Whether you want to de-stress or escape to another world, chances are there’s a farming or crafting game for you. 

With nearly 2,500 games under this genre’s category on Steam, searching for a relaxing and cozy game could leave you more stressed than when you started. 

Have no fear! 

We’ve done the work for you and narrowed that number down to 10, now all that leaves is for you to find the cozy farming game or adventurous crafting game of your dreams.

Below is a compiled list of the 10 best farming and crafting games available on Steam.

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Stardew Valley

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Overwhelmingly Positive (98%) | Single Player/Co-op | $14.99

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With over 30 million copies sold, this Indie Farming RPG’s story revolves around your inheritance of a run-down farm plot that belonged to your grandfather. As an open-ended style game, it allows for creativity and freedom in growing crops, mining, fishing, cooking, raising livestock, and foraging. This game also features villagers with whom you can interact, complete tasks, marry, and have children. 

Though this is an older game, originally released in 2016, it has undergone many updates, its most recent, was in the Spring. 

Stardew Valley’s nostalgic and colorful 8-bit style, peaceful original soundtrack, and friendly NPCs make for a cozy and relaxing time. 

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“Far more than just a farming game, this one-man labor of love is filled with seemingly endless content and heart.” 5/5 – Giant Bomb on Steam

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Stardew Valley can be purchased on Steam here.

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DAVE THE DIVER

Overwhelmingly Positive (95%) | Single Player | $19.99

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Diver by day and sushi restaurant manager by night, Dave the Diver differs from what one would usually imagine for a farming or crafting game. However, this colorful pixel art features farming sushi ingredients and crafting sushi for customers. 

The game’s storyline follows Dave who upon meeting his friend at a sushi restaurant is tasked with catching the seafood himself. He is then given a management role at the restaurant, for which he catches ingredients during the day and operates at night. 

On top of these usual tasks, there are additional quests, places, and enhancements to complete and unlock. 

If you’re looking for a solo adventure game with cozy vibes and a funky storyline, then this is for you. 

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“Dave the Diver is packed with activities and full of heart.” 91/100 – PC Gamer on Steam

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Dave the Diver can be purchased on Steam here

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Fields of Mistria

Overwhelmingly Positive (98%) | Single Player | $13.99

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Released on Early Access, Fields of Mistria is a fantasy farming RPG, featuring pastel pixel art style graphics.

After an earthquake devastates the village of Mistria causing unfamiliar magic to flow through the land, you’re given an overrun homestead in exchange for helping them restore the town.

With twelve 90’s anime-esque characters/potential marriage partners, character customization, farming, fishing, mining, crafting, combat, and magic, there’s lots to keep you entertained. 

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“With beautiful art, incredible writing, and near-perfect mechanics, Fields of Mistria feels like a classic in the making.” TechRaptor on Steam

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Fields of Mistria can be purchased on Steam here

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Farming Simulator 22

Very Positive (92%) | Single Player/Co-op/Multiplayer | $29.99

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No list of best farming games on Steam would be complete without at least one of the Farming Simulator games. As the top-rated and top-selling game of the franchise, Farming Simulator 22 is considered the best of the now 25 games. 

While facing the four seasons you’re tasked with growing your agricultural empire through various farming activities.

With a variety of locations, farm types, and machine options, this game provides the true farming game experience.

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"I wasn't even interested in farming before i played this game, but even after 5 hours i was hooked. I would definitely recommend this game to anyone, whether they are interested in farming or not. great gameplay too!" - by DELTA4CE on Steam

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Farming Simulator 22 can be purchased on Steam here. 

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Sun Haven

Very Positive (85%) | Single player/Co-op | $24.99

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Sun Haven, is a magical pixel art-style farming simulator with monsters and dragons.

Whether you’re looking to play with up to 8 friends or go on a solo adventure there are plenty of riddles, side quests, secrets, and even lore in this fully customizable RPG. 

As a newly arrived farmer of the town of Sun Haven, you’re asked by the town’s guardian dragon to assist him in investigating the dark magic that had plagued their town. 

With 23 romantic candidates, full character customization, multiple towns to discover, and more, Sun Haven is a fully packed game. 

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"A super fun and versatile game that has so many things for you to do and with a vast array of characters that I'm loving to get to know. Definitely a game to recommend to friends and loved ones <3" - Beanz on Steam

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Sun Haven can be purchased on Steam here.

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Forager

Very Positive (90%) | Single Player | $19.99

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Inspired by Stardew Valley, Terraria, and Zelda, Forager is an open-world indie survival game featuring, as you see above, a silly little guy. While this is another pixel art-style game, it is set apart from the rest with a quirky main character and 80s arcade-style graphics.

There is no direct storyline in the game, allowing you to explore at your own pace, build a base, collect resources, farm, solve puzzles, raid dungeons, and more. 

However, if you’re curious, the developer has released comics about the game’s plot.

“Forager is a game that gives you joy from the minute you start playing, and from there just continues delivering.” IGN Japan on Steam

Forager can be purchased on Steam here. 

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My Time at Sandrock

Very Positive (88%) | Single player/Co-op | $39.99

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My Time at Sandrock, the new dustier version of My Time at Portia, is a farming and life simulator with a modern 3D art style. 

330 years after a catastrophic event eradicated most modern technologies, you accept a job to become a builder in the city-state of Sandrock. You can gather supplies, befriend locals, fight monsters, build a workshop, complete mini-games, and explore. 

With hundreds of sidequests, tons of characters, and a full storyline, My Time at Sandrock is a great balance of relaxing and engaging.

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 “One Of The Best Life Simulation Games In Years” Screenrant on Steam

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My Time at Sandrock can be purchased on Steam here. 

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Dinkum

Very Positive (94%) | Single player/Co-op | $19.99

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Set in the Australian outback, Dinkum is a farming simulator with an art style similar to Animal Crossing.

While there is no storyline, much detail and care were put into the game’s maps. This includes the tropical forests, desserts, billabongs, scrubland, and Australian-inspired wildlife. 

Craft, mine, fish, and forage, to build, decorate, and grow your town, in your style.

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"WOW the options is endless with this game. You can play at your own speed, would highly recommend." v.l.davies on Steam

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Dinkum can be purchased on Steam here. 

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Potion Craft

Very Positive (91%) | Single player | $19.99

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With a unique art style inspired by medieval manuscripts and medical books, Potion Craft is visually and mechanically set apart from other games on this list.

As a sandbox-style game, players are given full freedom in deciding how to complete tasks. As there is no end to the game you can sell potions to townsfolk for as long as your heart desires. With no stakes and a variety of ingredients, you can relax and get cozy as you learn the art of potion-making. 

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"A great relaxing game to chill after a long day or to entertain yourself when bored. Exploring the map is fun with all the different ingredients." BlueCheese on Steam

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Potion Craft can be purchased on Steam here. 

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Coral Island

Very Positive (87%) | Single player | $29.99

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Set on a tropical island, this farming simulator picks up with a player who has just moved from the big city. Like other farming games, you’ve taken on the task of restoring the land and coral reefs to what it once was. 

With 24 unique “dateables,” and more than 70 townspeople, you can grow a farm in the vibrant community of Coral Island. 

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Coral Island can be purchased on Steam here. 

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"Stardew Valley, Sandrock and animal crossing all mixed into one...quite addictive." Grumble on Steam

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These are just 10 of many great farming and crafting games out there. Let us know in the comments if there are any we missed!

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