Games like Desktopet
by EnCoreLab
Tiny Pasture and Rusty's Retirement play most like Desktopet. Of the 14 closest games below, most share its idler, farming sim and relaxing; 4 came out in the last year and 14 are free or under $10. The best known is Rusty's Retirement, with 13,911 Steam reviews.
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Closest matches
Tiny Pasture
Feb 17, 2025 · CaveLiquid
Both: Idler · Farming Sim · Incremental
Meet your new little desk buddies! They’ll snooze, scratch, and scamper around while you work or study (don’t worry, they’ve been trained not to invade your workspace). If you’re good at animal management, they will occupy the bottom of your screen with different kinds and colors!
IdlerCuteFarming SimIncrementalPixel GraphicsCasualCreature CollectorManagementRelaxingDesktop Companion👍 7,067Desktop Farm
Jul 31, 2020 · 3dm_live_wallpapers
Both: Farming Sim · Cartoon
Relaxing game where you can build your farm on your desktop. Your farm will be your interactive live wallpaper. Perfect to play in the background doing other things.
CasualSimulationFarming SimColony Sim3DBeautifulCartoonColorfulCuteMinimalist👍 612Plantera 2: Golden Acorn
Apr 12, 2023 · VaragtP
Both: Incremental · Idler · Farming Sim
The round blue Mellows return to tend to the Garden once more. Grow plants, bushes, trees, animals, water features and the great magical oak tree that has been rumored to have placed its seed there. Tend to the oak tree and grow it to the sky to harvest its Golden Acorns.
IncrementalIdlerResource ManagementFarming SimAutomationCollectathonFarmingAnimalsRelaxingWholesome👍 1,191Ropuka's Idle Island
Jan 29, 2025 · Moczan and Little Chmura, Begoña Pereda
Both: Idler · Relaxing · Incremental
A cozy idle game that sits anywhere on your desktop. Watch the frog cut grass, upgrade his tools, and decorate the island while you work or relax.
Desktop CompanionIdlerRelaxingCozyCasualUtilitiesBuildingIncrementalNatureFarming Sim👍 4,059Your Big, Cute Monster Farm
Nov 10, 2025 · KaiPlay Studio
Both: Farming Sim · Idler · Relaxing
Create a farm at the bottom of the screen and enjoy planting and harvesting with your monster companions! They handle all the work—just plan the layout, decorate, and wait for fun crop mutations. Take a break from busy life and enjoy the calm joy of farming.
CasualSimulationStrategyFarming SimIdlerCreature CollectorPixel Graphics2DAgricultureRelaxing👍 1,149Tulip Season
Jul 24 · Poppy Labs
Both: Farming Sim · Incremental · Idler
Tulip Season is an incremental farming sim built from small, satisfying routines. Beauty has a number, and you make it go up. Unlock new tulips and field upgrades, breed new colours, and help out when the neighbours come by.
Farming SimIncrementalIndieIdlerPixel GraphicsCozyManagement2DRelaxingCasualMedieval Heroes Gold Hunt
Sep 9, 2024 · Dusty Rocket Games
Both: Farming Sim · Idler · Cartoon
In "Medieval Heroes Gold Hunt" immerse yourself in a kingdom of endless riches where your path to fortune lies in your hands—literally! By swiping your heroes, you’ll generate gold and unlock powerful new characters to join your ever-growing roster.
SimulationMedievalFarming SimIdlerStrategyCartoonRelaxingHistoricalIsometricCartoonyVoodoo Garden
Aug 4, 2016 · M. Hanka
Both: Farming Sim · Incremental · Relaxing
Welcome to the Voodoo Garden! You're owner of a little hut in a bustling swamp. With the help of little spirits you can earn powers and gold by producing various voodoo supplies.
CasualFarming SimIndieIncrementalSimulationCute2DRelaxingAgricultureSingleplayer👍 765Focus Grove
Jun 1 · Little Lantern
Both: Idler · Relaxing · Farming Sim
Focus Grove is a work companion that grows with your progress. Build your farm, use productivity tools and unlock new content by completing your real-life tasks. Improve your focus, well-being and work-life balance.
Desktop CompanionIdlerUtilitiesCasualRelaxingCozyWholesomeCreature CollectorFarming SimBuilding👍 179Fantasy Bird Woods
Sep 13 · SouthBoat Games
Both: Incremental · Idler · Tabletop
Fantasy Bird Woods is a desktop idle game. Observe and guide mystical birds on the right side of your screen. They evolve alongside your work or study without window-switching. Enjoy light interaction and a sense of companionship during breaks with these evolving digital pets.
IncrementalIdlerCreature CollectorTabletopFarming Sim2DCuteRelaxingWholesomeComic Book
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Farming Simulator 25
Nov 12, 2024 · GIANTS Software
Both: Farming Sim
Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer. This Farm is Your Farm!
SimulationFarming SimMultiplayerRealistic3DEconomyFirst-PersonTime ManagementBuildingManagement👍 40,022Sun Haven
Mar 10, 2023 · Pixel Sprout Studios
Both: Farming Sim · Relaxing
Build your farm and relationships with townsfolk, or forge ahead on a quest of magic, monsters, and dragons. Level up through a skill tree in 8 person multiplayer, or adventure solo!
Farming SimPixel GraphicsMultiplayerLife SimDating SimRPGCharacter CustomizationRelaxingAdventureFantasy👍 22,176Farm Manager 2021
May 6, 2021 · Cleversan Games
Both: Relaxing · Farming Sim
Farm Manager 2021 is an indie game that lets you relax and immerse yourself in farm management. A casual but grounded builder game that combines management and farm maintenance in one package. Grow and expand your farm into a thriving estate or enjoy it as a delightful escape from everyday life.
FarmingManagementCity BuilderCasualRelaxingFarming SimSimulationBuildingSandboxTime Management👍 2,297