Let’s be honest: if you’ve spent hundreds of hours in Stardew Valley growing crops, befriending townsfolk, and obsessively rearranging your farm layout at 2 a.m., you’re not alone. The farming-life-sim bug is real — and once Stardew has you in its cozy clutches, it’s only natural to start craving more games that scratch that same itch.
But here’s the thing: not every game with a watering can and a romance mechanic is created equal. Some focus on farming, some lean into crafting, others dive deep into storytelling, and a few throw in a mech suit just to keep you guessing.
This list is for those of you who love the charm, freedom, and feel-good gameplay that made Stardew Valley so addictive — whether you’re into raising crops, building friendships, decorating to your heart’s content, or just escaping real-life responsibilities with pixelated chickens.
So grab your favorite mug of pixel-perfect tea, and let’s dig into 24 games like Stardew Valley that you will feel right at home in — or at least mildly obsessed with.
So what Makes Games Like Stardew Valley So Addictive (and Cozy)?
There’s a special kind of magic in games where your biggest daily decision is whether to mine for ore or flirt with the local baker. And Stardew Valley nailed that magic so well, it basically invented a craving.
But what exactly makes these kinds of games so easy to sink dozens (okay, hundreds) of hours into? It’s the blend of low-stress routines, open-ended freedom, and slow-but-steady progress. You’re not rushing toward a final boss — you’re waking up each day with a handful of chill possibilities and the quiet satisfaction of making your little world a bit better, one crop, fish, or friendship at a time.
For this list, we looked for games that capture that same spirit: cozy, rewarding, and often delightfully quirky. Whether they focus on farming, crafting, social bonds, or all of the above, these titles all share the DNA that makes Stardew Valley so beloved — and they each bring something unique to the table
Coral Island
- Mode(s): Singleplayer
- Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
If Stardew Valley packed its bags and moved to a tropical island with eco-activist vibes, you’d get Coral Island.
You’ll farm, fish, mine, and mingle with over 20 romanceable characters — all while helping clean up an island paradise that’s been overrun by pollution and… oddly aggressive oil companies. It’s got the familiar cozy-core loop of planting and harvesting, but with a colorful, modern flair and some strong environmental themes tossed into the compost heap.
Think Stardew Valley meets Animal Crossing with a splash of Subnautica (yes, there’s diving — and no, you don’t have to fight a Leviathan).
Sun Haven
- Mode(s): Singleplayer & Multiplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch
Take Stardew Valley, toss in a spellbook, a few dragons, and the option to be a demon farmer, and you’ve got Sun Haven.
This is a cozy farming sim with a fantasy RPG twist. Sure, you’re still planting beans and chasing romance, but you’re also casting fireballs, riding griffins, and unlocking skill trees like you’re prepping for a magical boss fight (or at least a really productive harvest). With three towns, multiple fantasy races, and quests galore, there’s always something to do — or someone to flirt with.
Plus, it supports 8-player co-op, so you can grow crops, tame monsters, and ignore your responsibilities together.
Everafter Falls
- Mode(s): Singleplayer & Shared/Split Screen Co-op
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Everafter Falls is what happens when you wake up from a dream, only to realize the dream was your real life, and now you’re stuck with a talking backpack and a town full of animal neighbors. Yep — it’s that kind of game, and it’s delightful.
This one’s got all the cozy staples: farming, fishing, mining, and befriending the locals. But it throws in some fun twists, like dungeon crawling and couch co-op. It feels like Stardew Valley met Animal Crossing on a sugar rush, then decided to throw in a few light RPG mechanics for good measure.
It’s a bit quirkier than most life sims — in the best way possible.
My Time at Portia
- Mode(s): Singleplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, iOS
Life in Portia starts with a rundown workshop, a handful of tools, and a whole lot of ambition. Instead of tending crops all day, you’ll be gathering materials, crafting everything from water tanks to industrial furnaces, and taking commissions to help rebuild a quirky, post-apocalyptic town with surprisingly chill vibes.
Farming, mining, and relationship-building are still part of the loop, but they revolve around your role as a builder. Whether you’re installing a lift in the nearby ruins or gifting handmade furniture to win someone’s heart, Portia offers a more tech-savvy take on the cozy life sim.
Also, there are llamas with sunglasses. That’s not relevant — it’s just cool.
My Time at Sandrock
- Mode(s): Singleplayer & Multiplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Sandrock takes everything Portia did well — crafting, relationship-building, post-apocalyptic wholesomeness — and cranks it up in a dusty, wild west setting full of charm, sand, and surprisingly advanced power tools.
You’re the new builder in town, tasked with helping a struggling desert community get back on its feet. Expect to scavenge old-world tech, assemble massive machines, tame the occasional yakmel, and get wrapped up in the drama of a town that has just as many lovable oddballs as it does cacti.
It’s more polished, more story-rich, and just a bit more chaotic than its predecessor — in a super awesome way.
Littlewood
- Modes: Singleplayer
- Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch
Most games make you save the world. Littlewood starts after you’ve already done that.
Now that the big bad’s been defeated, your job is to rebuild your quiet town, get to know your neighbors, and figure out who you were before all the hero stuff. There’s no combat, no time limits, and no stress — just relaxed, open-ended town-building, farming, fishing, and relationship-having at your own pace.
It’s simple, sweet, and is as comforting as a warm cup of tea.
Rune Factory 4 Special
- Mode(s): Singleplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Ever wished your farming sim had more dragons, boss fights, and magic? Rune Factory 4 Special is here to grant that oddly specific wish.
Part farming sim, part dungeon-crawling RPG, this game lets you plant crops by day and battle monsters by night — or vice versa, depending on your vibe. You play as a prince or princess tasked with revitalizing a town, and that apparently involves everything from organizing festivals to taming monsters and marrying an amnesiac angel.
It’s quirky, charming, and surprisingly deep, with plenty of character drama, fantasy worldbuilding, and fun systems to dig into.
Roots of Pacha
- Mode(s): Singleplayer & Multiplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Welcome to the Stone Age — but, like, the really wholesome version.
In Roots of Pacha, you’re part of an early human clan discovering things like farming, fishing, and, you know, domesticated animals for the first time. Instead of buying tools at a store, you invent them. Instead of running to town, you help build it. It’s cozy gameplay with a clever twist — everything you take for granted in modern life sims has to be developed from scratch.
There’s no combat, just a strong focus on community, exploration, and creativity. And yes, you can still romance your fellow cave people. (Mammoth furs optional.)
Spiritfarer
- Mode(s): Singleplayer & Multiplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, iOS
Spiritfarer is a cozy management game about dying — but it’s also one of the warmest, most life-affirming games you’ll ever play.
You play as Stella, a “Spiritfarer” tasked with helping lost souls come to terms with their lives and move on to the afterlife. To do that, you’ll build a floating houseboat, farm and cook for your passengers, explore hand-drawn islands, and bond with each spirit through meaningful (and often emotional) storylines.
It’s slower, more reflective than most farming sims — but the crafting, upgrading, and relationship systems will still feel familiar. Just maybe keep a box of tissues nearby.
Palia
- Mode(s): Online Multiplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
What if your cozy farming sim was also an MMO — but instead of grinding raids, you’re baking pies, decorating cottages, and fishing with strangers?
Palia is a chill, online life sim where you and other players live in a vibrant fantasy world full of whimsical architecture, wholesome quests, and NPCs that somehow have more emotional depth than most RPG protagonists. There’s no combat, no pressure — just lots of gathering, building, crafting, and socializing at your own pace.
Whether you’re tending crops solo or throwing a community cookout, Palia makes the online part feel… well, cozy.
Dinkum
- Mode(s): Singleplayer & Multiplayer
- Platform(s): PC
Imagine if Stardew Valley packed its bags, moved to the Australian bush, and said, “Let’s get wild.” That’s Dinkum.
Set in a laid-back, sun-soaked outback, Dinkum lets you build a town from scratch while wrangling wildlife, catching bugs, diving for treasure, and maybe getting chased by a crocodile or two. It’s part life sim, part survival-lite, with a strong emphasis on exploration and customization.
There’s also a surprisingly deep progression system, co-op multiplayer, and lots of Aussie charm — including emus that are not your friends.
Kynseed
- Mode(s): Singleplayer
- Platform(s): PC
Kynseed is a life sim where the passage of time truly matters. You’ll grow crops, run a shop, raise a family — and eventually hand everything down to the next generation.
Set in a rustic, fantasy-inspired world, the game blends familiar cozy mechanics with a deeper, legacy-focused system. As your character ages, the choices you make ripple into the future. Marry, have kids, build a life — and when your time’s up, your children take over, continuing the story you’ve started.
It’s thoughtful, slow-burning, and rich with atmosphere — perfect for players who enjoy a little reflection alongside their farming and foraging.
Wylde Flowers
- Mode(s): Singleplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch
Wylde Flowers starts off like your typical cozy farming sim — move to a small town, fix up your farm, grow some veggies, meet the locals… and then, oh yeah, become a witch.
As Tara, you settle into a sleepy seaside village with plenty of crops to plant and relationships to build. But as the story unfolds, you’ll also learn spells, brew potions, and unravel magical mysteries hidden beneath the town’s quaint surface. It’s a gentle, inclusive game that mixes slice-of-life comfort with just the right amount of magical mischief.
If you ever wanted a game like Stardew Valley, but with a broomstick and a coven, this one’s for you.
Moonstone Island
- Mode(s): Singleplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch
If Stardew Valley went on a magical study-abroad trip and came back with a wand, a spirit companion, and a knack for potion-making — you’d get Moonstone Island.
You’re a rookie alchemist sent to live on a floating island (as one does), where your days are split between farming, flirting, and exploring over 100 procedurally generated sky-islands. But it’s not just about crops and cozy vibes — you’ll also collect and battle spirits in turn-based combat, brew potions, and uncover the secrets of a surprisingly big world tucked above the clouds.
It’s got a little Pokémon, a little Studio Ghibli, and a whole lot of charm.
Graveyard Keeper
- Modes(s): Singleplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android
Managing a graveyard has never been this much fun — or this delightfully twisted.
In Graveyard Keeper, you’re thrown into a medieval world where your job is to run the local cemetery, but things quickly get weird. Between burying bodies (sometimes creatively), crafting oddball items, running a church and tavern, and exploring dungeons, you’ll juggle morality and mischief with a dark sense of humor.
It’s a cozy sim with a spooky twist that turns farming and crafting into a cheeky adventure through the macabre.
Doraemon Story of Seasons
- Mode(s): Singleplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
What do you get when you mix cozy farming with a time-traveling robot cat? Doraemon Story of Seasons — a delightful blend of farming, friendship, and gadget-infused fun.
Like Stardew Valley, you’ll tend your crops, care for animals, and explore a colorful world alongside Doraemon and his pals. Plus, with Doraemon’s famous gadgets at your disposal, everyday farm tasks get a playful, inventive twist that keeps things fresh and exciting.
It’s a charming, family-friendly experience that’s as relaxing as it is entertaining — perfect if you love Stardew’s cozy vibes but want a sprinkle of whimsical adventure.
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
- Mode(s): Singleplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
Think of Friends of Mineral Town as the grandparent of cozy farming sims — classic, comforting, and endlessly charming.
You’ll plant crops, raise animals, explore mines, and get to know a quirky cast of villagers who might just become lifelong friends… or maybe your next spouse. The game nails that satisfying day-to-day rhythm of farm life, sprinkled with festivals and plenty of heartwarming moments.
If you want a Stardew Valley fix with a nostalgic twist, this remake delivers with style.
Fields of Mistria
- Mode(s): Singleplayer
- Platform(s): PC
Welcome to a world where farming meets fairy tale — with just the right amount of sparkle.
Fields of Mistria lets you take over a neglected farm in a magical land full of wonder, color, and adorable creatures called Fushlings (think: magical pets with big eyes and big vibes). You’ll plant crops, fish in serene waters, craft to your heart’s content, and explore vibrant biomes packed with secrets and side quests.
It’s the kind of game that wraps you in a warm, fuzzy blanket and says, “Don’t worry about the world — just take care of your crops and maybe adopt a few magical critters.” With a gentle story, sweet character interactions, and zero stress, it’s a slow life sim that wears its heart on its sleeve.
Luma Island
- Mode(s): Singleplayer & Multiplayer
- Platform(s): PC
The boat drops you off with little more than a backpack and a breeze in your hair. The island? Quiet. Sunlit. Full of possibilities. Welcome to Luma Island — where your new life begins not with a bang, but with a deep breath.
Unlike other life sims that hit the ground running, Luma Island encourages you to slow down. It’s not about chasing progress — it’s about presence. You’ll spend your days tending crops, cooking meals from what you grow, and exploring the hand-painted corners of a living island that always has something gentle waiting around the bend.
There’s no combat, no deadlines — just you, the sand between your toes, and a new routine that feels more like a retreat than a game.
Chef RPG
- Mode(s): Singleplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch
Put down your sword and pick up a spatula — in Chef RPG, the only thing you’ll be slaying is hunger.
Instead of saving the world, you’re saving a small seaside town… one gourmet dish at a time. You’ll forage for ingredients, fish in sparkling waters, grow your own produce, and run a restaurant that’s entirely yours to shape. Want to serve rustic comfort food? Go for it. Haute cuisine with locally caught squid? You do you, chef.
It blends cozy sim elements with a dash of entrepreneurial ambition. Less “farming for survival,” more “farming because your signature risotto needs wild mushrooms and you’re out.”
Travellers Rest
- Mode(s): Singleplayer & Multiplayer
- Platform(s): PC
Running a farm is nice, but have you ever brewed your own ale, built a pub from scratch, and watched weary adventurers stumble in for a hot meal and a warm bed?
Travellers Rest puts you in charge of a cozy fantasy tavern, where your job isn’t just to serve drinks — it’s to build a thriving inn one pint, pie, and plank of wood at a time. You’ll brew, cook, garden, decorate, and expand, all while making your place the go-to spot for knights, mages, and the occasional local oddball.
It’s like Stardew Valley took a gap year and opened a medieval bed-and-breakfast. Less hoeing fields, more haggling over the price of mead — and somehow, it all feels just as chill and relaxing.
Lightyear Frontier
- Mode(s): Singleplayer & Multiplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Xbox Series X/S
Turns out, farming is even better when you’re doing it from the cockpit of a giant mech.
In Lightyear Frontier, you’ve just landed on a lush alien planet, ready to build a homestead and live the good life — outer space style. Instead of a rusty hoe, you’ll use a customizable mech to plant crops, harvest resources, and explore vibrant, uncharted terrain. It’s farming, but with hydraulics, neon lights, and zero gravity vibes (well, not literally — gravity still works here).
There’s no combat, just cozy exploration, chill co-op options, and the kind of peaceful atmosphere that makes you forget you’re lightyears from Earth. Basically, it’s like Stardew Valley in space — if your scarecrow had hydraulics and a jetpack.
Disney Dreamlight Valley
- Mode(s): Singleplayer & Multiplayer
- Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, iOS, tvOS
Imagine moving to a village where your neighbors are Buzz Lightyear, WALL-E, and Goofy — and everyone just really wants you to help clean up the place.
Disney Dreamlight Valley is part life sim, part magical adventure, where you farm, fish, cook, decorate, and befriend a whole cast of Disney and Pixar characters. The valley starts off in a bit of a mess (something about dark thorns and forgotten memories), but with your help, it slowly turns into the sparkly, heartwarming paradise it’s meant to be.
It’s great for anyone who loves the cozy loop of games like Stardew Valley, but wouldn’t mind trading the local mayor for Scrooge McDuck. And yes — you can cook ratatouille with Remy. Life goals.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Mode(s): Singleplayer & Multiplayer
- Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
There’s being off the grid… and then there’s being on a deserted island with talking animals and a mortgage managed by a tanuki.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the ultimate chill-out sim — a game where your biggest concern might be whether that flower bed really goes with your new fence. You’ll gather materials, craft furniture, decorate your home and island, and build up a community of delightfully odd neighbors (one of whom might be a peppy pink rhino who loves aerobics — just go with it).
There’s no pressure, no deadlines, and no combat — just real-time days, seasonal events, and the occasional existential dread when Tom Nook casually drops your loan balance. Still, it’s one of the coziest, most feel-good games out there — a modern classic in the slow-life genre.
