Choose Farming Simulator 17
Choose Farming Simulator 17 if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.8% positive across 6,930 reviews.
Farming Simulator 17 vs Gold Mining Simulator
Farming Simulator 17 and Gold Mining Simulator 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 1 year older than Gold Mining Simulator (2017). Farming Simulator 17 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Gold Mining Simulator (69.5% 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 Gold Mining Simulator
Choose Gold Mining Simulator if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 7,262 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Farming Simulator 17 and Gold Mining Simulator 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
 Farming Simulator 17 |  Gold Mining Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (6,930 reviews) | 69.5% positive (7,262 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | GIANTS Software | Code Horizon |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Farming Simulator 17 (2016) is 1 year older than Gold Mining Simulator (2017).
- Farming Simulator 17 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Gold Mining Simulator (69.5% positive).
- Farming Simulator 17 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Gold Mining Simulator (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Farming Simulator 17 has co-op; Gold Mining Simulator does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Farming Simulator 17 vs Gold Mining Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, Farming Simulator 17 or Gold Mining Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Farming Simulator 17 scores higher (92.8% positive) than Gold Mining Simulator (69.5% 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 Gold Mining Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Farming Simulator 17 (2016) came out before Gold Mining Simulator (2017). 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 Gold Mining Simulator 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.
- Does Gold Mining Simulator have multiplayer like Farming Simulator 17?
- No. Farming Simulator 17 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Gold Mining Simulator is listed as single-player only.