The 15 best farming games to help you reap what you sow

If you're after some of the best farming games available to play right now, then we're here to help.

There are so many wonderful farming games out there, with many charming agricultural adventures of all shapes and sizes. From tending to crops, to becoming a part of a community, and even finding love, many of the picks here are counted among some of the best simulator games thanks to the way they really let you raise farms of your own and carve out a life for yourself.

While some can present a satisfying challenge, the farming formula makes for some of the best relaxing game experiences going when you're looking to unwind, too. Here, we've included long-time favorites as well some of the latest new games across all platforms so you can find something to try out. So, read on to explore our selection of the 15 best farming games around right now.

The best farming games to play right now, starting with...

15. Voltaire the Vegan Vampire

Touted as a "farming action roguelite," Voltaire the Vegan Vampire is an indie farming game with sharp fangs and heart. Dracula's most compassionate son, Voltaire, has fled his father's castle for fear of being just too different in his dietary choices. Stepping into little Volty's shoes, you'll be planting and nurturing a host of kooky plants that either sustain his unlife or defend him from the onslaught of enemies sent by dear old dad to tear down the farm and return Volataire to his authority.

Part farming sim and part Plants Versus Zombies-style combat, Voltaire the Vegan Vampire is a truly unique entrant among the best farming games because it's about so much more than simply growing crops. It's a challenging and strategic adventure involving numerous maps, hundreds of unique plants to collect and nurture, and a beautiful message underpinning it all: being yourself, no matter how different you feel, is a beautiful thing.

14. Roots of Pacha

Roots of Pacha's take on farming really is unique. Set during prehistoric times, you're part of a tribe looking to flourish. As such, you can't buy seeds from a general store or rely on sprinklers to help you out here. Instead, you'll need to discover crops, research farming ideas, and make use of fancy irrigation techniques if you want a thriving field. If you are like me, farming sims have become pretty predictable, so having a game that completely offers a fresh experience of the mechanics is a breath of fresh air.

Roots of Pacha truly makes you feel as if you are one with the land, with its farming, throw in some cool animal taming for ostriches and mammoths too, and you have a sure-fire winner on your hands. I also personally like how our farming efforts result in our tribe progressing, not just our pockets. Farming truly feels collaborative and meaningful here.

13. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin

Most farming games are pretty cozy on this list, but Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has farming mechanics that are combined with some action and platforming gameplay, to. You play as a Goddess who has been tasked to grow rice after causing an accident. The plot of land you have to tend to needs a lot of work, and you're also to have to deal with demons.

You'll need to pay attention to the quality of your fields, and farming rice can get pretty intricate and hands-on. That, paired with having to battle demons in order to grab certain resources, can make Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin more challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding after you figure out how to actually maximize your rice harvest.

12. Sun Haven

Sun Haven is the fantasy farming sim of my dreams. Really, it's a massive game that lets you not only make a life in the idyllic titular town but also have residencies in a magical elf village and a colourful city driven demon world too. Playing Sun Haven feels like a whimsical Stardew Valley with Rune Factory elements, as you have all the typical farming sim mechanics at play, but also are thrown on a quest involving plenty of combat and magic.

Each world you travel to has its own currency and crops, keeping the farming in the game feeling fresh and exciting. Animal rearing is a bit of a pain, though, so be warned. But cow and chicken complaints aside, Sun Haven is a farming fantasy crossover like no other. It also has multiplayer and lets you play as plenty of fun non-human characters with their own traits. What more could you ask for?

11. Littlewood

Littlewood isn't fully farming-focused, but instead has farming elements in connection with the overall gameplay goal of levelling up every skill that you can and gathering a ton of resources. In this charming and slow-paced RPG, you play as a hero who has already saved the world but can't remember your past. But you don't really need to focus on all the past conflict, as there is a town that needs rebuilding and a bunch of character requests and relationships to work on.

With a ton of locations to explore and plenty of things to unlock, farming helps in terms of making cash, so it does play a big part in the game, even if crafting, fishing, logging, etc, are also a massive focus in your character's daily chores. Littlewood is also on the shorter side, so if you get burnt out with farming games and want one with a clear endgame, Littlewood is for you.

10. Grimshire

Grimshire may be in Early Access, but if you enjoy darker twists on the farming sim genre that comes with some higher stakes, then this is worth checking out. You play as an anthropomorphic animal who has arrived in a new town on the brink of chaos. With a mysterious plague spreading, you'll need to make sure that everyone in the town has enough food to keep everyone in the community fed.

Farming comes with perishable crops and meat, so you'll need to make sure that not only do you have enough food for the herbivores and carnivores, but that you can preserve your produce. That means that you have to contend with high stakes as the farming you do is in the name of survival.

9. Rune Factory 4 Special

While we loved the recent game, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, when it comes to the best farming games in this beloved series, you still just can't beat Rune Factory 4. The Rune Factory series is known for combining farming mechanics seen in games like Harvest Moon with fantastical combat found in action JRPGs, making it stand out in the genre. They also always come with a great story, fun love interests, and some of the best level-up mechanics. In Rune Factory 4 Special, you play as the Prince (or Princess) of Selphia, and work to help the Dragon Ventuswill before it's too late.

Clear dungeons, tame animals, host festivals, and fall in love, all while you work to save the day. Rune Factory 4's farming can get pretty involved, and it worth focusing on levelling up seeds and paying attention to harvest reports to get the best yields. On top of traditional farming, you can also use your tamed monsters to help you out with your chores later on. Read our Rune Factory 4 review for more information if you still aren't convinced.

8. Slime Rancher

Sometimes, cows and sheep just don't cut it. You need springy, smiling blobs that can be sucked and fired from a custom piece of technology known as a Vacpack. Welcome to life on the Far, Far Range, where you're going to become obsessed with feeding different colors of squishy creatures their favorite foods and selling their feces on the ever-changing *ahem* Plort Market.

There's something unquantifiably glorious about Slime Rancher. Whether you're adventuring out into the world to find new types of slimes to ensnare, or just making sure that no rogue creatures have escaped their enclosures and are eating poo, this is the kind of dangerously happy world that it's easy to lose hours in. Just prepare for the guilt if you've not fed anyone in a while, and your Tabby Slimes' little hungry faces make you die a little inside.

7. Farming Simulator 25

We say that all of the games on this list are about farming, but let's face it, that's not really the case. They're about pressing A to crop, B to milk, or smudging your finger across a screen to make all your animals magically happy. Sure, it's in the title, but Farming Simulator 25, much like its predecessors, is actually about farming - in the most realistic sense.

If you're looking for a more moddable experience on PC, Farming Simulator 22 is the one to consider trying, but Farming Simulator 25 is a great one for beginners, with a farm of your own to build, new weather challenges, and much more. And for those looking to get stuck into some farming on the go, Farming Simulator 23 is worth checking out since it brings in new maps, crops, and machinery, to Switch and mobile players.

6. Kynseed

Kynseed is a sandbox life sim that's only grown more and more refined since leaving Early Access in 2022. Made by a team of ex-Lionhead developers, Kynseed's tongue-in-cheek humor sometimes feels similar to that of the Fable series. The two entities couldn't be more dissimilar in terms of gameplay. Kynseed certainly stands apart from the other titles on this list, particularly because everyone in the game will live and die while you play.

You'll control the titular Kynseed and grow your family legacy over generations by passing skills and powers down to your children and grandchildren. You can run businesses, go adventuring, develop relationships, and obviously farm, too. Through farming, you'll create various ingredients that you will come to rely upon, including beer and cures for illnesses. It's a massive farming and management sim with plenty of light combat elements. What's not to love?

5. Wylde Flowers

Wylde Flowers from developer Studio Drydock sees you take on the role of Tara, who's just moved to an island to take care of her grandmother. You'll soon get swept up in a magical story as you learn to become a witch, befriend the locals, and uncover mysteries. While witches and farming games are going through a big trend right now, this was one of the first titles to combine the two and is still also one of the best.

As you try your hand at the ways of being a witch, you'll look after your own farm, raise (and pet) cows, chickens, and more, and grow your own magical ingredients. You can even get married if you so choose. There's a lot of depth to the adventure, and if you're looking for a slice of farming life with a hint of magic, then look no further.

4. Coral Island

Developer: Stairway Games
Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S

If you're looking for a game like Stardew Valley, you really need to check out Coral Island because it's essentially the best clone yet. Seasonal events, mining, an entire town of people to befriend and romance, animal rearing, shrines to donate resources to, and, of course, farming too. There's so much that's directly inspired by Stardew Valley but with its own little tweaks and Indonesian influences.

There are hints of Animal Crossing, too, with a museum to build out, and Coral Island also does things its own way with elements like deep-sea diving and a mystery involving mermaids to unravel. All of that is coupled with a narrative that explores themes of pollution and spirituality. It's currently out of Early Access but is still being updated regularly with new content.

3. Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar isn't just a remake of one of the best DS games, it's also one of the best farming games released in 2025. In this delightfully cozy adventure, you play as a farmer who's moved to the windy Zephyr Town. Once the home of a grand bazaar, it's up to you to help the town's hallmark event get back to its former glory. You'll need to farm crops, look after livestock, collect bugs and fish, mine, and craft in order to rake in all the coins you need.

The one thing that really sets it apart from other farming games is how you don't sell things daily with a shipping bin. Instead, you see what's trending in your community and gather produce that fits customer tastes to sell at your marketplace every weekend. What you grow and prepare changes with the seasons.

2. Fields of Mistria

Fields of Mistria is officially out after being in Early Access, but even before it's 1.0 launch, it had every farming game fan in a frenzy for good reason. Like most other games in the genre, you’ll inherit a run-down farm and bring back to life. All the while, you'll get to know the locals and help the community restore the town after it's affected by a storm.

There are seasonal crops, a skill tree that unlocks farming powers, animals to raise and breed, and plenty of mysteries to discover, with ancient ruins to explore. Fields of Mistria is packed with nostalgic charm, and its cast of characters are sure to steal your heart.

1. Stardew Valley

It might feel like a cop-out, but in the world of the best farming games, there really can be only one crown jewel. Here, in the sweet embrace of Stardew Valley, available on a now dangerous number of platforms, you will lose hundreds of hours painstakingly fixing up your grandfather's old farm, naming your animals, selling your wares, mining, collecting, flirting… you get the idea. It's all here in colorful, top-down form.

With a host of delightful updates since it first launched, there have been plenty of new additions to keep the pixelated farming sim feeling fresh and keep you coming back for more. Developer ConcernedApe (aka Eric Barone) is also hard at work on pixel RPG Haunted Chocolatier, but he's not hanging up his trowel and wellies just yet. Stardew Valley is his baby, but it's also everyone's favorite digital farming experience. If you've yet to check it out, here's your sign to do so.

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