Summary

  • Stardew Valley offers endless gameplay with no definitive endgame.
  • Other games like Coral Island and Wylde Flowers provide similar cozy farming experiences.
  • Graveyard Keeper and World's Dawn offer unique gameplay elements for fans of Stardew Valley.

The beloved Stardew Valley has endless hours of gameplay. There’s not exactly an endgame, per se. Once you’ve found all the secrets, befriended everyone, and upgraded your house to the max — you can carry on farming to your heart’s content. But if you ever tire of the pixelated charm of the valley, there are other games waiting to give you a similar experience.

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Whether the farming life is what you crave, the relationships with villagers, or the cave exploration, there will certainly be another game out there that will give you the same joy. Here are some great games to try after finishing up with your farm.

Update by Mackenzee Hardyk on October 29, 2024: Stardew Valley has earned a special place in many’s hearts. While there is a lot to do in Pelican Town, sometimes you need to take a break. There are many more cozy farming simulators similar to Stardew Valley for you to play while you either take a break or retire from the games. So, we’ve decided to add a few more entries of games to play that are like Stardew Valley.

16 Coral Island

Coral Island

Released October 11, 2022 Developer(s) Stairway Games Publisher(s) Humble Games Platform(s) PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S Powered by Expand Collapse

Coral Island is a farming simulator set on the tropical island of Coral Island, with Starlet Town at its heart. There is an entire community to get to know both on land and underwater, whether you are searching for friendship or something a little deeper.

Coral Island has several unfinished plot lines and is still a work in progress.

There is a lot to do on Coral Island. First and foremost, there is your farm where you can grow crops and raise animals. But there is also an ocean to clean up, some Giants to rescue, and festivals to attend. So if you enjoyed Stardew Valley, you’ll most likely appreciate Coral Island.

15 Wylde Flowers

Wylde Flowers

Released February 18, 2022 Platform(s) Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS Developer Studio Drydock Pty Ltd Publisher Studio Drydock Pty Ltd Powered by Expand Collapse

If you were wishing Stardew Valley had more of a witchy vibe to it, then Wylde Flowers might be a game to look into. It follows Tara, a woman who has recently moved to Fairhaven to help her grandma with the family farm when she discovers she’s a witch.

You will have the opportunity to grow crops, make potions, and harness your powers as a witch. What makes Wylde Flowers unique from most cozy games is that it is story-driven instead of just having optional storylines.

14 Animal Crossing: New Horizons

13 Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

5.0/5 Released March 20, 2020 Developer(s) Nintendo EPD Publisher(s) Nintendo Platform(s) Switch Powered by Expand Collapse

Though Animal Crossing: New Horizons isn’t necessarily a farming simulator, it’s still cozy. Instead of living in your grandfather’s old house and running around on an old farm, you will find yourself on a deserted island where you are now the island representative. Yay!

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You will be tasked with helping new residents build and decorate their homes, clearing areas for buildings like museums or stores, and being a good ambassador for your island. Like Stardew Valley, it’s a low-stress game, but if you constantly need tasks and stuff to do, Animal Crossing can feel a little underwhelming at times.

12 Fields Of Mistria

Fields of Mistria

Released August 5, 2024 Developer(s) NPC Studio Publisher(s) NPC Studio Platform(s) PC Powered by Expand Collapse

While heavily inspired by Stardew Valley, Fields of Mistria also has its own spark of cute and coziness. The adorable pixelated art style looks almost like anime met Stardew Valley along with a bright and pleasant color palette.

Fields of Mistria stands out though, as there are these little features, such as being able to cast magic and the characters and their dialogue make the game come to life. It’s got great depth and it has great potential like Stardew Valley. Fields of Mistria is definitely worth a shot if you like Stardew Valley.

Fields of Mistria is still in Early Access.

11 Graveyard Keeper

Graveyard Keeper

Released August 15, 2018 Publisher(s) tinyBuild Platform(s) PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android Developer Lazy Bear Games, Magic Cat Powered by Expand Collapse

If you favored the building, crafting, errands, and tasks over the community aspect of Stardew Valley, then Graveyard Keeper might be for you. Graveyard Keeper focuses heavily on completing tasks and quickly moving on to the next, leaving little time to wait around.

Graveyard Keeper is set in the medieval ages, where you very suddenly become the keeper of a graveyard, requiring you to upkeep it and the church that came along with it. While there is a small village beside it, you will mostly be running errands for everyone and not necessarily having many meaningful interactions.

10 Story Of Seasons: Trio Of Towns

The Harvest Moon games inspired Stardew Valley, and if you’ve ever played one, it’s not hard to see that influence. Despite the name change, the Story of Seasons series is understood to be a spiritual continuation of Harvest Moon; the Trio of Towns was much loved by fans. Similar to Stardew, you can marry characters, and of course, spend hours farming.

There are three different towns with different native crops to try out, and you can mine for ore, too. A fun addition is being able to befriend wild animals and give them gifts to earn their friendship. It’s an all-around solid, well-loved game.

9 Rune Factory 4

Rune Factory 4 Special

Released February 25, 2020 Developer(s) Marvelous Publisher(s) XSEED Games, Marvelous Platform(s) Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Powered by Expand Collapse

Primarily an RPG with an anime-inspired art style, Rune Factory 4 is significantly more story-based than Stardew Valley. Among their shared features are the farming, the ability to marry, and exploration of dungeons. It’s also very craft-heavy. Your character can grow stronger from the various stat-boosting equipment that you create.

The dating events in this game are pretty in-depth and dramatic too, compared to the somewhat peaceful events in Stardew. Plus, you act as the ruler of the Selphia kingdom, able to make orders such as requesting events and even pushing back storms!

8 Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Released June 9, 2013 Developer(s) Nintendo EAD Publisher(s) Nintendo Platform(s) 3DS Powered by Expand Collapse

You may not run a farm in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, but how about running an entire town? As the mayor, you will be responsible for the satisfaction of the villagers, the upkeep of the town, and having a say in several event decisions, such as firework displays.

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The social aspect is similar to that of Stardew Valley; you can befriend villagers, send them gifts, or keep your distance. A fun feature is the ability to send letters; if you’re the kind of person who enjoys terrorizing virtual villagers, you’ll probably get a kick out of sending aggressively worded letters. You'll also receive a totally benign reply from the well-meaning townsfolk.

7 World’s Dawn

World’s Dawn is a great example of another game with a warm and relaxed atmosphere. You can tend to your farm, including crops and livestock, and it works in pretty much the same way you’ll be used to from Stardew Valley. You can also do some fishing, mining, and, of course, build relationships with the residents.

The festival minigames are a highlight, with various types available throughout the year, such as the LockBall Bash and Townsfolk Trivia. LockBall is actually a fun little game in itself with the ability to place bets when you play against another character.