Choose Giant Machines 2017
Choose Giant Machines 2017 if you want an Indie experience. Giant Machines 2017 launched in 2016.
Giant Machines 2017 vs Pure Farming 2018
Giant Machines 2017 and Pure Farming 2018 both land in Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Simulation games on Steam. Giant Machines 2017 (2016) is 2 years older than Pure Farming 2018 (2018). Pure Farming 2018 scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than Giant Machines 2017 (64.6% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Pure Farming 2018
Choose Pure Farming 2018 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 68.8% positive across 311 reviews.
Both Giant Machines 2017 and Pure Farming 2018 sit in Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Giant Machines 2017 |  Pure Farming 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 64.6% positive (195 reviews) | 68.8% positive (311 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Code Horizon | Ice Flames |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Giant Machines 2017 (2016) is 2 years older than Pure Farming 2018 (2018).
- Pure Farming 2018 scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than Giant Machines 2017 (64.6% positive).
- Pure Farming 2018 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Giant Machines 2017 (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Giant Machines 2017 is Deck Unsupported, Pure Farming 2018 is Deck Playable.
Giant Machines 2017 vs Pure Farming 2018 — FAQ
- Which is better, Giant Machines 2017 or Pure Farming 2018?
- On Steam reviews Pure Farming 2018 scores higher (68.8% positive) than Giant Machines 2017 (64.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Pure Farming 2018 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Giant Machines 2017 or Pure Farming 2018 first?
- If you want chronology, Giant Machines 2017 (2016) came out before Pure Farming 2018 (2018). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Giant Machines 2017 and Pure Farming 2018 similar?
- They overlap on Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.