Best Farming Sim Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,044 Farming Sim games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Farming Sim game rankings were last updated on 12/9/2024.
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1. Stardew Valley
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?
Stardew Valley holds the #1 spot for "best Farming Sim game on Steam" with a Player Score of 98. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 826,145 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 813,020 positive reviews and 13,125 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 2/26/2016 |
| Developer | ConcernedApe |
| Publisher | ConcernedApe |
| Steam App Id | 413150 |
2. DAVE THE DIVER
DAVE THE DIVER is a casual, singleplayer adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration and fishing during the day and sushi restaurant management at night. Join Dave and his quirky friends as they seek to uncover the secrets of the mysterious Blue Hole.
DAVE THE DIVER has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Farming Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118,412 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 115,107 positive reviews and 3,305 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/28/2023 |
| Developer | MINTROCKET |
| Publisher | MINTROCKET |
| Steam App Id | 1868140 |
3. Fields of Mistria
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!
Fields of Mistria has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Farming Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 14,452 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,207 positive reviews and 245 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $13.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $13.99 |
| Release Date | 8/5/2024 |
| Developer | NPC Studio |
| Publisher | NPC Studio |
| Steam App Id | 2142790 |
4. VillageRhapsody
Farming, logging, fishing, farm role-playing games to help widows and wives improve their lives
VillageRhapsody has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Farming Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 15,370 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 14,896 positive reviews and 474 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $2.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play VillageRhapsody on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
5. Rusty's Retirement
A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things.
Rusty's Retirement has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Farming Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,428 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,121 positive reviews and 307 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $5.24 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Rusty's Retirement on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $5.24 |
| Release Date | 4/26/2024 |
| Developer | Mister Morris Games |
| Publisher | Mister Morris Games |
| Steam App Id | 2666510 |
6. Outpath: First Journey
Outpath: First Journey is a prologue chapter of the main game, Outpath. An experimental clicker base building game. Craft, gather & manage resources, build your base and buy more islands to exploit and expand!
Outpath: First Journey has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Farming Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,722 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,597 positive reviews and 125 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Outpath: First Journey on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/17/2022 |
| Franchise | Davii Projects |
| Developer | David Moralejo Sánchez |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2237980 |
7. Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition
Spiritfarer® is a cozy management game about dying. As ferrymaster to the deceased, build a boat to explore the world, care for your spirit friends, and release them into the afterlife. The Spiritfarer Farewell Edition includes the heartwarming base game and three major content updates.
Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Farming Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,011 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 39,158 positive reviews and 1,853 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 8/18/2020 |
| Franchise | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Developer | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Publisher | Thunder Lotus Games |
| Steam App Id | 972660 |
8. Timberborn
Humans are long gone. In a world struck by droughts and toxic waste, will your lumberpunk beavers do any better? A city-building game featuring ingenious animals, vertical architecture, water physics, and terraforming. Contains high amounts of wood.
Timberborn has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Farming Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,097 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 26,828 positive reviews and 1,269 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $27.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Timberborn on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $27.99 |
| Release Date | 9/15/2021 |
| Developer | Mechanistry |
| Publisher | Mechanistry |
| Steam App Id | 1062090 |
9. Against the Storm
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Farming Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 28,932 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27,530 positive reviews and 1,402 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2023 |
| Franchise | Hooded Horse |
| Developer | Eremite Games |
| Publisher | Hooded Horse |
| Steam App Id | 1336490 |
10. Dog Brew
Dog Brew - a light indie adventure where the main character, burdened by debts, decides to settle them through the art of brewing beer.
Dog Brew has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Farming Sim games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,500 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,473 positive reviews and 27 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $3.50 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Dog Brew on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $3.50 |
| Release Date | 4/30/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2883280 |
More Farming Sim Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Farming Sim games available on Steam.
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| 61,907 | 2/26/2016 | 98 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,025 | 6/28/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 3,167 | 8/5/2024 | 96 | $13.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 168 | 4/26/2023 | 94 | $2.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,056 | 4/26/2024 | 94 | $5.24 | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 12/17/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 861 | 8/18/2020 | 94 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 4,325 | 9/15/2021 | 93 | $27.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2,375 | 12/8/2023 | 93 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 4/30/2024 | 93 | $3.50 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2,133 | 11/19/2018 | 93 | $17.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 45 | 10/20/2023 | 93 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/17/2022 | 92 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,793 | 12/4/2020 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 757 | 3/24/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 215 | 10/11/2018 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 461 | 6/7/2024 | 92 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 859 | 7/14/2022 | 92 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 88 | 10/19/2023 | 92 | $10.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 190 | 9/20/2022 | 92 | $24.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 9). Stardew Valley on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 10). DAVE THE DIVER on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 11). Fields of Mistria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 25). VillageRhapsody on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). Rusty's Retirement on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 8). Outpath: First Journey on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Spiritfarer®: Farewell Edition on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 13). Timberborn on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, December 15). Against the Storm on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 10). Dog Brew on Steam. Steam Store.