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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Farming Simulator 25 down to the 19 that fit the “Narrative” category. Farming Simulator 19, Grow Home and The Last Clockwinder top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Farming Simulator 25.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure
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CozyNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2024Dev Giants Software

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Farming Simulator 25 is Farming Simulator 19 — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Grow Home and The Last Clockwinder follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Farming Simulator 25

19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Farming Simulator 25. Each one has been evaluated across 17 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Farming Simulator 19
Farming Simulator 19
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineCozyRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationManagementFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 76KRAWG👍 46%· 200OC70· 40
Year 2018Dev Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing.

≠ Missing: sandbox freedom.

The best-selling franchise returns this year with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: visuals.

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#2Grow Home
Grow Home
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCozyRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with sandbox freedom, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: game mode and visuals.

It predates Farming Simulator 25 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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The Last Clockwinder
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingCozyOpen WorldManagementExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12
Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and setting scifi, while skipping sandbox freedom

You are on a mission to repair an ancient clocktower built into the trunk of a colossal tree. Inside, you find a pair of gloves that allow you to turn anything you do into a looping clockwork automaton. Use the Clockwinder’s gloves to turn every task into a looping clockwork automaton.

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: game mode and visuals.

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Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloCozyRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationManagement
Steam👍 25%· 304
Year 2013Dev Actalogic · United Independent EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

Enjoy being a farmer between 1950 and 1970 in the Agricultural Simulator – Historical Farming. The game takes you to the good old days and you will experience the charming farming of the 60's and 70's.

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for Farming Simulator 25.

It predates Farming Simulator 25 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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A Short Hike
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingCozyNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometricThird Person
Steam👍 99%· 22KRAWG👍 91%· 469MC84IGDB78· 2OC87· 32
Year 2019Dev adamgryuPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. Follow the marked trails or explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, meet other hikers, discover hidden treasures, and take in the world around you.

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: game mode and visuals.

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Refunct
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 66%· 152
Year 2015Dev Dominique GrieshoferPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

A short experience about restoring a world featuring: Platforming: Wall-jumps, slides, pipes, lifts, springboards Beautiful: Emotional soundtrack and vibrant visuals Peaceful: Non-violent, open world without death Playful: Learn to play without tutorials Relaxing: Play at your own pace without…

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: game mode and visuals.

It predates Farming Simulator 25 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone87World63Progression54Visuals41Game mode27
Pilgrims
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 96%· 6.1K
Year 2019Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and card game strategy, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: visuals and game mode.

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#8Farming Simulator 22
Farming Simulator 22
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
Co-opMultiplayerOnlineCozyNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldManagementExploration3DFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 91KRAWG👍 57%· 47OC74· 29
Year 2021Dev Giants SoftwarePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with skill tree progression, while skipping vibe relaxing

Take on the role of a modern farmer and creatively build your farm in three diverse American and European environments. Farming Simulator 22 offers a huge variety of farming operations focusing on agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry - now with the exciting addition of seasonal cycles!

Same studio: Giants Software.

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SpaceEngine
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration3D
Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36
Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

SpaceEngine is a 1:1 scale science-based Universe simulator, featuring billions upon billions of galaxies, nebulae, stars, and planets, all shown at their full real-world scale.

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: game mode and visuals.

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Stray
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 97%· 171KRAWG👍 84%· 1.3KMC82IGDB85· 8OC84· 200
Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten city. Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed, neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly.

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: game mode and visuals.

Genre100Tone80World58Progression55Visuals35Game mode27
The Spirit and the Mouse
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeCozyOpen WorldExploration3D
Steam👍 97%· 1.0KOC75· 8
Year 2022Dev Alblune · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

After a shocking thunderstorm brings them together, unlikely allies Lila the mouse and Lumion the Spirit guardian must work in tandem to restore balance to their quaint village. Thankfully, Lila has her big heart and electrifying new powers to aid her on this journey.

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: game mode and visuals.

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RiME
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 90%· 5.2KIGDB73· 15OC79· 120
Year 2017Dev Tequila Works · Six FootOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: game mode and visuals.

Genre100Tone68World65Progression61Visuals35Game mode27
AER: Memories of Old
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Steam👍 86%· 7.7KIGDB68· 4OC67· 44
Year 2017Dev Forgotten Key · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: game mode and visuals.

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Peak
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 321KIGDB86· 1
Year 2025Dev Landfall GamesOn PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: tone and progression.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals63World47Progression43Tone30
Microsoft Flight Simulator
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Steam👍 79%· 72KIGDB85· 9OC92· 138
Year 2020Dev Asobo Studio · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from Farming Simulator 25: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Farming Simulator 25.

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