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 Pure Farming 2018
Farming Simulator 17 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. Farming Simulator 17 (2016) is 2 years older than Pure Farming 2018 (2018). Farming Simulator 17 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Pure Farming 2018 (68.8% 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's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Pure Farming 2018 launched in 2018.
Both Farming Simulator 17 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
 Farming Simulator 17 |  Pure Farming 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Simulation | 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) | 68.8% positive (311 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | GIANTS Software | Ice Flames |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Farming Simulator 17 (2016) is 2 years older than Pure Farming 2018 (2018).
- Farming Simulator 17 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Pure Farming 2018 (68.8% positive).
- Farming Simulator 17 is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Pure Farming 2018 (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Farming Simulator 17 has co-op; Pure Farming 2018 does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Farming Simulator 17 vs Pure Farming 2018 — FAQ
- Which is better, Farming Simulator 17 or Pure Farming 2018?
- On Steam reviews Farming Simulator 17 scores higher (92.8% positive) than Pure Farming 2018 (68.8% 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 Pure Farming 2018 first?
- If you want chronology, Farming Simulator 17 (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 Farming Simulator 17 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.
- Does Pure Farming 2018 have multiplayer like Farming Simulator 17?
- No. Farming Simulator 17 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Pure Farming 2018 is listed as single-player only.