The Best Farming Games for Nintendo Switch

Update : Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons added at rank #48.
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Farming Simulator 20 (2019)

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Grow crops, grow your agricultural empire! Become a modern farmer to operate more than 100 authentic machines by Case IH, CLAAS, DEUTZ-FAHR, Fendt, John Deere, KRONE, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Valtra. New gameplay features also introduce plowing and weeding.

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  • farming
  • simulation

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Wylde Flowers (2022)

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Wylde Flowers is a cozy game with a vibrantly beating heart, presenting a world with depth that includes people of all kinds. You play as Tara and have come to the quiet seaside village of Fairhaven to help her grandmother Hazel and explore the unknown or occult. You'll farm, mine, forage, and then make meals, goods or use magic. As you explore and get to know the characters in town it becomes apparent that there's a mystery underneath the surface.


What we like:
  • Depth of characters
  • Magical mechanics
  • Seamless integration into world
  • Full voice acting with emotion
  • Beautiful environments and aesthetic
  • Context-sensitive interactions
What could be improved:
  • Repetitiveness in certain tasks

  • farming
  • cozy
  • simulation
  • life
  • lgbtq
  • romance
  • magic

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My Time At Sandrock (2022)

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Step into the boots of a visionary builder in My Time at Sandrock! Rebuild a desert town, craft ingenious machines, forge friendships, and battle foes. Your creativity fuels this charming life-sim RPG, where every crafted item tells a story and every friendship opens new adventures. Dive in and transform Sandrock into a thriving community!


What we like:
  • Engaging crafting and building mechanics
  • Rich character interactions and storylines
  • Improved graphics and world design
  • Variety of activities and side quests
  • Refined resource gathering and farming systems
What could be improved:
  • Simplistic combat system

  • farming
  • simulation
  • crafting
  • post-apocalyptic
  • dungeon
  • romance
  • life
  • rpg
  • life-building

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Stardew Valley (2016)

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Stardew Valley is a peaceful and enjoyable farm simulator that offers endless possibilities. You can grow crops, raise animals, craft machines, make friends, and even start a family. With over 30 unique characters, seasonal festivals, and the ability to customize your character and house, you'll always have something to do. The game provides a warm-hearted throwback to simpler times and offers a satisfying level of detail to the town, characters, and soundtrack.

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What we like:
  • Provides a soothing and relaxing gameplay experience
  • Has a wide variety of activities to engage in
  • Features well-written NPCs that players can form emotional connections with
  • Encourages community building and can bring people together.
What could be improved:
  • None

  • farming
  • simulation

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DAVE THE DIVER (2022)

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Dive into a captivating ocean adventure in DAVE THE DIVER! Explore the ocean's mysteries by day, run a bustling sushi restaurant at night, and laugh with quirky characters. With stunning graphics, diverse gameplay, and constant new content, you'll be hooked for hours. Prepare for a whirlwind of exploration, humor, and the transformative power of food!

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What we like:
  • Immersive and diverse adventure RPG
  • Constantly evolving content
  • Attention to detail and stunning pixel art
  • Comedic dialogue
  • Perfectly paced gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Long loading screens
  • Some game mechanics not fully explained

  • underwater
  • management
  • farming
  • simulation
  • pixel
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • rpg
  • crafting
  • boss-fight

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DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 (2018)

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Embark on an epic journey to rebuild destroyed lands and battle against the evil Children of Hargon in the open-world fantasy block-building RPG, DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2. With unlimited building combinations and online play, the creative possibilities are endless. Try the DEMO to experience this critically acclaimed game now!

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What we like:
  • Fun and addictive gameplay
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Large variety of building materials
  • Lots of customization options
What could be improved:
  • Limited multiplayer options
  • Tedious early game building
  • Repetitive music
  • Some rooms/recipes not well-explained in-game

  • rpg
  • farming
  • crafting
  • japanese
  • sandbox
  • building
  • jrpg
  • combat
  • cult
  • adventure
  • boss-fight
  • multiplayer
  • narrative
  • first-person
  • survival

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STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town (2019)

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Experience the simple yet challenging life of a farmer in Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. Sow crops, care for livestock and interact with the friendly Mineral Town locals. With hidden characters to find, events to attend and same-sex marriage options, there are endless possibilities. Embark on your farm journey and create your own story of seasons!

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What we like:
  • Nostalgic gameplay
  • Cute graphics
  • Well-written NPCs
  • Easy fishing mechanics
  • Ability to date and marry any character
What could be improved:
  • Tedious animal breeding
  • Difficulties in triggering romantic events
  • Limited storage options to start with

  • farming
  • remake

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Fae Farm (2023)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Embark on a magical journey in Fae Farm, a charming life sim where you can cultivate your farm, craft items, and cast spells. Meet adorable characters, build relationships, and uncover the mysteries of the enchanted Azoria. Whether you're crafting, cooking, or exploring, magic infuses every aspect of your adventure. Play solo or with friends and let the magic of Fae Farm captivate you!

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What we like:
  • Enchanting world with a magical twist
  • Engaging crafting and farming mechanics
  • Character-level powerups and progression
  • Smart convenience features
  • Co-op multiplayer mode
What could be improved:
  • Uninspiring and repetitive NPC dialogues
  • Lacking friendship/relationship system

  • farming
  • simulation
  • dungeon

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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin (2020)

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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a unique game that blends the mechanics of a farm-sim with a polished 2D action game to create a must-play experience. The game revolves around cultivating rice and fighting demons on an island overrun with them. The hand-painted look, platforming action, and soul-touching soundtrack make the game even more engaging. The combat is well-executed and the farming process offers a meditative experience. The game is recommended for players of all genres, regardless of whether they enjoy platforming or RPG games.

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What we like:
  • Great combat system
  • Very in-depth farming system
  • Smooth and addictive combos and skills
  • Delightful exploration of locations
  • Mix between 2D and 3D gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Weird mouse and keyboard control scheme
  • Lack of guidance in learning
  • Lack of enemy types

  • farming
  • demons
  • simulation

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Rune Factory 3 Special (2023)

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Unravel the secrets of your amnesia in Rune Factory 3 Special! Experience an unforgettable adventure, mastering weapons, recruiting allies, and exploring dangerous dungeons. Find solace in farming and fishing, and let love blossom with 11 lovely bachelorettes. Immerse yourself in a lively fantasy town with a captivating cast of characters, all in an upgraded, nostalgic visual style.

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What we like:
  • Engaging fantasy-themed farming simulation
  • Memorable characters and romance system
  • Variety of activities contributing to progress
  • Enhanced visuals and music
  • Unique ability to transform into a monster for battles
What could be improved:
  • Combat system can be frustrating
  • User interface could be better
  • Some changes to original game elements may disappoint fans
  • Lack of post-game content

  • farming
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • simulation

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