- Hay Day style farming games compared in one table
- Ten mobile farming games to try after Hay Day, A to Z
- What makes a farming game feel like Hay Day
- Which Hay Day style of farm suits which kind of player
- Checklist for choosing a Hay Day style farm on your phone
- Moving your Hay Day habits to a new farm
- Hay Day style farms and children: ratings, chat and shared devices
- Hay Day fans: slip-ups to avoid when picking a new farm
- Choosing your next farm after Hay Day
- Frequently asked questions
If you love Hay Day, look for a farming game with the same plant, harvest and order loop plus a twist you enjoy, such as friends, animals or a town to build. This page lists ten mobile options in no particular order, shows which are free to download, and explains how to choose.
Hay Day is the kind of farming game you open for two minutes and look up an hour later. You plant wheat, feed the chickens, fill an order at the roadside shop and promise yourself that's the last job. If you've reached the point where you'd like a new farm to potter around, you're in the right place.
Below are ten farming games for your phone or tablet, listed in no particular order and sorted from A to Z. I put the list together by reading each game's own App Store page, so the descriptions are short and stick to what those pages say. If you're after more things to play without a connection, my guide to Google games you can play offline might help too.
Hay Day style farming games compared in one table
In the free to play column, Yes means the game's App Store page lists it as free to download. Store details change, so check the listing in your own country before you install anything.
| Game | Platforms | Good for | Free to play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Farm: Mobile Harvest | iPhone, iPad (App Store) | Farming online alongside friends and neighbours | Yes |
| Farmington | iPhone, iPad (App Store) | A colourful farm with pets, buildings and factories | Yes |
| FarmVille 2: Country Escape | iPhone, iPad (App Store) | Crops, animals, crafting and trading with others | Yes |
| FarmVille 3 | iPhone, iPad (App Store) | Raising baby animals on a growing farm | Yes |
| Harvest Land | iPhone, iPad (App Store) | A farm with a touch of magic and islands to explore | Yes |
| Harvest Town | iPhone, iPad (App Store) | Pixel-art country life with caves and treasure | Yes |
| Idle Farming Empire | iPhone, iPad (App Store) | Idle-style farming with livestock and levelling up | Yes |
| Klondike Adventures | iPhone, iPad (App Store) | A Gold Rush farm with expeditions and renovations | Yes |
| Township | iPhone, iPad (App Store) | Combining a working farm with building a town | Yes |
| Wild West: Farm Town Building | iPhone, iPad (App Store) | Ranching and farming in a western setting | Yes |
Ten mobile farming games to try after Hay Day, A to Z
Big Farm: Mobile Harvest
Best for: Players who like the social side of farming, with a shared village to build and other farmers around the world to play with.
Farmington
Best for: Players who want to expand new territory, breed animals and build up a whole farm infrastructure at an easy pace.
FarmVille 2: Country Escape
Best for: People who enjoy a relaxed mix of harvesting, animal care, crafting and coastal exploring in one cheerful farm.
FarmVille 3
Best for: Fans of the animal side of Hay Day who'd like to breed and look after a whole farmyard of creatures.
Harvest Land
Best for: Farmers who fancy some fantasy, with cute animals to tame, islands to discover and friends to trade with.
Harvest Town
Best for: Players who like a slower rural life in pixel style, with a farmhouse to decorate and caves to explore.
Idle Farming Empire
Best for: People who want a lighter, tap-and-watch farm where goats, chickens and pigs help the empire grow.
Klondike Adventures
Best for: Players who want a farm with a story, with expeditions to far-off places and abandoned spots to restore.
Township
Best for: Farmers who also like city building, with houses, factories and community buildings alongside the crops.
Wild West: Farm Town Building
Best for: Players who like the idea of a ranch, with western-style products to make and cute animals to raise.
Want AI doing the heavy lifting in your marketing?
I build the systems that handle the boring 80 percent, so you get your week back. Done properly, with the human kept in.
What makes a farming game feel like Hay Day
Most phone farming games share the same bones. You plant something, wait for it to grow, collect it and use it to fill orders or make something new. Where they differ is in the extras around that loop, so it helps to know which bits you enjoy.
- The waiting rhythm. Some games ask you to check in every few minutes. Others let a crop sit for hours. Think about how often you really want to pick up your phone.
- Your neighbours. Hay Day has a strong social side, with friends, shops and trading. If that's your best-loved part, look for games that mention friends, crews or co-operative play.
- The setting. A sunny farm, a Gold Rush camp, a western ranch and a magic island all feel different, even when the planting works the same way.
- The animals. Some games make creatures the star. Others treat them as a side job.
- The extras. Many games add town building, expeditions or events on top of the farm. Read the store description to see what a game leans on.
Which Hay Day style of farm suits which kind of player
- Social farmers usually enjoy games built around friends, shared villages and trading.
- Animal lovers may prefer games that centre on breeding and caring for farmyard creatures.
- Builders often like a game that pairs the farm with a growing town and its factories.
- Story fans tend to enjoy settings with quests, expeditions or a bit of fantasy.
- Busy people may like an idle-style game that keeps ticking along with very little attention.
Checklist for choosing a Hay Day style farm on your phone
- Is the game listed as free to download on its own store page?
- What age rating does the store show, and does it fit the person who'll be playing?
- Does it need a connection to play, or can I enjoy it on a train or a plane?
- Does it have chat or friend features, and can I switch them off?
- Will I enjoy the daily check-in habit, or does that sound like another chore?
If you like having games ready for a journey, my list of offline puzzle games for a plane is a handy companion to a farm.
Moving your Hay Day habits to a new farm
Moving to a new game feels odd at first because you know a different farm inside out. A few habits make the switch easier.
- Give the new game a few days before you decide. Early levels are always slow.
- Read each tutorial prompt, because these games introduce their systems one at a time.
- Set yourself a small daily routine, such as a morning harvest and an evening check-in.
- Look at the game's settings for notifications, so it doesn't buzz you at odd hours.
- Join in with friends or neighbours only if you want to, and check the privacy options first.
Hay Day style farms and children: ratings, chat and shared devices
Farm games look gentle, but they're not all identical. Some have chat, friend lists or events that bring in other players, and the age ratings on the store pages differ from 4+ to 12+. Parents should check each game's rating and chat settings before a child starts playing. My guide to two-player games on one phone has ideas for sharing a device.
Hay Day fans: slip-ups to avoid when picking a new farm
- Installing several at once and never settling into one.
- Expecting a copy of Hay Day, then feeling let down when a feature is missing.
- Skipping the store page, then discovering the game needs a constant connection.
- Ignoring notification settings and being nagged all day.
- Forgetting to check the age rating when a child shares the device.
Do you make mobile or PC games? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.
Choosing your next farm after Hay Day
Think about the part of the farm you'd miss most, whether that's the animals, the trading, the building or the calm. Pick one or two games that fit, try them for a few days and keep the one that makes you smile when you open it. If you'd like a wider choice of low-demand titles for older devices, small offline PC games is another place to browse.
For the rest of the series, see the Free Games to Play Offline and Online: Every Guide in One Place (2026).
Frequently asked questions
Are there games exactly like Hay Day?
No game is an exact copy, but many share the plant, harvest and order loop. Each adds its own twist, such as a Gold Rush setting, a ranch or a town to build. Try a couple to find the twist you like.
Are farming games like Hay Day free to download?
Every game on this page has a Yes in the free to play column, which means its App Store page lists it as free to download. Check the store page in your country for the current details.
Can I play farming games offline?
It depends on the game. Some need a connection for social features, while others work for a while without one. Check the store page and the developer's notes before you rely on it.
Are farm games suitable for children?
Ratings differ from game to game, so look at the age rating on each store page, check any chat or friend features and play together first if you're unsure.
Do these games work on Android?
I only checked the App Store pages for this list. If you use an Android device, search Google Play for each game and check that it's available for your phone.
