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Farming Simulator 17

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Mac • 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

    • 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."

      Capsule for Farming Simulator 22 Farming Simulator 22

      "Players have freedom to choose activities, manage farms, buy equipment, and decide play style with many options and mod support."

    • 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."

      Capsule for Farming Simulator 19 Farming Simulator 19

      "Game offers skill development in managing complex farming tasks, vehicle operation, and strategic economic decisions."

    • 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."

      Capsule for Bus Simulator 18 Bus Simulator 18

      "Focus is on personal progress and management rather than competing against others; multiplayer is cooperative."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      5

      "Highly addictive with long play sessions, extensive content, and ongoing updates encouraging habitual play"

      Capsule for Endless Sky Endless Sky

      "Highly addictive with long play sessions, extensive content, and modding community encouraging habitual play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Multiplayer mode supports cooperative farming and is recommended for enhanced enjoyment."

      Capsule for Farming Simulator 15 Farming Simulator 15

      "Multiplayer mode supports cooperative farming and shared goals, though solo play is also common."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Strong mod support and map editing tools enable extensive customization and creative farm building."

      Capsule for Farming Simulator 19 Farming Simulator 19

      "Strong creativity through modding, farm customization, vehicle upgrades, and map editing."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -4

      "Interactions are cooperative and balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

      Capsule for Biped Biped

      "Interactions are cooperative and balanced; no emphasis on exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive farming experience to escape real life stress."

      Capsule for Pure Farming 2018 Pure Farming 2018

      "Players use the game as a relaxing escape from real life stresses, enjoying immersive farming simulation."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

      Capsule for Bloons TD Battles 2 Bloons TD Battles 2

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Game encourages exploration, discovery, and trying different crafting and farming strategies."

      Capsule for The Witch of Fern Island The Witch of Fern Island

      "Encourages trying new vehicles, farming techniques, mods, and strategies to optimize farm management."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Players explore various locations and interact with many characters and objects, though limited map size."

      Capsule for MechaNika MechaNika

      "Players explore large maps and discover new areas, though maps are limited in number."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Customization of farms, vehicles, and use of mods allows for personal expression."

      Capsule for Farming Simulator 19 Farming Simulator 19

      "Customization of vehicles, farms, and character appearance allows for personal expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -4

      "Realistic farming simulation with plausible scenarios and no fantasy or mythical elements."

      Capsule for Farm Manager 2021 Farm Manager 2021

      "Grounded in realistic farming simulation with plausible scenarios and equipment."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      3

      "Community and multiplayer features foster a sense of belonging and shared farming experience."

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      "Community and multiplayer modes foster social connection and shared farming experiences."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop farming skills, knowledge of agriculture, and management abilities over time."

      Capsule for Farming Simulator 22 Farming Simulator 22

      "Players learn farming skills, economic management, and improve gameplay proficiency over time."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with long sessions and minimal physical activity."

      Capsule for Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition

      "Primarily sedentary gameplay with minimal physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires sustained attention and active management rather than casual or background play."

      Capsule for Farming Simulator 25 Farming Simulator 25

      "Requires sustained attention and active management rather than casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level cooperative play rather than close emotional relationships."

      Capsule for Outward Definitive Edition Outward Definitive Edition

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level cooperative play rather than close emotional bonds."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      2

      "Players manage their own trading company and direct production, but no leadership over other players."

      Capsule for Merchant of the Skies Merchant of the Skies

      "Players can lead farm operations and manage workers, but leadership is not a strong focus."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating equipment, upgrading farms, and expanding production chains."

      Capsule for Farming Simulator 22 Farming Simulator 22

      "Strong emphasis on accumulating equipment, upgrading farms, and economic growth."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      4

      "Game provides a relaxing, immersive experience balancing challenge and flow, suitable for stress relief."

      Capsule for Train Sim World® 2020 Train Sim World® 2020

      "Gameplay is relaxing and immersive, balancing challenge with flow for stress relief."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Visual and auditory feedback is pleasant but not intense; focus is on mental stimulation."

      Capsule for Factorio Factorio

      "Visual and auditory feedback is pleasant but not intense; focus is on calm stimulation."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "Limited social recognition; achievements exist but social status is not a major motivator."

      Capsule for Void Scrappers Void Scrappers

      "Achievements and recognition are mostly personal; social status is not a major motivator."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -4

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is open-ended and context-free."

      Capsule for Farming Simulator 15 Farming Simulator 15

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free and open-ended."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      4

      "Requires strategic planning, resource management, and problem solving to succeed."

      Capsule for Two Point Hospital Two Point Hospital

      "Requires planning, resource management, and strategic decision-making for success."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Low suspense and risk; gameplay is controlled and predictable without intense thrills."

      Capsule for Deisim Deisim

      "Low risk and suspense; gameplay is steady and controlled without intense thrills."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "Players feel the game offers strong return on time invested with extensive content."

      Capsule for Metaphor: ReFantazio Metaphor: ReFantazio

      "Players perceive good return on time invested due to extensive content and mod support."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "Gameplay centers on constructive farming activities without combat or destruction."

      Capsule for Farming Simulator 25 Farming Simulator 25

      "Gameplay focuses on constructive farming activities without combat or destruction."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -4

      "Stable environment with minimal threats; focus is on growth rather than survival."

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      "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