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Games like Hogvalord: The Ranch

If Hogvalord: The Ranch is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dragon Shelter, Cozy Sanctuary and Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Hogvalord: The Ranch: Play as a fresh graduated Hogmaster and manage your own ranch in a remote land. Collect different types of Hogragon egg, raise them up, roaming forests, show everyone in the kingdom how adorable these mythical beings are. Build houses and workshops, design this ranch to your heart's content!

2024IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDWindowsby Thap Tam
Hogvalord: The Ranch — Steam game cover

Players who liked Hogvalord: The Ranch also play

Steam players who put hours into Hogvalord: The Ranch also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Dragon Shelter

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Hogvalord: The Ranch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Dragon Shelter is a farming sim set in a fantasy world. Become a hero who'll reignite the long-lost friendship between humans and dragons. Care for wondrous creatures, explore the magical world, and cook enchanted dishes together!

    2026IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  2. Cozy Sanctuary

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Hogvalord: The Ranch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Cozy Sanctuary is a relaxing pet simulation game where you care for adorable animals living at the bottom of your screen. Grow their food, and keep them happy and fed to attract even more furry friends! They'll stay out of your way while you work or study, but don't forget to give them attention!

    2026SimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Hogvalord: The Ranch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Foster a sanctuary for frogs and restore the biodiversity of the wetlands in Kamaeru, a cozy frog collecting game, where you take pictures of frogs, play mini-games and decorate your habitat. Hop right to it!

    2024SimulationCasual19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. How to Train Your Cock

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Hogvalord: The Ranch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    A chill idle game that sits in your screen while you do other tasks. Watch your cock train and grow, decorate his island, and buy him some stylish hats. Is your cock the biggest among your friends? Now it can be!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual3.19 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Sugardew Island - Your cozy farm shop

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Hogvalord: The Ranch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    In this cozy farming game, you have to run your own farm shop. Take care of your animals and your farm, sell your goods to the cute Forest Folk, upgrade the island and fulfill small orders from the Harmony Tree to fill the island with life again.

    2025IndieSimulationCasual16.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Megaquarium

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Hogvalord: The Ranch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    The public aquarium simulator. Design your displays, look after your fish, manage your staff and keep your guests happy! It's all in a day's work as the curator of your very own Megaquarium.

    2018StrategyIndieSimulation24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Tiny Pasture

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Hogvalord: The Ranch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors!

    2025IndieSimulationCasual4.07 USDSteam ↗
  8. Voodoo Garden

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Hogvalord: The Ranch fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Welcome to the Voodoo Garden! You're owner of a little hut in a bustling swamp. With the help of little spirits you can earn powers and gold by producing various voodoo supplies.

    2016IndieSimulationCasual2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Hogvalord: The Ranch at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Hogvalord: The Ranch on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Hogvalord: The Ranch on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Hogvalord: The Ranch on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Hogvalord: The Ranch on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Hogvalord: The Ranch on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Hogvalord: The Ranch on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Hogvalord: The Ranch on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Hogvalord: The Ranch on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗
  5. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!

    2023IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Virtual Cottage gives you a comfy place to rest and be productive without any distractions. Open the game, set yourself a goal and enjoy the atmosphere.

    2020IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Coloring Pixels

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hogvalord: The Ranch.

    A relaxing coloring by numbers game. Enjoy completing a variety of images with differing themes, complexity, and sizes.

    2018IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hogvalord: The Ranch

How much does Hogvalord: The Ranch cost?
Hogvalord: The Ranch is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hogvalord: The Ranch?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hogvalord: The Ranch are Dragon Shelter, Cozy Sanctuary, Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge.
Who developed Hogvalord: The Ranch?
Hogvalord: The Ranch was developed by Thap Tam.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Hogvalord: The Ranch.

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