- #1 Rune Factory 4 Special
97% matchVery Positive89% of 2,262 reviews2021
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 21.1 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 65.2%, Crafting 14.2%, Combat 7.5%, Anime 6.5%, Story Rich 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive action-RPG that perfectly balances dungeon-crawling combat with deep farming and town-life simulation.
- #2 HARVESTELLA
96% 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 42.3%, Agriculture 39.3% ★, Story Rich 6.9%, Simulation 4.1%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: It combines a robust seasonal farming system with an expansive action-RPG narrative and dungeon exploration.
- #3 Rune Factory 5
96% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,070 reviews2022
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 23.4 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 12.7%, Simulation 8.3%, 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.
- #4 Kitaria Fables
95% matchMostly Positive72% of 1,698 reviews2021
Dev: Twin HeartsPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 14.9 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 41.4%, Agriculture 29.2% ★, Crafting 18.3%, Combat 6.2%, Action 3.9%
Why You'll Like It: This game directly blends real-time action-RPG combat with farming and crafting in a charming, cohesive world.
- #5 Eastward
94% matchVery Positive84% of 16,430 reviews2021
Dev: PixpilPub: Chucklefish
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 40.4%, Story Rich 34.9%, Action 15.3%, Colorful 5.3%, Singleplayer 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful, story-rich adventure with action-RPG elements and a distinct, charming art style.
- #6 Cuisineer
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 2,050 reviews2023
Dev: BattleBrew ProductionsPub: Marvelous Europe
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 56.2%, Simulation 23.5%, Anime 20.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title blends fast-paced dungeon-crawling action with restaurant management and ingredient-gathering mechanics.
- #7 Stardew Valley
92% 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 49.8%, 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.
- #8 Little Noah: Scion of Paradise
91% matchVery Positive92% of 2,216 reviews2022
Dev: Cygames, Inc.
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 70.8%, Story Rich 29.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced 2D action-platformer that emphasizes character growth and fluid combat mechanics.
- #9 Rabi-Ribi
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,200 reviews2016
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.9 hrsMean: 64.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 27.8%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Platformer 16.9%, Difficult 13%, Anime 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A high-speed 2D action-platformer that shares the anime-inspired aesthetic and challenging combat intensity.
- #10 Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
89% matchVery Positive92% of 3,126 reviews2024
Dev: BombservicePub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%
"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 29.7%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, Platformer 17.7%, Combat 8.7%, 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.
- #11 Lost Ruins
90% matchVery Positive85% of 5,700 reviews2021
Dev: ALTARI GAMESPub: DANGEN Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 27.5%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Anime 14.5%, Action 12.9%
Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling action game that incorporates survival-crafting elements and anime-inspired aesthetics.
- #12 Moonstone Island
89% 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: Farming Sim 46.8%, Agriculture 45.7% ★, Simulation 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: It successfully integrates farming and creature collection with dungeon exploration and card-based combat.
- #13 Immortal Life
88% matchMostly Positive80% of 4,291 reviews2024
Dev: YiFang StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 15.0 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: Farming Sim 36.4%, Agriculture 33% ★, Crafting 15.9%, Story Rich 6.3%, Simulation 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A farming-sim that emphasizes agriculture and crafting within a beautiful, fantasy-inspired setting.
- #14 WitchSpring R
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 7,906 reviews2023
Dev: KIWIWALKS
Windows
Median: 19.6 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 38.2%, Crafting 32.6%, Story Rich 17.8%, 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.
- #15 Aeruta
85% matchVery Positive95% of 2,324 reviews2025
Dev: FromDawn GamesPub: GRAVITY GAME ARISE Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 48%, Simulation 18.9%, Anime 16.4%, Action 13%, Singleplayer 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines action-adventure combat with shop management and crafting in a colorful, fast-paced environment.
- #16 Dungeon Munchies
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 7,125 reviews2022
Dev: maJAJa
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 35.6%, Platformer 22.4%, Difficult 19.8%, Action 10.4%, Anime 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: Combines side-scrolling action with a unique cooking and crafting system where you gain powers from what you eat.
- #17 Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
86% matchVery Positive90% of 6,911 reviews2018
Dev: Nihon FalcomPub: NIS America, Inc.
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 30.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 34.4%, Story Rich 33.3%, Anime 27.6%, Singleplayer 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features excellent action-RPG combat and exploration with a strong, character-driven narrative.
- #18 Gensokyo Night Festival
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,742 reviews2019
Dev: WSS playground
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 102.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 23.1%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Platformer 15%, Action 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer with fluid, stylish combat and high-quality pixel art.
- #19 Homestead Arcana
83% matchMixed61% of 174 reviews2023
Dev: Serenity ForgePub: Skybound Games
Windows
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 30.4% ★, Crafting 12.2%, Cats 12%, Anime 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features farming and crafting with a magical, narrative-driven twist that rewards exploration.
- #20 My Time at Portia
81% 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 43.8%, Agriculture 27% ★, Crafting 19.2%, Simulation 6.4%, 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.
- #21 Phoenotopia: Awakening
82% matchVery Positive83% of 2,820 reviews2021
Dev: Cape Cosmic
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 42.4%, Action 18%, Female Protagonist 15.3%, Combat 11.5%, Story Rich 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-adventure game that emphasizes platforming, exploration, and puzzle-solving.
- #22 Sunrise's Order
81% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: Misstic Studio
Windows
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 28%, Agriculture 26.5% ★, Dogs 23.4% ★, Crafting 9.6%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A farming-sim that focuses on agricultural management and building within a 2D, top-down perspective.
- #23 Re:Legend
82% matchMixed55% of 2,024 reviews2022
Dev: Magnus Games StudioPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%
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 38.6%, Agriculture 31.3% ★, Crafting 15.2%, 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.
- #24 Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
78% matchVery Positive88% of 3,514 reviews2025
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 16.4 hrsMean: 32.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 22%, Crafting 19.8%, Story Rich 16.4%, Combat 12.4%, Action 10.7%
- #25 Everafter Falls
79% matchVery Positive84% of 685 reviews2024
Dev: SquareHuskyPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.1 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 55.8%, 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.
- #26 Forager
79% matchVery Positive90% of 43,424 reviews2019
Dev: HopFrogPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 22.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 45.6%, Crafting 30.6%, Agriculture 19.5% ★, Simulation 3.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the addictive, satisfying loop of gathering, crafting, and expanding your territory.
- #27 Roots of Pacha
78% 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 44.6%, Agriculture 32.8% ★, Crafting 17.7%, Simulation 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on community building and farming with a unique prehistoric theme and cooperative elements.
- #28 Dong-Jin Rice-hime（東津萌米）
80% matchVery Positive91% of 482 reviews2017
Dev: STORIAPub: SimonCreative
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 42.5%, Agriculture 30.8% ★, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Simulation 6.1%, Anime 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that focuses specifically on the theme of rice farming and agricultural management.
- #29 Touhou Farming ~ Minoriko's Homestead Harvest
77% matchVery Positive97% of 66 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Hexeye
Windows
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 42.7%, Agriculture 18.1% ★, Mythology 13.8%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Anime 4.6%
- #30 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
77% 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 66%, Agriculture 14.6% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Anime 2.8%
- #31 Little Witch Nobeta
76% matchVery Positive84% of 10,017 reviews2022
Dev: Pupuya Games
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Control the lovely little witch Nobeta, explore the unknown mysterious castle, and gradually discover the truth!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 41.9%, Third Person 21.1%, Anime 14.6%, Action 13%, Difficult 6.3%
- #32 Rune Factory 3 Special
75% matchVery Positive95% of 816 reviews2023
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 18.0 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 50.4%, Crafting 16.6%, Agriculture 13.9% ★, Combat 6.1%, Action 4.4%
- #33 Ankora: Lost Days
76% matchMostly Positive76% of 165 reviews2022
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 46%
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 31.2%, Agriculture 27.8% ★, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Crafting 10.4%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #34 Atomicrops
75% matchVery Positive92% of 6,194 reviews2020
Dev: Bird Bath GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 22.8 hrs≥1hr: 58%
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 43.2%, Agriculture 28.8% ★, Action 6.9%, Cats 6.9%, Combat 5%
- #35 Kena: Bridge of Spirits
73% matchVery Positive92% of 17,168 reviews2022
Dev: Ember Lab
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 42.5%, Third Person 16.9%, Action 15.8%, Story Rich 13.1%, Combat 10.1%
- #36 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
73% matchVery Positive92% of 7,920 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.7 hrsMean: 47.8 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: Crafting 41.7%, Action 21.1%, Platformer 10.9%, Third Person 9.9%, Anime 9.5%
- #37 Doloc Town
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,325 reviews2025
Dev: RedSaw Games StudioPub: Logoi Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 36.9%, Crafting 16.3%, Platformer 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%
- #38 STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town
74% 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 33.8%, Dogs 26.5% ★, Agriculture 23.5% ★, Cats 6.6%, Simulation 5.1%
- #39 Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
72% matchVery Positive94% of 2,547 reviews2022
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 20.5 hrsMean: 63.9 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 29%, Story Rich 14.6%, Anime 9.9%, Simulation 7.5%
- #40 Shimagami
73% matchMixed63% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: Danteon
Windows
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 20.4%, Anime 14.7%, Colorful 13.4%
- #41 Sun Haven
71% 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 48.8%, Agriculture 27.7% ★, Crafting 13.1%, Combat 4.9%, Simulation 4.6%
- #42 Harvest Moon: One World
74% matchMixed58% of 139 reviews2021
Dev: Natsume Inc.
Windows
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 25.5% ★, Crafting 11.8%, Simulation 9.9%, Colorful 2.3%
- #43 No Place Like Home
72% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,066 reviews2022
Dev: Chicken LauncherPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Humanity Trashed the Earth and left for Mars. Only few remained. EXPLORE the world. Clean the environment, CRAFT with recycled resources. Domesticate animals. Rebuild your village. Restore environment and run your own post-apo FARM as there is No Place Like Home!
Why similar: Dogs 28.3% ★, Farming Sim 25.6%, Agriculture 20.2% ★, Crafting 11.2%, Female Protagonist 7.7%
- #44 Sky Harvest
69% 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 38.1%, Agriculture 33.2% ★, Crafting 15.3%, Story Rich 7.2%, Third Person 6.2%
- #45 Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
70% matchMixed57% of 595 reviews2025
Dev: 7QUARK
Windows
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 25.7%, Story Rich 21.1%, Third Person 19.1%, Anime 11.7%, Colorful 10.8%
- #46 TEVI
68% matchVery Positive89% of 3,880 reviews2023
Dev: CreSpirit
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 27.3%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Platformer 14.1%, Story Rich 12.4%, Anime 7.9%
- #47 Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception
70% matchVery Positive93% of 1,356 reviews2020
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 171.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
You awaken in a field of snow with no memory of even your name. The local monstrosities nearly devour you before you meet your rescuer, a beautiful girl named Kuon—who has animal ears and a tail. She names you Haku⸺ The Japanese hit tactics-RPG visual novel series returns to PC at last!
Why similar: Anime 39.9%, Simulation 32.1%, Story Rich 28%
- #48 Trials of Mana
69% matchVery Positive91% of 5,695 reviews2020
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 20.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Female Protagonist 29.7%, Anime 29.2%, Story Rich 22.4%, Action 14.3%, Singleplayer 4.4%
- #49 KAMIKO
71% matchVery Positive84% of 224 reviews2019
Dev: SKIPMOREPub: Flyhigh Works
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Wield your weapon bestowed by the gods, and open the gates between worlds!
Why similar: Mythology 40.6%, Female Protagonist 30%, Action 13.2%, Colorful 9.9%, Anime 4.3%
- #50 Touhou Dystopian
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 2,094 reviews2025
Dev: Kay Lnk
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Touhou Project's Brand New Action Roguelite Fan Game! Strange incidents erupt in the Animal Realm and Primate Spirit Garden. Embark on an unknown journey, uncover the truth behind the anomalies, and break through this 'Touhou Dystopian'!
Why similar: Female Protagonist 43.2%, Third Person 19%, Action 14.5%, Combat 7.9%, Anime 7.6%
- #51 Seeds of Calamity
66% 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 42.2%, Agriculture 36.3% ★, Crafting 14.6%, Simulation 5.9%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #52 Monster Harvest
71% 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 40.2%, Agriculture 36.5% ★, Crafting 16%, Action 3.8%, Colorful 3.6%
- #53 ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights
67% matchVery Positive94% of 44,489 reviews2021
Dev: Live WirePub: Binary Haze Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 18.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 57.1%, Difficult 26.5%, Action 6.7%, Anime 6.2%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #54 DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS
69% matchVery Positive81% of 2,188 reviews2019
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 39.5 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 61.4%, Crafting 18.1%, Simulation 8.2%, Colorful 5.5%, Anime 5.2%
- #55 Farmagia
68% matchMixed60% of 82 reviews2024
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
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 41.4%, Combat 14.1%, Story Rich 12.3%, Action 12.1%, Anime 10.5%
- #56 ASTLIBRA Revision
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 30,544 reviews2022
Dev: KEIZOPub: WhisperGames
Windows
Median: 19.3 hrsMean: 44.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Confront time and fate in the 2D action RPG, Astlibra Revision. Explore meticulously crafted worlds, fight brutal boss battles, and upgrade your skills to take down enemies lurking around every corner.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.7%, Demons 24.9%, Mythology 22.8%, Action 7.9%, Story Rich 5.6%
- #57 Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen
67% matchVery Positive93% of 1,347 reviews2021
Dev: AQUAPLUSPub: DMM GAMES
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 137.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The first game in the Utawarerumono trilogy of story-rich tactics RPGs. Into a world filled with verdant nature, populated by folk with fluffy ears and fuzzy tails, awakens Hakuowlo, a man of masked mien and missing memory.
Why similar: Story Rich 46.5%, Anime 25.6%, Simulation 23.4%, Singleplayer 4.5%
- #58 Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 2,782 reviews2017
Dev: Trinket Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Battle Chef Brigade pairs combo-based hunting and puzzle-based cooking in a hand drawn, fantasy adventure. Cook your way into the Brigade while subduing Victusia’s destructive monsters. Follow Mina and Thrash in the single-player campaign or challenge your friends in Local Multiplayer and Daily Cook-Offs.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.1%, Action 17.5%, Beat 'em up 12.2%, Anime 11.5%, Side Scroller 10.5%
