15 games like Stardew Valley (For 2025)
I’ve sunk hundreds of hours into multiple Stardew Valley farms, and while it’s a fantastic game, there have been times when I’ve just wanted something that’s a little different. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of 15 games like Stardew Valley that you can try in 2025.
I’ve played plenty of games that capture Stardew’s same charm, from the wholesome community of Animal Crossing to the tropical, eco-focused Coral Island. So, whether you’re craving farming, friendships, fishing, or just a relaxing daily routine in a new game, here are my suggested cozy games similar to Stardew Valley to add to your list.
What makes Stardew Valley so popular?
There are A LOT of reasons why Stardew Valley is so popular. I personally loved the community aspect of the game; Pelican Town feels alive and is filled with fun characters (Harvey is my favorite and you CANNOT change that!). The farming gameplay is also pretty much perfected – it’s fun caring for everything throughout the different seasons, selling your produce, and then completing the game’s other activities in your spare time, from fishing (I don’t like it too much) to mining (I love it so much).
There’s a lot for you to do and a lot for you to enjoy. Developer ConcernedApe’s continuous push to launch more content in the game also helps greatly, as several major updates have been released, adding new locations, festivals, farms, and so much more to keep you occupied.
Basically, Stardew Valley offers hundreds of hours of entertainment (And this is without any of the mods that can heavily expand on the game, its characters, locations, and quests), all at a very low cost. There is so much within this game that there is going to be something you enjoy, whether that’s traditional life simulation, the chance to develop bonds with characters and uncover their personal stories, farming, fishing, cooking, or decorating. Stardew Valley has everything, and it does most of it perfectly.
What makes a game like Stardew Valley?
When compiling my list, I took a look at several factors:
- Has farming
- Has characters you can develop relationships with
- Features an explorable world or town
- Includes side activities like fishing or mining
- Requires you to craft or grow and harvest produce
- Has minimal or relaxing combat (So it’s not too stressful)
- Help rejuvenate a struggling town or island.
- Features several festivals and events to enjoy.
And if any games have multiple elements of the above, I consider it a game like Stardew Valley. So check out my suggestions below and see which takes your fancy, and leave a response in the poll below so we can see which you’ve decided to play!
1. Story Of Seasons
Before Stardew Valley, there was Harvest Moon, now known as Story Of Seasons. It’s the original life sim where you inherit a run-down farm, plant crops, care for animals, and form relationships with townsfolk around you. The first game launched back in 1996, but the most recent – Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – is a remake of the 2010s Nintendo DS game Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar.
Set in Zephyr Town, you’re tasked with revitalizing the village’s bazaar by raising animals, planting and harvesting crops, crafting delicacies, and selling wares. If that’s not enough, you can expand your bazaar stall, shop, befriend locals, and explore a gorgeous world, all while enjoying gorgeous, cozy visuals.
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Raise and care for animals.
- Craft items and cook.
- Explore a gorgeous colourful town.
- Develop relationships with locals.
Story Of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is available on Nintendo Switch and PC.
2. Coral Island
Set on a tropical island paradise, Coral Island brings a refreshing ocean breeze to the cozy farming genre. You leave your busy city life behind and move to Coral Island, where you become the island’s new farmer, forge relationships with the town’s inhabitants, rejuvenate the island, and help clean up the wrecked oceanic ecosystem. Unique to Coral Island is the game’s environmental themes and underwater exploration, which add a completely new gameplay mechanic to the trusted farm life simulation.
I haven’t managed to complete Coral Island yet, but I’ve so far enjoyed my time with the game. The characters are fun and diverse, with plenty of options for you to romance (I’m still struggling to choose between X), and the island is gigantic, and that’s not to mention the additional mining and underwater gameplay, too. If you wanted Stardew Valley but larger, you’re going to want to give Coral Island a go.
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Raise and care for animals.
- Craft items and cook.
- Fish, catch bugs, and mine.
- Explore a gorgeous colourful world larger than Stardew’s.
- Develop relationships with locals.
- New: Dive into the ocean and help clean it up.
Coral Island is available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
3. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Although it was later updated to include some light farming mechanics, Animal Crossing: New Horizons isn’t solely a farming simulator, but it wonderfully captures the same comforting daily flow of Stardew Valley that I, and I guess many of you, all love. You move to a deserted island and, with the help of a capitalistic raccoon, you begin to establish the beginnings of a new town.
Along the way, you’ll need to fish, befriend villagers, craft items, decorate your home and the island to your liking, and fish and catch insects to stock up the island’s empty museum. Unlike Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing: New Horizons plays in real-time, so you’ll have holidays to enjoy (Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and more) and lots to do each day, but you will need to be mindful that shops close and villagers sleep, and after completing your day’s activities, you’ll have to boot the game up on another day. This can make the game slow, but that’s also one of the major selling points; it’s one of the most relaxing games ever.
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Customise your island.
- Fish, mine, and catch insects.
- Plant and harvest crops.
- Craft items and furniture.
- Develop relationships with locals.
- Help expand the town and its businesses.
- Play in real-time and enjoy lots of festivals and events.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
4. Fields Of Mistria
If you’re looking for something that’s a little closer to Stardew Valley, both in pixel-art design and farming gameplay, Fields Of Mistria might be for you. It offers a magical take on the classic formula by whisking you away to the village of Mistria and tasking you with restoring the town following a damaging earthquake.
Like Stardew, you’ll grow crops, raise animals, and fish, but you’ll also unlock magic, breed rare animals, explore ancient ruins, befriend and romance some of the game’s 30+ villagers, and do so much more. It’s cozy and adventurous in equal measure, and its gameplay is different enough to offer you a fresh experience while still scratching that Stardew itch.
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Raise, breed, and care for animals.
- Craft items and cook.
- Explore a gorgeous colourful town.
- Develop relationships with locals.
Fields Of Mistria is available on PC in Steam Early Access, and developer NPC Studio just released a third major update.
5. Roots Of Pacha
Roots Of Pacha is Stardew Valley, but set in the Stone Age. Set in the world of Pacha, you’ll need to explore an ancient world, gather, farm, craft tools, domesticate and befriend animals, and expand your farm, village, and clan while thriving through seasons and uncovering a long-forgotten world.
Although it takes a lot of inspiration from Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon, it also manages to add a very unique spin onto the classic formula to create an entirely new experience that’s perfect for anyone seeking something familiar yet distinct. If you’re someone who really enjoys the idea of progression and seeing a community grow, Roots Of Pacha is perfect.
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Raise and care for animals.
- Cook and craft items and tools.
- Explore a gorgeous ancient world.
- Develop relationships with locals and expand your clan.
- New: Set in the stone age!
Roots Of Pacha is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
6. My Time At Portia
Pathea Games swaps our a farm for a workshop in My Time at Portia, a 2019 cozy game that sees you restore your father’s old workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions in the enchanting town of Portia. Now, while the main focus is on your workshop and crafting, the game still offers you some classic Stardew Valley-esque gameplay; you can farm, raise animals, and befriend the town’s locals.
The focus here is more on crafting, mining, and exploration rather than traditional farming, but it captures the same whimsical nature and wonder of building a life and finding your place in a warm, welcoming community, albeit in a post-apocalyptic world.
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Raise and care for animals.
- Has a mining and crafting focus.
- Explore a post-apocalyptic world.
- Develop relationships with locals.
My Time at Portia is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
7. My Time At Sandrock
A sequel to My Time At Portia. In the same way Portia swapped the focus on farming to workshopping, My Time At Sandrock moves the cozy life sim experience to a desert frontier town. In Sandrock, you’ll need to gather resources, construct machines, build relationships, and help rebuild a community surrounded by sand and sun. It expands on everything from its predecessor, from deeper characters and refined systems to richer storytelling and more.
For lore enthusiasts, there’s a rich and detailed world to explore, while those who seek out more adventure can enjoy mounts, deep dungeons, and combat, and this is all available without Sandrock losing its traditional life-sim mechanics that are perfect for all cozy gamers.
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Raise and care for animals.
- Continues with the crafting and workshopping focus.
- Explore a desert town and deep dungeons.
- Develop relationships with locals.
My Time At Sandrock is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
8. Paleo Pines
Paleo Pines is another game that offers a quirky and alternate take on the classic farming life-sim formula. This time, it trades cows and chickens for dinosaurs. Set on the mythical paleo Pines island, you embark on a mission to create the coziest dino sanctuary ever. Think of it as your own personal Jurassic Park, just without the man-eating dinosaurs! You’ll raise friendly prehistoric creatures, plant crops, and explore a lush open world filled with surprises.
Dinosaurs can help around the farm, making each day’s chores much easier and allowing you to befriend the locals, find love, and uncover the island’s lost history. There’s a lot to enjoy here, and it’s all wrapped in a colorful but unique package that I’m sure most of you will love.
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Explore a lush world and uncover its history.
- Develop relationships with locals.
- New: Raise and care for dinosaurs!
Paleo Pines is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox.
9. Harvest Island
Horror can be cozy too, and Harvest Island manages to successfully combine cozy farming with horror and a dose of mystery. In the game, you play as Will, a young boy who tends crops, explores forests, offers gifts to the mysterious gods, and slowly uncovers the island’s hidden truth as well as your own history.
Like Dredge, it’s the perfect combination of cozy and scary, and it offers changing gameplay as the island’s forests, caves, and seashores change as time progresses. There’s no romance in the game, but there’s still plenty for life sim fans to enjoy, along with a mysterious story to unpack and enjoy.
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Raise and care for animals.
- Explore a creepy island.
- Uncover a giant mystery related to your family.
- New: More horror based!
Harvest Island is available on PC.
10. Palia
If you’re after something with a larger focus on multiplayer, Palia, a free-to-play fantasy life sim, is perfect. After awaking in the magical world of Palia as an Ancient Human, you decide to start your brand new life in the nearby village, completing quests to reveal the secrets of your long-lost people and befriending the locals in the process.
You can farm, craft, fish, play mini-games, and decorate your home, all while playing alone or with friends. Palia is packed with content, and it’s free, so why not at least give it a go?
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Raise and care for animals.
- Craft items and cook.
- Explore a gorgeous world and uncover its mystery.
- Develop relationships with locals.
- New: It’s completely free to play!
- New: Play online with other people!
Palia is available to play on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
11. Disney Dreamlight Valley
Disney Dreamlight Valley is the ultimate Disney and cozy game. It blends cozy life sim mechanics with a touch of Disney magic as you move into a forgotten valley filled with beloved Disney and Pixar characters, restoring their memories while farming, fishing, cooking, mining, and decorating.
You’ll get to embark on an adventure with your childhood friends, help both Disney villains and heroes, and enjoy a charming but mysterious story along with plenty of events that’ll keep you returning. What more could you want?
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Raise and care for animals.
- Craft items, mine, and cook.
- Explore a gorgeous colourful world with secrets to uncover.
- Develop relationships with various Disney characters and help them.
- New: It’s based on popular Disney IP!
Disney Dreamlight Valley is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
12. Dinkum
Ever wanted a life-sim set in the Australian outback? Well, Dinkum is for you! After moving to the Aussie-inspired town, you set out to build a town by raising animals, exploring a sun-soaked island, farming, fishing, and encouraging people to move and join you.
You’ll get to watch your town expand as new shops open and visitors stop by, with some choosing to stay for good. It captures Stardew’s relaxing spirit and Animal Crossing’s progressive formula, and it mixes in multiplayer with endless customization, making it perfect for cozy gamers who love collaboration.
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Raise and care for animals.
- Craft items and cook.
- Explore and expand your customisable town.
- Develop relationships with locals and play with friends.
- New: Uses an Australian-inspired theme.
Dinkum is available on PC and Nintendo Switch.
13. Sugardew Island
Sugardew Island takes the iconic farming life simulation gameplay but mixes it up by pushing you to also run a shop where you sell all harvested items to the mysterious Forest Folk of Sugardew Island. It’s set on a deserted island, which you land on after a surprising storm and a shipwreck.
Much like Stardew Valley, you’ll need to farm, fish, cook, and befriend animals while working to complete Harmony Tree quests to restore the island to its glory. In between all of that, the game also comes with romanceable locals – you know the gist!
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Raise and care for animals.
- Craft items and cook.
- Explore a colourful island filled with mystery and charm.
- New: Run your own shop and sell to the Forest Folk!
Sugardew Island is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
14. Lonesome Village
In Lonesome Village, you’re a coyote named Wes who embarks on a mission to restore a cursed town by solving puzzles and helping its residents return after vanishing due to the arrival of a mysterious tower. On your adventure, you’ll need to farm, fish, explore the mysterious world, and befriend locals while you work to uncover your history.
There’s no combat in Lonesome Village, just exploration, friendship, and quiet reflection. If you’re someone who loves puzzles and an exciting story to uncover alongside the traditional farming gameplay mechanics, you’re going to want to give this a try.
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Plant, grow and harvest produce.
- Explore a gorgeous world and solve puzzles.
- Develop relationships with locals.
- New: No combat!
Lonesome Village is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox.
15. Cozy Grove
Set on a haunted island, Cozy Grove is about compassion, patience, and everyday kindness. You’re a Spirit Scout and you need to explore a whimsical forest every day to find secrets, catch fish, find plenty of collectibles, and help soothe local ghosts.
Much like Animal Crossing, Cozy Grove plays in real-time and provides you with between 30 and 60 minutes of play time, which means it’s perfect for playing in short bursts.
How is it like Stardew Valley?
- Catch fish and uncover secrets.
- Explore a gorgeous world.
- Develop relationships with local ghosts and help them.
- New: Set in real-time and best played in short bursts!
Cozy Grove is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
So, if you’re tired of Stardew Valley but still want something that will scratch that farming itch while offering something fresh or unique, the above games will sort you out, at least until Concerned Ape launches the next update for Stardew!