Choose Farming Simulator 17
Choose Farming Simulator 17 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.8% positive across 6,930 reviews.
Farming Simulator 17 vs Farming Simulator 25
Farming Simulator 17 and Farming Simulator 25 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. Farming Simulator 17 (2016) is 8 years older than Farming Simulator 25 (2024). Farming Simulator 17 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Farming Simulator 25 (84.9% 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 Farming Simulator 25
Choose Farming Simulator 25 if you want the Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 13,592 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Farming Simulator 17 and Farming Simulator 25 sit in Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, 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
 Farming Simulator 17 |  Farming Simulator 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (6,930 reviews) | 84.9% positive (13,592 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | GIANTS Software | GIANTS Software |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Farming Simulator 17 (2016) is 8 years older than Farming Simulator 25 (2024).
- Farming Simulator 17 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Farming Simulator 25 (84.9% positive).
- Farming Simulator 17 is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Farming Simulator 25 (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Farming Simulator 17 vs Farming Simulator 25 — FAQ
- Which is better, Farming Simulator 17 or Farming Simulator 25?
- On Steam reviews Farming Simulator 17 scores higher (92.8% positive) than Farming Simulator 25 (84.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Farming Simulator 17 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Farming Simulator 17 or Farming Simulator 25 first?
- If you want chronology, Farming Simulator 17 (2016) came out before Farming Simulator 25 (2024). 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 Farming Simulator 17 and Farming Simulator 25 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.
- Do both Farming Simulator 17 and Farming Simulator 25 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Farming Simulator 17 ships Co-op; Farming Simulator 25 ships Online Co-op, Co-op.