- #1 Fields of Mistria
97% 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 29.5% ★, Agriculture 17.3% ★, Farming Sim 14%, Life Sim 13.6%, Romance 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the nostalgic charm of 90s-era farming sims with a modern, polished aesthetic and engaging character interactions.
- #2 Stardew Valley
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 992,215 reviews2016
Dev: ConcernedApe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 22.7 hrsMean: 83.6 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: Agriculture 28.2% ★, Farming Sim 22.8%, Life Sim 22.5%, RPG 7.8%, Relaxing 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern farming sim that perfectly balances agricultural progression with meaningful community relationships.
- #3 Coral Island
96% 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: Agriculture 26.3% ★, Farming Sim 22.6%, Life Sim 22.2%, Character Customization 7.1%, Relaxing 7%
Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity, modern take on the farming genre that emphasizes environmental restoration and a diverse cast of characters.
- #4 Rune Factory 4 Special
95% 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 33.4%, Romance 22.1%, Farming 20.4% ★, RPG 15.2%, Cute 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a perfect blend of deep social simulation, farming, and light RPG combat that feels very familiar to Story of Seasons fans.
- #5 Roots of Pacha
94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,347 reviews2023
Dev: Soda Den
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 21.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The charming and relaxing stone-age farming sim where you live in a thriving community exploring the wonderful world of Pacha. Discover "ideas," domesticate crops, befriend animals, and help your village grow. Play co-op with friends or explore the early days of civilization in single-player.
Why similar: Agriculture 22.2% ★, Life Sim 15.7%, Farming Sim 15.5%, Cozy 15%, Romance 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique prehistoric farming sim that focuses on community development and innovation rather than just individual profit.
- #6 Wylde Flowers
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,648 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 15.1 hrsMean: 82.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Cozy 32.8%, Farming Sim 19.1%, Life Sim 18.9%, Simulation 8.4%, Romance 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong narrative focus and deep relationship building, centered around a charming town and magical secrets.
- #7 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
93% 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 30.4%, Agriculture 12.9% ★, Life Sim 11.6%, Simulation 10.3%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of a classic title that delivers the pure, cozy farming experience the series is known for.
- #8 STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town
92% 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: Agriculture 21.1% ★, Farming Sim 15.8%, Life Sim 15.6%, Romance 9.7%, RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A modern entry in the franchise that offers extensive farm customization and a wide variety of social events.
- #9 Sun Haven
91% 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: Agriculture 25.8% ★, Farming Sim 23.4%, Life Sim 20.7%, Character Customization 9.5%, RPG 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: Expands the traditional farming loop with fantasy elements, multiple towns, and a wide variety of character customization options.
- #10 Fae Farm
91% 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: Cozy 27.6%, Farming Sim 21.3%, Romance 11.2%, RPG 9.1%, Relaxing 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines cozy farming mechanics with magical exploration and crafting in a vibrant, whimsical world.
- #11 My Time at Sandrock
89% 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: Life Sim 39.5%, Farming Sim 28.7%, Character Customization 11.8%, RPG 10.1%, Simulation 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a robust life-sim experience with a heavy emphasis on crafting, town building, and forming bonds with a quirky cast of residents.
- #12 Rune Factory 5
90% 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 36.7%, Romance 24.7%, RPG 16.6%, Simulation 12.1%, Cute 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: Shares the same DNA as the Story of Seasons series while adding an accessible 3D world and lighthearted adventure elements.
- #13 Littlewood
89% 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 29.3% ★, Life Sim 19.8%, Farming Sim 11.8%, Romance 7.8%, RPG 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, low-stress life-sim that emphasizes town building and character relationships in a post-adventure world.
- #14 Paleo Pines
88% 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: Agriculture 23.8% ★, Farming Sim 20.6%, Life Sim 14.8%, Relaxing 8%, Simulation 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A wholesome farming sim that introduces a unique and rewarding dinosaur-taming mechanic to the traditional loop.
- #15 Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator
86% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,566 reviews2024
Dev: stillalive studiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 22.7 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Garden Life is a relaxing gardening game in which you create your dream garden in a peaceful, colourful world. Plant and add ornaments at your own pace, transforming an overgrown forgotten plot into a flourishing community garden.
Why similar: Cozy 23.5%, Farming Sim 15.4%, Agriculture 11.9% ★, Nature 9.1%, Wholesome 7.6% ★
Why You'll Like It: Focuses purely on the relaxing, aesthetic, and creative side of gardening without the pressure of complex RPG systems.
- #16 Moonstone Island
86% 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: Agriculture 33.9% ★, Life Sim 19.7%, Farming Sim 18%, RPG 7.6%, Relaxing 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Blends relaxing farming and life-sim elements with creature collection and exploration across a procedurally generated world.
- #17 World's Dawn
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 880 reviews2016
Dev: Wayward Prophet
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Bring life back to a sleepy seaside village by building friendships, finding love, harvesting crops, tending livestock, competing in festivals, fishing, mining, discovering magical secrets and more!
Why similar: Life Sim 21.2%, Farming Sim 19.9%, Nature 14.3%, Romance 11.3%, Character Customization 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming, character-driven experience that mirrors the classic, slow-paced feel of early Harvest Moon titles.
- #18 HARVESTELLA
85% 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: Agriculture 35% ★, Farming Sim 19.5%, Life Sim 18.3%, Farming 13.7% ★, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends farming and life-sim mechanics with a more traditional, story-heavy JRPG narrative structure.
- #19 Cozy Grove
84% matchVery Positive90% of 8,352 reviews2021
Dev: Spry FoxPub: Spry Fox
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 32.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!
Why similar: Cozy 38.6%, Life Sim 23.4%, Relaxing 16%, Cute 10.6%, Character Customization 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on slow-paced, daily life-sim tasks and building emotional connections with spirits on a haunted island.
- #20 Ooblets
84% 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 29.4% ★, Agriculture 22.7% ★, Farming Sim 13.9%, Character Customization 6.6%, Family Friendly 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: A quirky and cute life-sim that emphasizes creature collection and dance battles alongside farming.
- #21 Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game
82% matchVery Positive82% of 3,568 reviews2025
Dev: Wētā WorkshopPub: Fictions
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Welcome home, Hobbit! Live the cosy life of a Hobbit in the wonderfully serene landscape of the Shire. Discover, decorate, & share in this idyllic corner of Middle-earth. Join friendly Hobbits & familiar faces awaiting your arrival in Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings™ Game.
Why similar: Cozy 24.6%, Life Sim 20.1%, Farming Sim 17.3%, Nature 11.1%, Character Customization 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a peaceful, life-sim focused experience set in the iconic and cozy environment of the Shire.
- #22 Spirit of the Island
83% matchMixed66% of 1,862 reviews2022
Dev: 1M Bits HordePub: META Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A beautiful Life Sim Sandbox RPG with Cross-Platform Online COOP set on a tropical Archipelago. Build your farm, grow crops and animals, craft various items, cook dishes, gather resources, build shops and museum to attract visitors, and turn a desolate Island into a prosperous tourist destination!
Why similar: Agriculture 29.8% ★, Life Sim 17.2%, Farming Sim 15.7%, Family Friendly 8.2%, RPG 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: A tropical-themed life-sim that focuses on restoring a deserted island through farming, crafting, and community building.
- #23 Everdream Valley
82% 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: Cozy 19.8%, Farming Sim 15.2%, Life Sim 15.1%, Dog 11.5% ★, Nature 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused farming sim that places a special emphasis on animal care and magical dream-world exploration.
- #24 DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS
81% 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 22.3% ★, Life Sim 19.9%, Farming Sim 19.8%, Family Friendly 9%, RPG 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A charming crossover that retains the core, relaxing farming loop of the Story of Seasons series.
- #25 STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar
77% 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: Agriculture 17.5% ★, Wholesome 14% ★, Cozy 11.5%, Life Sim 10.9%, Farming Sim 9.9%
- #26 Grow: Song of the Evertree
80% 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 23.8% ★, Agriculture 21.5% ★, Farming Sim 13.3%, Life Sim 13.2%, Nature 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on wholesome world-building and nature-centric gameplay that feels both relaxing and rewarding.
- #27 Travellers Rest
79% matchVery Positive88% of 16,540 reviews2020
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 19.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Craft, farm, build and cook! In Travellers Rest you will have to use all the available tools to become the best tavern keeper in the realm. Create unique dishes and drinks to please your customers as you discover the world and its colorful characters.
Why similar: Life Sim 45.4%, Farming Sim 34.4%, RPG 12.4%, Simulation 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a satisfying gameplay loop that combines farming and resource gathering with the management of a cozy tavern.
- #28 Summer in Mara
81% 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: Wholesome 19.9% ★, Agriculture 18.7% ★, Cozy 16.6%, Life Sim 14.1%, Farming Sim 12.6%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy farming sim with a strong emotional core and a beautiful, hand-drawn art style.
- #29 Bear and Breakfast
78% matchVery Positive90% of 5,218 reviews2022
Dev: Gummy CatPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Bear and Breakfast is a laid-back management adventure game where you build and run a bed and breakfast...but you’re a bear.
Why similar: Life Sim 27.4%, Nature 17.1%, Family Friendly 11.4%, RPG 10%, Relaxing 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy management sim that emphasizes character interactions and the creative design of a woodland inn.
- #30 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 43.4%, Family Friendly 20.2%, Simulation 18.8%, Casual 10.4%, Singleplayer 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A vibrant and wholesome take on farming that focuses on managing and caring for adorable creatures.
- #31 Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
79% 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 24.8% ★, Agriculture 18.1% ★, Wholesome 15.4% ★, Cozy 12.2%, Farming Sim 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines farming and agriculture with island exploration and light survival elements.
- #32 Song Of The Prairie
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,505 reviews2024
Dev: The Droplet StudioPub: AOE Plus
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 17.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 26.4% ★, Agriculture 22.7% ★, Life Sim 13.5%, Farming Sim 12.6%, Character Customization 6%
- #33 Hokko Life
77% 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 23.2% ★, Agriculture 14.3% ★, Wholesome 12.2% ★, Life Sim 10.1%, Cozy 10%
- #34 Tales of Seikyu
74% 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: Farming 23.8% ★, Agriculture 20.7% ★, Life Sim 11%, Cozy 11%, Farming Sim 10.1%
- #35 SunnySide
76% 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 26.1% ★, Agriculture 17.2% ★, Cozy 13%, Life Sim 10.2%, Farming Sim 9.5%
- #36 Cattails: Wildwood Story
74% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,823 reviews2023
Dev: Falcon Development
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 22.9 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: Wholesome 20.3% ★, Life Sim 13%, Farming Sim 11.5%, Cozy 10.8%, Cats 8.4%
- #37 DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom
75% 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 23.6% ★, Agriculture 15.5% ★, Farming Sim 15.1%, Life Sim 14.3%, Nature 9.5%
- #38 Cattle Country
73% matchVery Positive87% of 351 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: Wholesome 19.8% ★, Agriculture 16.7% ★, Cozy 15.1%, Farming Sim 11.5%, Life Sim 11.3%
- #39 Big Farm Story
75% 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 36.8% ★, Life Sim 13.8%, Farming Sim 11.5%, Dog 10.6% ★, Nature 8.5%
- #40 My Time at Portia
73% 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: Agriculture 26.2% ★, Life Sim 25.4%, Farming Sim 22%, RPG 9.7%, Simulation 7.7%
- #41 Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 351 reviews2025
Dev: rokaplay
Windows
In this cozy farming game, you have to run your own farm shop. Take care of your animals and your farm, sell your goods to the cute Forest Folk, upgrade the island and fulfill small orders from the Harmony Tree to fill the island with life again.
Why similar: Farming 18.7% ★, Cozy 17.9%, Wholesome 16.4% ★, Farming Sim 12.6%, Nature 8.1%
- #42 The Ranch of Rivershine
70% matchVery Positive94% of 2,139 reviews2025
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 24.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Saddle up and build your own horse ranch! Raise foals, care for your horses and train them as you explore the countryside. Participate in cross country competitions and become your town's champion! Befriend the villagers who'll help you on your adventure at the Ranch of Rivershine!
Why similar: Horses 18.7% ★, Agriculture 18.4% ★, Farming Sim 15.7%, Life Sim 15.3%, Simulation 8.3%
- #43 Garden Paws
73% 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 27.9% ★, Wholesome 18.4% ★, Farming Sim 13.1%, Cozy 12.9%, Family Friendly 6.1%
- #44 Firefly Village
71% matchVery Positive88% of 117 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 21.9% ★, Cozy 15.7%, Agriculture 15.5% ★, Farming Sim 10.3%, Life Sim 10%
- #45 Cornucopia®
72% 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: Agriculture 31.7% ★, Farming Sim 19.5%, Life Sim 19.4%, RPG 7.3%, Simulation 6.7%
- #46 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: Agriculture 27.5% ★, Life Sim 16.7%, Farming Sim 16.4%, Cozy 12.8%, RPG 6%
- #47 Chill Town
70% matchMixed67% of 233 reviews2025
Dev: Low-Hi Tech
Windows
A unique blend of a Soothing Simulation and an Idle Game with Music, Decoration, Fishing, Cooking, Farming and more...
Why similar: Farming 30.8% ★, Cozy 17.9%, Life Sim 14.5%, Farming Sim 13%, Character Customization 7.1%
- #48 Dinkum
66% matchVery Positive92% of 28,435 reviews2025
Dev: James BendonPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 28.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Dinkum is a survival life simulation game set on an island inspired by the rugged Australian outback. Farm, hunt, mine, fish, and forage to gather resources, expand your town, and discover what makes Dinkum so special—either solo or with friends.
Why similar: Farming 30.4% ★, Agriculture 29.7% ★, Life Sim 12.6%, Farming Sim 11.6%, Relaxing 4.7%
- #49 Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,109 reviews2017
Dev: TABOT, inc.Pub: Natsume Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 15.0 hrs≥1hr: 90%
In celebration of Harvest Moon's 20th Anniversary comes an all new Harvest Moon title for Steam! Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition! The game encompasses twenty years of the spirit that have made the franchise what it is today!
Why similar: Agriculture 25.2% ★, Farming Sim 24.1%, Life Sim 20.1%, Farming 9.6% ★, RPG 8.4%
- #50 Calico
69% matchVery Positive87% of 4,968 reviews2020
Dev: Peachy Keen GamesPub: Whitethorn Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 17.0 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Calico is a day-in-the-life community sim game where you are given an important and adorable task: rebuild the town’s cat café and fill it with cute and cuddly creatures! Build up your café by filling it with cute furniture, fun decorations, yummy pastries, and get it bustling with animals again!
Why similar: Life Sim 14.6%, Cats 13.9%, Horses 10.1% ★, Dog 9.4% ★, Character Customization 8.9%
- #51 Re:Legend
70% matchMixed55% of 2,021 reviews2022
Dev: Magnus Games StudioPub: 505 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Adventure with friends in a beautiful world of wonder and fantastic creatures. Build, craft, farm and fish, as you raise and breed amazing pet companions!
Why similar: Farming 27.1% ★, Wholesome 22.4% ★, Agriculture 21.5% ★, Farming Sim 13.8%, RPG 6%
- #52 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: Agriculture 29.6% ★, Farming Sim 16.4%, Life Sim 12.5%, RPG 6.4%, Family Friendly 6.2%
- #53 Rune Factory 3 Special
67% 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 30.5%, Romance 21.2%, Agriculture 16% ★, RPG 13.6%, Cute 8.6%
- #54 Harvest Days: My Dream Farm
69% matchMixed68% of 189 reviews2024
Dev: Family Devs
Windows
Escape the stress of the big city and enjoy the country life. Take care of your farm, explore the open game world and create your farming paradise. Take care of your animals, cultivate the fields, produce useful and decorative items and build your dream ranch.
Why similar: Agriculture 20.6% ★, Cozy 15.5%, Farming Sim 11.4%, Horses 11.1% ★, Life Sim 9.6%
- #55 Seeds of Calamity
67% matchVery Positive89% of 218 reviews2025
Dev: Laborious Lark StudiosPub: Pretty Soon
Windows
Take part in healing after the Great Calamity. Tend your farm, complete quests for the villagers, and explore dungeons filled with challenge and treasure in this cozy, solo-developed farming sim. Build a new life in a recovering world with your fluffy Spellbook Companion.
Why similar: Agriculture 22.4% ★, Cozy 17.6%, Life Sim 14.2%, Farming Sim 13.4%, Wholesome 12.7% ★
- #56 Lemon Cake
68% matchVery Positive85% of 2,012 reviews2021
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Restore an abandoned bakery and prepare pastries from farm to table! Grow fresh ingredients in the greenhouse, cook pastries & sweets in the kitchen and serve your baked goods to hungry customers in your own shop!
Why similar: Agriculture 19.4% ★, Farming Sim 16.2%, Cozy 13.7%, Life Sim 13.2%, Simulation 7.4%
- #57 Luma Island
65% 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: Cozy 24.2%, Farming Sim 17.3%, Life Sim 14%, Character Customization 7.7%, Family Friendly 7%
- #58 Echoes of the Plum Grove
66% matchVery Positive88% of 3,019 reviews2024
Dev: Unwound GamesPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
A new life awaits in Honeywood! Build a thriving community that will last generations in this cozy farm simulator. Farm, socialize, make friends, cook, craft, forage and uncover the secrets of the island! If someone doesn’t want to be friends? There are always other means.
Why similar: Cozy 29.8%, Life Sim 21.7%, Farming Sim 21.2%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Simulation 7.9%
- #59 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 25.4% ★, Cozy 21.6%, Life Sim 18%, Character Customization 7.9%, RPG 6%
- #60 Farm Together 2
64% matchVery Positive94% of 5,123 reviews2025
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 27.5 hrsMean: 110.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in the long awaited sequel to the cozy, relaxing farming experience!
Why similar: Agriculture 31% ★, Farming Sim 17%, Life Sim 16.5%, Character Customization 8.1%, Family Friendly 8.1%
