The best games like Stardew Valley

Working the farm, forming relationships with the townsfolk, and just enjoying the vibe are what make Stardew Valley such a great game to settle into. Easygoing games like this have become incredibly popular — especially for those who don’t typically play games — but it can be hard to find more that offer that same type of experience if you don’t know where to look. The farming and life-sim genre has become a bit bloated as of late with games not quite as polished or fully featured as you would hope.

We’ve worked the land and harvested only the ripest games like Stardew Valley to satisfy your desire for more farming-sim goodness.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

83% Platforms Nintendo Switch Genre Simulator Developer Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5 Publisher Nintendo Release March 19, 2020 If we’re going to talk about games like Stardew Valley, it would be irresponsible not to bring up Animal Crossing: New Horizons. All the best elements you love from Stardew are present, and likely expanded, here.

You have not only your own home and land to decorate and farm but you can even transform your entire island to your liking. The cast of villagers is smaller, but they’re charming and a joy to meet and make friends with. Animal Crossing: New Horizons — Nintendo Switch Trailer — Nintendo E3 2019

Disney Dreamlight Valley

80% Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Genre Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure Developer Gameloft Publisher Gameloft Release December 05, 2023 One of the newer games, although it was in early access for a while, Disney Dreamlight Valley combines the farming and adventuring of Stardew with the world(s) of Disney.

Your custom character needs to work with all your favorite Disney characters to restore the valley back to form. Each character has their own quest and unlocks new items to use, with more Disney franchises being added all the time. Disney Dreamlight Valley —.