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Games like Hillshade Farm

If Hillshade Farm is your kind of game, the closest matches are No Place Like Home, Outcity and Stardew Valley — 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 Hillshade Farm : You’ve got land, time, and a whole lot to figure out. Start small, work hard, earn what you need, and build the kind of farm you’d never want to leave.

2026SimulationRPGCasualEarly Access16.57 USDWindowsby NORTHSTAR Games
Hillshade Farm  — Steam game cover

Players who liked Hillshade Farm also play

Steam players who put hours into Hillshade Farm 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. No Place Like Home

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Hillshade Farm fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Hillshade Farm .

    Humanity Trashed the Earth and left for Mars. Only few remained. EXPLORE the world. Clean the environment, CRAFT with recycled resources. Domesticate animals. Rebuild your village. Restore environment and run your own post-apo FARM as there is No Place Like Home!

    2022IndieAdventureSimulation19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Outcity

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Hillshade Farm fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Hillshade Farm .

    Tired of big city life, you move to Outcity to start fresh in the countryside. Build your farm your way in a cozy sandbox where imagination has no limits and friendly villagers help your homestead grow into a thriving village. Gather your determination, your creativity, and get to work!

    IndieSimulationCasualSteam ↗
  3. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Hillshade Farm fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Hillshade Farm .

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. My Time at Portia

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Hillshade Farm fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Hillshade Farm .

    Start a new life in the enchanting town of Portia! Restore your Pa's neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulation29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Cornucopia®

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Hillshade Farm fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Hillshade Farm .

    Stardew Valley meets Paper Mario in the coziest farming RPG you've never played. Romance 34+ characters, befriend 50+, raise adorable animals, and grow crops using real soil science. No forced bedtime. A handcrafted 2.5D world full of charm, secrets, and the dream life you've been waiting for.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation17.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Littlewood

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Hillshade Farm fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and RPG with Hillshade Farm .

    The world has already been saved. Now it's time to rebuild your town, learn new hobbies, and forge lifelong friendships in this peaceful and relaxing RPG.

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Ancient Farm

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Hillshade Farm fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation and Casual with Hillshade Farm .

    Plow, plant, water, and harvest as you build your ancient Egyptian farm from the ground up. Begin with nothing and unlock workshops, production buildings, and temples through your own hard work.

    2026SimulationCasual14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Coral Island

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Hillshade Farm fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Simulation with Hillshade Farm .

    Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Hillshade Farm at current Steam store prices.

  1. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Hillshade Farm on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Hillshade Farm .

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Hillshade Farm on Steam right now. Shares RPG and Casual with Hillshade Farm .

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. R.E.P.O.

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~58% under Hillshade Farm on Steam right now. Shares Early Access with Hillshade Farm .

    An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires.

    2025ActionEarly Access6.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Cookie Clicker

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Hillshade Farm on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with Hillshade Farm .

    An idle game about making cookies! Originally released in 2013 on the web, and actively developed since then. This is the official version for Steam.

    2021StrategyIndieSimulation4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Hillshade Farm on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hillshade Farm .

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Noita

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~52% under Hillshade Farm on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Hillshade Farm .

    Noita is a magical action roguelite set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated. Fight, explore, melt, burn, freeze and evaporate your way through the procedurally generated world using spells you've created yourself.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~82% under Hillshade Farm on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Hillshade Farm .

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. OneShot

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~64% under Hillshade Farm on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hillshade Farm .

    OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

    2016IndieAdventureCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗

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 Simulation with Hillshade Farm .

    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. NGU IDLE

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Hillshade Farm .

    NGU Idle is a Free To Play Idle game that's full of weird humor, tons of upgrades and hundreds of hours of content! Try out NGU Idle today and experience the joy of Numbers Going Up!

    2019IndieAdventureSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Travellin Cats in Paris

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Casual with Hillshade Farm .

    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 ↗
  4. Virtual Cottage

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and Casual with Hillshade Farm .

    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 ↗
  5. Steam Engine Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation with Hillshade Farm .

    The Steam Engine Simulator shown on AngeTheGreat's YouTube channel.

    2023SimulationFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and RPG with Hillshade Farm .

    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 ↗
  7. 100 Asian Cats

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    🏮🐈 100 Asian Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Asia! 😻 🌸 Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Asian temples 🏯 as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. 🕵️‍♂️❌ Can you find them all? 🕵️‍♂️🐈✅

    2023ActionSportsStrategyFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. DORONKO WANKO

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Simulation and Casual with Hillshade Farm .

    『DORONKO WANKO』 is a DORONKO Action Game. In this game, You can become a cute, innocent Pomeranian, make your master's home messy and dirty. "Will the master be angry with me?" Don't worry. Because you are a sweet doggie.

    2024ActionSimulationFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Stardew Valley

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and RPG with Hillshade Farm .

    You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home?

    2016IndieSimulationRPG14.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Cornucopia®

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation and RPG with Hillshade Farm .

    Stardew Valley meets Paper Mario in the coziest farming RPG you've never played. Romance 34+ characters, befriend 50+, raise adorable animals, and grow crops using real soil science. No forced bedtime. A handcrafted 2.5D world full of charm, secrets, and the dream life you've been waiting for.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation17.49 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Coral Island

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Simulation with Hillshade Farm .

    Coral Island is a vibrant, laid-back farm sim reimagined with multiplayer! Experience enchanting island life at your own pace: farm with friends, nurture animals, build relationships, hang out with a diverse cast of characters, and dive into the magical Merfolk Kingdom.

    2023StrategyIndieAdventure29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hillshade Farm

How much does Hillshade Farm cost?
Hillshade Farm is listed on Steam at 16.57 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hillshade Farm ?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hillshade Farm are No Place Like Home, Outcity, Stardew Valley.
Who developed Hillshade Farm ?
Hillshade Farm was developed by NORTHSTAR Games.

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 Hillshade Farm .

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