- #1 Rune Factory 4 Special
97% matchVery Positive89% of 2,234 reviews2021
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Journey to the vibrant world of Rune Factory and experience the legendary fantasy farming adventure like never before!
Why similar: Farming Sim 34.4%, Creature Collector 17.4%, RPG 9%, Farming 8.5% ★, Crafting 8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive genre-defining hybrid of deep farming simulation and action-RPG monster taming.
- #2 Sun Haven
96% 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 36.7%, Agriculture 20.7% ★, Crafting 10.6%, Multiplayer 8.6%, RPG 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed farming RPG that features robust multiplayer, magic, and diverse creature interactions.
- #3 Kitaria Fables
96% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,678 reviews2021
Dev: Twin HeartsPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 14.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Action Adventure fused with RPG and Farming elements. Armed with sword, bow and spellbook, fight against a rising darkness threatening the world. Plunder dungeons in search of relics and resources, tend to your farm to make provisions and potions, and take on quests solo, or with a friend!
Why similar: Farming Sim 30.2%, Agriculture 21% ★, Crafting 14.3%, Co-op 11.5%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Blends action-RPG combat and farming with a focus on gathering resources from monsters in an adventurous world.
- #4 Palworld
94% 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: Creature Collector 33.2%, Crafting 16.1%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Online Co-Op 12.5%, Co-op 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines creature collection, base building, and survival mechanics with a heavy emphasis on multiplayer cooperation.
- #5 Monster Harvest
95% matchMixed52% of 528 reviews2021
Dev: Maple Powered GamesPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Monster Harvest is a monster collecting and farming action RPG with a twist! Grow, collect and mutate your crops then take them into battle! Filled with places to discover and multiple ways to build your farm, get ready to craft, explore and battle across the vibrant world of Planimal Point.
Why similar: Farming Sim 26.6%, Agriculture 23.8% ★, Creature Collector 18.1%, Crafting 11.3%, RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the core loop of farming crops that transform into collectible creatures for combat.
- #6 Fae Farm
94% 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 40.3%, Co-op 12.8%, RPG 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Crafting 8%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy, magic-infused farming sim that supports multiplayer and features light combat and exploration.
- #7 HARVESTELLA
93% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,478 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
HARVESTELLA, an all-new life-simulation RPG from SQUARE ENIX! Lead a life of self-sufficiency with your vibrant house as a base and cooperate with allies to overcome various threats.
Why similar: Farming Sim 28.5%, Agriculture 26.2% ★, JRPG 13.2%, Farming 8.1% ★, RPG 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a compelling mix of life-sim farming and a deep, story-driven JRPG experience.
- #8 Rune Factory 5
92% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,044 reviews2022
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
As the newest ranger of a peacekeeping organization known as SEED, protect your community by rounding up rowdy monsters and going on special missions. Cultivate your farm and friendships alike while unravelling rune-related mysteries!
Why similar: Farming Sim 35.2%, Creature Collector 17.8%, RPG 9.1%, Crafting 7.8%, Anime 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' signature blend of farming, romance, and monster taming in a 3D environment.
- #9 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 27%, Agriculture 25.9% ★, Creature Collector 24%, RPG 6.5%, Fantasy 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines creature collection with deckbuilding and open-world exploration across floating islands.
- #10 Ooblets
91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,527 reviews2023
Dev: Glumberland
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Ooblets is a relaxing and offbeat farming, town life, and creature collection game. Manage your farm, grow and train your ooblets, explore strange lands, and have dance-offs!
Why similar: Farming Sim 22.7%, Farming 19.4% ★, Agriculture 18.9% ★, Creature Collector 15.9%, Crafting 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A whimsical take on creature collection that replaces traditional combat with dance battles and farming.
- #11 Roots of Pacha
90% 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 31.2%, Agriculture 22.8% ★, Crafting 13.4%, Online Co-Op 10.7%, RPG 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A prehistoric farming sim that emphasizes community development and animal taming.
- #12 Coral Island
89% 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 44.4%, Agriculture 26.4% ★, Crafting 12.1%, RPG 6.3%, Simulation 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: An expansive farming and life-sim that includes deep ocean exploration and environmental restoration.
- #13 Fields of Mistria
89% 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 29.2%, Farming 24.9% ★, Agriculture 18.5% ★, Crafting 7.4%, RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, modern farming sim with strong RPG elements and a nostalgic aesthetic.
- #14 My Time at Sandrock
87% 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 47.2%, Crafting 20.9%, Multiplayer 12.4%, RPG 9.5%, Simulation 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on crafting and community building in a desert setting with strong RPG progression.
- #15 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
88% 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 56.5%, Agriculture 12.3% ★, Simulation 10.2%, RPG 9.1%, Anime 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: The classic farming experience that established the foundation for the modern cozy simulation genre.
- #16 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
86% 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: Wholesome 26.6% ★, Farming Sim 21.2%, Creature Collector 12.3%, Crafting 9%, Co-op 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration, gathering, and interacting with creatures in a cozy, top-down setting.
- #17 Temtem
86% matchVery Positive81% of 39,217 reviews2022
Dev: CremaPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 12.7 hrsMean: 42.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Temtem is an online creature-collection adventure. Tame 165 unique creatures across 7 vibrant islands, battle other tamers, tackle mythical Lairs, chase Luma & Umbra variants, and breed your favorite Tems - with friends by your side! Dive into a colorful monster catching adventure, so Temtem up!
Why similar: Creature Collector 31%, Co-op 17.9%, Multiplayer 12.5%, JRPG 11.9%, RPG 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A multiplayer-focused creature collection RPG that emphasizes social interaction and competitive play.
- #18 Slime Rancher 2
82% 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: Creature Collector 45.7%, Cute 16%, Simulation 11.7%, Fantasy 10.3%, Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploring a vibrant world to collect and raise unique creatures on a customizable farm.
- #19 My Time at Portia
85% 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 36.5%, Agriculture 22.2% ★, Crafting 17.2%, RPG 9.2%, Simulation 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Sandrock, focusing on crafting, farming, and building relationships in a post-apocalyptic town.
- #20 Dinkum
82% 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: Agriculture 24.1% ★, Farming 19.5% ★, Farming Sim 18.4%, Crafting 8.1%, Co-op 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: An Australian-themed farming and survival game that supports cooperative multiplayer and exploration.
- #21 Kynseed
83% 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 39.2%, Crafting 17.6%, Farming 10.6% ★, RPG 8.5%, Exploration 7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique life-sim that features generational mechanics and deep farming systems.
- #22 Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
84% 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 20.1% ★, Wholesome 19.2% ★, Farming Sim 18.6%, Agriculture 18.6% ★, Crafting 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Combines adventure-focused exploration with farming and survival on a mysterious archipelago.
- #23 Garden Paws
84% 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: Agriculture 21.4% ★, Farming Sim 19.6%, Wholesome 17.1% ★, Crafting 10.1%, Co-op 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, creature-focused game that emphasizes farming, shop management, and exploration.
- #24 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
81% 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: RPG 22.8%, Crafting 18.9%, JRPG 14.8%, Adventure 9.2%, Co-op 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: An excellent blend of RPG exploration, creative building, and farming mechanics.
- #25 Littlewood
81% 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: Agriculture 33.1% ★, Farming Sim 26.2%, Crafting 16.2%, RPG 8.6%, Simulation 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing town-building and farming game that uses a unique time-management system based on energy usage.
- #26 Coromon
80% matchVery Positive85% of 7,644 reviews2022
Dev: TRAGsoftPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Coromon is a modern take on the classic monster-taming genre. Tame Coromon and explore a vast world filled with thrilling turn-based battles, brain-twisting puzzles, and a mysterious threat to the world awaiting defeat. Nobody said being a Battle Researcher was easy!
Why similar: Creature Collector 38.3%, JRPG 18.9%, Exploration 9.1%, RPG 8.5%, Multiplayer 8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic-style creature collection RPG that features modern quality-of-life improvements and engaging puzzles.
- #27 Nexomon: Extinction
79% matchVery Positive90% of 3,951 reviews2020
Dev: VEWO Interactive Inc.Pub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Nexomon: Extinction is a return to classic monster catching games, with a brand new story, eccentric characters and over 300 unique Nexomon to trap, tame and evolve.
Why similar: Creature Collector 50.1%, RPG 14.3%, Simulation 7.3%, Anime 5.3%, Adventure 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep creature-collection experience with a large variety of monsters and a humorous narrative.
- #28 Slime Rancher
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 151,397 reviews2017
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Why similar: Cute 29.8%, Exploration 21.8%, Adventure 13.4%, Simulation 12.2%, Fantasy 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: The original creature-farming hybrid that prioritizes exploration and resource management in a colorful world.
- #29 Luma Island
77% matchVery Positive84% of 12,128 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 24.3 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 30.3%, Crafting 14.5%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Co-op 10%, RPG 6.9%
- #30 Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
79% 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 30.7%, Agriculture 21.1% ★, Crafting 17.2%, Exploration 7.6%, Cute 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, combat-free exploration game that emphasizes crafting and farming in a beautiful open world.
- #31 Staxel
77% 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 32.1%, Agriculture 26.8% ★, Online Co-Op 9.1%, Co-op 7.4%, Multiplayer 6%
- #32 WORLD OF FINAL FANTASY®
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,294 reviews2017
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 44.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
CAPTURE, CUSTOMISE AND EVOLVE! Embark on a magical journey with siblings Reynn and Lann as they explore the vast land of Grymoire to rediscover their past and save the future.
Why similar: Creature Collector 28%, JRPG 24.7%, RPG 16.7%, Anime 9.1%, Fantasy 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a unique creature-stacking mechanic set within a charming, stylized RPG universe.
- #33 Farm Together
76% matchVery Positive94% of 22,015 reviews2018
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 138.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Why similar: Agriculture 37.2% ★, Farming Sim 24.8%, Online Co-Op 9.7%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Co-op 8.2%
- #34 Spirit of the Island
76% 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 24.9%, Agriculture 24.1% ★, Online Co-Op 9.4%, Co-op 9.1%, Multiplayer 6.7%
- #35 Hokko Life
75% 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 21.8% ★, Farming Sim 21.2%, Wholesome 17.5% ★, Agriculture 17% ★, Crafting 7.2%
- #36 STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,355 reviews2023
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Put down roots on your new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley. Bring life to the land by cultivating crops and raising animals, find love among the town's friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of your very own.
Why similar: Farming 27.1% ★, Wholesome 22.4% ★, Agriculture 21.5% ★, Farming Sim 13.8%, RPG 6%
- #37 Ova Magica
73% matchVery Positive93% of 557 reviews2024
Dev: Skinny FrogPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Stardew Valley meets Pokémon! Experience a content-rich JRPG game inspired by the classics! Raise cute blob creatures, take care of your farm and make friends with the people of Clover Town.
Why similar: Farming Sim 19.6%, Agriculture 18% ★, Creature Collector 14%, Crafting 12%, JRPG 9.4%
- #38 Grow: Song of the Evertree
75% 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: Wholesome 28.5% ★, Farming Sim 25.8%, Agriculture 21.3% ★, Simulation 5.3%, Exploration 4.6%
- #39 Everdream Valley
74% 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 42.2%, Crafting 18.4%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Cute 7.7%, Simulation 7.3%
- #40 Cornucopia®
73% 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 33.9%, Agriculture 28.1% ★, Crafting 13.2%, RPG 7.2%, Simulation 6.2%
- #41 STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
70% 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 27%, Agriculture 24.3% ★, Wholesome 23.7% ★, Crafting 11.9%, Anime 6.1%
- #42 Big Farm Story
73% 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 35.3% ★, Farming Sim 27.2%, Crafting 10.8%, Co-op 7%, RPG 6.5%
- #43 Research Story
69% matchVery Positive95% of 317 reviews2025
Dev: Petal Cat Games
Windows
Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!
Why similar: Farming Sim 29.8%, Agriculture 25.6% ★, Creature Collector 16.9%, Crafting 9.1%, RPG 6.2%
- #44 Rune Factory 3 Special
70% matchVery Positive95% of 806 reviews2023
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Bridge the divide of an ancient schism between humans and monsters in Rune Factory 3 Special as half-human, half-wooly protagonist Micah. Farm, fight and fall in love as you revisit a classic in the series that perfected the blend of RPG & Life-sim genres.
Why similar: Farming Sim 30.1%, Creature Collector 16.2%, Crafting 10.5%, Agriculture 8.1% ★, JRPG 7.7%
- #45 Summer in Mara
72% 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 27.4%, Wholesome 26.7% ★, Agriculture 20.7% ★, Crafting 10.5%, Exploration 4.7%
- #46 Tales of Seikyu
69% matchVery Positive84% of 1,022 reviews2025
Dev: ACE EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Inspired by the charm of games like Fields of Mistria and Rune Factory, Tales of Seikyu is a cozy adventure filled with warmth, nature, and magic! Farm, decorate and find love in this charming and mystical fantasy farming sim.
Why similar: Agriculture 22% ★, Farming Sim 21%, Farming 20% ★, Crafting 8.3%, JRPG 7.8%
- #47 SunnySide
70% matchMixed66% of 1,158 reviews2024
Dev: Aftabi Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. Build a thriving homestead, cultivate new relationships, and chase your own happiness in SunnySide.
Why similar: Farming 22.5% ★, Farming Sim 20.2%, Agriculture 18.8% ★, Crafting 9.6%, JRPG 9.5%
- #48 Deiland: Pocket Planet
72% matchMixed69% of 226 reviews2021
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 47.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Deiland: Pocket Planet is a farming adventure where you will have to take care of your tiny planet. Farm, craft, fight and explore the universe of Deiland.
Why similar: Wholesome 27.1% ★, Farming Sim 24.4%, Agriculture 23.4% ★, Crafting 10.3%, Anime 4%
- #49 Serin Fate
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 567 reviews2021
Dev: VethergenPub: Crytivo
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Evil is afoot... Wielding your new Magic, bound into mysterious Monster-infested lands to uncover ancient relics and restore the Fate Stone. Along the way, explore the depths of every nook to find creatures, garner ingredients, train in Witchery, and craft new equipment.
Why similar: Farming Sim 32.9%, Creature Collector 24.2%, Crafting 14.8%, RPG 7.8%, Fantasy 6.7%
- #50 Alchemy Story
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 196 reviews2020
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Discover a world of magic, cute creatures and adventure in Alchemy Story, a casual farming simulation game! Grow your garden, brew potions, care for your pets and meet new friends!
Why similar: Farming Sim 32.7%, Agriculture 30.2% ★, Crafting 14.3%, RPG 7.3%, Simulation 6.5%
- #51 Immortal Life
67% matchVery Positive80% of 4,255 reviews2024
Dev: YiFang StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a magical journey in this captivating life simulation game. Escape to a welcoming valley, farm with spells, and master skills like fishing, crafting, and cooking. Engage in epic battles, strengthen the bonds with your companions, and build your dream home to achieve Immortal Life!
Why similar: Agriculture 33.3% ★, Farming Sim 31.7%, Crafting 15.5%, RPG 7.4%, Simulation 5.4%
- #52 FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time
65% 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: JRPG 23.6%, RPG 15.8%, Online Co-Op 9.9%, Crafting 9.2%, Exploration 8.4%
- #53 Wildmender
67% matchVery Positive85% of 2,104 reviews2023
Dev: Muse GamesPub: Kwalee
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
A desert gardening survival game. Start from a tiny spring and cultivate a blooming garden. Explore a vast world amid the sands and uncover its mysteries. Can you defend against the relentless forces of nature and mysterious wraith corruption, to bring life to a dying world?
Why similar: Farming Sim 31.3%, Agriculture 21.6% ★, Crafting 10.8%, Online Co-Op 8%, Multiplayer 8%
- #54 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 22.8%, Farming 20.3% ★, Wholesome 18.4% ★, Creature Collector 17.3%, Crafting 11.9%
- #55 DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom
68% matchVery Positive89% of 394 reviews2022
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noby and his friends are back in an all-new Doraemon: Story of Seasons title! Grow crops, raise animals, and use Doraemon's Secret Gadgets to help friends in a fun-filled and heartwarming story that people of all ages can enjoy.
Why similar: Farming Sim 29.5%, Farming 18.6% ★, Agriculture 15.4% ★, Crafting 8.2%, Anime 5.9%
- #56 DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS
69% matchVery Positive81% of 2,184 reviews2019
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Japan's adored Doraemon meets Story of Seasons in this new, fresh take on farming, now on Steam! The setting is Natura, and the theme is creating bonds. While doing so, enjoy the heartwarming interactions through each character in the story!
Why similar: Farming Sim 38.2%, Farming 17.4% ★, Crafting 12.1%, RPG 8.2%, Simulation 6.5%
- #57 Paleo Pines
67% matchVery Positive83% of 2,478 reviews2023
Dev: Italic PigPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Welcome to Paleo Pines, a charming island known for its friendly dinosaurs, quirky townsfolk, and mysterious past. Befriend dinos and enlist their help to fix up your ranch and farm crops to create your cozy dino sanctuary! Then set out with your companion, Lucky, to uncover the island’s secrets.
Why similar: Farming Sim 36%, Agriculture 21.3% ★, Creature Collector 18.8%, Simulation 6.3%, Exploration 6.2%
- #58 STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town
68% matchVery Positive80% of 1,579 reviews2021
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Welcome to Olive Town, a peaceful community established by your trailblazing grandfather and his friends. Now that you've taken over his farm, it's your job to carry on his legacy. Plant crops, raise animals, build relationships, and get to know the residents of your new home!
Why similar: Farming Sim 41.3%, Agriculture 28.2% ★, RPG 9.4%, Simulation 7.9%, Anime 7.9%
- #59 Harvest Life
71% matchMixed52% of 269 reviews2017
Dev: bumblebeePub: familyplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Show your mettle as both an aspiring organic farmer and a part-time adventurer. And then you might be in for a romantic happy ending.
Why similar: Farming Sim 45.7%, Agriculture 17.3% ★, Farming 12.5% ★, Crafting 10.5%, Simulation 8.4%
- #60 Potion Permit
67% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,226 reviews2022
Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.
Why similar: Wholesome 35.4% ★, JRPG 20.8%, Crafting 16.7%, RPG 7.8%, Simulation 6.6%
