Games Like Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

Journey to the vibrant world of Rune Factory and experience the legendary fantasy farming adventure like never before!

Why similar: Farming Sim 65.2%, Crafting 14.2%, Combat 7.6%, Anime 6.4%, Story Rich 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive action-RPG that perfectly balances dungeon-crawling combat with deep farming and town-life simulation.

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 42.3%, Agriculture 39.3% ★, Story Rich 7%, Simulation 4.1%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a robust seasonal farming system with an expansive action-RPG narrative and dungeon exploration.

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 60.7%, Crafting 12.6%, Simulation 8.4%, Combat 6.5%, Anime 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' signature blend of monster-slaying action and agricultural management in a 3D environment.

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 41.3%, Agriculture 29.2% ★, Crafting 18.3%, Combat 6.2%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game directly blends real-time action-RPG combat with farming and crafting in a charming, cohesive world.

Welcome to the charming world of Eastward - population declining! Journey through a society on the brink of collapse. Discover delightful towns, strange creatures and even stranger people! Wield a trusty frying pan and mystic powers on an adventure into the unknown…

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.7%, Story Rich 36.8%, Action 16%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful, story-rich adventure with action-RPG elements and a distinct, charming art style.

A super cute and tasty roguelite-flavored dungeon crawler! Explore a lush world and defeat monsters with your trusty spatula and some boba tea, then gather delicious ingredients and bring them home to cook and serve at your restaurant!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 55.9%, Simulation 23.7%, Anime 20.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends fast-paced dungeon-crawling action with restaurant management and ingredient-gathering mechanics.

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 49.7%, Agriculture 31.7% ★, Crafting 12.6%, Simulation 5.3%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on farming, it shares the essential cozy village management and resource-gathering loop found in Sakuna.

Dodge bullets, missiles and lasers in battle as you wrap your head around that bunny girl costume! Combo away with your mighty Piko Hammer or spam various spells from afar with your fiery fairy friend. Explore and explode through Rabi-Rabi Island as you collect power-ups and uncover secrets...

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.7%, Female Protagonist 22%, Platformer 16.8%, Difficult 13%, Anime 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed 2D action-platformer that shares the anime-inspired aesthetic and challenging combat intensity.

Join the genius alchemist Noah and her cat companion Zipper as they explore ancient ruins to uncover the secrets hidden within! Create unique teams and combos from 40+ recruitable allies in this casual but compelling game!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 70.6%, Story Rich 29.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action-platformer that emphasizes character growth and fluid combat mechanics.

"Momodora: Moonlit Farewell" is the latest installment in the Momodora series. Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.5%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Platformer 17.4%, Combat 8.9%, Anime 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the high-quality 2D side-scrolling action and atmospheric world-building found in Sakuna's combat sections.

Lost Ruins is a 2D side-scrolling survival action game, where you play as a young girl that has awoken in a strange and foreign place without her memories. Explore a dark and dangerous world, battle hideous monsters, and topple incredible bosses.

Why similar: Platformer 27.4%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Anime 14.6%, Action 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that incorporates survival-crafting elements and anime-inspired aesthetics.

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 46.9%, Agriculture 45.6% ★, Simulation 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully integrates farming and creature collection with dungeon exploration and card-based combat.

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 35.8% ★, Farming Sim 33.7%, Crafting 15.5%, Story Rich 6.4%, Simulation 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A farming-sim that emphasizes agriculture and crafting within a beautiful, fantasy-inspired setting.

WitchSpring R is a story-driven RPG combining elements of collecting, simulation, and battling. Experience the joy of training a young witch and accompany her on a grand adventure!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.6%, Crafting 33%, Story Rich 18%, Anime 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines RPG progression with crafting and a charming female protagonist in a narrative-driven world.

Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility. Aided by the undead Necro-Chef Simmer, you must stay safe, get fed, find a way to get out

Why similar: Side Scroller 35.5%, Platformer 22.4%, Difficult 19.9%, Action 10.4%, Anime 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines side-scrolling action with a unique cooking and crafting system where you gain powers from what you eat.

A bread revolution across the world now begins! Aeruta is a side-scrolling action game with a shop management twist, fight monsters for materials and use them to make breads, then finally make the deserted town popular again!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 47.8%, Simulation 19.1%, Anime 16.4%, Action 12.9%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines action-adventure combat with shop management and crafting in a colorful, fast-paced environment.

Ys returns with a brand new adventure for the first time in 8 years! Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.

Why similar: Action 34%, Story Rich 33.7%, Anime 27.5%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features excellent action-RPG combat and exploration with a strong, character-driven narrative.

Become a farming Witch and pioneer the range that has been mysteriously corrupted with Miasma. Discover the secret behind its appearance, grow plants to power up your spells, and use nature’s magic to heal the land.

Why similar: Farming Sim 36.8%, Agriculture 30.2% ★, Crafting 12.2%, Cats 12%, Anime 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features farming and crafting with a magical, narrative-driven twist that rewards exploration.

Embark on a grand adventure in Phoenotopia! An action-adventure puzzle platformer inspired by the great classics. Meet charming townsfolk, brave the dungeons, and thwart evil in your quest to save your family.

Why similar: Platformer 42.1%, Action 18.1%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Combat 11.7%, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-adventure game that emphasizes platforming, exploration, and puzzle-solving.

Gensokyo Night Festival is a 2D action-exploration game set in the world of Gensokyo.Join Suika Ibuki as she wreaks havoc throughout Gensokyo against the backdrop of the festival held at Hakurei Shrine.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 23%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Platformer 14.9%, Action 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer with fluid, stylish combat and high-quality pixel art.

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 43.7%, Agriculture 26.9% ★, Crafting 19.3%, Simulation 6.5%, Female Protagonist 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A life-sim with a heavy emphasis on crafting and building within a vibrant, expansive world.

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 38.7%, Agriculture 31.2% ★, Crafting 15.3%, Simulation 5.9%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends farming and life-sim elements with monster-taming combat in a vibrant open world.

Welcome to the eastern nation of Azuma! In this fresh take on Rune Factory, use your powers as an Earth Dancer to restore the land, its people, and even its gods. Along the way, battle corrupted monsters, rebuild seasonal farms and villages, and form bonds with the colorful locals.

Why similar: Farming Sim 21.4%, Crafting 19.9%, Story Rich 16.6%, Combat 12.6%, Action 10.6%

The highly popular and quirky "idle game that you want to actively keep playing". Explore, craft, gather & manage resources, find secrets and build your base out of nothing! Buy land to explore and expand!

Why similar: Farming Sim 45.8%, Crafting 30.5%, Agriculture 19.3% ★, Simulation 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the addictive, satisfying loop of gathering, crafting, and expanding your territory.

Sunrise's Order is a farm simulation game in which the player is alone on an island, and seeks to become an accomplished small farmer. The player must use a delivery service called Animazon to support the farm and grow the farm's reputation.

Why similar: Farming Sim 31.8%, Agriculture 30% ★, Dog 13.1% ★, Crafting 11%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A farming-sim that focuses on agricultural management and building within a 2D, top-down perspective.

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 55.6%, Crafting 21.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Simulation 9%

Why You'll Like It: A farming-sim that incorporates light combat and exploration elements with a unique, whimsical aesthetic.

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 44.4%, Agriculture 32.8% ★, Crafting 17.8%, Simulation 5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on community building and farming with a unique prehistoric theme and cooperative elements.

It takes all sorts to make a world, also all sorts of rice!? From Simon Creative and Storia, one of our most popular games of 2016, here comes the rice growing simulation game!

Why similar: Farming Sim 42.6%, Agriculture 30.7% ★, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Simulation 6.2%, Anime 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that focuses specifically on the theme of rice farming and agricultural management.

The unofficial Touhou farm sim! Play as harvest god Minoriko Aki and grow your popularity with your home-grown produce and specialty sweet potatoes. Mingle with other gods and youkai in newly-constructed Yasaka Resort Town, explore Youkai Mountain, and maybe get into a fight or two!

Why similar: Farming Sim 42.8%, Agriculture 18% ★, Mythology 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Anime 4.6%

Experience the joys of life on the farm in this reimagining of a timeless STORY OF SEASONS classic!

Why similar: Farming Sim 66.1%, Agriculture 14.5% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Anime 2.7%

Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.8%, Third Person 21.1%, Anime 14.6%, Action 12.9%, Difficult 6.3%

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 50.6%, Crafting 16.6%, Agriculture 13.7% ★, Combat 6.2%, Action 4.3%

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.2%, Third Person 17%, Action 15.8%, Story Rich 13.1%, Combat 10.2%

Discover the wild planet Ankora and explore freely around this mysterious world full of promise and danger. Craft different tools, build structures and terraform yourself a new home in this cute-as-heck survival game.

Why similar: Farming Sim 31.3%, Agriculture 27.8% ★, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Crafting 10.5%, Story Rich 7.1%

Embark on an epic action-adventure as you slash, dash, and combo your way through a vast, vibrant world. Explore and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your build to triumph in spectacular boss battles. Experience a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem in TEVI, a bullet hell metroidvania!

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.2%, Female Protagonist 20.1%, Platformer 14.1%, Story Rich 12.6%, Anime 7.9%

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an exploration-focused, side-scroller action RPG by Koji Igarashi. Play as Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist's curse that slowly crystallizes her body. Battle through a demon-infested castle and defeat its master to save yourself, and all of humanity!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Platformer 13.6%, Crafting 10%, Action 9.4%

ENDER LILIES is a dark fantasy 2D action RPG about unraveling the mysteries of a destroyed kingdom. On this sorrowful journey, encounter horrific enemies against whom a moment of inattention could be fatal. Overcome these hardships and seek the truth with the help of fallen knights.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 56.9%, Difficult 26.7%, Action 6.7%, Anime 6.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%

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 34.7%, Agriculture 31.6% ★, Crafting 14.3%, Cats 9.3%, Anime 4%

A twin-stick, bullet-hell, roguelite where you must cultivate and defend the last farm in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Farm mutated crops, upgrade your weapons, marry townsfolk, and kill every mutant creature that tries to invade your homestead! Yee-haw!

Why similar: Farming Sim 43.5%, Agriculture 28.3% ★, Cats 7%, Action 6.8%, Combat 5%

Shimagami is an open-world RPG with anime-style visuals and deep lore. Battle fierce monsters in action combat, solve puzzles, and conquer challenges to uncover the mysteries of Shimagami. A diverse cast of demi-human heroines awaits—find your perfect companion and shape your adventure!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.7%, Third Person 21.4%, Action 20.2%, Anime 14.7%, Colorful 13.4%

For when I weep, then I am strong. Battle through Purgatory as Rei to help save her sister in this Action RPG. Switch freely between four playable characters, and uncover each one of their pasts to see the sorrows they have endured.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 51.6%, Action 17.5%, Anime 16%, Story Rich 13.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Trek across beaches, the desert, and even a volcano in the latest entry into the long-running Harvest Moon series! The Harvest Goddess has gone missing, and it's up to you to help bring her back! Along the way, you'll come across cows, sheep, camels, and even reindeer!

Why similar: Farming Sim 49.8%, Agriculture 25.4% ★, Crafting 11.8%, Simulation 10%, Colorful 2.3%

A mysterious story of a mysterious dream ... This is a story about one of the adventures Sophie the Alchemist had after she left her hometown of Kirchen Bell.

Why similar: Crafting 32%, Female Protagonist 28.9%, Story Rich 14.6%, Anime 9.8%, Simulation 7.5%

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 38.1%, Agriculture 33.1% ★, Crafting 15.4%, Story Rich 7.2%, Third Person 6.2%

Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.9%, Story Rich 23%, Third Person 20.8%, Anime 12.7%, Colorful 11.7%

"Atelier Yumia" is a story about “memory”. Explore the field to gather materials and synthesis items. The items you create can be key to advancing the story and can also be used in battles and exploration. Additionally, you can create your own base with “Building" in the field.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.8%, Crafting 21.8%, Story Rich 14.7%, Third Person 13%, Action 9.3%

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: Crafting 41.9%, Action 20.9%, Platformer 10.8%, Third Person 9.9%, Anime 9.5%

Trials of Mana is a modern revival of the 3rd game in the seminal Mana series. The game, originally released in Japan as Seiken Densetsu 3, has been fully rebuilt from the ground up in 3D.

Why similar: Anime 29.9%, Female Protagonist 29.5%, Story Rich 22.5%, Action 13.7%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Wield your weapon bestowed by the gods, and open the gates between worlds!

Why similar: Mythology 40.7%, Female Protagonist 29.9%, Action 13.1%, Colorful 9.9%, Anime 4.3%

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 42.1%, Agriculture 36.3% ★, Crafting 14.7%, Simulation 6%, Singleplayer 1%

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 40.2%, Agriculture 36.3% ★, Crafting 16%, Action 3.8%, Colorful 3.6%

Decades after the events of ENDER LILIES, Homunculi — sorrowful, artificial life forms — roam the land. In this dark fantasy Metroidvania, face formidable enemies and explore a bewitching post-apocalyptic world. Humans and Homunculi — what awaits at the end of the quest for their salvation?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.5%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Story Rich 9.8%, Platformer 9.5%, Action 8.4%

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 37%, Crafting 16.3%, Platformer 12.6%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Female Protagonist 11%

Command an army of monsters in this all-new action game featuring character designs by famed manga artist Hiro Mashima. Take a stand to free the people of Felicidad as a Farmagia named Ten when monster farming, adventure, and hectic battles come together in an epic tale of rebellion and friendship.

Why similar: Farming Sim 41.5%, Combat 14.2%, Story Rich 12.4%, Action 11.9%, Anime 10.4%

Dragon Marked For Death is a 2D side-scrolling action RPG game where up to 4 players can play together in online multiplayer. The characters, known as the Dragonblood Clan, have forged a pact with the Astral Dragon, which granted them special new powers.

Why similar: Side Scroller 35.4%, Platformer 21%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Action 12.7%, Anime 9.3%

A brand new pixel art restaurant simulator based on the Touhou Project! Play as Mystia, the owner of a small izakaya. Collect ingredients by day, cater to the customers by night, learn recipes from familiar characters, and become the best izakaya owner in all of Gensokyo!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.4%, Simulation 26.4%, Story Rich 22.1%, Anime 16.2%

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 40.5%, Agriculture 31% ★, Crafting 14.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Colorful 2.8%