- #1 Palia
97% matchVery Positive86% of 43,867 reviews2024
Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 26.4 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 20.7%, Life Sim 15.5%, Crafting 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Building 9.1%
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 24,999 reviews2024
Dev: thatgamecompany
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 28.2 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 20.6%, Sandbox 14.1%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Cute 12.7%, Character Customization 11.9%
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 24,686 reviews2023
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
Median: 32.3 hrsMean: 116.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 19.9%, Life Sim 17.7%, Relaxing 13.7%, Crafting 10.4%, Sandbox 10%
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 12,338 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 63.1 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: Open World 19.5%, Life Sim 18.8%, Crafting 11.9%, Relaxing 11.7%, Cute 11.5%
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 Positive95% of 49,727 reviews2025
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows
Median: 6.8 hrsMean: 25.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 26.6%, Relaxing 22.6%, Cute 18.6%, Building 13.1%, Simulation 7.6%
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 895 reviews2024
Dev: AwacebPub: Kepler Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 14.4 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 33.2%, Sandbox 24.3%, Character Customization 17.4%, Cute 14.4%, Exploration 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure that emphasizes freedom, exploration, and a relaxing tropical atmosphere.
- #7 Grow: Song of the Evertree
92% matchVery Positive81% of 2,561 reviews2021
Dev: Prideful SlothPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.1 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 21.3%, Agriculture 20.2% ★, Life Sim 12.9%, Open World 12.3%, Sandbox 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines world-building, life-simulation, and exploration in a whimsical, relaxing setting.
- #8 Fields of Mistria
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 33,222 reviews2026
Dev: NPC Studio
Windows · Linux
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 22.2%, Agriculture 15.4% ★, Life Sim 12.6%, Relaxing 7.5%, Open World 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic farming and life-simulation RPG that captures a cozy, magical atmosphere.
- #9 Sable
91% matchVery Positive86% of 6,432 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 35.4%, Relaxing 25.6%, Exploration 13.3%, RPG 12.9%, Puzzle 12.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, meditative approach to open-world exploration with a heavy emphasis on climbing and platforming.
- #10 Coral Island
91% matchVery Positive89% of 27,509 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 13.6 hrsMean: 56.0 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 23.6%, Agriculture 15.5% ★, Life Sim 13.9%, Relaxing 8.5%, Open World 7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished life-simulation experience with a focus on farming, dating, and environmental restoration.
- #11 Life Makeover
89% matchVery Positive83% of 1,617 reviews2023
Dev: Archosaur Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 58.5 hrs≥1hr: 57%
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 21.7%, Sandbox 14.4%, Cute 11.7%, Building 10.1%, Simulation 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated fashion and simulation game that mirrors the dress-up and customization focus of Infinity Nikki.
- #12 Little Witch in the Woods
87% matchVery Positive89% of 13,072 reviews2025
Dev: SUNNY SIDE UP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 10.1 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 18.5%, Life Sim 14.9%, Open World 11.4%, Cute 10.2%, Relaxing 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, dialogue-heavy simulation game about learning magic and exploring a mystical forest.
- #13 A Hat in Time
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 53,401 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 49.1%, Open World 21.1%, Co-op 20.4%, 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.
- #14 Fae Farm
88% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,575 reviews2023
Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 30.2%, Co-op 14.3%, Relaxing 12.4%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Cute 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy RPG that mixes farming-sim elements with magical exploration and co-op play.
- #15 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
86% matchVery Positive92% of 17,542 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 11.2 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 51.9%, Fantasy 48.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a beautiful, story-driven adventure with engaging platforming and a charming, cute art style.
- #16 Roots of Pacha
84% matchVery Positive94% of 4,536 reviews2023
Dev: Soda Den
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 21.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.
Why similar: Farming Sim 19.1%, Agriculture 15.9% ★, Life Sim 11.7%, Crafting 9.1%, Relaxing 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, community-focused farming and life-simulation game set in a prehistoric, vibrant world.
- #17 Summer in Mara
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,192 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.0 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 21.9%, Agriculture 19.1% ★, 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.
- #18 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
85% matchVery Positive82% of 3,221 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 17.8%, Farming Sim 17%, Agriculture 13.3% ★, Crafting 10.7%, Relaxing 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world adventure that prioritizes exploration and relaxing gameplay over combat.
- #19 My Time at Portia
84% matchVery Positive91% of 44,278 reviews2019
Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 35.9 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 20.1%, Agriculture 14% ★, Life Sim 14%, Open World 12.2%, Crafting 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines life-simulation, crafting, and RPG elements in a colorful, open-world setting.
- #20 Alba: A Wildlife Adventure
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,317 reviews2020
Dev: ustwo games
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.3 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 25%, Exploration 17.1%, Casual 13.6%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, non-violent exploration game focused on nature and helping the environment.
- #21 Sun Haven
82% matchVery Positive81% of 25,417 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.6 hrsMean: 31.3 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 23.8%, Agriculture 15.2% ★, Life Sim 12.7%, Relaxing 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed farming and life-simulation RPG with extensive multiplayer options.
- #22 Wuthering Waves
79% matchVery Positive88% of 54,869 reviews2025
Dev: KURO GAMES
Windows
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 76.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 47.7%, Co-op 16.8%, RPG 14.4%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Exploration 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-action, open-world experience with a strong anime aesthetic and fluid movement mechanics.
- #23 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
82% matchVery Positive92% of 8,060 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.1 hrsMean: 46.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 19.2%, RPG 17.4%, Sandbox 17.2%, Crafting 14.5%, Open World 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends creative building mechanics with RPG exploration in a charming and cozy world.
- #24 Littlewood
81% matchVery Positive93% of 6,824 reviews2020
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.1 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 17% ★, Life Sim 11.9%, Farming Sim 11.7%, Crafting 8%, Relaxing 8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, pixel-art life-simulation game that focuses on town-building and character relationships.
- #25 Garden Paws
81% matchVery Positive90% of 2,498 reviews2018
Dev: Bitten Toast Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.2 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 14.5%, Crafting 8.4%, Open World 8.1%, Building 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sandbox-style game focused on building, crafting, and exploring with cute animal characters.
- #26 Starsand Island
77% matchMostly Positive82% of 7,727 reviews2026
Dev: Seed Sparkle Lab
Windows
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 24.2%, Life Sim 16.2%, Crafting 11.3%, Building 10.6%, Relaxing 9.8%
- #27 Luma Island
78% matchVery Positive84% of 12,657 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 17.9%, Crafting 9.5%, Life Sim 8.8%, Co-op 8.7%, Relaxing 8.6%
- #28 Where Winds Meet
76% matchVery Positive87% of 113,892 reviews2025
Dev: Everstone StudioPub: NetEase Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 32.8 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 36.7%, Multiplayer 20%, Character Customization 18.8%, Co-op 13.5%, Fantasy 11%
- #29 Eastshade
80% matchVery Positive89% of 5,502 reviews2019
Dev: Eastshade Studios
Windows
Median: 1.7 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 26.4%, Crafting 21%, Relaxing 20.7%, RPG 11.9%, Fantasy 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, non-combat exploration game where you play as a traveling artist capturing the beauty of the world.
- #30 Heartopia
77% matchMixed66% of 15,538 reviews2026
Dev: XD
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 51.2 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 29%, Relaxing 16.7%, Multiplayer 16.5%, Cute 16.1%, Character Customization 10.8%
- #31 Hokko Life
79% matchMixed66% of 2,667 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 20.7%, Agriculture 19% ★, Life Sim 13.9%, Crafting 7.8%, Relaxing 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A creative life-simulation game that allows for extensive customization of furniture and town layout.
- #32 Everdream Valley
78% matchMostly Positive70% of 967 reviews2023
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 22.6%, Life Sim 13.5%, Crafting 11%, Relaxing 10.1%, Building 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, cute farming and adventure game that emphasizes animal care and exploration.
- #33 FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
75% matchVery Positive92% of 13,511 reviews2025
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.
Windows
Median: 31.3 hrsMean: 53.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
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 17%, RPG 15.1%, Cute 12.9%, Character Customization 11%, Crafting 8.7%
- #34 Tales of Seikyu
74% matchVery Positive84% of 2,573 reviews2026
Dev: ACE EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.6 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: Agriculture 18.7% ★, Farming Sim 16.9%, Life Sim 11.3%, Open World 9.9%, Crafting 9.1%
- #35 Cozy Island
73% matchVery Positive92% of 2,634 reviews2025
Dev: LazyFish Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 23.9%, Life Sim 16%, Open World 13.7%, Relaxing 11.5%, Multiplayer 9.9%
- #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 24.3%, Open World 15.3%, Building 10.6%, Multiplayer 8.9%, Sandbox 8%
- #37 Runika: A World of Little Legends
76% matchVery Positive87% of 113 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 19.5% ★, Farming Sim 18.7%, Crafting 9.3%, Open World 8.3%, Sandbox 8.2%
- #38 Little Life: Island Tales
74% matchVery Positive82% of 84 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 21.6%, Life Sim 15.7%, Open World 13.2%, Relaxing 11.2%, Character Customization 7%
- #39 Cozy Caravan
71% matchVery Positive94% of 1,377 reviews2026
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 20.2%, Crafting 18.6%, Agriculture 18.1% ★, Life Sim 16.6%, Cute 13.8%
- #40 Wonderia
71% matchVery Positive82% of 347 reviews2026
Dev: Rock&DashPub: IndieArk
Windows · Mac
Wonderia's an open-world, manga-art adventure just waiting to be explored. It's got sci-fi sim elements, deep dungeons, and you can even morph into alien form! Grab up to 7 friends to mine, craft, battle, and level—or farm and fish the day away, if that's more your tempo. There's so much to do!
Why similar: Farming Sim 20.6%, Crafting 13.6%, Sandbox 12.4%, Building 11.3%, Open World 10.8%
- #41 The Faraway Land
73% matchVery Positive83% of 103 reviews2024
Dev: FireTail
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 20.7%, Open World 13.6%, Relaxing 10.6%, Crafting 10.6%, Sandbox 10.3%
- #42 Pathless Woods
72% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,110 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%, Open World 14.8%, Crafting 13%, Sandbox 10.4%, Building 9.9%
- #43 Notes From Province
73% matchVery Positive87% of 90 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 27.2%, RPG 13.7%, Character Customization 12%, Relaxing 11.9%, Crafting 11.6%
- #44 Garden Buddies
72% matchMostly Positive72% of 95 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 19.4% ★, Farming Sim 18.9%, Life Sim 12.3%, Relaxing 8.9%, Crafting 8.9%
- #45 AFK Journey
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 770 reviews2026
Dev: Farlight Games
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 23.4%, Crafting 15.5%, Building 14.8%, Multiplayer 11%, Relaxing 10.9%
- #46 Oriental Valley
70% matchVery Positive83% of 372 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 17.2%, Life Sim 15.1%, Open World 10.4%, Relaxing 10.1%
- #47 Everholm
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 382 reviews2024
Dev: Chonky LoafPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.9 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 28.5%, Life Sim 16%, RPG 9.4%, Cute 7.8%, Building 7.7%
- #48 Research Story
67% matchVery Positive95% of 340 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: Farming Sim 17.9%, Agriculture 17.6% ★, Life Sim 11%, Building 6.8%, Relaxing 6.5%
- #49 Staxel
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,839 reviews2019
Dev: PlukitPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Grow your farm, meet the villagers, and join your friends online in building your world.
Why similar: Farming Sim 18.2%, Agriculture 17.5% ★, Open World 8.4%, Relaxing 7.3%, Sandbox 7.1%
- #50 Aka
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 688 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 21.9%, Life Sim 15.6%, Open World 11.6%, Crafting 11.1%, Relaxing 10.5%
- #51 To Pixelia
68% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,284 reviews2025
Dev: Pixeduo StudiosPub: Crytivo
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Meet the Pixelians and discover the ultimate life simulator in To Pixelia. As you climb your career ladder of choice, step into the world of politics, art, sports, music, and even crime. Live your dream life in pixels!
Why similar: Farming Sim 22.3%, Life Sim 17.4%, Open World 13.9%, Relaxing 11.1%, Sandbox 9.5%
- #52 Farm Together
69% matchVery Positive94% of 22,105 reviews2018
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.2 hrsMean: 142.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Why similar: Agriculture 28.6% ★, Farming Sim 16.7%, Multiplayer 9%, Relaxing 8.8%, Co-op 8.2%
- #53 Totemlands
70% 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 15.2% ★, Farming Sim 12.3%, Open World 11.8%, Crafting 10.2%, Building 9.9%
- #54 Dinkum
64% matchVery Positive92% of 29,064 reviews2025
Dev: James BendonPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 29.1 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 23.1% ★, Farming Sim 15.3%, Life Sim 10.1%, Co-op 8.4%, Relaxing 7.6%
- #55 gogh: Focus with Your Avatar
65% matchVery Positive91% of 5,374 reviews2025
Dev: ambr
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 71.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A cozy multiplayer co-working sandbox with character customization, room building, and productivity tools. Focus, study, work, and relax together with friends and players around the world.
Why similar: Relaxing 14.7%, Sandbox 14.5%, Building 13.1%, Cute 12.2%, Character Customization 12.1%
- #56 Cozy Grove
67% matchVery Positive90% of 8,494 reviews2021
Dev: Spry FoxPub: Spry Fox
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!
Why similar: Relaxing 32.9%, Life Sim 24.1%, Cute 19.7%, Crafting 11.6%, Character Customization 8%
- #57 Critter Crops
68% matchMixed52% of 81 reviews2024
Dev: Skyreach Studio
Windows
Enter the world of Mutter Island as Sylvie, a newfound witch with the ability to grow magical Critters. Restore the island, welcome the unwelcome, and uncover the mystery of Sylvie's past!
Why similar: Farming Sim 26.4%, Open World 15.3%, Crafting 13.9%, Relaxing 12.5%, Cute 9.6%
- #58 Border Town
65% matchMostly Positive79% of 307 reviews2025
Dev: GoHoGamesPub: 2P Games
Windows
Restore the former glory of Border Town in an open-world sandbox RPG set in a fantastical realm. Explore the world, craft tools and weapons, cultivate fields, and socialise with your neighbours while dealing with dark forces that threaten to destroy everything you have built.
Why similar: Farming Sim 28.9%, Open World 17.9%, Sandbox 13.2%, Building 13%, RPG 7.6%
- #59 Mecha BREAK
65% matchMixed61% of 29,114 reviews2025
Dev: Amazing Seasun Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 17.9 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 52.1%, Character Customization 47.9%