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If Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition left you wanting more, this list of 25 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — deep simulation and single-player focus — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 4 attributes. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle comes closest (67/100).

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Year 2025Dev Natsume Inc.
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The closest game to Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition is Farmer Against Potatoes Idle — scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension and Beholder follow close behind.

#1Farmer Against Potatoes Idle67#2There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension67#3Beholder67#4Golf Story67#5Cultist Simulator67
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Top games similar to Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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.

#1Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
67
iRank95
Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
SimulationJob Sim
SoloCasual2DFree to Play
Steam👍 95%· 8.0K
Year 2022Dev Oni GamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition, it's known for deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and visual 2d

Farmer Against Potatoes Idle is a game about an amnesic Farmer With a past shrouded in mystery, that wakes up in the middle of a field and is attacked by a horde of mutated Potatoes. With no one else in sight, he takes it upon himself to try and keep the evil infestation in check.

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Steam
#2There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
67
iRank92
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMeleeCasualNarrativePixel Art
Steam👍 98%· 25KRAWG👍 90%· 143MC88OC88· 18
Year 2020Dev Draw Me A PixelPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

"There is no game: Wrong dimension" is a Point&Click comedy adventure (and Point&Click only!) that will take you on a journey you never asked to go on, through silly and unexpected video game universes. Will you be able to play along with the "Game" to find your way home? We sincerely think NOT.

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SteamGOGNintendo
#3Beholder
67
iRank85
Beholder
SimulationJob Sim
SoloStealthNarrativeDark2D
Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27
Year 2016Dev Warm Lamp Games · Alawar EntertainmentOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

It predates Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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SteamGOGEpic
#4Golf Story
67
iRank82
Golf Story
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeLootSkill TreeIsometric
IGDB83· 7OC81· 45
Year 2017Dev Sidebar GamesOn Switch

✓ Shared with Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, strong narrative focus and loot and gear systems

It predates Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nintendo
#5Cultist Simulator
67
iRank81
Cultist Simulator
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkProceduralFantasy
Steam👍 80%· 14KIGDB85· 2OC78· 22
Year 2018Dev Weather FactoryOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition, it's known for deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

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SteamGOGPS
#6Yakuza
67
iRank77
Yakuza
SimulationJob Sim
SoloMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen World
IGDB77· 3
Year 2005Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega

✓ Shared with Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, action RPG combat and fighting mechanics

It predates Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Digimon World
67
Digimon World
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFantasySci-FiCyberpunkThird Person
Year 1999Dev Bandai

✓ Like Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition, it's known for deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk

It predates Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8100 Asian Cats
55
iRank97
100 Asian Cats
SimulationJob Sim
SoloCasual2DFree to Play
Steam👍 97%· 8.5K
Year 2023Dev 100 Hidden Animals · 100 Cozy GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

Pre-Purchase Offerhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2687200/100_London_Cats/?utm_source=100AsianCats_Special https://store.steampowered.com/app/2687190/100_Christmas_Cats/?utm_source=100AsianCats_Special About the Gamehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2733930/100_Asian_Cats__Extra_Content/?

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Steam
#9Papers, Please
55
iRank91
Papers, Please
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHardcore
Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5
Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

It predates Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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SteamGOGPS
#1013 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
55
iRank85
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
SimulationJob Sim
SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
IGDB84· 9OC86· 121
Year 2019Dev Vanillaware · AtlusOn PS4 · Switch

✓ Like Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

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PSNintendo
#11Do Not Feed the Monkeys
55
iRank84
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkManagement2D
Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21
Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

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SteamGOGPS
#12New Pokémon Snap
55
iRank81
New Pokémon Snap
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFantasySci-FiFirst Person
IGDB81· 12
Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Shared with Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Nintendo
#13Observation
55
iRank79
Observation
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81
Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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SteamGOGEpic
#14The Sims Medieval
55
iRank75
The Sims Medieval
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric
IGDB75· 3
Year 2011Dev The Sims Studio · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15This Is the Police
55
iRank72
This Is the Police
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric
Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58
Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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SteamGOGEpic

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition?
The closest game to Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition is Farmer Against Potatoes Idle, scoring 67/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition?
The three closest games to Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition are: 1. Farmer Against Potatoes Idle (67/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension (67/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Beholder (67/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 25 candidates across 4 dimensions.
Is There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension similar to Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition?
Yes — There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension scores 67/100 similarity to Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition. They share 4 attributes, including deep simulation and adventure storytelling. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Simulation games are similar to Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition?
The best Simulation games similar to Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition are Farmer Against Potatoes Idle, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension, Beholder and Golf Story. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition attributes like deep simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling.
How is similarity to Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition calculated?
We compare Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition against every game in our catalog using 4 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Harvest Moon: Home Sweet Home Special Edition experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.