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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 36 games similar to The Farmer Was Replaced down to the 11 that fit the “PlayStation” category. PC Building Simulator, Mini Metro and Plantera top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Farmer Was Replaced.

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The best games like The Farmer Was Replaced on PlayStation

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Farmer Was Replaced. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1PC Building SimulatorClosest overall match

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCozyCasualSandbox WorldManagement3D

Steam👍 94%· 53KIGDB65· 2OC70· 12

Year 2019Dev The Irregular CorporationOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from The Farmer Was Replaced: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Farmer Was Replaced.

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#2Mini MetroClosest on world

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualSandbox WorldManagementIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 16KIGDB100· 1OC80· 13

Year 2015Dev Dinosaur Polo Club · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, puzzle design and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, punishing difficulty and visual 2d, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from The Farmer Was Replaced: tone.

It predates The Farmer Was Replaced by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozySandbox WorldNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 5.9KRAWG👍 30%· 53IGDB39· 3

Year 2016Dev Ratalaika GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping resource management

In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract helpers, round blue creatures that will help you pick up things and harvest your plants.

Where it drifts furthest from The Farmer Was Replaced: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Farmer Was Replaced.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloCozyCasualSandbox WorldManagement

Steam👍 93%· 43KIGDB70· 1OC83· 11

Year 2022Dev niceplay games · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Farmer Was Replaced, expect sandbox freedom, deep simulation and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from The Farmer Was Replaced: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Farmer Was Replaced.

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#5MegaquariumClosest on visuals

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozySandbox WorldManagementIsometric3D

Steam👍 95%· 3.7KRAWG👍 72%· 28IGDB82· 6OC76· 38

Year 2018Dev Auroch DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, while skipping puzzle design

From the creator of Big Pharma comes a brand new economic simulation game. Megaquarium follows in the footsteps of classic theme park management tycoon games and adds an aquatic spin!Meet your new tenantsFrom the cutest of clown fish to the deadliest of sharks.

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#6The Sims 3Closest on tone

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCozyCasualSandbox WorldIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 34KRAWG👍 83%· 784MC86

Year 2009Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

The Sims 3 is the third part of its series. Like all Sims game, it allows the player to control the life of a person or even a whole family. ###Character creation Before the main game starts, the player has to create his or her character, called sim.

Where it drifts furthest from The Farmer Was Replaced: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Farmer Was Replaced.

It predates The Farmer Was Replaced by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Bugsnax

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozySandbox WorldMelee

Steam👍 97%· 9.0KRAWG👍 61%· 176MC76IGDB76· 7OC75· 94

Year 2020Dev Young HorsesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

We are what we eat. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax. Bugsnax takes you on a whimsical adventure to Snaktooth Island, home of the legendary half-bug half-snack creatures, Bugsnax.

Where it drifts furthest from The Farmer Was Replaced: progression and visuals.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualSandbox WorldRelaxingNarrative

Steam👍 83%· 3.8KIGDB72· 9OC73· 50

Year 2017Dev David OReillyOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The Farmer Was Replaced: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Farmer Was Replaced.

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Steam GOG Epic

#9PowerWash Simulator

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCasualCozySandbox World3D

Steam👍 96%· 58KRAWG👍 80%· 156IGDB77· 4OC77· 54

Year 2022Dev FuturLabPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are life sandbox games — sharing sandbox freedom, deep simulation and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

POWERWASH SIMULATORHunt down dirt wherever it’s hiding, respond to calls from across the world, build your own power-washing business and unlock new tools, upgrades and more – all with the soothing satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish!

Where it drifts furthest from The Farmer Was Replaced: game mode and visuals.

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#10Chicory: A Colorful Tale

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GenreSandboxSubgenreLife Sandbox

SoloCozySandbox WorldIsometricCo-op

Steam👍 97%· 3.9KRAWG👍 77%· 64MC89IGDB92· 3OC88· 57

Year 2021Dev Finji · Greg LobanovPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of life sandbox games: sandbox freedom, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Chicory: A Colorful Tale is an adventure game about a dog wielding a magic paintbrush! Use the power of art to explore, solve puzzles, help your animal friends and restore color to the world.

Where it drifts furthest from The Farmer Was Replaced: game mode and tone.

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