I have fond memories of Harvest Moon in my teen years on GameCube, never mind the dozens of other versions that have been released for various systems.
STARDEW VALLEY: THE BEST FARMING SIMULATOR SO FAR
Stardew Valley has players take on their grandfather’s farm, explore mines, make friends—and lovers—forage, and more. It is by far my favorite farming sim to date.
STORY OF SEASONS: FRIENDS OF MINERAL TOWN
Available on multiple platforms, and a part of the Harvest Moon canon, players are still snatching the game up today three years after its release.
STORY OF SEASONS: PIONEERS OF OLIVE TOWN
Though this sequel is on limited platforms, it’s still one of the best farming simulator experiences, with plenty of crops, areas to unlock, and people to meet!
FARMING SIMULATOR 22: A TRUE TO LIFE FARMING SIMULATOR
This is by far the most true-to-life of the farming sims, and you can even create a cross-platform multiplayer farm with friends. After all, there is lots of work to do!
KYNSEED: A FARMING SIMULATOR WITH A UNIQUE ART STYLE
Kynseed has an interesting art style that brings something different to the table compared to other retro-style games.
HARVEST MOON: ONE WORLD
Now, this one did not score the highest during reviews, or even from the public. Why it is here though, is because it’s a great entry point into the series.