Games like Wildmender

A co-op survival crafting game where players restore a desert world by gardening, exploring, and defending against corruption. It focuses on resource management and environmental restoration.

84% positive from 2,186 · 2023 · 13% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $24.99 $8.49 -66% · Lowest ever $8.49 (2026-02-23)

3DThird PersonRPGSimulationFarming SimStrategy

Six games like Wildmender

Out of Ore

86% positive from 3,975 reviews2022Deck Unsupported

This is a mining and industrial simulation game focused on resource extraction, production, and logistics. Players build a company from scratch, managing operations and vehicles across large maps.

What players likedPlayers praise this mining simulator as "Minecraft for adults" with excellent dirt physics, offering endless fun, especially with friends.

The catchVehicle controls are clunky and unintuitive on keyboard, mouse and controller alike.

Both are tagged Farming Sim, 3D and Strategy.

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Dog Brew

96% positive from 1,528 reviews202449% finish itDeck Playable

A cozy life simulation game where you brew unique drinks to pay off debts. Farm, fish, and experiment with recipes to satisfy quirky island residents.

What players likedPlayers praise the funny NPC dialogues, finding it an "aight" game despite not being everyone's style.

The catchThe brewing loop runs dry fast and turns into repetitive grinding with little content.

Both are tagged Farming Sim, 3D and RPG.

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Wanderstop

93% positive from 3,069 reviews202530% finish itDeck Verified

A narrative cozy game where you manage a tea shop, brew tea for travelers, and explore themes of change and acceptance.

What players likedPlayers praise this cozy tea shop simulator for its beautiful story about burnout, letting go, and healing, reminiscent of a visual novel.

The catchEvery season reset wipes the decorations and items you gathered, killing motivation.

Both are tagged Farming Sim, 3D and Simulation.

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Farmer's Life

89% positive from 2,742 reviews202316% finish itDeck Playable

This is a farming simulation game with a core loop of planting, animal care, and crafting. It offers a relaxed, open-world experience of rural life.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique charm and potential, comparing it to a janky, clunky, Soviet-type farming simulator.

The catchBugs persist, with animals stuck in pens and cart physics flinging vehicles skyward.

Both are tagged Farming Sim, 3D and Simulation.

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The Ranch of Rivershine

94% positive from 2,243 reviews2025Deck Playable

Horse ranch simulation game. Core loop: breed, train, and compete with horses. Feel: relaxing, management-focused.

What players likedPlayers praise this cozy horse game for its Stardew Valley/Animal Crossing vibes, realistic horse care, breeding, and engaging story.

The catchClunky, glitchy camera and controls fight you and often trigger motion sickness.

Both are tagged Farming Sim, 3D and Simulation.

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Russian Village Simulator

86% positive from 1,011 reviews20233% finish itDeck Playable

This is a life simulation game focused on farming, resource gathering, and social interaction in a Russian village. Players manage a farm, engage in outdoor activities, and build relationships with villagers.

The catchIt plays like an unfinished build, with bugs that block basic actions.

Both are tagged Farming Sim, Strategy and RPG.

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More about Wildmender

What players liked

Wildmender is a beautiful, relaxing open-world farming and crafting game with engaging exploration and combat.

The catch

It still feels unfinished and buggy, and the developers stopped updating it long ago.

Reviews: 84% positive from 2,186
Released: 2023
Finish it: 13% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $24.99 $8.49 -66% · Lowest ever $8.49 (2026-02-23)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 2,186 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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