- #1 Fields of Mistria
97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 28,194 reviews2024
Dev: NPC Studio
Windows
Median: 8.9 hrsMean: 24.7 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 20.2%, Agriculture 14.9% ★, Dating Sim 11.8%, Life Sim 11.3%, Romance 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A nostalgic and polished farming sim that emphasizes community building and magical charm.
- #2 Roots of Pacha
96% matchVery Positive94% of 4,468 reviews2023
Dev: Soda Den
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 21.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 17.2%, Agriculture 14.7% ★, Life Sim 10.2%, Cozy 9.7%, Dating Sim 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique prehistoric setting with a heavy focus on community development and cooperative farming.
- #3 Stardew Valley
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,015,272 reviews2016
Dev: ConcernedApe
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 22.8 hrsMean: 84.5 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 26.4%, Agriculture 19.5% ★, Life Sim 15.2%, Crafting 7.8%, Sandbox 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive farming simulation that perfectly balances crop management, social relationships, and town development.
- #4 STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,373 reviews2023
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: Marvelous
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Put down roots on your new farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley. Bring life to the land by cultivating crops and raising animals, find love among the town's friendly folk, and make lasting memories with a family of your very own.
Why similar: Agriculture 19% ★, Wholesome 16.8% ★, Cozy 12.2%, Life Sim 11%, Farming Sim 10.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that focuses on the passage of time and deep family bonds.
- #5 Coral Island
94% matchVery Positive89% of 26,793 reviews2023
Dev: Stairway GamesPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 13.2 hrsMean: 54.4 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.
Why similar: Farming Sim 25.1%, Agriculture 17.1% ★, Life Sim 14.3%, Dating Sim 11.6%, Crafting 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional farming mechanics with environmental restoration and a diverse cast of characters.
- #6 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
94% matchVery Positive93% of 5,693 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 37.9%, Dating Sim 16.6%, Agriculture 9.7% ★, Life Sim 8.5%, Romance 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A faithful remake of a beloved classic that captures the core essence of the farming-sim genre.
- #7 My Time at Sandrock
93% matchVery Positive88% of 28,682 reviews2023
Dev: Pathea Games
Windows
Median: 7.7 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 24.5%, Life Sim 20%, Dating Sim 13.7%, Building 12.3%, Crafting 12%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on crafting and community contribution in a desert setting, mirroring the goal-oriented nature of the bazaar.
- #8 Sun Haven
92% matchVery Positive81% of 24,977 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 27.1%, Agriculture 17.8% ★, Life Sim 14.1%, Dating Sim 13.6%, Cooking 10%
Why You'll Like It: Expands the farming-sim formula with fantasy elements, magic, and multiple distinct towns to explore.
- #9 Potion Permit
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 5,317 reviews2022
Dev: MassHive MediaPub: PQube
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Moonbury's residents need healing, and you're the best chemist around! With your trusty tools, a brewing cauldron, and a canine companion at your side, you'll need to diagnose symptoms, gather ingredients, brew potions, and cure ailments in this open-ended sim RPG.
Why similar: Wholesome 21.6% ★, Cozy 17.3%, Life Sim 14.5%, Dating Sim 13.1%, Crafting 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Centers on community integration and crafting, requiring you to build relationships while gathering resources.
- #10 Song Of The Prairie
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,514 reviews2024
Dev: The Droplet StudioPub: AOE Plus
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Agriculture 22.5% ★, Farming Sim 20.7%, Life Sim 13%, Dating Sim 11.4%, Crafting 10.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a vast, customizable farm experience with a heavy emphasis on agriculture and social interaction.
- #11 Littlewood
90% matchVery Positive93% of 6,808 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 22.4% ★, Farming Sim 15.1%, Life Sim 14.9%, Crafting 10.2%, Building 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing town-builder that rewards you for managing your time and relationships in a post-adventure world.
- #12 Moonstone Island
89% matchVery Positive84% of 4,882 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.5 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 19.7% ★, Farming Sim 17.4%, Cooking 13.7%, Life Sim 11.2%, Dating Sim 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Blends creature collection with farming and exploration for a fresh take on the cozy genre.
- #13 Echoes of the Plum Grove
89% matchVery Positive88% of 3,091 reviews2024
Dev: Unwound GamesPub: indie.io
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 22.2 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 21.2%, Cozy 17.5%, Cooking 14.8%, Life Sim 12.7%, Crafting 10%
Why You'll Like It: A generational life-sim that emphasizes the importance of family legacy and community survival.
- #14 Wylde Flowers
87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,711 reviews2022
Dev: Studio Drydock Pty Ltd
Windows
Median: 13.1 hrsMean: 80.1 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 24.1%, Farming Sim 23.8%, Life Sim 13.8%, Dating Sim 10.7%, Romance 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven farming sim with a strong focus on character development and magical discovery.
- #15 STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town
88% matchMostly Positive80% of 1,605 reviews2021
Dev: Marvelous Inc.Pub: XSEED Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 24.3%, Agriculture 19.7% ★, Life Sim 14.1%, Romance 11%, Cooking 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers extensive customization options for your farm and town development.
- #16 Travellers Rest
86% matchVery Positive88% of 17,549 reviews2020
Dev: Isolated Games
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 20.1 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 36.8%, Life Sim 28.8%, Crafting 13.8%, Building 12.4%, Colorful 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong management loop where you run a tavern and trade goods, similar to the market stall mechanics.
- #17 My Time at Portia
86% matchVery Positive92% of 44,162 reviews2019
Dev: Pathea GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 36.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!
Why similar: Farming Sim 25.3%, Agriculture 18.1% ★, Life Sim 17.1%, Crafting 13%, Building 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A charming life-sim that emphasizes building and crafting to help the local community thrive.
- #18 Fae Farm
85% matchMostly Positive80% of 3,506 reviews2023
Dev: Phoenix LabsPub: Gambit Digital
Windows
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 21.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Escape to the magical life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your homestead, and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria!
Why similar: Farming Sim 26.4%, Cozy 20.1%, Romance 10.2%, Cooking 9.8%, Relaxing 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Adds magical abilities and cozy home decoration to the traditional farming and crafting loop.
- #19 Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop
84% matchMostly Positive74% of 359 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 Sim 22.8%, Cozy 19%, Wholesome 18.5% ★, Nature 9.5%, Relaxing 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the shop-keeping aspect of Grand Bazaar by tasking you with running your own store.
- #20 Lemon Cake
84% matchVery Positive85% of 2,041 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 20.3%, Cooking 15.4%, Agriculture 14.7% ★, Cozy 10.1%, Life Sim 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management of a bakery, capturing the satisfying feeling of selling your own goods.
- #21 DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of the Great Kingdom
83% matchVery Positive90% of 403 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 27.4%, Agriculture 16.9% ★, Life Sim 15.2%, Nature 11.2%, Crafting 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines the relaxing farming loop with a heartwarming story and distinct anime-inspired visuals.
- #22 Cornucopia®
82% matchVery Positive89% of 644 reviews2023
Dev: David Dolynny | Subconscious GamesPub: Subconscious Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Stardew Valley meets Paper Mario in the coziest farming RPG you've never played. Romance 34+ characters, befriend 50+, raise adorable animals, and grow crops using real soil science. No forced bedtime. A handcrafted 2.5D world full of charm, secrets, and the dream life you've been waiting for.
Why similar: Farming Sim 21.7%, Agriculture 21.1% ★, Life Sim 12.6%, Crafting 9.2%, Building 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A content-rich farming sim that adds RPG elements and complex crafting systems to the genre.
- #23 Garden Paws
82% matchVery Positive90% of 2,492 reviews2018
Dev: Bitten Toast Games Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.1 hrsMean: 21.4 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 19.4% ★, Farming Sim 15%, Wholesome 13.2% ★, Cozy 8.8%, Crafting 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Allows for extensive building and trading, perfect for players who enjoy the economic side of farming sims.
- #24 Grow: Song of the Evertree
81% matchVery Positive81% of 2,556 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 20.3% ★, Farming Sim 18.1%, Agriculture 17.6% ★, Life Sim 10.6%, Sandbox 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Combines world-building and farming with a whimsical, wholesome aesthetic.
- #25 SunnySide
81% matchMixed66% of 1,165 reviews2024
Dev: Aftabi Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. Build a thriving homestead, cultivate new relationships, and chase your own happiness in SunnySide.
Why similar: Agriculture 17.6% ★, Farming Sim 16%, Cooking 13.8%, Cozy 12.9%, Life Sim 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the farming-sim that incorporates exploration and JRPG-inspired social mechanics.
- #26 DAVE THE DIVER
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 153,621 reviews2023
Dev: MINTROCKET
Windows · Mac
Median: 13.4 hrsMean: 26.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
Why similar: Farming Sim 31.7%, Agriculture 26.1% ★, Crafting 15.3%, Relaxing 12.6%, Simulation 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in management gameplay, tasking you with running a restaurant using ingredients you gather.
- #27 Tales of Seikyu
77% matchVery Positive85% of 2,087 reviews2026
Dev: ACE EntertainmentPub: Fireshine Games
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 69%
A peaceful farming life sim set on the island of Seikyu. Grow your farm, restore your ancestral home, form heartfelt bonds with villagers, and shapeshift into different spirit forms to explore a world that moves gently with the seasons.
Why similar: Agriculture 18.9% ★, Farming Sim 16.6%, Cozy 13.3%, Life Sim 10.7%, Dating Sim 10.4%
- #28 Kynseed
79% matchVery Positive83% of 3,713 reviews2022
Dev: PixelCount Studios
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 63%
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 34.3%, Life Sim 20.6%, Crafting 17%, Sandbox 14.3%, Relaxing 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A unique generational life-sim where your choices impact the world and the local economy over time.
- #29 Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
79% matchVery Positive95% of 52,489 reviews2020
Dev: Thunder Lotus
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Why similar: Farming Sim 25.3%, Building 25.2%, Crafting 19.4%, Relaxing 15.6%, Cartoony 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional management game about building relationships and caring for others.
- #30 Slime Rancher
78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 154,444 reviews2017
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.6 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 26.8%, Sandbox 23.3%, Colorful 16.9%, Family Friendly 13.1%, Simulation 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a rewarding loop of farming and trading that emphasizes exploration and resource management.
- #31 Summer in Mara
80% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,171 reviews2020
Dev: Chibig
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.8 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 16.5%, Wholesome 16.2% ★, Agriculture 14.7% ★, Cozy 12.7%, Life Sim 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on island life, farming, and exploration with a strong emphasis on a relaxing, cozy atmosphere.
- #32 Ova Magica
76% matchVery Positive92% of 663 reviews2026
Dev: ClaudiaTheDevPub: Top Hat Studios, Inc.
Windows
Escape everyday stress and start a new life in Clover Town! With adorable blob creatures by your side, you’ll farm, make new friends, and explore uncharted lands. Will you find love, or become the greatest blob trainer? Your story is yours to shape!
Why similar: Farming Sim 19.4%, Wholesome 18.7% ★, Cozy 13.4%, Life Sim 12.1%, Romance 9.6%
- #33 Seeds of Calamity
76% matchVery Positive82% of 336 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: Agriculture 18.7% ★, Farming Sim 18.7%, Cozy 14.2%, Life Sim 11.6%, Wholesome 10.9% ★
- #34 Farm Together 2
74% matchVery Positive94% of 5,274 reviews2025
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 28.0 hrsMean: 119.0 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 22.2% ★, Farming Sim 19.9%, Cooking 14.7%, Life Sim 11.9%, Sandbox 8.4%
- #35 Starsand Island
73% matchVery Positive86% of 7,727 reviews2026
Dev: Seed Sparkle Lab
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 23.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 25.8%, Life Sim 16.7%, Crafting 11.9%, Building 11.6%, Cooking 11.3%
- #36 Hokko Life
77% matchMixed66% of 2,662 reviews2022
Dev: Wonderscope GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Hop off the train and into your new life in the village of Hokko! Take over the old workshop and get creative; use crafted materials and design everything in town! With complete creative freedom, what type of town will you build?
Why similar: Farming Sim 17.1%, Agriculture 16.1% ★, Wholesome 14.2% ★, Life Sim 11.2%, Cozy 11%
- #37 Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,634 reviews2024
Dev: stillalive studiosPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 54%
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: Farming Sim 21%, Cozy 18.9%, Agriculture 10% ★, Sandbox 8.5%, Nature 8.1%
- #38 Research Story
73% matchVery Positive95% of 329 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 21.8% ★, Farming Sim 21.6%, Life Sim 12.9%, Cozy 9.9%, Building 8.4%
- #39 Farm Together
75% matchVery Positive94% of 22,053 reviews2018
Dev: Milkstone Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.0 hrsMean: 140.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Grow your own farm all by yourself, or cooperate with your friends in this unique, relaxing farming experience!
Why similar: Agriculture 38.7% ★, Farming Sim 22%, Building 10.3%, Sandbox 7.2%, Relaxing 6.6%
- #40 Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game
72% matchVery Positive82% of 3,688 reviews2025
Dev: Wētā WorkshopPub: Fictions
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 9.4 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 23.5%, Cozy 19.7%, Life Sim 16.1%, Cooking 15.8%, Nature 9.9%
- #41 Cattle Country
72% matchVery Positive86% of 366 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 16.7% ★, Farming Sim 15.6%, Agriculture 13.6% ★, Cozy 12%, Life Sim 9%
- #42 Luma Island
71% matchVery Positive84% of 12,419 reviews2024
Dev: Feel Free Games
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 24.2 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 23.3%, Cozy 19.2%, Crafting 12.2%, Life Sim 11%, Building 10.9%
- #43 Everdream Valley
73% matchMostly Positive70% of 960 reviews2023
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 17.6%, Cooking 14.1%, Cozy 13.4%, Life Sim 10.2%, Crafting 8.4%
- #44 Sky Harvest
71% matchVery Positive86% of 91 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: Agriculture 16.8% ★, Farming Sim 16.6%, Cooking 12.4%, Life Sim 10.3%, Dating Sim 8.8%
- #45 Snacko
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,024 reviews2025
Dev: Bluecurse StudiosPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Driven away by the cost of living, you and your childhood friend set off with the goal to turn things around and start a new life. Explore, gather, and build up the town from scratch into a place you'll be proud to call "home"!
Why similar: Farming Sim 18.3%, Cozy 14.6%, Building 12%, Life Sim 11.9%, Crafting 9.8%
- #46 Alchemy Story
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 201 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 21.7% ★, Farming Sim 19.9%, Dating Sim 10.3%, Crafting 9.5%, Life Sim 8.9%
- #47 Palia
69% matchVery Positive86% of 42,657 reviews2024
Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 25.9 hrs≥1hr: 66%
Discover a welcoming world in Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim adventure where you can craft, explore, and create the life and home of your dreams. With nearly endless ways to make Palia your home, you’ll find relaxation and joy in every corner of this vibrant, heartwarming world.
Why similar: Farming Sim 20.5%, Cozy 17.3%, Life Sim 14.9%, Crafting 9.7%, Dating Sim 9.2%
- #48 Witchy Life Story
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,214 reviews2022
Dev: Sundew Studios
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You have two weeks to save the harvest festival! Tend your garden and collect plants for spells and rituals to help the villagers of Flora. After all, if magic isn't for solving everyday problems, what’s the point of a village witch anyway? A cozy story filled with chaos, friendship, and romance!
Why similar: Wholesome 17.2% ★, Cozy 15.7%, Crafting 12.1%, Cooking 9.9%, Farming Sim 9.3%
- #49 Halcyon Days at Taoyuan
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,160 reviews2026
Dev: BotanXPub: 方块游戏(CubeGame)
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 35.2%, Agriculture 26.4% ★, Cooking 14%, Crafting 10.2%, Simulation 10.1%
- #50 Orange Season
70% 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: Agriculture 28.5% ★, Farming Sim 19.9%, Dating Sim 17.1%, Romance 10%, Building 8.9%
- #51 HARVESTELLA
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,513 reviews2022
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 5.8 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: Agriculture 30.2% ★, Farming Sim 28%, Life Sim 15.4%, Building 11.5%, Sandbox 11.2%
- #52 Everdream Village
68% matchMostly Positive73% of 139 reviews2025
Dev: MooneatersPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Build your ideal, cozy farm in a living village. Form bonds with fellow villagers to lend a hand as you grow crops, care for animals, and craft a corner of paradise. Sail across enchanted islands to discover new resources and adventures along the way.
Why similar: Farming Sim 19.7%, Cozy 15.7%, Cooking 12.1%, Life Sim 10.8%, Crafting 7.1%
- #53 Stranded Sails - Explorers of the Cursed Islands
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 987 reviews2019
Dev: Alchemist InteractivePub: rokaplay
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Agriculture 18.4% ★, Wholesome 16.2% ★, Farming Sim 15.6%, Cozy 12%, Cooking 11%
- #54 Ritual of Raven
66% matchVery Positive90% of 341 reviews2025
Dev: Spellgarden GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Ritual of Raven is a story-based farming sim - but you don’t do the farming yourself! Enchant Arcana Constructs to grow a magical herb garden, befriend a cute bunch of weirdos and use your witchy skills to perform powerful rituals to stabilize the portals that are causing trouble for the village.
Why similar: Farming Sim 18.7%, Agriculture 17.2% ★, Cozy 16%, Life Sim 11.7%, Wholesome 11.6% ★
- #55 Out and About
66% matchVery Positive92% of 381 reviews2025
Dev: Yaldi Games
Windows
A cozy foraging adventure about the magic of real-life plants! Identify and gather wild plants and fungi, cook tasty recipes, master herbal remedies, and rebuild your community after a devastating storm.
Why similar: Farming Sim 17.3%, Cooking 13.2%, Life Sim 11.9%, Wholesome 11.4% ★, Crafting 10.2%
- #56 Teddy's Haven - A Fantasy Inspired Shop Simulator
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,565 reviews2025
Dev: Teddy Bear Games LLC
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Teddy’s Haven is a cozy shop sim filled with magic and charm. Sell over 400 items, decorate with 250+ decorations, and create the shop of your dreams. Meet mythical creatures, level up your skills, harvest the land, and uncover the peaceful wonders of life on Ursa.
Why similar: Farming Sim 16.3%, Wholesome 16.2% ★, Cozy 14.6%, Life Sim 10.7%, Crafting 8.6%
- #57 Cozy Caravan
64% matchVery Positive94% of 1,282 reviews2026
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Grab your backpack and climb on in, it’s time to hit the road! Head out on a gentle journey in your reliable old caravan, crafting hearty meals, running market stalls and sharing goodies with local townsfolk. Spread kindness, share, and help prepare for the annual Whizz Bang Fair!
Why similar: Cozy 29%, Agriculture 16.8% ★, Crafting 16.5%, Life Sim 14.6%, Cartoony 7.1%
- #58 Big Farm Story
68% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,344 reviews2021
Dev: Goodgame Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Build your dream farm with your friends & animals in Big Farm Story. Grow crops, tend your fields, craft and explore the world in this farming adventure. Meet new friends around each corner, shape your own community and have fun writing your own story.
Why similar: Farming Sim 23.6%, Life Sim 16.6%, Cooking 15.1%, Nature 11.3%, Crafting 10.3%
- #59 I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival
65% matchVery Positive85% of 4,583 reviews2024
Dev: MandragoraPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
I Am Future is a relaxing single-player survival game about building a cozy rooftop camp amid a flooded post-apocalyptic city. Set up a farm, go fishing, tinker with gadgets, craft new tools, manage a team of cute robots to automate and expand your base, explore the mysterious world, and chill out!
Why similar: Agriculture 20.4% ★, Farming Sim 17.8%, Cozy 13.7%, Life Sim 10.9%, Crafting 9.5%
- #60 Ikonei Island: An Earthlock Adventure
67% matchMostly Positive74% of 468 reviews2023
Dev: Snowcastle Games
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Ikonei Island is yours to discover! Explore and gather resources. Farm the land, craft tools and gear, and build your base or a cozy home. Befriend magical creatures and fight monsters with your friends or solo!
Why similar: Wholesome 21.9% ★, Farming Sim 17.3%, Cozy 12.8%, Building 8.7%, Crafting 8%
