Kynseed only just makes it onto this list as it's still in early access, though its high-quality sandbox life simulator experience makes it difficult to look past. PixelCount Studios' Kynseed doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, offering many quintessential features from the life simulator side of the farming genre, such as letting players run their own business, building rapport and relationships with locals, and, of course, having the freedom to farm on a blank canvass of land.
The game stands out with its fantastic art design , which has a burst of colors that make the game look delightfully welcoming. Unlike most games that see the player embarking on an adventure, Littlewood is set after the protagonist has already defeated the villain. However, the protagonist has no recollection of what happened, and their local town is in dire need of rebuilding.
Littlewood lets players learn new hobbies, harvest materials, and complete tasks for townsfolk in the hope of learning about their past. Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town hones in or the core features of the farming genre, with rebuilding a farm from scratch being at the heart of the game.
The game still offers plenty of life simulation, however, and the game even boasts an impressive range of over unique events centered around interacting with townsfolk.
The game puts players in the shoes of Beatrix LeBeau, who has left Earth for a place known as the Far Far Range to pursue a life of, as the title suggests, slime ranching. Slime ranching consists of searching the land for alien creatures known as Slimes and then breeding and feeding them so that they'll produce "plorts" which can be sold for currency used to buy new buildings for the ranch. The game was well-received by critics, scoring a solid 81 on review aggregator Metacritic.
Garden Paws is the second, but certainly not the last game on this list that kicks off with the player inheriting a plot of land from their grandparents. Garden Paws differentiates itself from most games in the farming genre because, as the name suggests, all the characters are non-human animals. The standard farming genre activities are available in Garden Paws, with harvesting crops, fishing , and embarking on villagers' quests all playing key roles.
Where Garden Paws stands out is with its solid multiplayer integration, customizability of characters , and selection of dungeons to clear that add great variety to the game. Farmer's Dynasty kicks off with, believe it or not, the player inheriting a farm from their grandfather. Once players' troops have been customized to their satisfaction, the mayhem can begin. The game's physics system is endearingly wacky. With tons of settings and battlefields for fans to experiment with, Totally Accurate Battle Simulator is a tough game to put down.
Much like the Age of Empires franchise, the Total War series possesses a long and excellent history of games. Fans undoubtedly have their personal favorites, but one title that tends to be fondly remembered is 's Rome: Total War. When the game was remastered in , perhaps some players felt that an old friend had returned home.
Despite its lack of polish in certain respects, Total War: Rome Remastered is still a fine game. There's something inherently satisfying about forging an empire from nothing. Rome Remastered realizes that desire competently. With a talented modding community already based around it, this game's longevity is sure to last for quite some time. Strategy games and simulators don't necessarily have to take one's breath away.
Sometimes, players are in the mood for something a bit more relaxing. Why go through all the trouble of cutting your own grass when you can play Lawn Mowing Simulator instead? Lawn Mowing Simulator is a perfect example of a game that's exceedingly satisfying in its simplicity. With plenty of lawncare equipment at one's disposal, players can snip, cut, and slice every blade of grass to their heart's content. Building a business from nothing never felt quite so delightful!
Although it's hard to beat the Civilization franchise in terms of compelling 4X gameplay, certain players may be in the mood for something different. However, it also contains flexibility rarely seen in the genre. There are several different farm maps to choose from and here you'll rebuild your grandfather's farm. You can also play multiplayer, getting help from a friend. It can take a little longer to figure out the game than some titles but that's mostly due to its depth.
If you keep going the basics are easy to pick up and there is a wealth of information out there if you get stuck on the more complex aspects. This means even if you hit a block you can easily get past it and the absorbing and enjoyable experience makes this title a must-play.
You'll wake up in a village you apparently saved from certain doom, you just don't remember how. Now you'll need to relearn your building and farming skills quickly so you can work with the inhabitants of Littlewood to rebuild.
There's a big focus on community in this game as you build not just for you but for the village as whole. This comes with a large amount of free will. The backstory is just that, backstory, and you are free to build the town's future however you like, without being tied into a plot. For those looking for a true farming experience then the Farming Simulator franchise really is the best option, despite not being the most newcomer-friendly.
It offers a realistic farming experience that focuses itself firmly in reality. While most other options thrive in cute cartoon environments, Farming Simulator thrives in dirt and rain. The franchise has been around for years and as such doesn't offer much help to those getting into it late. However, despite this, the very basics of crops are quite easy to pick up, and if you're willing to give it time, you'll find that a very in-depth simulation experience awaits.
This choice is for newcomers who are seeking realism over anything else. The pace is very slow, but the process is realistic. While it won't draw you in quickly, if you want a true farming experience then this is the choice for you, just stick with it. Farm Manager also offers a realistic version of farming but puts you in charge of logistics, rather than labour. The world in Terraria is procedurally generated, so every new game file is a new adventure where players must start from the ground up to gather resources such as ores, craft armor, and defend themselves.
Terraria is a fun and immersive, charming little game that can be played in bursts to escape from the busyness of everyday. Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town is a classic farming simulation game, lovingly given a remake on the Nintendo Switch.
The game's 77 score on Metacritic is proof that this remake retains the qualities of the original game that made it so loveable and charming. In Friends of Mineral Town, players explore a quaint town full of friendly faces and a farm of their own to cultivate.
The in game calendar is packed with events to do, so between making friends, growing crops, and seeing what's happening in Mineral Town, there's no shortage of things to do in this cute and uplifting game. In this game, players can work alone or with friends to find materials and, you guessed it, build things. It's very well executed and polished, deserving its Metacritic score of 86, and the signature Dragon Quest art style brings it all together.
The game also features expansive exploration and a single player campaign mode. There are towns to design and defend, weapons to craft, and all sorts of locations and materials to discover in this playful and exciting game.
It's unlikely that gamers who enjoy simulation games haven't heard of Minecraft. A simple concept but brilliant in execution, Minecraft is anything and everything you want it to be.
The game's score of 93 on Metacritic speaks for itself. In Minecraft, the only limit is your imagination. Players can build cities from the ground up, or farms, or even roller-coasters , all using the game's blocks.
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