- #1 Coral Island
97% matchVery Positive89% of 25,947 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 12.3 hrsMean: 52.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Why similar: Farming Sim 47%, Dating Sim 15.6%, Life Sim 9.7%, Agriculture 7.6% ★, Simulation 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game expands on the traditional farming-sim formula with a massive island to explore, deep character relationships, and a focus on environmental restoration.
- #2 Fields of Mistria
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 27,018 reviews2024
Dev: NPC Studio
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 23.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Start your new life! Build the farm of your dreams as you discover a world brimming with possibilities. Magic, romance, and adventure all await you in this nostalgic farming / life sim RPG!
Why similar: Farming Sim 39.1%, Dating Sim 16.3%, Life Sim 8%, Agriculture 6.7% ★, Romance 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It perfectly channels the 90s anime aesthetic and nostalgic charm of the original Friends of Mineral Town while adding modern quality-of-life improvements.
- #3 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: Farming Sim 49.2%, Life Sim 10.2%, Agriculture 8.5% ★, Dating Sim 8%, RPG 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern farming-sim that captures the heart, social depth, and addictive gameplay loop of the classic Harvest Moon titles.
- #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 63%, Romance 11.9%, RPG 10.6%, Anime 5.6%, Dating Sim 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: It blends the core farming and social mechanics of the series with a robust fantasy RPG adventure and dungeon-crawling system.
- #5 STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town
94% matchVery Positive80% of 1,579 reviews2021
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Welcome to Olive Town, a peaceful community established by your trailblazing grandfather and his friends. Now that you've taken over his farm, it's your job to carry on his legacy. Plant crops, raise animals, build relationships, and get to know the residents of your new home!
Why similar: Farming Sim 46%, Life Sim 9.6%, Agriculture 8.6% ★, Simulation 8.2%, Romance 8%
Why You'll Like It: As a modern entry in the same series, it offers a familiar gameplay loop with expanded crafting and customization options for your farm.
- #6 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: Farming Sim 38.7%, Dating Sim 15.8%, Life Sim 8.3%, Agriculture 7.7% ★, Romance 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: It brings the farming-sim genre to a prehistoric setting, focusing on community development and discovery rather than just individual profit.
- #7 Sun Haven
93% matchVery Positive81% of 24,588 reviews2023
Dev: Pixel Sprout Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 31.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!
Why similar: Farming Sim 48.8%, Dating Sim 17.3%, Life Sim 9.1%, Agriculture 7.5% ★, RPG 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This fantasy-themed farming sim introduces magic and multiple distinct towns to explore, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
- #8 Moonstone Island
92% matchVery Positive84% of 4,722 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!
Why similar: Farming Sim 40.8%, Dating Sim 16.1%, Agriculture 10.7% ★, Life Sim 9.4%, Simulation 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines cozy farming and social interaction with creature-collecting mechanics in a procedurally generated world.
- #9 Rune Factory 5
91% 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 54.4%, Romance 10.4%, RPG 9.1%, Simulation 8.9%, Dating Sim 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: This 3D entry in the series offers a seamless transition between farming, crafting, and action-oriented combat in a vibrant fantasy town.
- #10 Wylde Flowers
91% 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: Farming Sim 42.9%, Dating Sim 13.6%, Simulation 9.4%, Life Sim 9%, Cozy 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: It features a strong narrative focus and a magical twist on the farming-sim genre, complete with fully voiced characters.
- #11 Potion Permit
90% 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: Dating Sim 30.9%, Life Sim 17.2%, Simulation 12.5%, RPG 10.1%, Cozy 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: It shifts the focus from traditional crops to alchemy and community service, maintaining the cozy social bonds found in Mineral Town.
- #12 DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS
89% matchVery Positive81% of 2,184 reviews2019
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 39.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Japan's adored Doraemon meets Story of Seasons in this new, fresh take on farming, now on Steam! The setting is Natura, and the theme is creating bonds. While doing so, enjoy the heartwarming interactions through each character in the story!
Why similar: Farming Sim 54.8%, Life Sim 11.7%, Simulation 8.6%, RPG 7.6%, Cute 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: It combines the classic farming mechanics of the series with the charming, whimsical world of the Doraemon franchise.
- #13 STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,355 reviews2023
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Put down roots on your new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley. Bring life to the land by cultivating crops and raising animals, find love among the town's friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of your very own.
Why similar: Farming Sim 30.4%, Agriculture 12.9% ★, Life Sim 11.6%, Simulation 10.3%, RPG 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: This remake focuses on the passage of time and family life, providing a more intimate and slower-paced farming experience.
- #14 Kynseed
88% matchVery Positive83% of 3,619 reviews2022
Dev: PixelCount Studios
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 62%
Embark on a lifetime of adventure in a beautiful world of creativity and intrigue. Raise a family, customise your farm, run a business, craft items, and battle some marvellously malevolent monsters.
Why similar: Farming Sim 60.4%, Life Sim 13%, RPG 8.5%, Simulation 8.4%, Relaxing 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: This unique life-sim allows you to manage a farm and family across generations, where your choices have long-term consequences.
- #15 Everdream Valley
87% matchMostly Positive71% of 944 reviews2023
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A farming adventure with a dash of magic. Play solo or up to a 4-player coop. By day, restore your quaint farm into a summer paradise. Explore, raise crops, care for animals and rebuild your home. At night inhabit various creatures through your dreams and bring enchantment to the valley.
Why similar: Farming Sim 58%, Life Sim 12.1%, Simulation 9.4%, Cute 6%, Cozy 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes animal care and farm management in a beautiful, open-world setting that feels incredibly relaxing.
- #16 Littlewood
86% 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: Farming Sim 36.2%, Life Sim 12.8%, Agriculture 12.4% ★, Simulation 9.6%, RPG 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the rebuilding of a town after a great battle, emphasizing relaxing daily tasks and deep character interactions.
- #17 My Time at Portia
86% matchVery Positive92% of 44,040 reviews2019
Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
Why similar: Farming Sim 50.7%, Life Sim 12.4%, Simulation 8.8%, Agriculture 8.4% ★, RPG 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at the 'builder' side of life-sims, offering a large world filled with colorful characters and constant progression.
- #18 Paleo Pines
84% matchVery Positive83% of 2,478 reviews2023
Dev: Italic PigPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Welcome to Paleo Pines, a charming island known for its friendly dinosaurs, quirky townsfolk, and mysterious past. Befriend dinos and enlist their help to fix up your ranch and farm crops to create your cozy dino sanctuary! Then set out with your companion, Lucky, to uncover the island’s secrets.
Why similar: Farming Sim 54.9%, Simulation 9%, Agriculture 8.8% ★, Life Sim 8.3%, Relaxing 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a delightful twist on the genre by allowing you to befriend and farm alongside various species of dinosaurs.
- #19 My Time at Sandrock
83% matchVery Positive88% of 28,280 reviews2023
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 39.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Travel to the desert community of Sandrock and take on the role of a fledgling Builder. Use your trusty toolset to gather resources, construct machines, and turn your run-down workshop into a well-oiled production facility to save the town from the jaws of economic ruin!
Why similar: Farming Sim 46.9%, Dating Sim 18.4%, Life Sim 13.6%, RPG 6.1%, Simulation 4.6%
Why You'll Like It: While more focused on building and engineering, it retains the strong social and community-building aspects of the farming-sim genre.
- #20 Summer in Mara
85% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,139 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Take care of your own island and sail with your boat in this cozy farming adventure! Relax and unwind exploring a tropical archipelago or harvesting your own crops while helping others. Discover the story of Summer in Mara, with farming, crafting and exploring mechanics.
Why similar: Farming Sim 53.7%, Life Sim 12.7%, Agriculture 11.1% ★, Relaxing 5.6%, Cozy 5.1%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the serene island-life aesthetic, focusing on exploration, farming, and helping the local community.
- #21 Garden Paws
84% matchVery Positive90% of 2,485 reviews2018
Dev: Bitten Toast Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.
Why similar: Farming Sim 48.4%, Agriculture 14.4% ★, Simulation 8.1%, RPG 7.1%, Cute 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: You play as an adorable animal character in a community-focused sim that emphasizes farming, crafting, and running your own shop.
- #22 Fae Farm
82% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,471 reviews2023
Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
Windows
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Escape to the magical life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your homestead, and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria!
Why similar: Farming Sim 55.6%, RPG 8.8%, Romance 8.4%, Simulation 7%, Cozy 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: It adds a layer of magical exploration and dungeon crawling to the traditional farming-sim experience, supporting co-op play.
- #23 Echoes of the Plum Grove
81% 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: Farming Sim 57%, Life Sim 12.3%, Simulation 10.6%, Cozy 5.9%, Casual 5%
Why You'll Like It: This cozy farming sim features a unique art style and a focus on family lineage and survival in a charming, historical setting.
- #24 HARVESTELLA
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,478 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
HARVESTELLA, an all-new life-simulation RPG from SQUARE ENIX! Lead a life of self-sufficiency with your vibrant house as a base and cooperate with allies to overcome various threats.
Why similar: Farming Sim 55%, Agriculture 13.8% ★, Life Sim 10.9%, RPG 8.9%, Simulation 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the JRPG side of the genre, offering a grand story alongside its farming and crafting mechanics.
- #25 Rune Factory 3 Special
79% 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 54.1%, Dating Sim 11.8%, Romance 10.7%, RPG 8.9%, Cute 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: This remaster of a fan-favorite entry offers a perfect balance between farming, social bonding, and action-packed dungeon exploration.
- #26 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
80% matchVery Positive92% of 5,651 reviews2020
Dev: EdelweissPub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 17.7 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Discover the true power of rice in Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin! Take on hordes of demons in side-scrolling combat to reclaim the land as Sakuna, a spoiled harvest goddess banished to a dangerous island. Then, return to your mountain village and tend a field full of glorious rice.
Why similar: Farming Sim 66.1%, Agriculture 14.5% ★, Simulation 9.4%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Anime 2.7%
Why You'll Like It: It features the most detailed rice-farming simulation on the market, paired with satisfying side-scrolling action combat.
- #27 World's Dawn
82% 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: Farming Sim 40.4%, Dating Sim 17.1%, Life Sim 9.1%, Romance 6.5%, Simulation 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This indie title is heavily inspired by the classic Harvest Moon games, focusing on simple, relaxing farm life and village social events.
- #28 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: Farming Sim 45.4%, Agriculture 11.1% ★, Life Sim 10.6%, Romance 9.1%, Anime 4.7%
- #29 Farm Together
79% matchVery Positive94% of 22,015 reviews2018
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 17.9 hrsMean: 138.7 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Why similar: Farming Sim 49%, Agriculture 20% ★, Simulation 11%, Relaxing 5.4%, Casual 4.5%
Why You'll Like It: It strips away the social simulation to focus purely on the joy of farming, customization, and efficient farm management.
- #30 Travellers Rest
78% 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: Farming Sim 65.9%, Life Sim 18.3%, RPG 8.8%, Simulation 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: It blends farming with tavern management, requiring you to grow your own ingredients to serve your patrons.
- #31 Orange Season
78% matchMixed60% of 401 reviews2024
Dev: Innerfire StudiosPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Linux
Make your farmer’s dream come true in Orange Season. With your parent’s help, you’ve finally saved enough money to buy a plot of land in the charming farmer’s village of Orange Town. Build a thriving farm as you grow crops, raise animals, fish, and mine materials to establish your farm in town.
Why similar: Farming Sim 33.4%, Dating Sim 20.5%, Agriculture 11.1% ★, RPG 6.9%, Romance 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic feel of 90s farming sims, emphasizing character stories and the slow growth of your farm.
- #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 Sim 40.5%, Dating Sim 15.8%, Agriculture 10.1% ★, Life Sim 9.1%, Simulation 6.3%
- #33 Luma Island
74% matchVery Positive84% of 12,128 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Get ready to explore, farm, fish, mine, craft, and raise magical Lumas as you solve puzzles and embark on quests across Luma Island. Play solo, or team up with friends in 1-4 player online co-op. Choose relaxing Cozy, challenging Adventure, or epic Hero mode to match your mood and playstyle.
Why similar: Farming Sim 50.2%, Simulation 9.6%, Life Sim 8.6%, RPG 7.4%, Cozy 5.1%
- #34 DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom
76% matchVery Positive89% of 394 reviews2022
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Noby and his friends are back in an all-new Doraemon: Story of Seasons title! Grow crops, raise animals, and use Doraemon's Secret Gadgets to help friends in a fun-filled and heartwarming story that people of all ages can enjoy.
Why similar: Farming Sim 50.1%, Life Sim 10%, Simulation 7.5%, Agriculture 7.1% ★, RPG 6.4%
- #35 Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma
73% matchVery Positive89% of 3,398 reviews2025
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 16.3 hrsMean: 32.3 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 36.5%, Romance 27.6%, RPG 23%, Anime 13%
- #36 Cornucopia®
75% matchVery Positive88% of 630 reviews2023
Dev: David Dolynny | Subconscious GamesPub: Subconscious Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Stardew Valley meets Paper Mario in the coziest farming RPG you've never played. Romance 34+ characters, befriend 50+, raise adorable animals, and grow crops using real soil science. No forced bedtime. A handcrafted 2.5D world full of charm, secrets, and the dream life you've been waiting for.
Why similar: Farming Sim 43.9%, Dating Sim 10.2%, Agriculture 9.9% ★, Life Sim 9.2%, Simulation 7.4%
- #37 Starsand Island
72% matchVery Positive87% of 7,209 reviews2026
Dev: Seed Sparkle Lab
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 20.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Tired of the city grind? Escape to Starsand Island and embrace the simple joys of country life! Live alongside capybaras, cats, and dogs, reel in a big catch, and explore the enchanting Moonlit Forest. Leave the hustle behind and experience the charm of this seaside paradise.
Why similar: Farming Sim 55.5%, Life Sim 12.8%, Simulation 9.4%, RPG 8.6%, Relaxing 4.7%
- #38 Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition
77% 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: Farming Sim 53.5%, Life Sim 9.4%, Dating Sim 8.1%, Agriculture 7.8% ★, Simulation 7.6%
- #39 Hokko Life
75% matchMixed66% of 2,650 reviews2022
Dev: Gizmo GardenPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build?
Why similar: Farming Sim 47.4%, Life Sim 11.1%, Agriculture 10.3% ★, Simulation 8.7%, RPG 6.1%
- #40 Dinkum
70% 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 Sim 47.1%, Agriculture 16.8% ★, Life Sim 10.9%, Simulation 8.1%, RPG 6.1%
- #41 Farm Together 2
71% 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: Farming Sim 54.8%, Agriculture 13.9% ★, Life Sim 11.3%, Simulation 6.3%, Cute 5.2%
- #42 Tales of Seikyu
71% 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 Sim 34.6%, Dating Sim 15.7%, Agriculture 9.9% ★, Life Sim 8%, RPG 7.7%
- #43 Pumpkin Days
74% matchVery Positive82% of 523 reviews2021
Dev: Pumpkin Interactive
Windows
Pumpkin Days is a traditional farming RPG. Pick one of three towns to start your farming adventure. Farm, fish, mine, catch bugs, raise animals, and more. Help fill out the museum to stop a factory from being built on the island. Unless you wish to side with the factory. The choice is yours.
Why similar: Farming Sim 69.3%, Simulation 10.3%, RPG 8%, Agriculture 4.6% ★, Casual 4.4%
- #44 Big Farm Story
73% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,339 reviews2021
Dev: Goodgame Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Build your dream farm with your friends & animals in Big Farm Story. Grow crops, tend your fields, craft and explore the world in this farming adventure. Meet new friends around each corner, shape your own community and have fun writing your own story.
Why similar: Farming Sim 54%, Life Sim 13.7%, Simulation 8.9%, RPG 8.4%, Relaxing 5%
- #45 Lemon Cake
72% 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: Farming Sim 49.8%, Simulation 11.3%, Life Sim 8.6%, Agriculture 8.3% ★, Cute 5.6%
- #46 Re:Legend
73% 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 Sim 56.5%, Agriculture 12.3% ★, Simulation 10.2%, RPG 9.1%, Anime 4.5%
- #47 Halcyon Days at Taoyuan
67% matchVery Positive89% of 985 reviews2026
Dev: BotanXPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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 61.1%, Simulation 17.8%, Agriculture 10.5% ★, RPG 4.3%, Casual 2.5%
- #48 Ooblets
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,527 reviews2023
Dev: Glumberland
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
Ooblets is a relaxing and offbeat farming, town life, and creature collection game. Manage your farm, grow and train your ooblets, explore strange lands, and have dance-offs!
Why similar: Farming Sim 57.8%, Agriculture 13.1% ★, RPG 9.2%, Cute 5.9%, Casual 5.6%
- #49 Alchemy Story
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 196 reviews2020
Dev: Cozy Bee Games
Windows
Discover a world of magic, cute creatures and adventure in Alchemy Story, a casual farming simulation game! Grow your garden, brew potions, care for your pets and meet new friends!
Why similar: Farming Sim 38%, Dating Sim 14%, Agriculture 9.6% ★, Simulation 7.1%, Life Sim 6.1%
- #50 Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos
69% matchMostly Positive72% of 427 reviews2023
Dev: Appci Inc.Pub: Natsume Inc.
Windows
Explore the wide world of Anthos with the help of your wacky inventor friend Doc Jr. and many others! It’ll be up to you to revive the Harvest Goddess and the Harvest Sprites, as well as reconnect all of the villages of Anthos with each other! Farm all around Anthos using the improved Expando-Farm!
Why similar: Farming Sim 58.3%, Simulation 12.7%, Life Sim 12.7%, RPG 10.6%, Cute 3.8%
- #51 Staxel
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,816 reviews2019
Dev: PlukitPub: Balor Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Grow your farm, meet the villagers, and join your friends online in building your world.
Why similar: Farming Sim 55.3%, Agriculture 12.6% ★, Simulation 7.1%, RPG 5.9%, Cute 5.5%
- #52 Research Story
66% matchVery Positive95% of 317 reviews2025
Dev: Petal Cat Games
Windows
Set out to discover and record plants and creatures for the Violet Archive. Grow crops, tame animals, and build the perfect farm! Forge friendships along the way as you begin your life as a researcher!
Why similar: Farming Sim 49.2%, Agriculture 11.5% ★, Life Sim 10.6%, Simulation 8.6%, RPG 6.7%
- #53 Spirit of the Island
70% matchMixed66% of 1,862 reviews2022
Dev: 1M Bits HordePub: META Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A beautiful Life Sim Sandbox RPG with Cross-Platform Online COOP set on a tropical Archipelago. Build your farm, grow crops and animals, craft various items, cook dishes, gather resources, build shops and museum to attract visitors, and turn a desolate Island into a prosperous tourist destination!
Why similar: Farming Sim 43.8%, Agriculture 11.6% ★, Life Sim 10.1%, Simulation 8.4%, RPG 6.8%
- #54 Immortal Life
67% matchVery Positive80% of 4,255 reviews2024
Dev: YiFang StudioPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a magical journey in this captivating life simulation game. Escape to a welcoming valley, farm with spells, and master skills like fishing, crafting, and cooking. Engage in epic battles, strengthen the bonds with your companions, and build your dream home to achieve Immortal Life!
Why similar: Farming Sim 51.8%, Agriculture 14.8% ★, Life Sim 11.7%, Simulation 8.2%, RPG 7.8%
- #55 Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game
66% 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: Farming Sim 57.3%, Life Sim 14.1%, Simulation 6.3%, Cozy 6%, Casual 5%
- #56 Little Witch in the Woods
65% matchVery Positive89% of 12,303 reviews2025
Dev: SUNNY SIDE UP
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 47.2%, Life Sim 13.2%, Simulation 11%, RPG 7.7%, Cute 7.3%
- #57 Peaceful Days
65% matchVery Positive87% of 265 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 49%, Simulation 18%, RPG 15.7%, Agriculture 10% ★, Casual 6.4%
- #58 Everafter Falls
66% matchVery Positive84% of 668 reviews2024
Dev: SquareHuskyPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.2 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 60.7%, Life Sim 13.1%, Simulation 11.6%, RPG 8.3%, Casual 3.3%
- #59 Disney Dreamlight Valley
64% matchVery Positive92% of 23,720 reviews2023
Dev: Gameloft
Windows
Median: 32.6 hrsMean: 114.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Why similar: Farming Sim 55.8%, Life Sim 16.9%, Simulation 12.5%, Relaxing 7.8%, Casual 5.3%
- #60 No Place Like Home
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,046 reviews2022
Dev: Chicken LauncherPub: Awaken Realms
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 14.2 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: Farming Sim 50.1%, Agriculture 10.6% ★, Life Sim 10.3%, Simulation 8%, RPG 7.5%
