- #1 Palia
97% matchVery Positive86% of 41,903 reviews2024
Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 25.5 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Why similar: Farming Sim 20.9%, Life Sim 15.5%, Crafting 9.8%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Building 9%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, multiplayer-focused life simulation that emphasizes community and exploration in a vibrant, relaxing world.
- #2 Sky: Children of the Light
96% matchVery Positive87% of 23,585 reviews2024
Dev: thatgamecompany
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
A breathtaking open-world adventure awaits! Explore magical realms, restore lost light, and form wordless bonds with players worldwide. Complete quests and solve puzzles in seasonal events that celebrate kindness, discovery, and heartfelt connection.
Why similar: Open World 23%, Sandbox 16.3%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Cute 14.3%, Puzzle 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on social interaction, exploration, and atmospheric platforming in a beautifully stylized open world.
- #3 Disney Dreamlight Valley
96% matchVery Positive92% of 23,997 reviews2023
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
Median: 32.4 hrsMean: 114.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Why similar: Farming Sim 18.6%, Life Sim 16.4%, Fishing 16.2% ★, Relaxing 12.7%, Crafting 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines life-simulation with extensive character customization and exploration of a magical, evolving world.
- #4 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
95% matchVery Positive94% of 11,553 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 59.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Embark on a cozy, open-world adventure with Hello Kitty and Friends. Befriend beloved characters as you explore and restore a mysterious island, solve ancient puzzles, cook delicious dishes, customize yourself and your cabins, and so much more.
Why similar: Life Sim 19.4%, Open World 19.1%, Crafting 12%, Relaxing 11.7%, Cute 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, open-world simulation game centered on exploration, friendship, and cute character interactions.
- #5 Slime Rancher 2
94% matchVery Positive94% of 48,178 reviews2025
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.
Why similar: Open World 26.2%, Relaxing 22.9%, Cute 18.5%, Building 13.2%, Simulation 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a colorful, cute open-world environment perfect for relaxing exploration and resource collection.
- #6 Tchia
93% matchVery Positive88% of 854 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.
Why similar: Open World 39.8%, Sandbox 29.9%, Cute 17.3%, Exploration 13%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure that emphasizes freedom, exploration, and a relaxing tropical atmosphere.
- #7 Coral Island
92% 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 22.9%, Agriculture 15.1% ★, Life Sim 13.4%, Relaxing 8.3%, Fishing 8.1% ★
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished life-simulation experience with a focus on farming, dating, and environmental restoration.
- #8 Fields of Mistria
91% 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 22.1%, Agriculture 15.5% ★, Life Sim 12.7%, Relaxing 7.5%, Open World 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic farming and life-simulation RPG that captures a cozy, magical atmosphere.
- #9 Fae Farm
91% 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 30.6%, Co-op 14.4%, Relaxing 12.4%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Cute 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy RPG that mixes farming-sim elements with magical exploration and co-op play.
- #10 Sable
90% matchVery Positive86% of 6,278 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
Why similar: Open World 35%, Relaxing 26.1%, Exploration 13.1%, RPG 13%, Puzzle 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, meditative approach to open-world exploration with a heavy emphasis on climbing and platforming.
- #11 Grow: Song of the Evertree
89% 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 21.7%, Agriculture 20.2% ★, Life Sim 12.9%, Open World 12%, Sandbox 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines world-building, life-simulation, and exploration in a whimsical, relaxing setting.
- #12 A Hat in Time
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 53,075 reviews2017
Dev: Gears for Breakfast
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A Hat in Time is a cute-as-heck 3D platformer featuring a little girl who stitches hats for wicked powers! Freely explore giant worlds and recover Time Pieces to travel to new heights!
Why similar: Cute 48.7%, Co-op 21.1%, Open World 20.8%, Exploration 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A delightful 3D platformer that captures the cute aesthetic and fun movement mechanics found in Infinity Nikki.
- #13 Life Makeover
88% matchVery Positive84% of 1,566 reviews2023
Dev: Archosaur Games
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 55.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore Life Makeover: Unleash your style, dye outfits, and design freely. Dive into unlimited dress-up, build your dream home - all for free.
Why similar: Life Sim 24.1%, Sandbox 15.8%, Cute 12.6%, Building 11.1%, Simulation 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated fashion and simulation game that mirrors the dress-up and customization focus of Infinity Nikki.
- #14 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
87% matchVery Positive92% of 17,168 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Exploration 52%, Fantasy 48%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a beautiful, story-driven adventure with engaging platforming and a charming, cute art style.
- #15 Roots of Pacha
86% 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 19.4%, Agriculture 15.8% ★, Life Sim 11.7%, Crafting 9%, Relaxing 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, community-focused farming and life-simulation game set in a prehistoric, vibrant world.
- #16 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 7,995 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: Open World 44.3%, Cute 24.8%, Exploration 17%, Casual 14%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, non-violent exploration game focused on nature and helping the environment.
- #17 Little Witch in the Woods
83% matchVery Positive89% of 12,587 reviews2025
Dev: SUNNY SIDE UP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.
Why similar: Farming Sim 18.8%, Life Sim 15%, Open World 11.2%, Cute 9.9%, Relaxing 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, dialogue-heavy simulation game about learning magic and exploring a mystical forest.
- #18 Sun Haven
84% 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 23.1%, Agriculture 14.6% ★, Life Sim 12.2%, Fishing 10.1% ★, Relaxing 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed farming and life-simulation RPG with extensive multiplayer options.
- #19 Summer in Mara
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,162 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 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 22.2%, Agriculture 19% ★, Life Sim 14.9%, Relaxing 11.1%, Crafting 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing life-simulation game focused on farming, crafting, and exploring a beautiful archipelago.
- #20 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
84% matchVery Positive82% of 3,210 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.
Why similar: Open World 16.4%, Farming Sim 16.3%, Agriculture 12.6% ★, Crafting 10%, Relaxing 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure that prioritizes exploration and relaxing gameplay over combat.
- #21 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
82% matchVery Positive92% of 7,920 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 47.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, build and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players.
Why similar: Building 19.8%, RPG 18%, Sandbox 18%, Crafting 14.8%, Open World 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Blends creative building mechanics with RPG exploration in a charming and cozy world.
- #22 My Time at Portia
82% 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 20.4%, Life Sim 14.1%, Agriculture 14% ★, Open World 11.9%, Crafting 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines life-simulation, crafting, and RPG elements in a colorful, open-world setting.
- #23 Littlewood
81% 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: Agriculture 16.4% ★, Life Sim 11.6%, Farming Sim 11.6%, Relaxing 7.8%, Crafting 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, pixel-art life-simulation game that focuses on town-building and character relationships.
- #24 Wuthering Waves
78% matchVery Positive89% of 46,332 reviews2025
Dev: KURO GAMES
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 72.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Wuthering Waves is a story-rich open-world action RPG with a high degree of freedom. You wake from your slumber as Rover, joined by a vibrant cast of Resonators on a journey to reclaim your lost memories and change the world.
Why similar: Open World 46.8%, Co-op 17.4%, RPG 14.4%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Exploration 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-action, open-world experience with a strong anime aesthetic and fluid movement mechanics.
- #25 Everdream Valley
81% 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 19.3%, Fishing 15.6% ★, Life Sim 11.5%, Crafting 9.2%, Relaxing 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, cute farming and adventure game that emphasizes animal care and exploration.
- #26 Starsand Island
77% matchVery Positive87% of 7,727 reviews2026
Dev: Seed Sparkle Lab
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Tired of the city grind? Escape to Starsand Island and embrace the simple joys of country life! Live alongside capybaras, cats, and dogs, reel in a big catch, and explore the enchanting Moonlit Forest. Leave the hustle behind and experience the charm of this seaside paradise.
Why similar: Farming Sim 24.3%, Life Sim 16%, Crafting 11.3%, Building 10.6%, Relaxing 9.8%
- #27 Luma Island
78% matchVery Positive84% of 12,297 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
Why similar: Farming Sim 19.1%, Crafting 10%, Co-op 9.3%, Life Sim 9.3%, Relaxing 9.1%
- #28 Heartopia
77% matchMixed66% of 13,928 reviews2026
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Welcome to Heartopia, a multiplayer life simulation game crafted for creativity, freedom, and peace. Build your dream home, explore a wide range of hobbies, and forge warm connections with friends in a town full of endless possibilities.
Why similar: Life Sim 32%, Multiplayer 19%, Relaxing 18.9%, Cute 17.8%, Casual 6.8%
- #29 Dinkum
76% matchVery Positive92% of 28,725 reviews2025
Dev: James BendonPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.
Why similar: Agriculture 20.7% ★, Farming Sim 13.9%, Fishing 10.3% ★, Life Sim 9.1%, Co-op 7.6%
- #30 Garden Paws
80% 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: Agriculture 18.3% ★, Farming Sim 14.8%, Crafting 8.4%, Open World 8%, Building 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-style game focused on building, crafting, and exploring with cute animal characters.
- #31 Hokko Life
79% 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 19%, Agriculture 17.1% ★, Fishing 14.4% ★, Life Sim 12.6%, Crafting 7%
Why You'll Like It: A creative life-simulation game that allows for extensive customization of furniture and town layout.
- #32 Cozy Island
76% matchVery Positive92% of 2,489 reviews2025
Dev: LazyFish Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Go wild with your BFFS in your ultimate cozy getaway! Yank up hilariously plump veggies, reel in giant flappy fish, bump into adorable little animals, and unlock a bunch of weird and wonderful toys! If you feel like it, doing absolutely nothing on the beach is exactly what you're supposed to do!
Why similar: Farming Sim 24.3%, Life Sim 16.1%, Open World 13.4%, Relaxing 11.6%, Co-op 10%
- #33 Eastshade
79% matchVery Positive89% of 5,408 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 61%
You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Visit cities, scale summits, unearth mysteries, and discover forgotten places!
Why similar: Open World 21%, Crafting 17.1%, Relaxing 16.9%, Co-op 11.5%, RPG 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, non-combat exploration game where you play as a traveling artist capturing the beauty of the world.
- #34 Where Winds Meet
74% matchVery Positive87% of 109,074 reviews2025
Dev: Everstone StudioPub: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 30.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Step into an open-world action-adventure RPG set in ancient China. Uncover the secrets of your own identity as you rise from a humble village wanderer to the sword master of the imperial capital. Learn martial arts and build your reputation as a hero or a bringer of chaos in this free wuxia world.
Why similar: Open World 43.1%, Multiplayer 25.2%, Co-op 17.3%, Fantasy 14.4%
- #35 FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
74% matchVery Positive92% of 13,327 reviews2025
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.
Windows
Median: 32.2 hrsMean: 53.6 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Step into this Slow-Life RPG where you can freely switch between 14 unique jobs, so called "Lives," and enjoy a carefree life in a fantasy world. Fish, cook, shape the island to your liking, or team up with friends to battle monsters across the vast world.
Why similar: Open World 18.9%, RPG 17%, Cute 14.4%, Crafting 9.9%, Exploration 9.3%
- #36 阳光物语 / Sunshine Story
75% matchVery Positive86% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: DreamSpaceEra
Windows
Sunshine Story invites you to explore magical islands! Team up to battle the Guardian Dragon and befriend magical pets. Build your dream homestead, farm, and adventure with friends. Delve into mysterious mines, raise adorable animals, and enjoy a poetic day & night cycle.
Why similar: Farming Sim 24.7%, Open World 15%, Building 10.6%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Sandbox 8%
- #37 Calm Horizon
73% matchVery Positive92% of 65 reviews2026
Dev: 烟熏渔
Windows
Island Master, welcome to your very own island! This land awaits your touch—reawaken its vitality and rebuild it from the ground up. Construct buildings to unlock new features: dress in elegant outfits, run food and goods shops, and usher in an era of prosperity for your island!
Why similar: Fishing 19.5% ★, Life Sim 16.1%, Open World 13.1%, Relaxing 8.4%, Co-op 8.2%
- #38 Notes From Province
75% matchVery Positive86% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: BoxFox Studios
Windows
Dive into a deep Open World that rewards exploration. Solve clever puzzles with lateral thinking, and engage in unique, story-driven boss battles. Then take a break. Furnish your home, fish a little, and chill with your eccentric neighbors.
Why similar: Open World 30.6%, RPG 15.6%, Relaxing 13.7%, Crafting 13.4%, Exploration 10.6%
- #39 The Faraway Land
73% matchVery Positive84% of 101 reviews2024
Dev: FireTail
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
The Faraway Land is an open world survival simulator. Plunge into the relaxing atmosphere of a magical world filled with cute and dangerous creatures.
Why similar: Farming Sim 21%, Open World 13.4%, Relaxing 10.7%, Crafting 10.6%, Sandbox 10.4%
- #40 Little Life: Island Tales
73% matchVery Positive85% of 79 reviews2024
Dev: JIAOHU
Windows · Mac
A cozy open-world life sim set in a peaceful seaside town. Farm, dive, explore islands, build relationships, customize your home, and enjoy a slower pace of life.
Why similar: Farming Sim 23.6%, Life Sim 17%, Open World 13.9%, Relaxing 12.1%, Crafting 6.7%
- #41 Pathless Woods
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,102 reviews2024
Dev: AniYa Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on a cozy open-world survival journey inspired by ancient China's heritage. Gather resources, cultivate crops, build your dream home, and defend it from marauders. Team up with friends to explore and uncover a world where adventure meets serenity.
Why similar: Farming Sim 22.5%, Open World 14.5%, Crafting 13%, Sandbox 10.6%, Building 9.9%
- #42 AFK Journey
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 517 reviews2026
Dev: Farlight Games
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Welcome to the enchanted land of Esperia! Play as the legendary mage Merlin and explore a beautifully illustrated storybook world. Outsmart your foes in strategic card battles and uncover the secrets of this world alongside other heroes.
Why similar: Open World 19.7%, Fishing 14.6% ★, Crafting 13.2%, Building 12.7%, Relaxing 9.6%
- #43 Garden Buddies
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 93 reviews2023
Dev: JamPicsPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Unleash your inner gardener and immerse yourself in the serene world of Garden Buddies, cultivating a vibrant flower garden alongside your new friend Mutsy. Discover an enchanting and fulfilling experience to release your stress.
Why similar: Agriculture 19.3% ★, Farming Sim 19.1%, Life Sim 12.3%, Relaxing 8.9%, Crafting 8.8%
- #44 Totemlands
72% matchVery Positive92% of 51 reviews2021
Dev: Hobofeller
Windows
Totemlands is a relaxing crafting, building game where you raise totem poles, hunt spirits, decorate and explore the lands.
Why similar: Agriculture 13.9% ★, Fishing 12.9% ★, Farming Sim 11.4%, Open World 10.5%, Crafting 9.3%
- #45 Oriental Valley
70% matchVery Positive84% of 369 reviews2024
Dev: 猫多游戏Pub: ETime Studio
Windows
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world where modern country life meets quirky simulation adventure! Here you'll immerse yourself in a laid-back lifestyle full of traditional customs, make a bunch of quirky new friends, and embark on bizarre adventures.
Why similar: Agriculture 21.1% ★, Farming Sim 17.5%, Life Sim 15.2%, Open World 10.2%, Relaxing 10.1%
- #46 Spirit of the Island
71% 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: Agriculture 17.2% ★, Farming Sim 15.7%, Life Sim 10.3%, Open World 8.9%, Crafting 8.4%
- #47 Whisker Waters
71% matchMixed46% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Underbite GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Whisker Waters is the ultimate RPG adventure that blends light fantasy and the art of fishing into a mesmerizing world. As a player, you'll create and play as your very own Cat character and embark on a whimsical fishing journey like never before.
Why similar: Fishing 22.8% ★, Life Sim 15.5%, Relaxing 11%, Crafting 10.8%, Open World 9%
- #48 Everholm
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 365 reviews2024
Dev: Chonky LoafPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Lilly was spirited away to a mysterious island. As her memories fade, everyone seems to know her and her quest for her missing sister. It’s time to establish a homestead, meet your friendly Everfolks, then learn their secrets and solve the mystery of Everholm, in this open-ended minimalist RPG!
Why similar: Farming Sim 28.8%, Life Sim 16.1%, RPG 9.3%, Building 7.6%, Cute 7.6%
- #49 Cornucopia®
69% 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 16.8%, Agriculture 15.7% ★, Life Sim 10%, Fishing 8.2% ★, Crafting 7.2%
- #50 Isla Sinaloa
70% matchMixed68% of 145 reviews2022
Dev: EnsenaSoft
Windows · Mac
Isla Sinaloa is a relaxing game full of puzzles and activities to enjoy on a peaceful island in a universe full of friendly animals
Why similar: Farming Sim 20.6%, Agriculture 14.4% ★, Life Sim 13.3%, Fishing 10.7% ★, Crafting 10.6%
- #51 Runika: A World of Little Legends
70% matchVery Positive86% of 110 reviews2022
Dev: Pascal DittrichPub: padSoft
Windows
Build a farm… to save the world. Runika blends a cozy 2D sandbox with an unfolding story about a world being pulled into the mysterious Rift. Grow crops at your own pace, build your farm, gather resources, craft your own equipment, and uncover what awakens within the Rift.
Why similar: Agriculture 21.8% ★, Farming Sim 19%, Sandbox 9.9%, Crafting 9.7%, Open World 9.1%
- #52 Aka
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 676 reviews2022
Dev: Cosmo GattoPub: NEOWIZ
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Find inner peace in a small, open-world game. On these carefully handcrafted islands, you can take a nap on a giant monster, feed baby dragons, take care of the fauna and flora... ...but demons from your past might come back to remind you what you want to forget.
Why similar: Farming Sim 22.3%, Life Sim 15.6%, Open World 11.4%, Crafting 11.1%, Relaxing 10.6%
- #53 Skystead Ranch
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: ToastieLabs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Transform a desolate sky island into a vibrant sanctuary. Using your enchanted crook, cultivate your garden, befriend quirky creatures, build a home, and unlock secrets along the way. Each choice adds a personal touch to your unique Skystead Ranch!
Why similar: Agriculture 23.7% ★, Fishing 18.3% ★, Open World 10.5%, Relaxing 10%, Building 9.8%
- #54 Cozy Caravan
65% matchVery Positive93% of 1,235 reviews2026
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Grab your backpack and climb on in, it’s time to hit the road! Head out on a gentle journey in your reliable old caravan, crafting hearty meals, running market stalls and sharing goodies with local townsfolk. Spread kindness, share, and help prepare for the annual Whizz Bang Fair!
Why similar: Open World 21%, Crafting 19.7%, Agriculture 19.2% ★, Life Sim 17.7%, Cute 14.3%
- #55 Fishing Paradiso
68% matchVery Positive91% of 326 reviews2022
Dev: Odencat
Windows · Mac · Linux
Embark on a relaxing tropical adventure in this cozy fishing RPG! Explore wondrous locations and befriend a charming cast of characters on your quest to become a master angler and discover the true meaning of paradise!
Why similar: Fishing 26.2% ★, Farming Sim 20.1%, Relaxing 12.3%, Open World 11%, Cute 9%
- #56 Project Real
67% matchVery Positive85% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: HKGamesStudioPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
The Real Project is a game where you shape your virtual life. Choose professions, build authentic relationships and explore a wide, vibrant world full of fascinating NPCs. Face challenges, explore stunning landscapes. Live a complete virtual life, full of unique adventures.
Why similar: Farming Sim 18.5%, Agriculture 12.7% ★, Life Sim 12.4%, Fishing 11.7% ★, Sandbox 8.7%
- #57 Mecha BREAK
66% matchMixed60% of 28,352 reviews2025
Dev: Amazing Seasun Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Squad up in Mecha BREAK, a multiplayer third-person shooter offering three intense game modes filled with ground and aerial combat. Pilot your Striker into the breach and neutralize enemies. Are you ready for the ultimate showdown?
Why similar: Multiplayer 100%
- #58 Chill Town
66% matchMixed67% of 233 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: Farming Sim 21.9%, Fishing 16.7% ★, Life Sim 14.6%, Open World 11.7%, Relaxing 9.3%
- #59 Dark Deception
67% matchVery Positive89% of 23,549 reviews2018
Dev: Glowstick Entertainment
Windows
Median: 48 minMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 44%
Death awaits you in Dark Deception, a story-driven first-person horror maze game. There's nowhere to hide & nowhere to catch your breath. Run or die - it's your choice. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with a mysterious woman, your only hope of survival is to find a way to escape.
Why similar: Multiplayer 72%, RPG 28%
