%

  39. #39 Song Of The Prairie
    72% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,513 reviews2024
    Dev: The Droplet StudioPub: AOE Plus
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 17.4 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 Sim 35.6%, Agriculture 22%, Life Sim 17.4%, Dating Sim 6.7%, Farming 6.1%

  40. #40 Gleaner Heights
    75% matchMostly Positive73% of 376 reviews2018
    Dev: Emilios Manolidis
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    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 15.6%, Life Sim 11%, RPG 8%, Simulation 6%

  41. #41 Harvest Life
    76% 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 65.8%, Agriculture 16.8%, Simulation 9.5%, Farming 3.7%, Casual 2.8%

  42. #42 Farm Together
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 22,047 reviews2018
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18.0 hrsMean: 139.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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

    Why similar: Agriculture 43%, Farming Sim 42.8%, Simulation 8%, Multiplayer 3.6%, Casual 2.6%

  43. #43 Harvest Moon: One World
    73% matchMixed58% of 139 reviews2021
    Dev: Natsume Inc.
    Windows

    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%, Agriculture 18%, RPG 12.4%, Simulation 10.5%, Adventure 6.1%

  44. #44 Peaceful Days
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 278 reviews2025
    Dev: Nhat Nguyen
    Windows · Linux

    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 22%, RPG 17.5%, Simulation 13.4%, Casual 3.8%

  45. #45 Sky Harvest
    69% matchVery Positive87% of 84 reviews2026
    Dev: Armored CatPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows

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

    Why similar: Farming Sim 39.5%, Agriculture 22.8%, Life Sim 19.1%, RPG 8.1%, Dating Sim 7.3%

  46. #46 Rune Factory 3 Special
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 816 reviews2023
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 18.0 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 57.3%, RPG 11.8%, Agriculture 10.5%, Dating Sim 6.1%, Romance 5.5%

  47. #47 Farmer's Dynasty - Final Harvest Edition
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 4,283 reviews2019
    Dev: UMEO StudiosPub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 13.4 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 43%, Agriculture 21.6%, Life Sim 20.3%, Simulation 7.1%, RPG 6.8%

  48. #48 Alchemy Story
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 199 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 38.6%, Agriculture 24%, Life Sim 13.5%, RPG 7%, Dating Sim 6.9%

  49. #49 Orange Season
    69% matchMixed60% of 401 reviews2024
    Dev: Innerfire StudiosPub: SOEDESCO
    Windows · Linux

    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%, Agriculture 29.5%, Dating Sim 10.7%, RPG 9.3%, Simulation 5.1%

  50. #50 Re:Legend
    70% matchMixed55% of 2,024 reviews2022
    Dev: Magnus Games StudioPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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 44.2%, Agriculture 23.7%, RPG 8.9%, Farming 7.2%, Simulation 6.7%

  51. #51 Let's Go! My Harem Farm
    68% matchVery Positive82% of 221 reviews2024
    Dev: XO_PROJECTPub: OTAKU Plan
    Windows

    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 47.1%, Life Sim 20.4%, Dating Sim 9.6%, RPG 8.2%, Simulation 7.2%

  52. #52 Echoes of the Plum Grove
    67% matchVery Positive88% of 3,076 reviews2024
    Dev: Unwound GamesPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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 59.4%, Life Sim 27.8%, Simulation 9.3%, Casual 3.5%

  53. #53 Our Love Will Grow
    72% matchMixed67% of 158 reviews2015
    Dev: John Wizard
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    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 62.3%, Agriculture 19.2%, Simulation 8.1%, RPG 7.2%, Adventure 3.1%

  54. #54 One Lonely Outpost
    68% matchMixed59% of 645 reviews2025
    Dev: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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 23%, Life Sim 19.2%, RPG 6.2%, Dating Sim 5%

  55. #55 Farming Simulator 19
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 75,920 reviews2018
    Dev: Giants Software
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 28.0 hrsMean: 126.7 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    The best-selling franchise takes a giant leap forward with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 58.5%, Agriculture 28.2%, Simulation 10.7%, Multiplayer 2.6%

  56. #56 Seeds of Calamity
    65% matchVery Positive83% of 321 reviews2026
    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 42.3%, Agriculture 24.2%, Life Sim 20.5%, RPG 7%, Simulation 5.9%

  57. #57 Farmer's Dynasty 2
    64% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,051 reviews2026
    Dev: UMEO StudiosPub: Toplitz Productions
    Windows

    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: Farming Sim 38.6%, Agriculture 24.2%, Life Sim 18.9%, RPG 7%, Simulation 6.2%

  58. #58 Sprout Valley
    67% matchMostly Positive73% of 126 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 51.6%, Life Sim 24.8%, RPG 11.1%, Simulation 9%, Casual 3.4%

  59. #59 Firefly Village
    65% matchVery Positive88% of 123 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 38.5%, Agriculture 19.9%, Life Sim 17%, RPG 8.6%, Farming 6.7%

  60. #60 Pocket Harvest
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 116 reviews2023
    Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
    Windows

    Reap the joys of country life and cultivate your farm and fame!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 45.3%, Agriculture 23.8%, Life Sim 19.8%, Simulation 8.3%, Casual 2.8%

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