- #1 Coral Island
97% matchVery Positive89% of 25,947 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 52.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 29.2%, Life Sim 12.8%, Mining 10.5% ★, Crafting 9.1%, Building 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished, modern take on the farming-sim genre with deep exploration and a vibrant tropical setting.
- #2 Dinkum
96% matchVery Positive92% of 28,435 reviews2025
Dev: James BendonPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.4 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: Farming Sim 21.3%, Crafting 10.7%, Life Sim 10.4%, Online Co-Op 10.2%, Co-op 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a charming Australian-inspired open world that emphasizes co-op exploration, building, and farming.
- #3 Palia
96% matchVery Positive86% of 40,274 reviews2024
Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 24.9 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: Cozy 17.8%, Farming Sim 17.7%, Life Sim 9.9%, Crafting 8.7%, Building 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, community-focused multiplayer game that excels in exploration, crafting, and building in a beautiful fantasy world.
- #4 Fae Farm
95% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,471 reviews2023
Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
Windows
Median: 9.3 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 27%, Cozy 24.2%, Co-op 10.4%, Relaxing 7.2%, RPG 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines magical farming with co-op adventure and puzzle-solving elements that mirror the gameplay loop of Luma Island.
- #5 Sun Haven
94% matchVery Positive81% of 24,588 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.8 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 29%, Mining 13.8% ★, Life Sim 11.5%, Crafting 9.6%, Character Customization 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed farming RPG that supports multiplayer and offers a rich variety of magical exploration and character progression.
- #6 Roots of Pacha
94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,347 reviews2023
Dev: Soda Den
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 21.8 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 21.6%, Cozy 14.5%, Online Co-Op 11.3%, Crafting 10.5%, Life Sim 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on community building and cooperative farming in a prehistoric setting with a strong emphasis on discovery.
- #7 Farm Together 2
93% matchVery Positive94% of 5,123 reviews2025
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 27.5 hrsMean: 110.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in the long awaited sequel to the cozy, relaxing farming experience!
Why similar: Farming Sim 32.7%, Life Sim 14.2%, Co-op 11.7%, Character Customization 11%, Family Friendly 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for players who enjoy large-scale cooperative farming and creative land management.
- #8 My Time at Sandrock
92% matchVery Positive88% of 28,280 reviews2023
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 39.3 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 22.4%, Life Sim 13.8%, Mining 12.3% ★, Building 12.1%, Crafting 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust building and crafting experience set in a charming desert town with engaging story-driven quests.
- #9 Grow: Song of the Evertree
91% matchVery Positive81% of 2,538 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 33.3%, Life Sim 14.8%, Open World 11.1%, Family Friendly 8.1%, Exploration 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique blend of world-building, exploration, and cozy management that captures the whimsical spirit of Luma Island.
- #10 Moonstone Island
91% matchVery Positive84% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 33.4%, Building 17.8%, Life Sim 16.3%, Relaxing 10.7%, RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Blends creature collection with farming and exploration in a charming, procedurally generated world.
- #11 Len's Island
90% matchMostly Positive80% of 7,615 reviews2025
Dev: Flow Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%
An open-world survival crafting game for 1–8 players, blending intense dungeon crawling and ARPG combat with peaceful farming and creative building. Take on quests and explore a vast, procedurally-generated world full of danger and discovery.
Why similar: Building 31.5%, Crafting 29.5%, Open World 18.6%, Exploration 12.3%, Adventure 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a perfect balance of dungeon exploration, building, and farming in a beautiful, relaxing island setting.
- #12 Slime Rancher 2
89% matchVery Positive94% of 46,920 reviews2025
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 24.4 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 18.6%, Relaxing 17.9%, Building 17.7%, Cute 12.2%, Family Friendly 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the joy of collecting magical creatures and exploring vibrant, colorful environments.
- #13 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
89% matchVery Positive92% of 7,831 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 48.0 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 27%, Crafting 18.6%, RPG 18.2%, Co-op 8.3%, Adventure 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent mix of creative building and action-adventure that supports cooperative play and exploration.
- #14 Disney Dreamlight Valley
88% matchVery Positive92% of 23,720 reviews2023
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
Median: 32.6 hrsMean: 114.0 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 23.3%, Life Sim 14.9%, Crafting 12.4%, Character Customization 11.8%, Relaxing 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished life-sim that excels in character interaction, exploration, and cozy decorating.
- #15 Aloft
86% matchVery Positive84% of 3,496 reviews2025
Dev: Astrolabe Interactive Inc.Pub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Soar the skies in Aloft, the co-op sandbox survival game set in a world of floating islands. Build any island into a skyship, your home in the clouds. Find lost knowledge, cure the fungal corruption, and brave the hurricane to restore the ecosystem.
Why similar: Crafting 19.8%, Building 18.3%, Co-op 15.8%, Open World 9.1%, Character Customization 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features unique floating island exploration and cooperative building mechanics that emphasize discovery.
- #16 I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival
85% matchVery Positive85% of 4,518 reviews2024
Dev: MandragoraPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
I Am Future is a relaxing single-player survival game about building a cozy rooftop camp amid a flooded post-apocalyptic city. Set up a farm, go fishing, tinker with gadgets, craft new tools, manage a team of cute robots to automate and expand your base, explore the mysterious world, and chill out!
Why similar: Farming Sim 19.7%, Cozy 18%, Crafting 11%, Building 9.9%, Life Sim 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, relaxing take on the survival genre that focuses on building and farming in a post-apocalyptic setting.
- #17 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
87% matchVery Positive82% of 3,207 reviews2017
Dev: Prideful Sloth
Windows
Median: 4.1 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: Farming Sim 23.9%, Crafting 15.3%, Open World 14.6%, Relaxing 9.4%, Building 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, combat-free exploration game that focuses on farming and restoring a beautiful island.
- #18 Garden Paws
86% matchVery Positive90% of 2,485 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 17.4%, Cozy 12%, Crafting 10.2%, Building 10%, Online Co-Op 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Allows players to explore, farm, and build in a cute, animal-filled world with full cooperative support.
- #19 Kynseed
84% matchVery Positive83% of 3,619 reviews2022
Dev: PixelCount Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.3 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 31.4%, Crafting 16%, Life Sim 14.3%, Open World 9.2%, Relaxing 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A deep life-sim with generational mechanics and exploration that rewards curiosity and long-term planning.
- #20 Everdream Valley
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 944 reviews2023
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.4 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 21.8%, Cozy 19.7%, Crafting 10.8%, Building 10.1%, Life Sim 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy farming adventure that focuses on animal care and exploration in a charming rural setting.
- #21 Spirit of the Island
83% matchMixed66% of 1,862 reviews2022
Dev: 1M Bits HordePub: META Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 21%, Online Co-Op 12%, Life Sim 10.3%, Co-op 9.4%, Open World 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A tropical life-sim that emphasizes cooperative play, farming, and island exploration.
- #22 Echoes of the Plum Grove
81% matchVery Positive88% of 3,019 reviews2024
Dev: Unwound GamesPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 23.7%, Cozy 23.2%, Crafting 11.6%, Life Sim 10.9%, Open World 8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, story-driven farming sim that captures the charm of small-town life and generational progression.
- #23 Craftopia
82% matchMostly Positive77% of 19,974 reviews2020
Dev: Pocketpair
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Craftopia is the brand new multiplayer survival action game made in Japan. We combined many features we find enjoyable, such as hunting, farming, hack-and-slash, building, automation to develop this game.
Why similar: Crafting 26%, Open World 18.4%, Building 13.5%, Online Co-Op 11.1%, Multiplayer 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world survival game that allows for extensive farming, automation, and cooperative play.
- #24 Travellers Rest
81% matchVery Positive88% of 16,540 reviews2020
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 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 36.7%, Life Sim 21.7%, Crafting 14.2%, Building 13.3%, RPG 7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines tavern management with farming and crafting for a satisfying, cozy gameplay loop.
- #25 Hokko Life
82% matchMixed66% of 2,650 reviews2022
Dev: Gizmo GardenPub: 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 21.9%, Cozy 16.7%, Life Sim 10.9%, Building 8.7%, Crafting 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on creative building and customization within a cozy, village-based life-sim.
- #26 Palworld
78% matchVery Positive94% of 417,805 reviews2024
Dev: Pocketpair
Windows
Median: 34.2 hrsMean: 70.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Fight, farm, build and work alongside mysterious creatures called "Pals" in this completely new multiplayer, open world survival and crafting game!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 18.5%, Open World 18.2%, Crafting 17.8%, Co-op 13.3%, Multiplayer 11.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features extensive creature collection, building, and cooperative play in a vast open world.
- #27 Cozy Island
77% matchVery Positive92% of 2,388 reviews2025
Dev: LazyFish Studio
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Grow veggies, go fishing, and meet cute animals! On this relaxing and lovely island, you can walk around and explore freely, unlock quirky and fun items, build your own secret base, and enjoy carefree, joy-filled days at your own pace.
Why similar: Farming Sim 22.7%, Cozy 14.2%, Life Sim 11.2%, Online Co-Op 9.7%, Co-op 7.5%
- #28 Smalland: Survive the Wilds
78% matchVery Positive82% of 9,646 reviews2024
Dev: Merge GamesPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 15.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Experience a big adventure on a tiny scale! Enjoy multiplayer survival in a vast, hazardous world. Preparation is key when you're this small & at the bottom of the food chain. Craft weapons & armour, tame & ride creatures, build encampments & explore a strange new land.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 16.6%, Crafting 15.4%, Building 14.6%, Co-op 11.7%, Open World 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique perspective on exploration and building with a strong emphasis on cooperative survival.
- #29 Hello Kitty Island Adventure
76% matchVery Positive95% of 10,987 reviews2025
Dev: Sunblink
Windows
Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 57.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Cozy 32.2%, Life Sim 11.8%, Crafting 10.2%, Open World 9.4%, Relaxing 6.3%
- #30 Starsand Island
75% matchVery Positive87% of 7,209 reviews2026
Dev: Seed Sparkle Lab
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 20.8 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 29.2%, Building 14.3%, Life Sim 14.2%, Crafting 14.1%, Relaxing 7.8%
- #31 Staxel
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,816 reviews2019
Dev: PlukitPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Grow your farm, meet the villagers, and join your friends online in building your world.
Why similar: Farming Sim 25.8%, Online Co-Op 11.1%, Building 10.9%, Character Customization 9.4%, Co-op 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A voxel-based farming game that offers creative freedom and cooperative multiplayer in a cute, blocky world.
- #32 FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
75% matchVery Positive92% of 13,218 reviews2025
Dev: LEVEL5 Inc.
Windows
Median: 32.1 hrsMean: 53.0 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: Online Co-Op 14.5%, RPG 14%, Character Customization 13.2%, Open World 11.2%, Exploration 10.5%
- #33 Big Farm Story
79% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,339 reviews2021
Dev: Goodgame Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build your dream farm with your friends & animals in Big Farm Story. Grow crops, tend your fields, craft and explore the world in this farming adventure. Meet new friends around each corner, shape your own community and have fun writing your own story.
Why similar: Farming Sim 29.4%, Life Sim 15.7%, Crafting 13.3%, Co-op 9.1%, Relaxing 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A heartwarming, story-rich farming game that is perfect for players looking for a relaxing, single-player or co-op experience.
- #34 Summer in Mara
79% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,139 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.1 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 26.9%, Cozy 24.5%, Life Sim 13.4%, Crafting 11.7%, Relaxing 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing island-hopping adventure that combines farming, crafting, and exploration.
- #35 Farm Together
77% 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: Farming Sim 24.9%, Online Co-Op 14.9%, Building 12.7%, Co-op 10%, Multiplayer 8.9%
- #36 Fields of Mistria
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 27,018 reviews2024
Dev: NPC Studio
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 23.7 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 34.4%, Life Sim 14.9%, Crafting 9.9%, Building 8.4%, Relaxing 7.9%
- #37 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 456 reviews2023
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!
Why similar: Farming Sim 18.9%, Cozy 16.5%, Building 10.3%, Crafting 9.1%, Relaxing 8.3%
- #38 Tinkerlands
72% matchVery Positive86% of 3,746 reviews2025
Dev: CodeManuPub: HypeTrain Digital
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 13.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Explore, craft, and fight your way through uncharted islands — solo or with up to 4 players in co-op! Tinkerlands is an exciting survival adventure where you will build your settlement, craft useful tools to survive, and even use magic!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 20.7%, Crafting 15.8%, Building 14.3%, Co-op 12.8%, Open World 11.6%
- #39 STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
71% matchVery Positive94% of 3,749 reviews2025
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 18.9 hrsMean: 44.6 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 25.5%, Cozy 20.5%, Crafting 12.8%, Life Sim 12.5%, Character Customization 7.7%
- #40 My Time at Portia
74% matchVery Positive92% of 44,040 reviews2019
Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 36.1 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 24.9%, Crafting 13.3%, Life Sim 12.9%, Mining 9.9% ★, Open World 8.8%
- #41 Ale & Tale Tavern
71% matchVery Positive90% of 9,445 reviews2024
Dev: Scienart GamesPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Get ready for a thrilling mix of genres: a cooperative, first-person, open-world fantasy tavern simulator, action, fishing, hunting, exploration, and completing fun and diverse quests. And, of course, COOKING! Play with friends, feed and quench the thirst of the entire world!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 26.7%, Building 17.1%, Co-op 15.8%, Simulation 9.8%, Family Friendly 8.4%
- #42 Infinity Nikki
73% matchMixed55% of 9,566 reviews2025
Dev: Infold Games
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 65.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on a cozy open-world adventure filled with vast landscape, mystical puzzles and unexpected platforming challenges. Dress up not just for style, but to unravel hidden mysteries, interact with a vibrant environment, and experience the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Why similar: Farming Sim 19.2%, Crafting 10.1%, Life Sim 9.4%, Co-op 9.3%, Relaxing 9.2%
- #43 Snacko
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,002 reviews2025
Dev: Bluecurse StudiosPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 9.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Driven away by the cost of living, you and your childhood friend set off with the goal to turn things around and start a new life. Explore, gather, and build up the town from scratch into a place you'll be proud to call "home"!
Why similar: Farming Sim 19.1%, Cozy 18%, Building 13.6%, Crafting 10.6%, Life Sim 9.4%
- #44 Everdream Village
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 133 reviews2025
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Build your ideal, cozy farm in a living village. Form bonds with fellow villagers to lend a hand as you grow crops, care for animals, and craft a corner of paradise. Sail across enchanted islands to discover new resources and adventures along the way.
Why similar: Farming Sim 24.1%, Cozy 22.8%, Life Sim 10.1%, Building 9.1%, Crafting 9%
- #45 Critter Cove
69% matchVery Positive95% of 1,823 reviews2024
Dev: Gentleman Rat Studios
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 16.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A deep, open world life sim and town building game set in a cozy post-apocalyptic paradise. Restore your town, sail across a mysterious archipelago, rescue animal pals. Hunt for relics and farm, fish & craft everything you need. Can you help turn Critter Cove into a thriving tourist town once again?
Why similar: Farming Sim 29.2%, Life Sim 14.2%, Character Customization 11.4%, Open World 10.1%, Relaxing 9.3%
- #46 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
72% matchVery Positive93% of 5,636 reviews2020
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 22.0 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 50.2%, Simulation 9.6%, Life Sim 8.6%, RPG 7.4%, Cozy 5.1%
- #47 Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 975 reviews2019
Dev: Alchemist InteractivePub: rokaplay
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Farm, cook, craft and decorate in this casual open world farming adventure! Set up camp with your crew after being shipwrecked on a mysterious archipelago. Your quest is to survive, explore and uncover the secrets of the Cursed Islands. Take care of your crew to build relationships and earn rewards!
Why similar: Farming Sim 25%, Cozy 22.8%, Crafting 11.9%, Open World 7.8%, Relaxing 7.2%
- #48 Re:Legend
73% matchMixed55% of 2,021 reviews2022
Dev: Magnus Games StudioPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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 30.3%, Crafting 14.5%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Co-op 10%, RPG 6.9%
- #49 Everafter Falls
70% matchVery Positive84% of 668 reviews2024
Dev: SquareHuskyPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rediscover the simple life. Farm, fish, forge and fight to restore the peace in an all-new farming adventure. Features split-screen coop, a helpful pet, automated drones, resourceful pixies, a card-eating progression system, and dangerous dungeons to delve into!
Why similar: Farming Sim 26%, Mining 14.3% ★, Crafting 12.5%, Life Sim 11.9%, Character Customization 7.5%
- #50 Old Market Simulator
69% matchVery Positive88% of 4,894 reviews2024
Dev: Alcedo Games
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Old Market Simulator is a 1-4 player co-op game where you manage your market by ordering goods, growing produce, raising animals, fishing, and crafting items in your workshop, while hiring employees and expanding your business.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 30%, Life Sim 24.7%, Co-op 15.1%, Simulation 12.7%, Multiplayer 9.4%
- #51 Littlewood
70% matchVery Positive93% of 6,792 reviews2020
Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 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 18.8%, Life Sim 14.1%, Crafting 13.2%, Building 11.4%, Relaxing 8.4%
- #52 Seeds of Calamity
68% matchVery Positive89% of 218 reviews2025
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 21.7%, Cozy 19.8%, Life Sim 10.3%, Mining 10% ★, Crafting 9.2%
- #53 Cornucopia®
69% matchVery Positive88% of 630 reviews2023
Dev: David Dolynny | Subconscious GamesPub: Subconscious Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 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 24.6%, Mining 10.9% ★, Life Sim 10.9%, Crafting 10.9%, Building 8.9%
- #54 Cropia
67% matchVery Positive94% of 77 reviews2025
Dev: Cropstone Studio
Windows
Cultivate crops, care for animals, fish, mine resources, and explore diverse environments while growing the local community. Invite village residents to work with you and collaborate to meet city targets, helping you achieve goals more efficiently.
Why similar: Farming Sim 25.3%, Mining 19.6% ★, Crafting 12.2%, Life Sim 12%, Cozy 11.6%
- #55 Cozy Grove
68% matchVery Positive90% of 8,352 reviews2021
Dev: Spry FoxPub: Spry Fox
Windows
Median: 6.1 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: Cozy 37.9%, Relaxing 17.9%, Life Sim 14.8%, Crafting 9.8%, Cute 8.9%
- #56 Ooblets
67% 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: Farming Sim 29.5%, Crafting 14.3%, Character Customization 9.9%, Relaxing 8.2%, Open World 7.9%
- #57 Doloc Town
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,208 reviews2025
Dev: RedSaw Games StudioPub: Logoi Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Doloc Town is a cozy pixel-art farming simulation game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Build your dream farm from scratch and explore this mysterious wasteland. Harvest, plant, build, and uncover the untold stories of this forgotten land.
Why similar: Farming Sim 24%, Cozy 22.9%, Crafting 12.9%, Building 12.3%, Relaxing 7.5%
- #58 Cozy Caravan
64% matchVery Positive93% of 1,169 reviews2026
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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: Cozy 35.6%, Crafting 17.9%, Life Sim 11.5%, Open World 11%, Exploration 8.2%
- #59 Collector's Cove
65% matchVery Positive91% of 114 reviews2026
Dev: VoodooDuck
Windows
All aboard! Collector’s Cove is a cozy farming adventure on the high seas. Sail with your animal friend to uncharted waters, cultivate your floating farm, and discover new islands, crops and fish on your quest to become a Named Collector!
Why similar: Farming Sim 27%, Crafting 16%, Cozy 13.6%, Building 8.9%, Character Customization 8.5%
- #60 Little Witch in the Woods
63% matchVery Positive89% of 12,303 reviews2025
Dev: SUNNY SIDE UP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 25%, Life Sim 14.7%, Crafting 12.4%, Open World 8.9%, Relaxing 8%