History Main / FarmLifeSim

* ''VideoGame/HarvestTown'' is an UsefulNotes/{{Android Game|s}} created by QY Games, and is currently still in beta. Typical to its genre, the game allows players to plant crops, raise animals, forage, mine, fish, and interact with villagers. It does have an unusual premise in that the protagonist ''isn't'' a newcomer moving into an abandoned farm. Instead, they start as an old and regretful person who had moved out from their hometown who suddenly underwent a MentalTimeTravel to the moment before their departure, whereupon they cancel their plans to leave, and is determined to rebuild the farm that they have neglected all those years ago.

* ''VideoGame/RuneFactory'' is a ''Story of Seasons'' spinoff that became so popular it became its own series. It features similar gameplay to the original series, except that it uses a fantasy setting instead of a modern RetroUniverse one. There's also combat due to the added [=RPG=] elements.

* ''VideoGame/GleanerHeights'' is a DarkerAndEdgier take on the genre that is heavily inspired by ''Series/TwinPeaks''. The protagonist moves to the StepfordSuburbia that is Gleaner Heights to become a farmer. There, they discover that the town is a DysfunctionJunction full of with [[YourCheatingHeart infidelity]], murder, DomesticAbuse, and occult activity.

* ''VideoGame/StardewValley'' is the GenrePopulizer. Until this game, only the original ''Story of Seasons'' existed, but the popularity of ''Stardew Valley'' led to [[FollowTheLeader a slew of clones]]. The game started out as a ''Story of Seasons'' FanGame before becoming a SpiritualSuccessor. The game includes elements that differentiate it from its inspiration, such as {{Gay Option}}s and modding (thanks to it originally being a PC title). ''Stardew Valley'' is inspired by the original few ''Story of Seasons'' titles, which is why it contains mature topics like alcoholism and depression.

Despite its success, ''Story of Seasons'' had little in terms of rivals. The closest were games like ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'', ''VideoGame/{{Farmville}}'', or ''VideoGame/FarmingSimulator'', which weren't quite in the same genre. 2016's ''VideoGame/StardewValley'' launched the genre into the [[GenrePopularizer mainstream gaming landscape]]. It was essentially ''Story of Seasons'' with some added changes which appealed to both veteran ''Story of Seasons'' fans and newcomers. Originally released on PC, it became a SleeperHit which led to various ports. Many other developers took note of the game's popularity and were [[FollowTheLeader inspired to make similar titles]].

* ''VideoGame/StardewValley'' launched the genre. Until this game, only the original ''Story of Seasons'' existed, but the popularity of ''Stardew Valley'' led to [[FollowTheLeader a slew of clones]]. The game started out as a ''Story of Seasons'' FanGame before becoming a SpiritualSuccessor. The game includes elements that differentiate it from its inspiration, such as {{Gay Option}}s and modding (thanks to it originally being a PC title). ''Stardew Valley'' is inspired by the original few ''Story of Seasons'' titles, which is why it contains mature topics like alcoholism and depression.

* VideoGame/{{Roblox}} has some: ''[[https://www.roblox.com/games/2772610559/Farming-and-Friends Farming and Friends]]'', ''[[https://www.roblox.com/games/3601201039/Farm-Life-HOUSING Farm Life]]'', and ''[[https://www.roblox.com/games/3126992939/SUBSIDIES-ARE-BACK-Welcome-to-Farmtown-2 Welcome to Farmtown!]]''

Despite its success, ''Story of Seasons'' had little in terms of rivals. The closest were games like ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'', ''VideoGame/{{Farmville}}'', or ''VideoGame/FarmingSimulator'', which weren't quite in the same genre. 2016's ''VideoGame/StardewValley'' launched the genre into the mainstream gaming landscape. It was essentially ''Story of Seasons'' with some added changes which appealed to both veteran ''Story of Seasons'' fans and newcomers. Originally released on PC, it became a SleeperHit which led to various ports. Many other developers took note of the game's popularity and were [[FollowTheLeader inspired to make similar titles]].

* ''Voodoo Garden''

* ''VideoGame/StrandedSailsExplorersOfTheCursedIsland'' has an emphasis on farming and exploration, but it does have [=NPC=] characters to interact with as well.

The genre itself didn't begin until the mid-2010s. Despite its success, ''Story of Seasons'' had little in terms of rivals. The closest were games like ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing'', ''VideoGame/{{Farmville}}'', or ''VideoGame/FarmingSimulator'', which weren't quite in the same genre. 2016's ''VideoGame/StardewValley'' created the genre. It was essentially ''Story of Seasons'' with some added changes which appealed to both veteran ''Story of Seasons'' fans and newcomers. Originally released on PC, it became a SleeperHit which led to various ports. Many other developers took note of the game's popularity and were [[FollowTheLeader inspired to make similar titles]].

The Farm Life Sim genre is a sub-genre of {{Life Simulation Game}}s focusing on life as a small-town farmer. They're not realistic farm sims like ''VideoGame/FarmingSimulator'', but instead use a lot of ArtisticLicense while focusing on the general life of the main character.

* ''VideoGame/HarvestTown'' is an {{Android Game|s}} created by QY Games, and is currently still in beta. Typical to its genre, the game allows players to plant crops, raise animals, forage, mine, fish, and interact with villagers. It does have an unusual premise in that the protagonist ''isn't'' a newcomer moving into an abandoned farm. Instead, they start as an old and regretful person who had moved out from their hometown who suddenly underwent a MentalTimeTravel to the moment before their departure, whereupon they cancel their plans to leave, and is determined to rebuild the farm that they have neglected all those years ago.

* ''VideoGame/{{Littlewood}}'' calls itself a "peaceful RPG". It's a fantasy-based farm sim and town-building game. The protagonist is an amnesiac former hero who has defeated the evil Dark Wizard. You settle down and try to convince townsfolk to stay in your town, all while trying to recover your memories.

* ''VideoGame/{{Sunville}}'' is a {{retraux} farm sim with survival and crafting elements.

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* ''VideoGame/StardewValley'' launched the genre. Until this game, only the original ''Story of Seasons'' existed, but the popularity of ''Stardew Valley'' led to [[FollowTheLeader a slew of clones]]. The game started out as a ''Harvest Moon'' FanGame before becoming its own SpiritualSuccessor. The game includes elements that differentiate it from its inspiration, such as {{Gay Option}}s and modding (thanks to it originally being a PC title).

* ''VideoGame/WorldsDawn'' is a colorful sim that's set in a quiet seaside village named Sugar Blossom Village. You're a farmer who harvests crops, tends livestock, discovers magical secrets, builds friendships, and more.

* ''VideoGame/HarvestTown'' is an {{Android Game|s}} created by QY Games, and is currently still in beta. Typical to its genre, the game allows players to plant crops, raise animals, forage, mine, fish, and interact with villagers. It does have an unusual premise where the protagonist ''isn't'' a newcomer moving into an abandoned farm. Instead, they start as an old and regretful person who had moved out from their hometown who suddenly underwent a MentalTimeTravel to the moment before their departure, whereupon they cancel their plans to leave, and is determined to rebuild the farm that they have neglected all those years ago.

* ''VideoGame/HarvestTown'' is an {{Android Game|s}} created by QY Games, and is currently still in beta. Typical to its genre, the game playerz to plant crops, raise animals, forage, mine, fish, and interact with villagers. It does have an unusual premise where the protagonist ''isn't'' a newcomer moving into the farm. Instead, they start as an old and regretful person who had moved out from their hometown who suddenly underwent a MentalTimeTravel to the moment before their departure, whereupon they cancel their plans to leave, and instead worke to rebuild their farm.

* ''VideoGame/HarvestTown'' is an {{Android Game|s}} created by QY Games, and is currently still in beta. The player character is transported back to their hometown as a youth, and uses this opportunity to bring back the glory of their old farm, which they've abandoned in their previous life. The player can raise animals and crops, forage, mine, fish, and interact with villagers.

* ''VideoGame/HarvestTown'' is an {{Android Game|s}} created by QY Games, that takes heavy inspiration from ''Stardew Valley'', even using similar assets. It opens with the protagonist, getting near the end of their life, and reminiscing about the hometown they've left behind. Wishing that they could re-experience the wonders of their hometown, they get transported back in time while sleeping, and wakes up to the moment just before they leave home. Determined to stay in town this time, the protagonist must now rebuild the farm they've left in shambles.

* ''VideoGame/StardewValley'' created the genre. Until it, only the original ''Story of Seasons'' existed, but the popularity of ''Stardew Valley'' led to [[FollowTheLeader a slew of clones]]. The game started out as a ''Harvest Moon'' FanGame before becoming its own SpiritualSuccessor. The game includes elements that differentiate it from its inspiration, such as {{Gay Option}}s and modding (thanks to it originally being a PC title).

The Farming Life Sim genre is a sub-genre of {{Life Simulation Game}}s focusing on life as a small-town farmer. They're not realistic farm sims like ''VideoGame/FarmingSimulator'', but instead use a lot of ArtisticLicense while focusing on the general life of the main character.

* ''VideoGame/LittleDragonsCafe'' has traits of this genre. It's by the same creatpr of ''VideoGame/StoryOfSeasons'' and has similar gameplay mechanics. You take care of a dragon instead of farm animals. The player also fishes, hunts, and gardens to obtain ingredients for their cafe. The main crux of the game is the story and your relationship with the other characters who visit the cafe.

The Farming Life Sim genre is a sub-genre of {{LifeSimulation Game}}s focusing on life as a small-town farmer. They're not realistic farm sims like ''VideoGame/FarmingSimulator'', but instead use a lot of ArtisticLicense while focusing on the general life of the main character.

The Farming Life Sim genre is a sub-genre of {{Simulation Game}}s focusing on life as a small-town farmer. They're not realistic farm sims like ''VideoGame/FarmingSimulator'', but instead use a lot of ArtisticLicense while focusing on the general life of the main character.

Related to SimulationGame, LifeSimulationGame, RaisingSim, ImmersiveSim, and DatingSim.

* ''VideoGame/OrangeSeason'' is inspired by ''Story of Seasons'', with some ''Animal Crossing'' and ''Zelda'' added in. There are four towns, over thirty types of farm animals, and over tdn marriage candidates.

* ''VideoGame/RuneFactory'' is a ''Story of Seasons'' spinoff that became so popular it became its own series. It features similar gameplay to the original sries, except that it uses a fantasy setting instead of a modern RetroUniverse one. There's also combat due to the added [=RPG=] elements.