- #1 Wobbledogs
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 14,224 reviews2022
Dev: Animal UprisingPub: Secret Mode
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.
Why similar: Sandbox 32.6%, Life Sim 32.1%, Simulation 14.6%, Colorful 12%, Physics 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features deep genetic mutation and breeding mechanics that directly mirror the experimental nature of the seed game.
- #2 Creatura
97% matchMixed68% of 228 reviews2021
Dev: Koksny.com
Windows · Linux
Median: 30 minMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 35%
Seed, Breed, Create. From single cell organisms to complex ecosystems. Evolve every part of your own unique aquarium / terrarium by applying scientifically accurate principles of natural and artificial selection, in Creatura - ultimate Virtual Evolution Vivarium Simulator.
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.2%, Life Sim 19.5%, Science 18.5% ★, Sandbox 16.1%, Simulation 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A highly detailed simulation focusing on genetics, evolution, and creating custom ecosystems.
- #3 The Ranch of Rivershine
96% matchVery Positive94% of 2,139 reviews2025
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Saddle up and build your own horse ranch! Raise foals, care for your horses and train them as you explore the countryside. Participate in cross country competitions and become your town's champion! Befriend the villagers who'll help you on your adventure at the Ranch of Rivershine!
Why similar: Horses 40.7% ★, Life Sim 17.5%, Agriculture 17.1% ★, Simulation 10.4%, Nature 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a dedicated horse-focused life-sim experience with breeding and training mechanics.
- #4 Koi Farm
95% matchVery Positive95% of 982 reviews2021
Dev: Job Talle
Windows · Linux
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 54%
A koi breeding game.
Why similar: Creature Collector 43.6%, Sandbox 23.3%, Simulation 14.3%, Nature 9.2%, Colorful 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing creature-collector that emphasizes breeding specific traits and managing a population.
- #5 Equilinox
94% matchVery Positive92% of 2,999 reviews2018
Dev: ThinMatrix
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Equilinox is a relaxing nature simulation game in which you can create and nurture your own ecosystems. Shape the world to your liking, cultivate and raise hundreds of different species, and evolve your wildlife to unlock more exotic plants and animals.
Why similar: Sandbox 42.1%, Simulation 29%, Nature 17.4%, Management 6%, Colorful 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on nature simulation and genetic evolution in a relaxing, sandbox-style environment.
- #6 Pocket Stables
94% matchVery Positive91% of 184 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Manage a ranch while training your racehorses to race for a Triple Crown.
Why similar: Horses 46.1% ★, Life Sim 23.3%, Simulation 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Management 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: A management-focused simulation where you train horses and compete in races to build your stable's reputation.
- #7 Monster Rancher 1 & 2 DX
93% matchVery Positive90% of 1,101 reviews2021
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The legendary monster training duology, “Monster Rancher” and “Monster Rancher 2”, is back!
Why similar: Creature Collector 73.2%, Simulation 26.3%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic for breeding, training, and racing creatures in a management-heavy environment.
- #8 Ooblets
91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,527 reviews2023
Dev: Glumberland
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Ooblets is a relaxing and offbeat farming, town life, and creature collection game. Manage your farm, grow and train your ooblets, explore strange lands, and have dance-offs!
Why similar: Creature Collector 44.7%, Agriculture 40% ★, Colorful 9.5%, Open World 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines creature collection, farming, and life-sim elements with a colorful, charming aesthetic.
- #9 Vilmonic
92% matchMostly Positive72% of 85 reviews2018
Dev: Bludgeonsoft
Windows · Mac · Linux
Vilmonic is an artificial life simulator and genetics and evolution sandbox game. Protect and breed unique pixel-art life forms where pixels and color have meaning. Craft tools and buildings and change the environment. Find ancient tech and fend off haywire zombitons. Craft Farm Breed Evolve!
Why similar: Agriculture 21.7% ★, Creature Collector 19%, Science 13.4% ★, Sandbox 13.2%, Nature 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An experimental sandbox game where you act as a god to evolve and manage unique life forms.
- #10 Niche - a genetics survival game
91% matchVery Positive86% of 5,158 reviews2017
Dev: Stray Fawn StudioPub: Stray Fawn Publishing
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Niche - a genetics survival game is a turn-based strategy game combined with simulation and roguelike elements. Shape your own species of animals based on real genetics. Keep your species alive against all odds, such as predators, climate change and spreading sickness.
Why similar: Sandbox 43.3%, Nature 30%, Simulation 19.8%, Procedural Generation 5.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Why You'll Like It: Centers entirely on managing breeding pairs and genetic traits to ensure the survival of your species.
- #11 Horse Racing Manager
90% matchVery Positive88% of 136 reviews2025
Dev: Sheep Meadow Road Games
Windows · Mac
Manage your own horse racing stables, breed and train future champions. Compete across diverse tracks, balance finances, manage staff, and expand your reach in the world of horse racing. Turn ambition into legacy, one choice at a time.
Why similar: Horses 34% ★, Gambling 19.9% ★, Capitalism 12.6%, Sandbox 11.2%, Management 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the economic and strategic side of managing a horse racing stable.
- #12 Monster Care Simulator
89% matchVery Positive93% of 674 reviews2025
Dev: Banana Tiger Studio
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Manage a care center for adorable monsters in Monster Care Simulator! Treat clients' creatures, hatch eggs, raise your own companions, and keep them happy with fun activities. Hire staff, expand your facilities, and customize your space to build the ultimate monster sanctuary!
Why similar: Creature Collector 36.6%, Life Sim 17.9%, Management 13.4%, Simulation 11.8%, Nature 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and care of unique creatures with an emphasis on economic growth.
- #13 Research Story
88% matchVery Positive95% of 317 reviews2025
Dev: Petal Cat Games
Windows
Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!
Why similar: Agriculture 26.8% ★, Creature Collector 23.5%, Life Sim 20.1%, Sandbox 11.4%, Simulation 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A farming-sim that emphasizes discovering and documenting creatures alongside traditional agriculture.
- #14 Secret of the Magic Crystals
89% matchVery Positive82% of 1,659 reviews2010
Dev: Artery Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this game you manage a horse-breeding farm set in a fantasy surrounding. The game enables you to breed legendary horses such as Pegasus, Unicorn, Fire-steed, Ice-steed and Demon-steed. You can buy over 700 objects during the game. Make all kinds of horseshoes as well as lots of magical potions for your horses.
Why similar: Horses 69% ★, Management 20.5%, Colorful 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: A classic horse management game that incorporates breeding and racing mechanics.
- #15 Unbridled: That Horse Game
86% matchVery Positive86% of 479 reviews2025
Dev: Mind Evotion Games
Windows
Unbridled: That Horse Game is the ultimate horse simulator, giving you the freedom to follow your own dreams and create your own unique story. Experience the freedom of riding, the challenges of horse sports, and the joy of breeding horses - all in a stunning virtual world.
Why similar: Horses 76.3% ★, Simulation 16.1%, Open World 7.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Why You'll Like It: A simulation game that emphasizes the realistic care and training of horses.
- #16 Husbandry
87% matchVery Positive80% of 141 reviews2020
Dev: Average Games
Windows · Mac
As an entrepreneur from a far away galaxy, raise and breed the exotic creatures of Earth, then sell them back to your home world.
Why similar: Management 48.6%, Simulation 30%, 2D 19.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%, Indie 0.7%
Why You'll Like It: A management-focused game about raising and caring for animals in a relaxing, 2D environment.
- #17 Slime Rancher
85% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 151,397 reviews2017
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Why similar: Sandbox 30.5%, Colorful 20.1%, Management 17.1%, Open World 15.6%, Simulation 15.1%
Why You'll Like It: Blends creature collection, farming, and economy management in a vibrant, sandbox world.
- #18 Astride
86% matchMixed54% of 484 reviews2023
Dev: Raidho Games
Windows
Explore Astride, a horse game set in a Scandinavian-inspired environment.
Why similar: Horses 81.8% ★, Simulation 13.8%, Open World 3.9%, Indie 0.2%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A realistic horse simulation focusing on training and bonding with your animals.
- #19 Ant Keeping Simulator
84% matchVery Positive89% of 112 reviews2024
Dev: Kunstaat
Windows
Grow, feed and care for your colony of mighty ants in a realistic semi-idle simulation of ant keeping. Created in collaboration with ant keeping enthusiasts, Ant Keeping Simulator will be an accurate experience to ant keepers.
Why similar: Sandbox 19.9%, Creature Collector 19.3%, Simulation 19.1%, Nature 15.9%, Management 13.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a detailed management loop focused on nature and colony growth.
- #20 Tiny Pasture
82% matchVery Positive93% of 8,163 reviews2025
Dev: CaveLiquidPub: Gamersky Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 26.5 hrsMean: 60.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors!
Why similar: Creature Collector 25.7%, Capitalism 19%, Agriculture 12.4% ★, Management 9.3%, Nature 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, pixel-art idler that captures the farming-sim feel of managing animal populations.
- #21 MareQuest
84% matchVery Positive97% of 424 reviews2022
Dev: ElectroKaplosion LLC
Windows
MareQuest! A profound experience including Mare customization, procedurally generated mares, rng mare dialogue, and accurate mare friendship simulation! What more could you possibly want?
Why similar: Horses 69.8% ★, Pixel Graphics 15.5%, 2D 11%, Open World 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure-heavy horse game that includes breeding and exploration elements.
- #22 Money Simulator: Brokeville
82% matchVery Positive87% of 839 reviews2025
Dev: OrganicaPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Welcome to the Brokeville! Grind your way to the top through jobs, deliveries, bicycle races, and risky crypto trades. Buy, customize, and sell cars & motorcycles for profit. Build your own businesses, manage them, and hire staff to grow your empire.
Why similar: Capitalism 31.6%, Life Sim 23.8%, Sandbox 16.5%, Simulation 15%, Management 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the capitalism and sandbox management aspects of the seed game.
- #23 Ribbit Ranch
81% matchVery Positive99% of 98 reviews2025
Dev: Jack McAllister
Windows
Ribbit Ranch is a cozy idle simulation game for casual play. Collect over 200 million types of frogs, raise them in real time, and sell them for profit. Customize habitats with decorations, rare species, and ultra-rare special frogs.
Why similar: Creature Collector 31.6%, Management 18.7%, Simulation 15.7%, Sandbox 12.4%, Nature 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, cozy simulation game centered on managing a collection of creatures.
- #24 Poly Plaza
83% matchMixed54% of 89 reviews2024
Dev: Victor Game Studio
Windows
An open-world entrepreneurial sandbox game. Sell resources, purchase properties, become rich.
Why similar: Capitalism 22.4%, Agriculture 22.1% ★, Life Sim 21.7%, Sandbox 15.9%, Simulation 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A life-sim and sandbox game that emphasizes economic growth and capitalism.
- #25 Farm Together
79% matchVery Positive94% of 22,015 reviews2018
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 138.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Why similar: Agriculture 52.7% ★, Horses 22.3% ★, Sandbox 13.8%, Simulation 11%, Singleplayer 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A farming-sim that allows for massive scale and management of livestock and crops.
- #26 Let's Ride! Silver Buckle Stables
80% matchVery Positive96% of 112 reviews2022
Dev: Coresoft Inc.Pub: Cosmi Valusoft
Windows
Let’s Ride! Silver Buckle Stables challenges you to become the best horse rider you can be. Aim for the blue ribbon in barrel racing and agility, while taking care of prize horses in your very own stables.
Why similar: Horses 59.6% ★, Life Sim 16.5%, Simulation 15.1%, Management 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic horse simulation focusing on racing and stable management.
- #27 Umamusume: Pretty Derby
76% matchVery Positive94% of 53,925 reviews2025
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 69.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Umamusume: Pretty Derby, winner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2025, is ready to race! Scout featured trainees and supporters as you navigate the immersive sports life simulation through the game's in-depth training system and top-of-the-line 3D graphics!
Why similar: Horses 50.1% ★, Gambling 34.8% ★, Management 8.4%, Simulation 6.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #28 Planet Zoo
78% matchVery Positive91% of 93,912 reviews2019
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 6.4 hrsMean: 34.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Build a world for wildlife in Planet Zoo. From the developers of Planet Coaster and Zoo Tycoon comes the ultimate zoo sim. Construct detailed habitats, manage your zoo, and meet authentic living animals who think, feel and explore the world you create around them.
Why similar: Sandbox 25.3%, Management 22.1%, Simulation 16.9%, Horses 16.3% ★, Nature 16.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers the ultimate management experience for animal enclosures and creature care.
- #29 Game Dev Tycoon
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 44,663 reviews2013
Dev: Greenheart Games 💚
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 15.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.
Why similar: Management 47.8%, Simulation 36%, Sandbox 10%, 2D 4.6%, Indie 1%
Why You'll Like It: A management simulation that captures the addictive nature of building a successful business from the ground up.
- #30 Pony World 3
81% matchMixed69% of 356 reviews2015
Dev: Rhema PressPub: Play sp. z o. o.
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 27.8 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Third installment to the very successful Pony World series features improved gameplay, cartoony 3D graphics and whole new, bigger and better Pony Town to explore, live in and form relationships. Socialize with other ponies, play with them and meet your beloved one.
Why similar: Horses 93.5% ★, Simulation 6%, Indie 0.3%, Singleplayer 0.3%
Why You'll Like It: A casual, family-friendly simulation focused on horse care and social interaction.
- #31 Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,432 reviews2010
Dev: EasyGameStationPub: Carpe Fulgur LLC
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Recettear is the story of an item shop, the girl who lives in it, and the fairy who turned her life upside down. Recette Lemongrass finds herself in charge of an item shop built into her house, in order to pay back a loan her father took and then skipped out on - and Tear, her newfound fairy "companion", won't take no for an answer!
Why similar: Capitalism 76.5%, Management 10.9%, Simulation 10.3%, 2D 1.1%, Indie 0.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, satisfying experience in managing a business and maximizing profits.
- #32 Tobiano
77% matchMostly Positive72% of 57 reviews2026
Dev: Ida MeyerPub: Kanel Studios
Windows · Mac
Tobiano is a sport horse simulator with realistic genetics, management, and riding. Shop for horses and train them through the levels to succeed at shows or sell for profit. Breed horses with unique personalities and conformation. Grow your facility to add stables, farm feed, or craft tack.
Why similar: Horses 58.2% ★, Simulation 14%, Management 13.4%, Nature 8.1%, Open World 6%
- #33 Horse Farm Simulator
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Glow Egg Games
Windows
Manage your own horse farm; feed and take care of your horses, and interact with your customers. Enjoy riding horses, participate in races, or experience farming by planting crops in your fields. Additionally, run your café to earn income and expand your farm.
Why similar: Horses 49.5% ★, Simulation 16%, Life Sim 15.5%, Management 11.9%, Nature 6.6%
- #34 Horse Riding Classic
75% matchVery Positive98% of 63 reviews2026
Dev: Juice Cube
Windows
Experience the classic majesty of soaring through the skies on Horseback. Collect over 99 Apples hidden throughout a Handcrafted 3-Dimensional World, push technology to its limit and Breed the Ultimate Horse, and destroy The Glue Factory and Save Horse Kind.
Why similar: Horses 51% ★, Sandbox 20.8%, Simulation 12%, Colorful 8.7%, Open World 7.1%
- #35 Lucinda Green's Equestrian Challenge
75% matchMostly Positive71% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: IR Gurus Interactive Pty Ltd.Pub: Strategy First
Windows
Create the perfect horse, who will be your partner in practice & competition. Care for your horse as you feed, groom & train to perfect your skills.
Why similar: Horses 50.8% ★, Creature Collector 17.9%, Simulation 16.9%, Life Sim 14.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #36 Planetary Life
72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 743 reviews2025
Dev: Sotenbox
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Manipulate climate, add plants and evolve creatures in this planet and life sandbox simulation game. From cells to civilizations, spread life throughout the whole planet. Or just enjoy watching your creation burn!
Why similar: Science 20.7% ★, Life Sim 20.5%, Sandbox 19.9%, Nature 12%, Management 10%
- #37 Hobby Horse: First Ride
73% matchVery Positive90% of 52 reviews2026
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Time to RIDE! Create your first Hobby Horse and overcome basic obstacle courses! Win trophies, develop skills and discover the world of hobby horsing - jump on a hobby horse and conquer the horse world!
Why similar: Horses 73.7% ★, Simulation 14.8%, Colorful 10.7%, Indie 0.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%
- #38 Wildlife Park 2 - Horses
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 84 reviews2014
Dev: b-alive gmbh
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Horsesimulation with 16 breeds of horses and varied missions.
Why similar: Horses 58.1% ★, Simulation 14.5%, Sandbox 13%, Management 7.3%, Open World 6.3%
- #39 My Horse: Bonded Spirits
74% matchMixed47% of 162 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Build a bond with your horse and gain its trust. Develop yours and the horse’s skills. Discover the surrounding open world. Complete tasks and take part in competitions. Rebuild a run-down stud farm!
Why similar: Horses 43.7% ★, Agriculture 19.5% ★, Life Sim 15.6%, Simulation 9.3%, Management 7.1%
- #40 Monster Lab Simulator
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 483 reviews2026
Dev: Round 3 Studios
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Ready to become a mad scientist? Synthesize, evolve, and command an army of unique creatures in your own lab. Manage your laboratory, master genetic essences, and dominate the battle arena in this deep creature collection simulator!
Why similar: Creature Collector 33.7%, Life Sim 20.9%, Science 18.2% ★, Management 10.8%, Simulation 9.7%
- #41 Ancient Farm
72% matchMixed63% of 158 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: Horses 24.5% ★, Agriculture 22.1% ★, Life Sim 17.5%, Sandbox 13.9%, Simulation 7.9%
- #42 Let's Build a Zoo
71% matchVery Positive89% of 4,032 reviews2021
Dev: SpringloadedPub: No More Robots
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%
It's time to Build a Zoo! Construct and decorate enclosures, buy and breed animals, hire zookeepers and vets... then try your hand at DNA splicing, and stitch together over 300,000 different types of animal. This can only go smoothly...
Why similar: Creature Collector 33.5%, Sandbox 20.6%, Simulation 14.3%, Management 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%
- #43 Horse Farm
74% matchMixed54% of 322 reviews2018
Dev: Independent Arts SoftwarePub: upjers
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Create the ranch of your dreams, with cute horses, diverse buildings, amazing features and captivating quests. Download Horse Farm now and take care of your horses!
Why similar: Horses 58.1% ★, Management 14.3%, Simulation 11.1%, Colorful 8.3%, Nature 7.7%
- #44 Harvest Days: My Dream Farm
70% matchMixed68% of 189 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: Horses 32.7% ★, Agriculture 25.9% ★, Life Sim 14.9%, Nature 9%, Simulation 7.4%
- #45 Petz® Horsez® 2
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 242 reviews2008
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Saddle up for fun in a game that combines your passion for horses with thrills and adventure! You'll be rewarded for raising horses, training champions, and saving the ranch in Petz horsez 2. Raise horses from birth and learn to feed, clean, and take care of them Earn money to buy new horses and accessories by entering challenging...
Why similar: Horses 81% ★, Simulation 19%
- #46 Farming Simulator 22
68% matchVery Positive93% of 90,204 reviews2021
Dev: Giants Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 34.8 hrsMean: 149.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Create your farm and let the good times grow! Harvest crops, tend to animals, manage productions, and take on seasonal challenges.
Why similar: Agriculture 30.2% ★, Horses 26.3% ★, Sandbox 13.4%, Simulation 9.6%, Management 9.3%
- #47 My Horse: Bonded Spirits - Prologue
71% matchMixed59% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Games Incubator
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 32%
The Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version. Build a bond with your horse and gain its trust. Develop yours and the horse’s skills. Discover the surrounding open world. Complete tasks and take part in competitions. Rebuild a run-down stud farm!
Why similar: Horses 43.1% ★, Agriculture 19.5% ★, Life Sim 17.8%, Simulation 10.1%, Open World 5.1%
- #48 Cats Are Money
68% matchVery Positive93% of 119 reviews2025
Dev: DEM Games
Windows
Cats are Money is a cozy idle game in the "Tamagotchi" genre where you manage a farm and collect unique cats into your collection. Take care of your pets, feed them, and play with them. Upgrade your farm, unlock new breeds and businesses.
Why similar: Creature Collector 52.6%, Management 16.6%, Simulation 14.4%, Colorful 10%, 2D 6.3%
- #49 Farm Manager
70% matchMixed44% of 121 reviews2025
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Create and manage your own farm. Strategize, expand, plant, grow and harvest the lands and breed prize-worthy animals in this immersive farm management game. Farm Manager is among the most realistic of the strategy genre - so prove yourself and beat your friends and other real life managers.
Why similar: Horses 32.3% ★, Agriculture 29.6% ★, Management 12.7%, Simulation 10.2%, Nature 8.1%
- #50 Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition
69% matchVery Positive92% of 4,991 reviews2020
Dev: PikPok
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%
With stunning, realistic horses, an in-depth breeding system, and a range of exciting game modes, Rival Stars Horse Racing offers horse fans the ultimate racing and riding experience. Take the reins and become an equestrian legend!
Why similar: Horses 41.3% ★, Agriculture 29.4% ★, Nature 10.7%, Management 10.5%, Simulation 7.9%
- #51 Casino Island Simulator
69% matchMixed67% of 138 reviews2024
Dev: Clap Games
Windows
Run your own casino. Buy new gambling games, take payments, hire employees, expand and design your casino. Slots, blackjack, roulette, poker, baccarat, craps and more...
Why similar: Gambling 45.4% ★, Life Sim 20.6%, Management 14.1%, Simulation 13.8%, Open World 6%
- #52 8-Bit Farm
70% matchMixed66% of 56 reviews2022
Dev: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Windows
Farm management simulation game! Create the most awesome farm!
Why similar: Agriculture 37.3% ★, Life Sim 27.5%, Simulation 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Nature 7%
- #53 Whimside
66% matchVery Positive92% of 402 reviews2025
Dev: ToadzillartPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A creature collection game that sits at the bottom of your screen & fits easily into your routine. Whether you're working, studying, or relaxing, Whimside is always ready to offer you a cozy escape. Capture rare creatures, create new species & decorate your whimsical space!
Why similar: Creature Collector 50.4%, Management 13%, Nature 11.1%, Simulation 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
- #54 Pixel Collector
68% matchMixed66% of 109 reviews2024
Dev: PixelPulseGames
Windows
Collect Pixelart items! Get 1-4 tickets every 2 hours to spin the lucky wheel. Win pixelart items or higher rarity tickets! All items appear in your Steam inventory and are tradable/marketable, making it easier to complete your collections.
Why similar: Gambling 51.2% ★, Creature Collector 22.3%, Simulation 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D 3.2%
- #55 Ranch Farm and Store Simulator
66% matchVery Positive88% of 287 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: Agriculture 23.5% ★, Life Sim 20.9%, Capitalism 17.5%, Sandbox 15.4%, Simulation 8.5%
- #56 Casino Boss Simulator
67% matchMixed58% of 76 reviews2026
Dev: Nons Games
Windows
Casino Boss Simulator is a casino management simulation game that turns your dream of building a casino empire from scratch into reality. Manage, expand, and lead your own casino empire in the competitive world of gambling.
Why similar: Gambling 44% ★, Life Sim 20.2%, Simulation 17.9%, Management 13.4%, Colorful 4.1%
- #57 Farmland Realm
69% matchMixed60% of 96 reviews2022
Dev: Leakage Games
Windows
The little farm is waiting for you to turn into a Farmland Realm!
Why similar: Agriculture 31.2% ★, Horses 26.3% ★, Life Sim 20.2%, Simulation 9.3%, Nature 9.2%
- #58 Unbridled: Horse Designer
67% matchVery Positive86% of 138 reviews2023
Dev: Mind Evotion Games
Windows
You have the power to craft your ideal equine companion from head to hoof. From choosing coat colors and intricate markings to styling majestic manes and tails, the Horse Designer offers a myriad of options to bring your unique vision to life.
Why similar: Horses 99.1% ★, Singleplayer 0.5%, Indie 0.4%
- #59 Gaucho and the Grassland
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 510 reviews2025
Dev: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.
Why similar: Horses 41.4% ★, Life Sim 25.7%, Nature 12.3%, Simulation 11.4%, Colorful 8.9%
