Farming Simulator 17 similar games & best alternatives
Farming Simulator 17
2016
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Quick resume
Take on the role of a modern farmer in Farming Simulator 17! Explore farming possibilities in a new North American environment. Drive over 250 farming vehicles and equipment from over 75 manufacturers, including new brands such as Challenger, Fendt, Valtra or Massey Ferguson.
Global score
93/100
Genres
Simulator, Strategy
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Pros
- Extensive mod support
- Realistic and immersive farming simulation
- Large variety of vehicles and equipment
- Cooperative multiplayer mode
- Relaxing and addictive gameplay
Cons
- Some bugs and ai issues
- Limited number of maps
- Lack of narrative or story
- Repetitive tasks may cause monotony
- Some controls and ui quirks
Motivations
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Autonomy
Game with the same Autonomy vibe
4"Players have extensive freedom to manage farms, choose equipment, customize gameplay, and decide play style including mods and multiplayer cooperation."
Farming Simulator 22
"Players have freedom to choose activities, manage farms, buy equipment, and decide play style with many options and mod support."
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Competence
Game with the same Competence vibe
3"Game offers skill development in managing farming operations, machinery, and strategy; some players find it challenging and rewarding."
Farming Simulator 19
"Game offers skill development in managing complex farming tasks, vehicle operation, and strategic economic decisions."
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Competition
Game with the same Competition vibe
-3"Focus is on personal progress and management rather than competing against others; multiplayer is cooperative rather than competitive."
Bus Simulator 18
"Focus is on personal progress and management rather than competing against others; multiplayer is cooperative."
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Continuation
Game with the same Continuation vibe
5"Highly addictive with long play sessions, extensive content, and ongoing updates encouraging habitual play"
Endless Sky
"Highly addictive with long play sessions, extensive content, and modding community encouraging habitual play."
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Cooperation
Game with the same Cooperation vibe
3"Multiplayer mode supports cooperative farming and is recommended for enhanced enjoyment."
Farming Simulator 15
"Multiplayer mode supports cooperative farming and shared goals, though solo play is also common."
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Creativity
Game with the same Creativity vibe
4"Strong mod support and map editing tools enable extensive customization and creative farm building."
Farming Simulator 19
"Strong creativity through modding, farm customization, vehicle upgrades, and map editing."
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Domination
Game with the same Domination vibe
-4"Interactions are cooperative and balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."
Biped
"Interactions are cooperative and balanced; no emphasis on exerting control or superiority over others."
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Escapism
Game with the same Escapism vibe
4"Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive farming experience to escape real life stress."
Pure Farming 2018
"Players use the game as a relaxing escape from real life stresses, enjoying immersive farming simulation."
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Expectation
Game with the same Expectation vibe
-4"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."
Bloons TD Battles 2
"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."
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Experimenting
Game with the same Experimenting vibe
4"Game encourages exploration, discovery, and trying different crafting and farming strategies."
The Witch of Fern Island
"Encourages trying new vehicles, farming techniques, mods, and strategies to optimize farm management."
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Exploration
Game with the same Exploration vibe
2"Players explore various locations and interact with many characters and objects, though limited map size."
MechaNika
"Players explore large maps and discover new areas, though maps are limited in number."
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Expression
Game with the same Expression vibe
3"Customization of farms, vehicles, and use of mods allows for personal expression."
Farming Simulator 19
"Customization of vehicles, farms, and character appearance allows for personal expression."
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Fantasy
Game with the same Fantasy vibe
-4"Realistic farming simulation with plausible scenarios and no fantasy or mythical elements."
Farm Manager 2021
"Grounded in realistic farming simulation with plausible scenarios and equipment."
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Fellowship
Game with the same Fellowship vibe
3"Community and multiplayer features foster a sense of belonging and shared farming experience."
Farm Together 2
"Community and multiplayer modes foster social connection and shared farming experiences."
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Growth
Game with the same Growth vibe
4"Players develop farming skills, knowledge of agriculture, and management abilities over time."
Farming Simulator 22
"Players learn farming skills, economic management, and improve gameplay proficiency over time."
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Health
Game with the same Health vibe
-4"Primarily sedentary gameplay with long sessions and minimal physical activity."
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
"Primarily sedentary gameplay with minimal physical activity involved."
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Idle
Game with the same Idle vibe
-3"Requires sustained attention and active management rather than casual or background play."
Farming Simulator 25
"Requires sustained attention and active management rather than casual or background play."
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Intimacy
Game with the same Intimacy vibe
-3"Social interactions are mostly surface-level cooperative play rather than close emotional relationships."
Outward Definitive Edition
"Social interactions are mostly surface-level cooperative play rather than close emotional bonds."
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Leadership
Game with the same Leadership vibe
2"Players manage their own trading company and direct production, but no leadership over other players."
Merchant of the Skies
"Players can lead farm operations and manage workers, but leadership is not a strong focus."
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Progression
Game with the same Progression vibe
5"Strong emphasis on accumulating equipment, upgrading farms, and expanding production chains."
Farming Simulator 22
"Strong emphasis on accumulating equipment, upgrading farms, and economic growth."
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Relaxation
Game with the same Relaxation vibe
4"Game provides a relaxing, immersive experience balancing challenge and flow, suitable for stress relief."
Train Sim World® 2020
"Gameplay is relaxing and immersive, balancing challenge with flow for stress relief."
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Sensation
Game with the same Sensation vibe
2"Visual and auditory feedback is pleasant but not intense; focus is on mental stimulation."
Factorio
"Visual and auditory feedback is pleasant but not intense; focus is on calm stimulation."
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Status
Game with the same Status vibe
-3"Limited social recognition; achievements exist but social status is not a major motivator."
Void Scrappers
"Achievements and recognition are mostly personal; social status is not a major motivator."
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Story
Game with the same Story vibe
-4"No narrative or plot; gameplay is open-ended and context-free."
Farming Simulator 15
"No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and open-ended."
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Strategy
Game with the same Strategy vibe
4"Requires strategic planning, resource management, and problem solving to succeed."
Two Point Hospital
"Requires planning, resource management, and strategic decision-making for success."
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Thrill
Game with the same Thrill vibe
-3"Low suspense and risk; gameplay is controlled and predictable without intense thrills."
Deisim
"Low risk and suspense; gameplay is steady and controlled without intense thrills."
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Value
Game with the same Value vibe
4"Players feel the game offers strong return on time invested with extensive content."
Metaphor: ReFantazio
"Players perceive good return on time invested due to extensive content and mod support."
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Violence
Game with the same Violence vibe
-5"Gameplay centers on constructive farming activities without combat or destruction."
Farming Simulator 25
"Gameplay focuses on constructive farming activities without combat or destruction."
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Survival
Game with the same Survival vibe
-4"Stable environment with minimal threats; focus is on growth rather than survival."
Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition
"Stable environment with minimal threat; focus on growth rather than avoiding failure."
Analysis
Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship, Leadership.
How to use the graph
Similar games map
Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.
- Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
- Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
- Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
- Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.
Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.
Last update: 30/04/2026