Choose Farming Simulator 2011
Choose Farming Simulator 2011 if it's currently about 47% cheaper on the Steam Store. Farming Simulator 2011 launched in 2010.
Farming Simulator 2011 vs Farming Simulator 17
Farming Simulator 2011 and Farming Simulator 17 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 2011 (2010) is 6 years older than Farming Simulator 17 (2016). Farming Simulator 17 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Farming Simulator 2011 (85.4% 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 17
Choose Farming Simulator 17 if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 92.8% positive across 6,930 reviews.
Both Farming Simulator 2011 and Farming Simulator 17 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 2011 |  Farming Simulator 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2016 |
| Genres | Simulation | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.4% positive (308 reviews) | 92.8% positive (6,930 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Developers | Giants Software | GIANTS Software |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Farming Simulator 2011 (2010) is 6 years older than Farming Simulator 17 (2016).
- Farming Simulator 17 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.8% positive) than Farming Simulator 2011 (85.4% positive).
- Farming Simulator 2011 is currently ~47% cheaper on Steam than Farming Simulator 17 (7.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Farming Simulator 2011 vs Farming Simulator 17 — FAQ
- Which is better, Farming Simulator 2011 or Farming Simulator 17?
- On Steam reviews Farming Simulator 17 scores higher (92.8% positive) than Farming Simulator 2011 (85.4% 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 2011 or Farming Simulator 17 first?
- If you want chronology, Farming Simulator 2011 (2010) came out before Farming Simulator 17 (2016). 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 2011 and Farming Simulator 17 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 2011 and Farming Simulator 17 have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Farming Simulator 2011 ships Co-op; Farming Simulator 17 ships Co-op.