A ton of people love farming games, but the cute ones are even better. I mean, farming is a lot of work, and one can only handle so much real-life farming simulators before it all just becomes another job. If you’ve got an actual farm to deal with, do you want to do it all over again after coming inside from the great outdoors?
Nah, of course you don’t.
Same with every other profession, unless you really love it.
So for those of you that really love farming, but find the actual task of doing it a bit too tedious to play around with, here are some of the more highly sought out cute farming games that’ll scratch that itch, but in a more pleasant way. Just know that these games are not solely focused on farming–a lot of the farming is something you can do on the side while playing the rest of the game naturally.
These are the games from before 2020, because though they may be oldies, they are also goodies.
- All games are in English
- These cute games range in a variety of reviews, but are positive all around
Cute Farming Games, Pre-2020
Autonauts
DORAEMON STORY OF SEASONS
- Available on Fanatical
- Available on Humble Bundle
Japan’s adored Doraemon meets Story of Seasons in this new, fresh take on farming, now on Steam! The setting is Natura, and the theme is creating bonds. While doing so, enjoy the heartwarming interactions through each character in the story!
Farm for your Life
- Available on Steam
Your community was taken down by a heavy storm which caused an apocalypse and unleashed the living dead. Together with the other survivors, it is your task to rebuild and to allow that sustainable life can still be assured. Cultivate your farm and manage your restaurant to provide food and deal with all the zombies.
Farm Frenzy: Hurricane Season
- Available on Amazon
- Available on GamersGate
Slip on your overalls, grab your seed bag, and round up your four-legged friends for more frenzied fun as you rebuild your farm in the wake of a hurricane! Harvest a crop of Time Management thrills in Farm Frenzy: Hurricane Season!
Garden Paws
- Available on Fanatical
- Available on Humble Bundle
You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it’s full potential.
Orange Season
- Available on Steam
Make your farmer’s dream come true in Orange Season. With your parent’s help, you’ve finally saved enough money to buy a plot of land in the charming farmer’s village of Orange Town. Build a thriving farm as you grow crops, raise animals, fish, and mine materials to establish your farm in town.
Plantera
- Available on Fanatical
- Available on Humble Bundle
- Available on Indiegala
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 with your harvesting tasks.
Stardew Valley
- Available on Humble Bundle
You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?
Staxel
- Available on Fanatical
- Available on Humble Bundle
- Available on Indiegala
Staxel is a creative farming and village life game with a cast of quirky characters. Build your farmhouse, help villagers, take to the wilds to fish or hunt for bugs, and grow a variety of crops in your backyard. If you’re feeling social, you can even invite your friends over to share in the fun!
Stranded Sails – Explorers of the Cursed Islands
- Available on Fanatical
- Available on Humble Bundle
Farm, cook, craft and decorate in this casual open world farming adventure! Set up camp with your crew after being shipwrecked on a mysterious archipelago. Your quest is to survive, explore and uncover the secrets of the Cursed Islands. Take care of your crew to build relationships and earn rewards!
Voodoo Garden
- Available on Humble Bundle
Welcome to the Voodoo Garden! You’re owner of a little hut in a bustling swamp. With the help of little spirits you can earn powers and gold by producing various voodoo supplies.
World’s Dawn
- Available on Fanatical
- Available on Humble Bundle
Bring life back to a sleepy seaside village by building friendships, finding love, harvesting crops, tending livestock, competing in festivals, fishing, mining, discovering magical secrets and more!
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
- Available on Steam
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.