Have you ever wondered why we love and obsess about farming games so much? A clue: it is not what they give to the player, but quite the opposite. The way they reward the much or little time we dedicate to developing something that we end up feeling like our own and, in the process, they make us proud of the fruits of our labor. Maybe that's the reason there are so many of them today. Precisely for this reason, we have selected the best for you.
The premise explains itself: given the enormous number of agricultural simulators, at VidaExtra we have brought together the most successful and interesting farm games in one place. Making planting trees, using the fishing rod, watering carrots and spending time with your neighbors a great little experience that, we will not deny, can be deliciously relaxing.
Without further ado, here you go the seven best farm games that you can play right now on PC, consoles and even mobile phones. From the most representative sagas arranged alphabetically to a couple of exceptions that we have listed separately and you will be interested in taking into account. Titles that, depending on the case, you can enjoy both on your own and in the company of friends and family… And all without staining your hands!
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
With more than 44.79 million copies sold (that we know of), Animal Crossing: New Horizons goes far beyond success. And no wonder: his way of thinking about creating a small community in which there is something to do every day while we pick apples or fish is one of our favorite obsessions.
Being fair, Animal Crossing: New Horizons It is not an agricultural simulator, although it could perfectly be one if we put it that way. In fact, the economy is based on acorns, our work interacting with nature, interacting with neighbors and visitors and, of course, those fun constructions that we will make on our workbench. Something that is enjoyed more and better with friends.
Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom
Available on: Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5
What happens when you add to the saga Story of Seasons Doraemon's characters and hilarious inventions? The answer is a genius that makes crops and animal husbandry gain nuances and new possibilities while we are presented with a new story created for the occasion and designed for everyone, including the little ones in the house and, of course. , the not so small ones.
Released in 2022, it is the sequel to Doraemon Story of Seasons (which we also recommend) that adds hundreds of new features to the original game and is based on a premise as colorful as that of the series: Doraemon and his friends arrive on a planet strange where they meet young Lumis, whom they will help restore his farm using future technology and extra pampering.
Farm Simulator
Available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, Xbox and mobiles
The most ambitious and realistic farming simulator is also capable of obsessing. And a lot. Released on PC and home consoles as Farm Simulator 22with two annual content passes released, and available on Switch and mobile through Farm Simulator 23Giants Software's game always seeks to be at the forefront of the experience and capture the passion for the rural world or how fun it is to drive a tractor at sunset.
In fact, not everything is harvesting and singing: in addition to the fact that we will have to take care of the crops and animals and know how to manage everything that has to do with our farm, we will have to adapt to the seasons. The good thing is that we won't lack resources since, according to its developers, the base game offers more than 400 machines and tools from more than 100 real brands. Almost nothing.
Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos
Available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5 and Xbox
Technically, the sagas Harvest Moon y Story of Seasons They are first cousins, but the game called to commemorate the 25 years of the saga Harvest Moon could not be missing from our selection: in addition to its delicious mix of adventure and agricultural simulator, this new installment offers no less than five villages with their own seasons, peculiarities of terrain and, of course, neighbors.
The premise of Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos is pretentious, but really nice: unifying the villages and reviving the Harvest Goddess, no less. Something that is not at odds with enjoying the cozy and relaxing life of the farmer, with his crops and his animals. A type of game that asks to be enjoyed day by day, in small sips.
Phase de Bonus: Harvestella
What happens when the company behind Final Fantasy or Kingdom Hearts decides to offer a game that is half RPG and half farming simulator? The answer is our traditional bonus phase of each listing and responds to the name of At Harvest. And yes, there is Square Enix style combat.
The essential is always in sight: above all it is a JRPG that, after a series of events, takes us to a warm home where we must cultivate and manage natural resources. Where the agricultural life simulator elements add interesting layers to the development of a game with fantasy characters and premises so typical of the house.
My Time at Portia
Available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox and mobile
Pathea Games takes note of all the lessons learned from agricultural simulation games and translates them into a paradisiacal city of Portia where you can take care of animals, restore your farm, socialize at your leisure and even participate in all kinds of activities ranging from role-playing exploration to horse riding or wrestling. All with a simple but really welcoming visual style.
My Time at Portia It was launched in 2019 and since then it has received up to six downloadable content packages, which are included in a tempting Deluxe edition and which, as I tell you, usually receive generous discounts during sales periods on Steam. Of course, another interesting element is that it is available on all platforms, including a great mobile version with touch controls.
Lightyear Frontier
Available on: PC and Xbox
The premise of Lightyear Frontier It is an absolute genius: combining the experience of agricultural simulators and covering it with a huge playable base that is sustained through science fiction. So you can build, expand and customize your exofarm while you harvest alien crops on a distant planet using tools like a multipurpose robot that you pilot in the first person.
Available in early access on Xbox Game Pass for console and launch PC, as well as on Steam, the original ideas of Lightyear Frontier They are presented to us in a scenario designed as an open world with the promise of a relaxing experience without combat in exotic locations. And the best of all is that you can always invite three more friends to stop by and help you with the project.
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley It catches you from the first game. In fact, it is one of the biggest pixelated obsessions we have been able to play since the beginning of the new century. The idea is simple, for the record: you inherit a small farm near the small town of Pelican Town and, little by little, this renovation becomes an experience in which it is a pleasure to get lost while you enjoy everyday life and the small pleasures with your friends. neighbors.
At this point it is worth making something clear: do not underestimate the visual section of Stardew Valley Compared to all the other games on this list: it adds the timeless charm of the classics with ideas full of care and success. Among them, a multiplayer that fits the whole game like a glove, years of updates and the possibility of importing your game. You can't ask for more from a game that is absolutely round.
We close with an expansion that fits too well into our list. And that, taking into account that the base game is free, has guaranteed it a well-deserved place as a bonus phase: the DLC of Life in the Village from The Sims 4. But what does it add to the original experience? To begin with, this expansion takes us to Villagallina de la Bolsonaa town created for the occasion with its own neighbors.
However, here we will not only go to make friends, but to escape from the city with new gardening and cooking options, a system of raising animals on our farm or domesticating those who live around us to help us and, for that matter, the possibility of participating in local fairs.
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