Choose Farming Simulator 17
Choose Farming Simulator 17 if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 6,930 Steam reviews back the pick.
Farming Simulator 17 vs Real Farm
Farming Simulator 17 and Real Farm 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 Real Farm (2017). Farming Simulator 17 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Real Farm (46% 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 Real Farm
Choose Real Farm if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Real Farm launched in 2017.
Both Farming Simulator 17 and Real Farm 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 |  Real Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 92.8% positive (6,930 reviews) | 46% positive (50 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | GIANTS Software | SOEDESCO |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Farming Simulator 17 (2016) is 1 year older than Real Farm (2017).
- Farming Simulator 17 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Real Farm (46% positive).
- Farming Simulator 17 has co-op; Real Farm does not.
- Farming Simulator 17 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Real Farm has no Deck rating yet.
Farming Simulator 17 vs Real Farm — FAQ
- Should I play Farming Simulator 17 or Real Farm first?
- If you want chronology, Farming Simulator 17 (2016) came out before Real Farm (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 Real Farm 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 Real Farm have multiplayer like Farming Simulator 17?
- No. Farming Simulator 17 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Real Farm is listed as single-player only.
- Does Farming Simulator 17 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Farming Simulator 17 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Real Farm doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.