Choose Pure Farming 2018
Choose Pure Farming 2018 if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pure Farming 2018 launched in 2018.
Pure Farming 2018 vs Farming Simulator 25
Pure Farming 2018 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. Pure Farming 2018 (2018) is 6 years older than Farming Simulator 25 (2024). Farming Simulator 25 scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% 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 Farming Simulator 25
Choose Farming Simulator 25 if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.9% positive across 13,592 reviews.
Both Pure Farming 2018 and Farming Simulator 25 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
 Pure Farming 2018 |  Farming Simulator 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (311 reviews) | 84.9% positive (13,592 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ice Flames | GIANTS Software |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Pure Farming 2018 (2018) is 6 years older than Farming Simulator 25 (2024).
- Farming Simulator 25 scores higher on Steam reviews (84.9% positive) than Pure Farming 2018 (68.8% positive).
- Pure Farming 2018 is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Farming Simulator 25 (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Farming Simulator 25 has co-op; Pure Farming 2018 does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Pure Farming 2018 vs Farming Simulator 25 — FAQ
- Which is better, Pure Farming 2018 or Farming Simulator 25?
- On Steam reviews Farming Simulator 25 scores higher (84.9% positive) than Pure Farming 2018 (68.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Farming Simulator 25 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Pure Farming 2018 or Farming Simulator 25 first?
- If you want chronology, Pure Farming 2018 (2018) 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 Pure Farming 2018 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.
- Does Pure Farming 2018 have multiplayer like Farming Simulator 25?
- No. Farming Simulator 25 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Pure Farming 2018 is listed as single-player only.