- #1 My Time at Sandrock
97% 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 27.8%, Life Sim 22.7%, Building 15%, Crafting 13.8%, Character Customization 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: A highly polished 3D life-sim that excels at combining crafting, farming, and deep character relationships in a modern setting.
- #2 Rune Factory 4 Special
96% 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 33.8%, Romance 17.3%, Farming 11.7% ★, Anime 9.3%, Crafting 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for blending farming mechanics with traditional JRPG combat and dungeon exploration.
- #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: Farming Sim 28.8%, Agriculture 19.9% ★, Life Sim 16.8%, Crafting 8.8%, Character Customization 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern 3D farming simulator that emphasizes environmental restoration and community building.
- #4 HARVESTELLA
95% 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 20.7% ★, Farming Sim 19.4%, JRPG 13.6%, Life Sim 10.8%, Building 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A unique JRPG that integrates farming and life-sim elements into a grand fantasy adventure.
- #5 Fields of Mistria
94% 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 21.6% ★, Farming Sim 18.1%, Agriculture 13.3% ★, Life Sim 10.4%, Romance 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A charming 90s anime-inspired farming sim that features strong RPG elements and a vibrant cast of characters.
- #6 Rune Factory 5
94% 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 35.1%, Romance 18.3%, Anime 10.4%, RPG 8.8%, Crafting 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D anime-inspired title that perfectly mirrors the blend of agriculture and fantasy RPG progression found in SunnySide.
- #7 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
93% 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 34.4%, Agriculture 32.3% ★, Crafting 15.3%, Story Rich 8.2%, Simulation 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly detailed rice farming mechanics paired with satisfying side-scrolling JRPG combat.
- #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: Farming Sim 21.3%, Agriculture 17% ★, Life Sim 12.5%, Romance 10.1%, Cooking 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic farming experience that utilizes 3D graphics and modern quality-of-life improvements.
- #9 My Time at Portia
91% 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 25.2%, Agriculture 17.9% ★, Life Sim 17.3%, Crafting 13.3%, Building 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Sandrock, offering a similar 3D life-sim experience focused on building and community.
- #10 Roots of Pacha
91% 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 18.9%, Agriculture 16.1% ★, Cozy 12.5%, Life Sim 11.4%, Crafting 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: A prehistoric farming sim that introduces innovative community-based mechanics and discovery-driven gameplay.
- #11 Sun Haven
90% 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 26.6%, Agriculture 17.4% ★, Life Sim 14%, Cooking 10.9%, Character Customization 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed farming simulator that leans heavily into RPG progression and magical exploration.
- #12 Immortal Life
89% 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: Agriculture 22.5% ★, Farming Sim 18.4%, Cooking 15.1%, Life Sim 11.7%, Crafting 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional farming with Chinese cultivation themes and deep RPG storytelling.
- #13 Stardew Valley
89% 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 30.6%, Agriculture 22.5% ★, Life Sim 17.9%, Crafting 9.3%, Building 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational farming simulator that shares the core loop of community engagement and cultivation.
- #14 DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2
88% matchVery Positive92% of 7,831 reviews2019
Dev: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 11.3 hrsMean: 48.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS™ 2 is a block-building RPG set in a fantasy land threatened by an evil cult. Explore, battle, build and harvest in the charming single-player campaign or build big projects in the online sandbox mode for up to 4-players.
Why similar: Building 27.5%, JRPG 19.6%, RPG 19.4%, Crafting 18.7%, Anime 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines creative building and farming with a structured, story-rich RPG experience.
- #15 Tales of Seikyu
86% 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 16.9% ★, Agriculture 15.4% ★, Farming Sim 12.6%, Cozy 9.4%, Life Sim 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy farming sim featuring shapeshifting mechanics and a distinct anime-inspired art style.
- #16 Littlewood
87% 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 21.6% ★, Farming Sim 14.7%, Life Sim 14.6%, Crafting 10.2%, Building 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing life-sim that focuses on town building and character relationships in a charming pixelated world.
- #17 Echoes of the Plum Grove
85% 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 21.1%, Cozy 20.2%, Cooking 16.2%, Life Sim 12.8%, Crafting 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy farming sim with a unique generational survival mechanic that adds depth to the life-sim experience.
- #18 Cornucopia®
86% 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 24.3%, Agriculture 23.5% ★, Life Sim 14.4%, Crafting 10.7%, Building 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: A feature-rich farming sim that focuses on animal breeding and deep RPG-style progression.
- #19 Palia
83% matchVery Positive86% of 40,274 reviews2024
Dev: Singularity 6 Corporation
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 24.9 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 22.3%, Cozy 21.9%, Life Sim 16.5%, Building 10.8%, Crafting 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A 3D cozy life-sim that emphasizes social interaction and homesteading in a persistent online world.
- #20 Fae Farm
84% 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 29%, Cozy 25.4%, Romance 11.8%, Cooking 11.7%, RPG 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Magic-infused farming with a strong emphasis on exploration and cooperative play.
- #21 I Am Future: Cozy Apocalypse Survival
82% matchVery Positive85% of 4,518 reviews2024
Dev: MandragoraPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 19.8% ★, Farming Sim 17.5%, Cozy 15.6%, Life Sim 10.8%, Crafting 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique spin on farming and base-building set in a charming, post-apocalyptic world.
- #22 Grow: Song of the Evertree
84% 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: Farming Sim 30.1%, Agriculture 28.9% ★, Life Sim 17.8%, Exploration 11.1%, Simulation 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on world-building and exploration through a cozy, vibrant 3D lens.
- #23 Slime Rancher 2
79% matchVery Positive94% of 46,920 reviews2025
Dev: Monomi Park
Windows
Median: 6.6 hrsMean: 24.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.
Why similar: Building 44.6%, Simulation 21.5%, Casual 18%, 3D 15.8%
Why You'll Like It: Exploration-heavy farming with a unique creature-collection twist and vibrant 3D visuals.
- #24 One Lonely Outpost
82% matchMixed59% of 638 reviews2025
Dev: indie.io
Windows
Median: 8.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
An alien world sometimes needs a farmer’s touch to bring it to life. In this sci-fi, colonization-life sim, terraform a barren world: turn wastelands into verdant landscapes while exploring, farming, building, and unlocking all the mysteries of this strange new planet.
Why similar: Farming Sim 25.6%, Agriculture 23.9% ★, Life Sim 14.9%, Crafting 9.8%, Building 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi take on the farming genre that incorporates colony-building and exploration elements.
- #25 Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge
81% matchVery Positive86% of 309 reviews2024
Dev: Humble ReedsPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Foster a sanctuary for frogs and restore the biodiversity of the wetlands in Kamaeru, a cozy frog collecting game, where you take pictures of frogs, play mini-games and decorate your habitat. Hop right to it!
Why similar: Farming 23.4% ★, Agriculture 15.6% ★, Cozy 15.2%, Farming Sim 14%, Cooking 11.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on cozy creature collection and habitat restoration with a relaxing, cute aesthetic.
- #26 Everdream Valley
81% 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 20.2%, Cozy 17.9%, Cooking 17.8%, Life Sim 11.9%, Crafting 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused farming sim that emphasizes animal care and exploration.
- #27 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 17.4% ★, Farming Sim 16.6%, Cozy 13.1%, Life Sim 10.8%, Cooking 9.5%
- #28 Verdant Skies
80% matchVery Positive80% of 421 reviews2018
Dev: Howling Moon Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Verdant Skies is a life simulation game born from a love for games like Harvest Moon and a desire to create something unique with modern gameplay and deep storytelling. Ensure the success of the colony as you make friends and pursue romance with a diverse cast of characters.
Why similar: Farming Sim 34.6%, Farming 17.4% ★, Building 11.6%, Agriculture 11.1% ★, Story Rich 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi farming sim with deep character customization and complex social systems.
- #29 STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
77% 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 26.1% ★, Agriculture 17.2% ★, Cozy 13%, Life Sim 10.2%, Farming Sim 9.5%
- #30 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 20.4% ★, Agriculture 18.4% ★, Farming Sim 17.2%, Life Sim 10.9%, Crafting 8.9%
- #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 21.8% ★, Agriculture 16.8% ★, Farming Sim 14.5%, Cozy 12.9%, Cooking 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: Combines farming with island exploration and survival mechanics in a wholesome package.
- #32 Cattle Country
75% 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: Farming Sim 17.4%, Cozy 15.6%, Agriculture 15.1% ★, Life Sim 10.2%, Romance 8.8%
- #33 Homestead Arcana
78% matchMixed62% of 164 reviews2023
Dev: Serenity ForgePub: Skybound Games
Windows
Become a farming Witch and pioneer the range that has been mysteriously corrupted with Miasma. Discover the secret behind its appearance, grow plants to power up your spells, and use nature’s magic to heal the land.
Why similar: Farming Sim 20.6%, Agriculture 19.4% ★, Cooking 15.3%, Crafting 8.2%, Character Customization 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy farming sim with a magical, witchy aesthetic and a focus on uncovering secrets.
- #34 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 26.1%, Life Sim 16.9%, Building 12.8%, Crafting 12.4%, Exploration 7.2%
- #35 Sky Harvest
74% matchVery Positive90% of 73 reviews2026
Dev: Hamzah KirmaniPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Armed with hand-me-down tools and some cash, you begin your new life as THE Chief Farmer, a position your grandfather once excelled in. Can you honor his legacy and transform the overgrown, untamed and desolate floating island into a flourishing farm abundant with produce?
Why similar: Farming Sim 16.3%, Agriculture 16.3% ★, Cooking 13.4%, Life Sim 10.2%, Crafting 7.9%
- #36 Sunrise's Order
75% matchVery Positive94% of 69 reviews2024
Dev: Misstic Studio
Windows
Sunrise's Order is a farm simulation game in which the player is alone on an island, and seeks to become an accomplished small farmer. The player must use a delivery service called Animazon to support the farm and grow the farm's reputation.
Why similar: Agriculture 21.6% ★, Farming Sim 19.9%, Life Sim 11.9%, Building 9.9%, Cooking 9.5%
- #37 Farmer's Life
74% matchVery Positive89% of 2,660 reviews2023
Dev: FreeMind S.A.Pub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
🌾Unleash the Farmer within. 🚜 Dive into the rustic charm of rural living in "Farmer's Life," where you'll experience the joy and challenges of life on a vibrant farmstead. Plant, grow, and embrace a country living in a vast open world. You choose from diverse mechanics and endless possibilities.
Why similar: Farming 28.4% ★, Agriculture 19.8% ★, Farming Sim 17.7%, Life Sim 10.7%, Building 8.5%
- #38 Garden Paws
76% 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 25% ★, Farming Sim 19.6%, Cozy 13.2%, Crafting 11.4%, Building 11.3%
- #39 Chill Town
73% 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 21.6% ★, Farming Sim 16.2%, Cozy 15.1%, Cooking 13.1%, Life Sim 10.7%
- #40 Halcyon Days at Taoyuan
70% 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 29%, Agriculture 21.4% ★, Cooking 13.4%, Exploration 9.7%, Simulation 9.2%
- #41 Seeds of Calamity
71% 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: Farming Sim 18%, Agriculture 17.9% ★, Cozy 16.1%, Life Sim 11.3%, Turn-Based Combat 9.7%
- #42 Cozy Caravan
69% matchVery Positive93% of 1,169 reviews2026
Dev: 5 Lives Studios
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 28.7%, Crafting 14.5%, Agriculture 14.1% ★, Life Sim 12.5%, Exploration 10.5%
- #43 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
73% 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 42.2%, Agriculture 10.7% ★, Life Sim 9.6%, Romance 8.6%, Simulation 7.7%
- #44 Everafter Falls
71% 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 25.6% ★, Farming Sim 23.3%, Life Sim 14.1%, Crafting 11%, Character Customization 8.1%
- #45 Hokko Life
73% 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 22.4% ★, Farming Sim 15.5%, Agriculture 14.5% ★, Cozy 11.6%, Life Sim 10.2%
- #46 Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of The Rings™ Game
69% 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 21.4%, Cozy 20.8%, Cooking 15.5%, Life Sim 14.8%, Character Customization 10.3%
- #47 Everholm
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 351 reviews2024
Dev: Chonky LoafPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Lilly was spirited away to a mysterious island. As her memories fade, everyone seems to know her and her quest for her missing sister. It’s time to establish a homestead, meet your friendly Everfolks, then learn their secrets and solve the mystery of Everholm, in this open-ended minimalist RPG!
Why similar: Cozy 26.7%, Farming Sim 25.1%, Life Sim 14%, Exploration 8.2%, Building 7.5%
- #48 Research Story
68% 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 20.3%, Agriculture 20.3% ★, Life Sim 12.3%, Cozy 10.8%, Building 8.6%
- #49 Big Farm Story
72% 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 33.1% ★, Farming Sim 18.2%, Life Sim 13%, Cooking 12.8%, Crafting 8.1%
- #50 Skystead Ranch
70% matchMostly Positive79% of 78 reviews2025
Dev: ToastieLabs
Windows · Mac · Linux
Transform a desolate sky island into a vibrant sanctuary. Using your enchanted crook, cultivate your garden, befriend quirky creatures, build a home, and unlock secrets along the way. Each choice adds a personal touch to your unique Skystead Ranch!
Why similar: Farming 25.2% ★, Agriculture 19% ★, Cooking 16.7%, Cozy 15.5%, Building 8.6%
- #51 Lemon Cake
70% 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 20.2%, Cooking 16.9%, Agriculture 14.4% ★, Cozy 11.6%, Life Sim 9.8%
- #52 Everdream Village
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 133 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 21.4%, Cozy 19.8%, Cooking 14.4%, Life Sim 11.8%, Building 8%
- #53 Cattails: Wildwood Story
66% 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: Farming Sim 24.5%, Life Sim 16.5%, Cozy 15.7%, Romance 12.2%, Building 10.4%
- #54 Firefly Village
66% 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 22.2% ★, Cozy 19.2%, Farming Sim 18.5%, Agriculture 16.5% ★, Life Sim 10.6%
- #55 Garden Witch Life
68% matchMixed63% of 182 reviews2024
Dev: FreetimeStudioPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Experience a cute, cozy witch life! After losing your job your life just took a whimsical turn. You're now on a quest to create a magical food forest and make it a home for all kinds of adorable creatures!
Why similar: Farming Sim 21.4%, Cooking 13.6%, Life Sim 13.1%, Character Customization 9.3%, Building 7.4%
- #56 Paleo Pines
66% 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 31.6%, Agriculture 21.7% ★, Life Sim 13.5%, Exploration 11.1%, Character Customization 7.9%
- #57 Gaucho and the Grassland
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 510 reviews2025
Dev: Epopeia Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
LIVE like a LATIN COWBOY as you EXPLORE, HELP others, and bring HARMONY between HUMANS and MYSTICAL BEINGS in a RELAXING COZY ADVENTURE.
Why similar: Cozy 21.5%, Farming Sim 21.5%, Life Sim 12.7%, Building 10.8%, Crafting 10.6%
- #58 Ooblets
65% 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 20.5% ★, Farming Sim 17.2%, Agriculture 16.6% ★, Cooking 14.7%, Crafting 8.2%
- #59 Sprout Valley
67% matchMostly Positive73% of 121 reviews2023
Dev: Vadzim LiakhovichPub: RedDeer.Games
Windows
Sprout Valley is farming simulator game where you can step back from the busy life and grow the garden of your dreams. Captivating story, hand-crafted experience, cute graphics and many more!
Why similar: Farming Sim 29.6%, Life Sim 18.5%, Crafting 10.9%, Building 10.5%, Exploration 10.2%
