Finding the best farming games can be tricky simply because the genre keeps on growing (excuse the pun). Oftentimes they help us unwind and let us realize our agricultural dreams away from the hustle and bustle of the real world. From shaping your own land to growing crops, taking care of animals, and even sometimes customizing your own accompanying homestead, there are also a ton of different types of farming games out there to discover.
However, as I mentioned above, it can be stressful sifting through all the games on offer, and that is even before looking at all the new games released this year. Luckily for you, I'm a massive cozy gamer who keeps up to date with all the top titles. And after spending too much money and too many hours tilling virtual ground, I can confidently recommend these 15 titles for you to pick up and play today. From promising early access titles that are already among my personal choices for the best Steam games, to some of the best Switch 2 games and Switch experiences, no matter your platform of choice, I've got you covered.
The best farming games to play right now, starting with...
15. Roots of Pacha
Developer: Soda Den
Platform(s): PC, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S
Roots of Pacha's take on farming really is unique. Set during prehistoric times, you are 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.
14. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
Developer: Edelweiss
Platform(s): PC, Switch, PS4
Most farming games are pretty cozy on this list; however, Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin has farming mechanics that are combined with some action and platforming gameplay as well. In this one, you play as a Goddess who has been tasked to grow rice after she is punished for being pretty much a spoiled brat. However, the plot of land you find yourself on needs a lot of work, and there are also demons running about.
You'll need to pay attention to the quality of your fields, and farming rice can get pretty intricate and hands-on as a result. That paired with having to battle demons in order to grab certain resources, can make Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin on the more difficult side of all our picks on this list. However, it's also one of the most rewarding after you figure out how to actually maximize your rice harvest, trust us.
13. Sun Haven
Developer: Pixel Sprout Studios
Platform(s): PC, Switch
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?
12. Littlewood
Developer: Sean Young
Platform(s): PC, Switch
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.
11. Grimshire
Developer: Acute Owl Studio
Platform(s): PC
Grimshire may be in Early Access, but already it's become one of the favourite new farming games. It's very bleak, though, so if you are after cozy feel-good affairs, this won't be the one for you. However, if you enjoy dark twists and gameplay with stakes and a bit of challenge, then you'll likely become obsessed with Grimshire like I am. In this game, you play as an anthropomorphic animal who has arrived in a new town on the brink of chaos. An illness that is causing folks to eat each other is spreading, and in order to survive, you'll need to make sure that everyone in the town has enough food.
Farming in this game also comes with crops and meat being perishable, 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 as well. People die in this game, and never has farming felt more consequential than it does here. Money-making does need a few tweaks in our opinion, as it's not super clear, but that's a small complaint about an otherwise stellar title.
10. Rune Factory 4 Special
Developer: Marvelous Inc.
Platform: PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Switch
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 franchise is known for combining farming mechanics seen in games like Harvest Moon with fantastical combat from typical 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 ever. In Rune Factory 4 Special, you are tasked as being the Prince (or Princess) of Selphia, and must 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. It must be said, though, that Rune Factory 4 farming can get pretty detailed. You'll want to focus 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. Farming is detailed enough to be fun and is also tweaked in a way that it never overstays its welcome, especially if you are focused on the main story. You truly get the best of both worlds here in terms of gameplay. It's a classic, trust us! Read our Rune Factory 4 review for more information if you still aren't convinced.
9. Fields of Mistria
Developer: NPC Studio
Platform: PC
Fields of Mistria may only be in Early Access, but when it launched in 2024, it had every farming game fan in a frenzy for good reason. Giving us a mix of Stardew Valley gameplay and Rune Factory aesthetics, there is something already incredibly comforting about Fields of Mistria's pastel-colored art style and mechanics. Like most other games in the genre, you’ll inherit a run-down farm and have to build it up and help out the town.
There are seasonal crops, a skill tree that unlocks farming powers, animals to raise and breed, and even a mysterious dragon statue to interact with. While there are no revolutionary mechanics here, Fields of Mistria gives cozy gaming fans all the hallmarks of a farming game that they love. The marriage candidates are also some of the most attractive NPCs that we’ve seen in a farming game yet, you know just in case you want to take a break from watering crops and jump into romance instead.
8. Slime Rancher
Developer: Monomi Park
Platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, Switch
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. Kynseed
Developer: PixelCount Studios
Platform(s): PC
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?
6. Wylde Flowers
Developer: Studio Drydock
Platform(s): PC, Switch, iOS
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.
5. Voltaire the Vegan Vampire
Developer: Digitality Games
Platform(s): PC, Switch
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.
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
Developer: Marvelous Inc.
Platforms: PC, Switch, Switch 2
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar isn't just a remake of one of the best DS games of all time; it's also one of the best farming games released in 2025. In this delightfully cozy title, you play as a farmer who has moved to the windy Zephyr Town. Zephyr Town was once the home of a grand bazaar, and it's up to you to help it get back to its glory days. You'll need to farm crops, look after livestock, collect bugs and fish, mine, and craft a bunch in order to rake in all the coins you need.
Not only is this game stunning, but 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 is trending in your community and gather produce that fits customer tastes, and run a marketplace every weekend instead. No more meta gaming or money farming. What you grow and prepare changes with the seasons. It's a great system and one that'll have you hooked! For more new recommendations, read our list of the best Switch 2 games that you can play right now!
2. Farming Simulator 25
Developer: Giants Software
Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Switch 2
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.
1. Stardew Valley
Developer: ConcernedApe
Platform(s): PS4, PS5 Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Switch, iOS, Android, Switch 2
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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