- #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 38.8%, Crafting 17.3%, Building 15.8%, Dating Sim 12.1%, RPG 6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep focus on base-building, crafting, and social relationships within a desert-themed RPG setting.
- #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 44.1%, Dating Sim 14.7%, Crafting 11.2%, Anime 9.6%, Building 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: It captures a charming anime aesthetic while offering a robust farming and dating-sim experience.
- #3 My Time at Portia
96% 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 45.8%, Crafting 21.6%, Building 11.5%, RPG 8.8%, Casual 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title serves as the foundation for the builder-RPG genre, featuring extensive crafting and community interaction.
- #4 Coral Island
95% 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 50%, Crafting 13.7%, Dating Sim 13.2%, Building 10%, RPG 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the farming-sim genre that emphasizes island exploration and environmental restoration.
- #5 Stardew Valley
94% 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 52.2%, Crafting 14.2%, Building 9.4%, RPG 7.8%, Dating Sim 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive farming-sim experience that perfectly balances agricultural management with deep character relationships.
- #6 Rune Factory 4 Special
94% 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 53.2%, Anime 14%, Crafting 12.4%, RPG 10.5%, JRPG 3.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully combines traditional farming mechanics with action-RPG combat and social progression.
- #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 55.7%, Crafting 16.2%, Dating Sim 15.7%, RPG 8.1%, Simulation 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed farming RPG that introduces magical elements and diverse character races to the standard life-sim formula.
- #8 HARVESTELLA
92% 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 46.9%, JRPG 19.1%, Building 15.9%, RPG 8.9%, Anime 2.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique hybrid of life-simulation and high-stakes RPG exploration that features a distinct seasonal farming cycle.
- #9 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 41.1%, Crafting 17.7%, Dating Sim 13.4%, Building 12.8%, RPG 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on community development and technological advancement in a prehistoric setting, mirroring the base-building progression.
- #10 SunnySide
91% matchMixed66% of 1,158 reviews2024
Dev: Aftabi Games
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Find harmony in the Japanese countryside as you help Sparky uncover lost memories in this modern take on the farming and life simulator. Build a thriving homestead, cultivate new relationships, and chase your own happiness in SunnySide.
Why similar: Farming Sim 32.1%, Crafting 15.2%, JRPG 13.2%, Building 12.3%, Anime 11.1%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a modern, exploration-heavy approach to farming-sims with a focus on customization and social interaction.
- #11 Song Of The Prairie
90% 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 41.7%, Crafting 19.3%, Dating Sim 13%, Drama 8.7%, RPG 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a relaxing farming experience with a heavy emphasis on crafting and building your own homestead.
- #12 Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
89% 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 51.6%, Crafting 20.4%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Anime 6.4%, Story Rich 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique blend of highly detailed rice farming mechanics and fast-paced side-scrolling action combat.
- #13 Echoes of the Plum Grove
87% 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 48.8%, Crafting 21.1%, Management 14.5%, Casual 6%, Simulation 3.5%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy life-sim that introduces generational mechanics and survival elements to the farming genre.
- #14 STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town
88% 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 57.6%, Dating Sim 14.3%, RPG 7%, Anime 6.4%, Casual 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic farming-sim experience that remains a benchmark for the genre's social and agricultural systems.
- #15 Grow: Song of the Evertree
86% 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 64.6%, Management 16.2%, Casual 8.6%, Singleplayer 5.8%, Simulation 4.7%
Why You'll Like It: Combines world-building and town management with a relaxing atmosphere and creative gardening mechanics.
- #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 37.9%, Crafting 23.4%, Building 17.2%, RPG 9.5%, Casual 5%
Why You'll Like It: A cozy town-building game where time only progresses based on your actions, allowing for a stress-free experience.
- #17 Potion Permit
85% 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: JRPG 27.9%, Crafting 25.5%, Dating Sim 18.6%, RPG 9%, Casual 6%
Why You'll Like It: A social-focused RPG where you act as a town chemist, gathering resources and building relationships with local villagers.
- #18 Wylde Flowers
84% 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 50%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Dating Sim 12.6%, Crafting 12.1%, Simulation 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich farming sim that integrates magical elements and a fully voiced narrative experience.
- #19 Alchemy Story
84% 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 42.1%, Crafting 18.4%, Dating Sim 12.4%, Female Protagonist 9%, RPG 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A cute, relaxing RPG that focuses on potion-making and helping villagers in a fantasy world.
- #20 Moonstone Island
82% 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 47.9%, Building 19.2%, Dating Sim 15.1%, RPG 8.7%, 2D 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: Blends creature collection and deck-building combat with traditional farming and exploration mechanics.
- #21 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 35.5%, Base Building 17.1%, Crafting 12.1%, Building 10.2%, Dating Sim 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi take on the farming-sim genre that emphasizes colony building and resource management.
- #22 Little Sim World
81% matchVery Positive82% of 671 reviews2025
Dev: .GRAVITY
Windows · Mac
Welcome to Little London! Little Sim World is a cosy 2D life sim set in the heart of a little city full of charm, dreams, and surprises. Design your perfect home, meet quirky locals, build your routine, and live life at your own pace. A gentle world, a fresh start, and a story only you can write!
Why similar: Dating Sim 37.7%, RPG 17.9%, Anime 12.2%, Casual 9.6%, 2D 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the urban life-sim aspect, allowing for deep character customization and social interactions.
- #23 Tales of Seikyu
79% 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 32.5%, Crafting 12.9%, Dating Sim 11.7%, JRPG 10.7%, Building 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed farming game that allows you to transform into various creatures to aid in exploration and tasks.
- #24 Starsand Island
78% 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 37.6%, Crafting 16%, Building 13.9%, Anime 9%, RPG 6.9%
- #25 Circadian City
83% matchMixed59% of 165 reviews2020
Dev: Nowhere StudiosPub: Way Down Deep
Windows · Mac
A life sim game where you play both in the Realworld and the Dreamworld. Your personality is your skill tree.
Why similar: Farming Sim 42.8%, Crafting 17.8%, Building 11.3%, RPG 8.3%, Dating Sim 8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique life-sim that splits gameplay between a waking world and a dream world, adding depth to the daily routine.
- #26 Travellers Rest
81% 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 40.2%, Crafting 13.7%, Management 13.4%, Resource Management 11.9%, Building 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the management and crafting aspects of running a tavern, offering a different but complementary loop to farming.
- #27 Halcyon Days at Taoyuan
77% 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 57.1%, Crafting 16%, Drama 8.5%, Simulation 6.3%, RPG 4.7%
- #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 53.3%, Crafting 23.6%, Anime 16.5%, Casual 4.6%, Simulation 2%
- #29 Kynseed
79% 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 47.9%, Crafting 21.6%, Management 13.3%, RPG 7.9%, 2D 4.3%
Why You'll Like It: A life-sim RPG where your choices and family lineage impact the world over many generations.
- #30 Doloc Town
76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,208 reviews2025
Dev: RedSaw Games StudioPub: Logoi Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Doloc Town is a cozy pixel-art farming simulation game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Build your dream farm from scratch and explore this mysterious wasteland. Harvest, plant, build, and uncover the untold stories of this forgotten land.
Why similar: Farming Sim 41.3%, Crafting 19.6%, Building 15.9%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, RPG 6%
- #31 Everdream Valley
78% 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 52.6%, Crafting 22.9%, Building 18.3%, Simulation 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Why You'll Like It: Features a strong emphasis on animal husbandry and exploration in a charming, rural setting.
- #32 School Days
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,352 reviews2026
Dev: 白雨工作室
Windows
Median: 13.7 hrsMean: 26.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
《学生时代》是一款可自由构筑的校园人生模拟器。你将在高度还原的中国校园中，从入学一路走到高考，与多个性格鲜明的同学一起成长，互相陪伴。你的养成和选择，不但会决定你的人生，也会影响到朋友们的未来。
Why similar: Resource Management 27.9%, Dating Sim 21.3%, Management 18.1%, Drama 13.2%, Emotional 8.8%
- #33 World's Dawn
80% 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 42%, Building 14.9%, Dating Sim 14.2%, Female Protagonist 10%, Anime 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, character-focused farming sim that emphasizes building a life within a small, tight-knit community.
- #34 Land Of Idyllic Beauty
76% matchVery Positive90% of 218 reviews2024
Dev: Neo
Windows
Welcome to "Land Of Idyllic Beauty" a simulation management game that combines farming, store management, supply chain management, and romance elements. Experience the beauty of the idyllic life, starting from a small plot of farmland, gradually building your agricultural and commercial empire!
Why similar: Farming Sim 38.4%, Base Building 22.1%, Dating Sim 13.2%, Building 8.8%, Management 8.1%
- #35 Thriving City: Song
75% matchVery Positive81% of 3,278 reviews2024
Dev: White Star StudioPub: IndieArk
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
In 960 AD, the new Song Dynasty needs you! As magistrate, build a prosperous city from scratch. Develop bustling streets filled with businesses and entertainment, while navigating hidden crises of political strife and foreign invasions. How will you lead through these challenges?
Why similar: Base Building 26%, Resource Management 24.1%, Building 16.4%, Management 12.2%, Drama 11.9%
- #36 Ballads of Hongye: REBORN
73% matchVery Positive85% of 4,158 reviews2024
Dev: 珠海金山数字网络科技有限公司Pub: 海南西山居互动娱乐科技有限公司
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
《东方：平野孤鸿》是一款休闲、轻度的“国风造景”游戏。游戏中包含大量细节精美的国风建筑，还原了许多祖国的大好河山和人文景观，你将沉浸在古建筑的精致美学和壮阔的东方情怀之中，并由此打造出自己心中独一无二的、充满东方韵味的古代盛世。
Why similar: Base Building 62.1%, Casual 17.9%, Simulation 10.5%, Singleplayer 6.3%, Indie 3.2%
- #37 Sky Harvest
73% 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 43.3%, Crafting 18.7%, Building 14.4%, Dating Sim 13.1%, RPG 8.4%
- #38 Immortal Farmer: System’s Mandate
74% matchMixed69% of 278 reviews2025
Dev: oyogame
Windows
Welcome to "Immortal Farmer: System’s Mandate", RPG blending rural & cult. life. In demon-doomed world, flee to Taoyuan. Cultivate, gather, refine, bond. Cultivation needs accumulation & choices; follow heart for peace & fulfillment.
Why similar: Farming Sim 44.6%, Dating Sim 15.4%, Crafting 11.8%, RPG 7.9%, Drama 6.6%
- #39 双雄风流传（Romantic Emperor）
72% matchVery Positive87% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Turtle game
Windows
In 双雄风流传（Romantic Emperor）, you will embark on an unprecedented gaming journey. This is a unique game that combines both visual fiction and business construction.
Why similar: Base Building 16.3%, Dating Sim 15.7%, Crafting 15.4%, Resource Management 12.3%, Building 11.7%
- #40 Dream Life in the Country Side
72% matchVery Positive87% of 97 reviews2025
Dev: Minaduki CafePub: Saikey Studios
Windows
A laid-back farming simulator where you play as Lisa, a dedicated farmer by day and a passionate partner of Honoka at night. Work the land, raise animals, and cultivate your relationship. Unlock special scenes as your bond and farm flourish.
Why similar: Farming Sim 44.2%, Crafting 20.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, RPG 7.3%, JRPG 5.4%
- #41 HAREM！RANCH LIFE
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 226 reviews2024
Dev: GNT BOKUJOPub: 072 Project
Windows
This is a relaxing farm RPG game where you can earn money by collecting and raising livestock! Interact with adorable villagers to increase your popularity in the village through chatting and giving gifts. Please enjoy a cozy farm life in this small village!
Why similar: Farming Sim 41.3%, Base Building 23.3%, Building 12.5%, Anime 9.2%, RPG 6.3%
- #42 小白兔电商~Bunny e-Shop
71% matchVery Positive94% of 10,240 reviews2021
Dev: 落叶岛项目组Pub: NVLMaker
Windows
Median: 6.7 hrsMean: 42.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a hilarious and adorable e-commerce game in a magical world where humans and monsters are at war. Help a humble rabbit fairy expand her online store selling homegrown carrots. Uncover hidden secrets while growing the business and becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Why similar: Dating Sim 23.7%, Anime 22.9%, Management 15.9%, RPG 10.9%, Casual 6.9%
- #43 Immortal Life
70% 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 43.5%, Crafting 21.4%, Building 11.8%, Drama 8.8%, RPG 7.7%
- #44 心动满屋
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 293 reviews2024
Dev: 成都萌创科技有限公司Pub: 杭州身尚贝兼网络科技有限公司
Windows
《心动满屋》是一款以恋综为蓝本的真人互动影像游戏，你将摇身一变成为恋综嘉宾，邂逅六位独具魅力、性格各异的美女。与她们一起，你将踏入甜蜜而扣人心弦的同居生活旅程。
Why similar: Dating Sim 29.1%, Crafting 23.4%, RPG 16.9%, Drama 12%, Casual 11.8%
- #45 新叶旅者与少年的回忆
71% matchVery Positive86% of 72 reviews2023
Dev: project bamboo
Windows
New Leaf Traveler and Youth's Memories "is a short story RPG that involves playing the role of a young owner of a forest tavern and trying to run your own business to repay your debts. Meeting various guests and understanding their stories...
Why similar: Farming Sim 39.5%, JRPG 15.2%, Dating Sim 14%, Anime 9.8%, RPG 7.8%
- #46 Moonlight In Garland
69% matchVery Positive89% of 80 reviews2025
Dev: Violet LeBeauxPub: Winters Group Estate
Windows · Mac
City life is calling, and you're gonna love it here!* Move to a new apartment in the bustling city. Make friends, find work, and decorate your new home - all while working with the community to improve your neighbourhood. Welcome to Garland! *Apartment quality may vary, loving it not guaranteed.
Why similar: Building 26.3%, Dating Sim 22.7%, RPG 15.1%, Casual 10.3%, 2D 7.7%
- #47 Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian
67% matchVery Positive91% of 857 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 12.0 hrsMean: 21.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The story of two protagonists as they rebuild their hometown and seek the hidden truth. Engage in timeline-based command battles and enjoy the easy-to-learn yet deeply engaging synthesis. Plus, take on shop management, explore random dungeons, and more!
Why similar: JRPG 27.7%, Anime 20.5%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, RPG 14.5%, Crafting 8.2%
- #48 No Place Like Home
70% 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 35.3%, Base Building 21.1%, Crafting 16.6%, Building 10.7%, Female Protagonist 8%
- #49 Harvest Life
74% matchMixed52% of 269 reviews2017
Dev: bumblebeePub: familyplay
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Show your mettle as both an aspiring organic farmer and a part-time adventurer. And then you might be in for a romantic happy ending.
Why similar: Farming Sim 60.7%, Crafting 14%, Management 7.3%, Building 6%, Casual 5.5%
- #50 小生活-悠闲小镇物语
68% matchVery Positive85% of 78 reviews2024
Dev: JIAOHU
Windows · Mac
Imagine leaving behind endless meetings and the constant ping of "99+ notifications," and embarking on a brand new life in a picturesque seaside town. This is the promise of Little Life: Island Tales – an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and return to a simpler way of living.
Why similar: Farming Sim 79.9%, Casual 8%, RPG 4.6%, Simulation 4.5%, Singleplayer 2%
- #51 Oriental Valley
67% matchVery Positive84% of 369 reviews2024
Dev: 猫多游戏Pub: ETime Studio
Windows
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world where modern country life meets quirky simulation adventure! Here you'll immerse yourself in a laid-back lifestyle full of traditional customs, make a bunch of quirky new friends, and embark on bizarre adventures.
Why similar: Farming Sim 53.2%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, RPG 10.3%, Casual 7.5%, Simulation 4.7%
- #52 Project Real
67% matchVery Positive89% of 64 reviews2024
Dev: HKGamesStudioPub: GoGo Games Interactive
Windows
The Real Project is a game where you shape your virtual life. Choose professions, build authentic relationships and explore a wide, vibrant world full of fascinating NPCs. Face challenges, explore stunning landscapes. Live a complete virtual life, full of unique adventures.
Why similar: Farming Sim 44.4%, Crafting 16.6%, Dating Sim 16.4%, RPG 9.5%, Casual 6.3%
- #53 Touhou Farming ~ Minoriko's Homestead Harvest
66% matchVery Positive97% of 63 reviews2025
Dev: Studio Hexeye
Windows
The unofficial Touhou farm sim! Play as harvest god Minoriko Aki and grow your popularity with your home-grown produce and specialty sweet potatoes. Mingle with other gods and youkai in newly-constructed Yasaka Resort Town, explore Youkai Mountain, and maybe get into a fight or two!
Why similar: Farming Sim 51.7%, Anime 15%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Resource Management 9.2%, 2D 4.6%
- #54 Pathless Woods
67% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,093 reviews2024
Dev: AniYa Games Studio
Windows
Median: 5.2 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Embark on a cozy open-world survival journey inspired by ancient China's heritage. Gather resources, cultivate crops, build your dream home, and defend it from marauders. Team up with friends to explore and uncover a world where adventure meets serenity.
Why similar: Farming Sim 32.2%, Base Building 19.2%, Crafting 17%, Resource Management 12.2%, Building 12%
- #55 Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists ~Ateliers of the New World~
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 281 reviews2019
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 233.5 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Atelier 20th Anniversary Title An Atelier town built together with legendary alchemists. This title aims to combine the “slice-of-life” atmosphere of living in a town and collaborating with various characters and the exaltation that comes from successfully governing a town and expanding your world.
Why similar: JRPG 19.2%, Anime 17.1%, Crafting 15.6%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Management 13.1%
- #56 Peaceful Days
64% 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 47.6%, RPG 18%, Resource Management 12.3%, Casual 8.6%, Simulation 6.7%
- #57 完蛋！我也能追到美女了！
68% matchMixed49% of 690 reviews2023
Dev: 火花工作室
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 19.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
玩家将在游戏中化身男主角，用第一视角沉浸式与一位让你心动的女孩展开一场真实的恋爱之旅。在游戏的过程中，你将体验到真正的爱情纠葛与人性的挣扎！每一个问题的解决都需要你的智慧和勇气，快来做出你的决定吧！
Why similar: Dating Sim 34.1%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Drama 17.6%, Emotional 8.2%, RPG 6.4%
- #58 STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life
66% 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 57.2%, RPG 18.8%, Casual 12.8%, Simulation 7.4%, Singleplayer 3.9%
- #59 inZOI
63% matchMostly Positive76% of 29,792 reviews2025
Dev: inZOI StudioPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
"Every life becomes a story" Create your unique story by controlling and observing the lives of 'Zois'. Customize characters and build houses using inZOI's easy-to-use tools to live the life of your dreams and experience the different emotions of life created by its deep and detailed simulation.
Why similar: Building 48.2%, Dating Sim 26.1%, Simulation 11.1%, Singleplayer 7.5%, Casual 7.2%
