Games like Harvest Moon: Light of Hope

In "STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town," players manage and expand a farm in a rustic rural town, completing various missions to improve the area. The Expansion Pass offers additional outfits, sub-scenarios, and marriage candidate packs, enhancing gameplay and character options. The game combines farming, life simulation, and social aspects, providing an immersive, wholesome experience.

"Doraemon Story of Seasons" is a farming simulation game that combines the popular Doraemon franchise with the long-running Story of Seasons series. Players will help out around the town of Natura, building bonds with the residents and enjoying heart-warming interactions. In addition to farming, players can explore the town, go on adventures, and use Doraemon's gadgets to assist them in various activities. The theme of the game is creating connections and experiencing the unique story of each character.

In Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town, you revive your late grandfather's farm, grow crops, raise animals, and build relationships with villagers. This farming simulation and life simulation game also features a charming rural town, memorable characters, and seasonal festivals. Your decisions and interactions influence the growth of your farm and bonds within the community.

In Rune Factory 5, players join the peacekeeping organization SEED as a ranger, protecting Rigbarth by rounding up monsters and keeping the balance between humanity and nature. Off-duty activities include farming, festivals, and building friendships with townsfolk. The adventure deepens as the mystery behind shifting balances unfolds, leading to a grand quest. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes 13 additional outfits from Rune Factory 4.

In Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos, you've discovered a message in a bottle from the Harvest Goddess, who sent it 10 years ago after Anthos suffered a volcanic eruption. With the land divided and villages isolated, find the magic key and reconnect the separated communities to revitalize the once peaceful and harmonious land. Prepare to farm, fish, and forge relationships in this charming agricultural simulation adventure.

"In STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life, establish and customize your farm in the peaceful town of Forgotten Valley, and form connections with the townsfolk through various activities and events. Cultivate crops, raise animals, and discover new ways to improve your farm as you create lasting memories. This reimagining of a classic farming simulation game offers a heartwarming and relaxing experience."

"Rune Factory 4 Special" is a life simulation RPG set in the dragon-ruled region of Selphia. Players can farm, fish, cook, and craft while building relationships with charming characters and taking part in seasonal events. New features include Newlywed Mode, additional difficulty options, and updated visuals, offering an enhanced experience for both new and returning players.

Sun Haven is a multiplayer fantasy farming simulation game that features farming, fishing, fighting, and crafting. Players can customize their characters from seven races and over 2000 options, and build up farms in three different cities with up to eight players. The game includes a main questline, RPG-style skill progression, and seasonal festivals, with combat involving sword and crossbow fighting against various monsters.

In "Big Farm Story," you inherit an abandoned farm from your grandfather and work to restore it to its former glory. Plant, harvest, and tend to fields and animals, while also building relationships with villagers and uncovering the mystery of your grandfather's disappearance. The game is now free of micro-transactions, providing a pure farming experience.

Staxel is a single-player or multiplayer role-playing game with a focus on farming and village life. Restore your farm, help villagers, and explore the wilderness to fish or hunt for bugs. With delightful graphics, a wholesome story, and a fantastic soundtrack, Staxel offers a spectacular atmosphere, but be prepared for some grinding and bugs.