While the farming game genre may seem quite niche, its popularity has grown tremendously over the years. Did you want to jump in and see what crops you could grow? Here are the top ten best farming simulator games to play right now!
10. Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom - 2022 (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows)
Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom | Nintendo Switch Gameplay
The sequel to the first Doraemon Story of Seasons, Noby and his friends end up on planet Illuma. Here they decide to help a boy named Lumis and live on his runned down farm. Together, the gang decide to fulfill Lumis’ dream of revitalizing his planet!
Enjoy the many different gadgets such as a raincloud to water crops. There are also many parts of the planet to explore, including underwater! The game is truly beautiful and will leave you in awe as you travel and meet different characters.
Farming is a breeze when using your many gadgets. You can even decorate your farm too!
9. Harvest Moon: Hero of Leaf Valley - 2009 (PlayStation Portable)
PSP - Harvest Moon Hero of Leaf Valley Gameplay
As the new farmer in town, you are given a not so pleasant surprise. Leaf Valley and its town are being bought to have an amusement park built over, ridding all of the townsfolk of their homes! It is up to you to figure out how you could possibly save the town and become the hero of Leaf Valley!
This is not your typical Harvest Moon game. Unlike other games in the series, there is a strict time limit to save the town. There are many different endings that add to great replay value, with the time restraint requiring a lot of strategy, making it all the more fun for hardcore farmers!
There are many unique people to meet in town. They may be able to help you save it!
8. Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town - 2019 (Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows)
STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch
After many years of childhood visits to your grandfather’s farm, it is now time for you to inherit it! Follow your farmer as you move into Mineral Town and all of its colorful villagers. Shape your farm and spend your time in town however you like!
This game is perfect for players who don’t need a big storyline to keep them hooked. The whole point of the game is to simply make upgrades with the resources you find and gold you earn. Live out your dream farm life and even get married and start a family!
Upgrade your tools to help build your crop fields and care for them!
7. Sun Haven - 2021 (Microsoft Windows, macOS, Mac operating systems)
You are a new farmer in Sun Haven and you find out that the town is being consumed by dark magic! It is up to you to explore the different caves and areas to find out why and how to stop it. All the while, you will meet many different characters that you can romance, attend town events, and build up your farm.
Sun Haven is a gorgeous RPG with its fluid pixel graphics and impressive fantasy spectacle. The gameplay can go from relaxing crop planting to fun and fast-paced combat and cave traversal! Get to know the town and its inhabitants as you discover the many wonders of Sun Haven.
Sun Haven is full of different events to attend that will leave you speechless!
6. Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns - 2016 (Nintendo 3DS)
Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns - Overview Trailer (Nintendo 3DS)
Move into a valley where three towns live in harmony with each other. Each town has their own unique culture and people to meet! Sell your goods to any of the towns and build your relationships with the many townsfolk. Move into a valley where three towns live in harmony with each other. Each town has their own unique culture and people to meet! Sell your goods to any of the towns and build your relationships with the many townsfolk.In this game you are able to help improve each of the towns the more that you cater to them. Help build public projects or participate in many events and contests! Decorate your farm and character however you like and even spend your time doing part-time jobs!
There are many cute animals that you can have on your farm. From the iconic cow to the fluffy Alpaca!
5. Epic Chef - 2021 (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, Amazon Luna)
Epic Chef brings food and farming together in perfect unison. Follow Zest as he moves into a creepy manor in Ambrosia. Here you will make up your own farm however you like whilst cooking many different dishes.
Use your farm to table ingredients to compete in intense cooking battles with other townsfolk. Earn money and fame from these contests as you continue to shape up your farming empire. You can even decorate your large manor or give Zest some new clothes!
In Ambrosia, you can run a restaurant for some extra cash and prestige!
4. My Time At Portia - 2018 (Nintendo Switch, Android, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft Windows, macOS)
My Time At Portia - Launch Trailer | PS4
Run your own farm and massive workshop! Live in a post-apocalyptic world where artifacts of the past are scattered in deep ruins. Complete quests at the guild by crafting different furniture, items, or even gadgets to help you on your adventures.There are many activities you can do in Portia that’ll never leave you bored. Meet other characters and start a family, or go as deep into the ruins as you can. You can battle different creatures both underground or on land, including other townsfolk!
You can build your farm and workshop into impressive creations!
3. Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - 2023 (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows)
STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch
In Forgotten Valley, you’ll be able to live a dreamy and peaceful farmer life. Speak to the many different villagers and learn about their lives in town and before it. You can even get married and watch your child grow!
Depending on what you do and who you talk to, your child’s personality will change. Raise many different crops and animals as you make upgrades to your farm. You can even make seed and crop hybrids!
You have a large field on your farm perfect for growing hybrid crops!
2. Stardew Valley - 2016 (Nintendo Switch, Android, macOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Playstation Vita
Stardew Valley Trailer
Welcome to Stardew Valley, the perfect escape from any boring office job. Move to Pelican and rebuild your grandfather’s farm as your own. Meet the many townsfolk and raise your crops as you decorate the farm however you like!
Build a farming empire with many crops and machines. Help the Junimo forest spirits rebuild the Community Center in town, donating many different items. Watch the town prosper as you attend the many events and holidays, as well as enjoying the many friendship events with the people you meet.
In Stardew Valley, you can even farm with your friends!
1. Kynseed - 2018 (Microsoft Windows)
Kynseed - Gameplay Trailer
In Kynseed, there is one feature that differs from many farming sims, and that’s the ability to die! That means that when you die of any means, you end up playing as your children! That is, if you have children.
Live out your generations as you make your income. Raise a farm, run a restaurant, store, or even a smithy! There are also many battles and adventures to be had fighting creatures and finding gems!
There are many different ways to make money in Kynseed, including running a store!
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