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  1. #1 Roots of Pacha
    97% matchVery Positive94% of 4,441 reviews2023
    Dev: Soda Den
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 21.5%, Agriculture 16.9%, Life Sim 12.1%, Cozy 7.9%, Building 7.4%

  2. #2 Fields of Mistria
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 27,781 reviews2024
    Dev: NPC Studio
    Windows
    Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 26.7%, Agriculture 17.9%, Life Sim 14.3%, Building 5.4%, Sandbox 5.2%

  3. #3 Coral Island
    96% matchVery Positive89% of 26,525 reviews2023
    Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
    Windows
    Median: 12.9 hrsMean: 53.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 28.5%, Agriculture 18%, Life Sim 15.6%, Building 6.2%, Crafting 5.5%

  4. #4 Littlewood
    95% matchVery Positive93% of 6,802 reviews2020
    Dev: Sean YoungPub: SmashGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 17.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.

    Why similar: Agriculture 18.5%, Farming Sim 13.6%, Life Sim 12.7%, Collectathon 7.5%, Building 6.8%

  5. #5 My Time at Portia
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 44,122 reviews2019
    Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 25.1%, Agriculture 16.5%, Life Sim 16.2%, Crafting 8.5%, Building 6.9%

  6. #6 Sun Haven
    94% matchVery Positive81% of 24,867 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 31.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 31%, Agriculture 18.7%, Life Sim 15.2%, Character Customization 6.6%, Crafting 6.4%

  7. #7 STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
    92% matchVery Positive94% of 3,842 reviews2025
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 46.5 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: Agriculture 21.7%, Farming Sim 21.5%, Life Sim 12.9%, Cozy 10%, Building 8.4%

  8. #8 Moonstone Island
    93% matchVery Positive84% of 4,783 reviews2023
    Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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: Agriculture 19%, Farming Sim 18.3%, Creature Collector 17.1%, Life Sim 11.1%, Building 8.1%

  9. #9 Ooblets
    91% matchVery Positive91% of 1,534 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 24%, Agriculture 21.6%, Creature Collector 17.7%, Crafting 7.3%, Character Customization 6%

  10. #10 Cornucopia®
    91% matchVery Positive89% of 637 reviews2023
    Dev: David Dolynny | Subconscious GamesPub: Subconscious Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Stardew Valley meets Paper Mario in the coziest farming RPG you've never played. Romance 34+ characters, befriend 50+, raise adorable animals, and grow crops using real soil science. No forced bedtime. A handcrafted 2.5D world full of charm, secrets, and the dream life you've been waiting for.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 22.8%, Agriculture 20.3%, Life Sim 12.6%, Building 6.8%, Crafting 6.4%

  11. #11 Luma Island
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 12,297 reviews2024
    Dev: Feel Free Games
    Windows
    Median: 9.5 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 24.2%, Cozy 12.9%, Life Sim 10.9%, Building 10.2%, Crafting 8.3%

  12. #12 Big Farm Story
    90% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,343 reviews2021
    Dev: Goodgame Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 37.1%, Life Sim 24.8%, Crafting 10.6%, Relaxing 8%, RPG 7.5%

  13. #13 Echoes of the Plum Grove
    88% matchVery Positive88% of 3,076 reviews2024
    Dev: Unwound GamesPub: indie.io
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 22.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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 31%, Life Sim 17.7%, Cozy 16.6%, Crafting 9.6%, Open World 7.8%

  14. #14 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
    89% matchVery Positive93% of 5,675 reviews2020
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 21.9 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 49.2%, Agriculture 11.5%, Life Sim 10.5%, Simulation 8.6%, RPG 6.7%

  15. #15 Song Of The Prairie
    86% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,513 reviews2024
    Dev: The Droplet StudioPub: AOE Plus
    Windows
    Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 17.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Song of The Prairie is a 3D relaxing farm game. A hero who defeat the demon begins a new rural life. Experiencing the fun of exploration to the town. Harvesting giant fruits and crops. Taking care fantastic animals. Dating with someone you like. Just enjoy the farming life only belongs to you!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 22.2%, Agriculture 22%, Life Sim 13.3%, Crafting 7.4%, Sandbox 6.9%

  16. #16 Garden Paws
    87% matchVery Positive90% of 2,489 reviews2018
    Dev: Bitten Toast Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.

    Why similar: Agriculture 23.5%, Farming Sim 19.9%, Building 9.5%, Sandbox 7.9%, Cozy 7.5%

  17. #17 Staxel
    85% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,825 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 26.2%, Agriculture 23.7%, Building 9.1%, Sandbox 8%, Character Customization 7.1%

  18. #18 STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town
    84% matchVery Positive80% of 1,598 reviews2021
    Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.4 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 31.3%, Agriculture 23.2%, Life Sim 17.2%, Building 7.6%, RPG 6.1%

  19. #19 Monster Harvest
    86% matchMixed53% of 532 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 20.3%, Agriculture 19.6%, Creature Collector 14.6%, Collectathon 8.4%, Building 7.6%

  20. #20 Kynseed
    83% matchVery Positive83% of 3,685 reviews2022
    Dev: PixelCount Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 11.8 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 29.6%, Life Sim 16.9%, Sandbox 9.8%, Crafting 9.6%, Open World 6.6%

  21. #21 Hokko Life
    84% matchMixed66% of 2,658 reviews2022
    Dev: Wonderscope GamesPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build?

    Why similar: Farming Sim 22.8%, Agriculture 19.7%, Life Sim 14.2%, Cozy 9.5%, Building 7.5%

  22. #22 Seeds of Calamity
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 321 reviews2026
    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 20.1%, Agriculture 18.4%, Life Sim 11.9%, Cozy 10%, Building 6.3%

  23. #23 Paleo Pines
    82% matchVery Positive83% of 2,551 reviews2023
    Dev: Italic PigPub: Maximum Entertainment
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 9.2 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 27.4%, Agriculture 17.4%, Creature Collector 15%, Life Sim 11%, Relaxing 6.2%

  24. #24 Farm Together
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 22,047 reviews2018
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 18.0 hrsMean: 139.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!

    Why similar: Agriculture 39.1%, Farming Sim 24.2%, Building 10.2%, Sandbox 6.4%, Relaxing 6.2%

  25. #25 Stardew Valley
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,008,001 reviews2016
    Dev: ConcernedApe
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 22.6 hrsMean: 84.1 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    Why similar: Farming Sim 27%, Agriculture 18.3%, Life Sim 14.8%, Building 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

  26. #26 Cattle Country
    80% matchVery Positive87% of 364 reviews2025
    Dev: Castle Pixel, LLC.Pub: Playtonic Friends
    Windows · Linux

    Howdy partner! Welcome to Cattle Country, the Cozy Cowboy Adventure Life Sim. Become a determined pioneer traveling west to start a new life. Make a home in the mountains, take on bandits, discover dastardly plots, build a farm, develop your town, and make friends with fellow residents.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 20.1%, Agriculture 16%, Life Sim 11%, Cozy 10.1%, Sandbox 6.6%

  27. #27 I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival
    77% matchVery Positive85% of 4,559 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: Agriculture 18.5%, Farming Sim 17.6%, Life Sim 10.2%, Cozy 8.8%, Building 7.3%

  28. #28 Little Witch in the Woods
    76% matchVery Positive89% of 12,587 reviews2025
    Dev: SUNNY SIDE UP
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Little Witch in the Woods tells the story of Ellie, an apprentice witch. Explore the mystical forest, help the charming residents, and experience the daily life of the witch.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 23%, Life Sim 17.1%, Creature Collector 14.8%, Crafting 7.3%, Open World 6.2%

  29. #29 Dinkum
    75% matchVery Positive92% of 28,725 reviews2025
    Dev: James BendonPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 28.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.

    Why similar: Agriculture 29.7%, Farming Sim 20.9%, Life Sim 12.7%, Building 7.6%, Crafting 6.6%

  30. #30 SunnySide
    78% matchMixed66% of 1,164 reviews2024
    Dev: Aftabi Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    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: Agriculture 20.4%, Farming Sim 20.3%, Life Sim 12.2%, Cozy 10.6%, Building 8.6%

  31. #31 Halcyon Days at Taoyuan
    74% matchVery Positive89% of 1,082 reviews2026
    Dev: BotanXPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Welcome to Taoyuan Village to heal your loneliness. Here, you can lead a carefree, self-sufficient life: farm, tame animals, raise livestock, fish, and build a prosperous homestead. Or, immerse in village life, meet kindred spirits, find love, and influence their destinies with your choices.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 29.3%, Agriculture 20.3%, Creature Collector 18.1%, Simulation 8.8%, Crafting 5.8%

  32. #32 STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
    77% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,368 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: Agriculture 27.6%, Life Sim 16.6%, Farming Sim 16.4%, Cozy 12.6%, RPG 6%

  33. #33 Alchemy Story
    79% matchMostly Positive78% of 199 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 28.5%, Agriculture 28.5%, Life Sim 12.2%, Crafting 9%, Relaxing 5.7%

  34. #34 Summer in Mara
    78% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,162 reviews2020
    Dev: Chibig
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 24.8%, Agriculture 20.3%, Life Sim 15.5%, Cozy 12.4%, Crafting 6.8%

  35. #35 Travellers Rest
    76% matchVery Positive88% of 17,329 reviews2020
    Dev: Isolated Games
    Windows
    Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.9 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 32.3%, Life Sim 23.9%, Building 9.7%, Collectathon 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%

  36. #36 Tales of Seikyu
    74% matchVery Positive84% of 1,157 reviews2025
    Dev: ACE EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 4.9 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 24.7%, Farming Sim 21.8%, Life Sim 13.4%, Cozy 9.1%, Relaxing 7.5%

  37. #37 Sky Harvest
    73% matchVery Positive87% of 84 reviews2026
    Dev: Armored CatPub: GrabTheGames
    Windows

    Armed with hand-me-down tools and some cash, you begin your new life as THE Chief Farmer, a position your grandfather once excelled in. Can you honor his legacy and transform the overgrown, untamed and desolate floating island into a flourishing farm abundant with produce?

    Why similar: Farming Sim 21.5%, Agriculture 19.9%, Life Sim 12.7%, Building 7.9%, Crafting 6.7%

  38. #38 Spirit of the Island
    75% matchMixed66% of 1,883 reviews2022
    Dev: 1M Bits HordePub: META Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    A beautiful Life Sim Sandbox RPG with Cross-Platform Online COOP set on a tropical Archipelago. Build your farm, grow crops and animals, craft various items, cook dishes, gather resources, build shops and museum to attract visitors, and turn a desolate Island into a prosperous tourist destination!

    Why similar: Agriculture 22.6%, Farming Sim 21.7%, Life Sim 13.2%, Sandbox 7.6%, Crafting 7.6%

  39. #39 Potion Permit
    73% matchMostly Positive80% of 5,276 reviews2022
    Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 6.6 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: Life Sim 22.7%, Cozy 18.6%, Crafting 12.1%, Character Customization 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

  40. #40 Ova Magica
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 563 reviews2024
    Dev: Skinny FrogPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
    Windows

    Escape everyday stress and start a new life in Clover Town! With adorable blob creatures by your side, you’ll farm, make new friends, and explore uncharted lands. Will you find love, or become the greatest blob trainer? Your story is yours to shape!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 25.4%, Creature Collector 18.1%, Life Sim 15.1%, Cozy 11.5%, Crafting 8.3%

  41. #41 Farm Together 2
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 5,211 reviews2025
    Dev: Milkstone Studios
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 26.7 hrsMean: 116.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    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: Agriculture 25.6%, Farming Sim 25%, Life Sim 14.2%, Sandbox 8.5%, Base Building 7.8%

  42. #42 Sprout Valley
    73% matchMostly Positive73% of 126 reviews2023
    Dev: Vadzim LiakhovichPub: RedDeer.Games
    Windows

    Sprout Valley is farming simulator game where you can step back from the busy life and grow the garden of your dreams. Captivating story, hand-crafted experience, cute graphics and many more!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 32.1%, Life Sim 18.8%, Building 9.5%, Crafting 7.6%, RPG 7.2%

  43. #43 HARVESTELLA
    72% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,502 reviews2022
    Dev: Square Enix
    Windows
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 26.9 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 25.7%, Agriculture 25.5%, Life Sim 13.4%, Building 9.6%, Sandbox 8.2%

  44. #44 Everholm
    71% matchMostly Positive78% of 365 reviews2024
    Dev: Chonky LoafPub: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Lilly was spirited away to a mysterious island. As her memories fade, everyone seems to know her and her quest for her missing sister. It’s time to establish a homestead, meet your friendly Everfolks, then learn their secrets and solve the mystery of Everholm, in this open-ended minimalist RPG!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 29.3%, Cozy 17.3%, Life Sim 15.3%, Building 7.2%, RPG 7.2%

  45. #45 Your Big, Cute Monster Farm
    69% matchMostly Positive80% of 992 reviews2025
    Dev: KaiPlay StudioPub: Gamersky Games
    Windows
    Median: 27.9 hrsMean: 85.5 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Create a farm at the bottom of the screen and enjoy planting and harvesting with your monster companions! They handle all the work—just plan the layout, decorate, and wait for fun crop mutations. Take a break from busy life and enjoy the calm joy of farming.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 32%, Agriculture 20.2%, Creature Collector 18.8%, Simulation 9%, Base Building 5.3%

  46. #46 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 464 reviews2023
    Dev: Snowcastle Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.9 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 25.8%, Creature Collector 15.8%, Cozy 12.3%, Building 11.7%, Relaxing 8.5%

  47. #47 Garden Buddies
    71% matchMostly Positive72% of 93 reviews2023
    Dev: JamPicsPub: RedDeer.Games
    Windows

    Unleash your inner gardener and immerse yourself in the serene world of Garden Buddies, cultivating a vibrant flower garden alongside your new friend Mutsy. Discover an enchanting and fulfilling experience to release your stress.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 21.6%, Agriculture 20.9%, Life Sim 12.9%, Building 7.6%, Crafting 6.5%

  48. #48 One Lonely Outpost
    70% matchMixed59% of 645 reviews2025
    Dev: indie.io
    Windows
    Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    An alien world sometimes needs a farmer’s touch to bring it to life. In this sci-fi, colonization-life sim, terraform a barren world: turn wastelands into verdant landscapes while exploring, farming, building, and unlocking all the mysteries of this strange new planet.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 22.9%, Agriculture 19.9%, Life Sim 12.6%, Sandbox 7.4%, Building 7.2%

  49. #49 Little-Known Galaxy
    68% matchVery Positive88% of 733 reviews2024
    Dev: Carbon & Kay
    Windows · Mac

    Join Space Alliance as a new captain-in-training and work with your crew to solve the mysteries of an ancient relic found on the Grey Planet. Little-Known Galaxy is a cozy single-player RPG space adventure full of friendly characters, exploration, crafting, and farming.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 26.5%, Life Sim 14.4%, Cozy 14.1%, Crafting 8.7%, Open World 6.1%

  50. #50 Critter Crops
    70% matchMixed53% of 80 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 25.8%, Creature Collector 18.7%, Cozy 14.8%, Crafting 8.8%, Open World 6.5%

  51. #51 Cropia
    67% matchVery Positive92% 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: Agriculture 25.8%, Farming Sim 25.6%, Life Sim 15.1%, Crafting 7.8%, Cozy 6.4%

  52. #52 Wylde Flowers
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,686 reviews2022
    Dev: Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
    Windows
    Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 81.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Join Tara on a heartfelt journey to become a witch in Wylde Flowers. Farm by day, and cast spells by night as you craft your cottagecore life and bond with your coven. Come to know and love the fully voice acted characters of Fairhaven, as you unravel a local mystery.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 35%, Cozy 22.9%, Life Sim 19.3%, Simulation 7.9%, Crafting 6.1%

  53. #53 Fae Farm
    68% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,496 reviews2023
    Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
    Windows
    Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Escape to the magical life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your homestead, and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 43.8%, Cozy 21.6%, RPG 9.1%, Relaxing 8.7%, Crafting 6.3%

  54. #54 Peaceful Days
    66% matchVery Positive87% of 278 reviews2025
    Dev: Nhat Nguyen
    Windows · Linux

    Take over a cozy local farm in the charming seaside town of Aurora, meet friendly locals, reveal the secrets and enjoy your new peaceful life!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 32.8%, Agriculture 26.6%, RPG 13.8%, Simulation 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

  55. #55 Cattails: Wildwood Story
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,857 reviews2023
    Dev: Falcon Development
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Become a cat! In this cozy life sim RPG, you'll lead your colony into the mysterious Wildwood. Hunt prey, harvest herbs, collect magical treasures, & defend your new home from intruders. Build a thriving town to recruit new cats. Get to know the residents, fall in love, & raise a litter of kittens!

    Why similar: Farming Sim 32.1%, Life Sim 19.7%, Cozy 15.5%, Character Customization 9.1%, RPG 6.5%

  56. #56 Everdream Valley
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 953 reviews2023
    Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    A farming adventure with a dash of magic. Play solo or up to a 4-player coop. By day, restore your quaint farm into a summer paradise. Explore, raise crops, care for animals and rebuild your home. At night inhabit various creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 27%, Life Sim 14.9%, Cozy 13.3%, Building 10.3%, Crafting 8.4%

  57. #57 阳光物语 / Sunshine Story
    67% 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 28.1%, Creature Collector 21.1%, Building 11.2%, Open World 7.7%, Sandbox 7.2%

  58. #58 Firefly Village
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 123 reviews2025
    Dev: Josh Koenig GamesPub: indie.io
    Windows · Linux

    The Firefly Village awaits! A bite-sized, streamlined farming sim that focuses on moments that matter, without wasting a single second of your time. Build a homestead, raise crops, tend to livestock, make friends, and enjoy a pocket of paradise where farming is a delight and friends plentiful.

    Why similar: Farming Sim 25.6%, Agriculture 21.3%, Cozy 14.9%, Life Sim 13.8%, RPG 6%

  59. #59 Witchy Life Story
    67% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,204 reviews2022
    Dev: Sundew Studios
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    You have two weeks to save the harvest festival! Tend your garden and collect plants for spells and rituals to help the villagers of Flora. After all, if magic isn't for solving everyday problems, what’s the point of a village witch anyway? A cozy story filled with chaos, friendship, and romance!

    Why similar: Cozy 19.2%, Farming Sim 17.6%, Crafting 15%, Life Sim 13.6%, Character Customization 11.6%

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