This all takes place in a world made of pixels.

Graveyard Keeper

Graveyard Keeperisn’t your snuggly farming sim, but it does offer fun gameplay.

This is a single-player experience that is perfect for older gamers.

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The game casts you in the role of a graveyard keeper with some very morally questionable gameplay.

You will manage the graveyard, make burgers, and negotiate with a hostile donkey.

This is all rolled into a wonderful pixel art style that perfectly catches the medieval vibe.

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Plenty of characters, like Gerry the Skull, will have you laughing in no time.

There’s even a small bit of farming to help you feed the angry donkey.

Stardew Valley

Stardew Valleyis one of the most recognizable farming sims out there.

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It has a cheery pixel art style and is known for its heartwarming storylines.

The game drops you onto your grandfather’s farm, where you must pick up farming.

The local town is suffering, mostly due to a corporate franchise called Joja.

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As the new farmer, you must decide whether to side with the town or a powerful corporation.

Depending on what you do, you’ve got the option to have a different gameplay experience.

This game also offers multiplayer with up to four players at a time.

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My Time at Sandrock

My Time at Sandrockis a 3D crafting game with similar features toRoots of Pacha.

The game sends you to a dystopian town named Sandrock.

Here there is a lot of Desert and a town that’s seen better days.

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You will get a free workshop, but building new items is quite a challenge.

The game sends you on a long grind of collecting and converting items.

You then use these converted items to make larger items, like a crane, to help the town.

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The game can even be played multiplayer on PC, with console multiplayer coming in the future.

While you won’t find much farming, the crafting system more than makes up for it.

It’s easy to pour several hours into each session without even realizing how much time has gone by.

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Because of this,My Time at Sandrockis one of our 5 best games likeRoots of Pacha.

Coral Island

Coral Islandis another 3D game, but with a top-down style similar toRoots of Pacha.

This time, the game is set on a tropical island, where your main focus is farming.

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it’s possible for you to befriend the townsfolk, of which there is a large cast.

There are also activities like diving and helping the coral reefs that you won’t find in other games.

This givesCoral Islanda unique feel to the other games on this list.

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Some of the topics touched on in this game are much deeper than found in other titles.

If you are looking for sunny skies and a tropical environment, then check outCoral Island.

It’s one of our 5 games likeRoots of Pacha.

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The game takes you through life as a farmer.

You grow your farm, get married, and watch your child grow up.

There’s plenty to do and many friendly faces to meet in Forget-Me-Not-Valley.

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If you are looking for a unique experience, then this is the game for you.

Because of this,A Wonderful Lifeis one of our 5 games likeRoots of Pacha.

Judson Holley is a writer that began his career as a ghostwriter.

A train bridge in sandbox game My Time At Sandrock.

Returning to the mortal coil to work among the living.

With some of his favorite games being tactical FPS games such as Squad and the Arma series.

When not attending to his wife, Judson often tends to his cats.

A train bridge in sandbox game My Time At Sandrock.

He also has a knack for music mainly composing for and playing piano.

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