Farm games are, without a doubt, enjoyable, and we can’t help but play them. Even if planting and harvesting virtual crops don’t seem like the best way to spend your free time, it’s pretty therapeutic. However, there are countless games outside the farmlands of Stardew Valley and Farming Simulator, and we highly recommend trying them out:

Why should you dive into MMOs?

Although there are many games where you can get lost in the world or in what you’re doing alone, shared experiences are different. MMOs provide social environments where players can interact, cooperate, and even compete, providing a fun atmosphere. At the same time, if you’re playing with a group of friends, the value of the entire experience goes up a notch.

Just imagine going around with your friends in a sprawling, picturesque world, fighting monsters together and exploring its wonders. In a way, this is akin to seeing the view from the summit on a mountain peak for the first time. These are fun, priceless moments you definitely would want to go through.

Horse games. Really?

Wait, really? Are you recommending we play horse games? Shouldn’t just riding horses just stay a mainly in-game mechanic, particularly in titles like Red Dead Redemption and Bannerlord?

Even horse games aren’t exactly always on top of anyone’s list, there are a lot of titles we can consider calling hidden gems. For example, Rival Stars Horse Racing puts you in the shoes of a stable manager, while Gallantry lets you become a jouster in the medieval era. Moreover, there are numerous horse games that are great for kids. For example, Star Stable and My Little Pony franchises can get kids interested in the animals, while Horse Club Adventures provide a safe and fun age-appropriate adventure.

Simulations and sandboxes: a virtual life

Simulation games can be quite complicated….and overwhelming. Meanwhile, some titles can feel rather mundane and downright silly. Why in the world would you want to play games like Farming Simulator or become a truck driver in Europe in Euro Truck Simulator?

Though this might be mind-boggling to some, the answers are pretty simple: they’re fun and provide a digital insight into how things are in real life. For example, Microsoft Flight Simulator puts you in the cockpit of various planes, while Egg Inc. lets you manage a fledgling egg farm and grow it to absurd levels. Many of these simulation games are also sandbox experiences, much like Cities: Skylines and Sims 4, letting you create a world of your own design in a digital landscape. Moreover, there are some titles that let you go back in time and create your own historical settlements or even have you design a railway empire.

If you’re into action games, then combat vehicle simulators like War Thunder, World of Tanks, and World of Warships are your best bet.

Casual and hidden object games

Though you might be looking for something a little more hardcore and can make you sit down for hours, casual and hidden object games, like Uncle Hank’s Adventures, are perfect for anyone wanting to chill and kill time. Mostly available on mobile devices, we recommend having a few installed, just in case you need to wait in line at the dentist or while you’re lining up at the counter. Sure, they may have relatively straightforward gameplay elements, but you would want to try them out. For example, Dragon Kong provides a challenging yet rather casual experience.

Overall, trying out other game genres will undoubtedly give you more options on how you spend your time and open new horizons when it comes to games. Who knows, you might be missing out on a fantastic experience just because you won’t even try a new game out.