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Whether it was good timing or just a really great game, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a mega-hit that's spawned countless memes and racked up millions of sales for Nintendo. But what if you don't have a Nintendo Switch? Here are eight games you can play on PS4 or Xbox One that will scratch that Animal Crossing itch.
Nintendo Switch; Do you like the Animal Crossing games? User Info: xxxxxn. Xxxxxn 1 month ago #1. Personally I love the Animal Crossing games. They're so relaxing to me and the happy atmosphere of the games makes me feel good. User Info: Ironneos99. Ironneos99 1 month ago #2. Not really But i don't hate it either. Just indifferent. It's a remake of a Harvest Moon game originally for the Gameboy! Harvest Moon rebranded itself as Story of Seasons a few years ago, so any new games labelled 'Harvest Moon' are actually by different devs. I highly recommend the Story of Seasons games, and Friends of Mineral Town- the first one released for the Switch- is a ton of fun! For Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo Switch, a GameFAQs message board topic titled 'Do you like the Animal Crossing games?'
8. Dragon Quest Builders 2
For fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons who love: Its cute sandbox with light story elements.
One of the best aspects of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is its customizable sandbox full of loveable characters, and another game that hits these same notes is Dragon Quest Builders 2. A spin-off of the popular JRPG series Dragon Quest, this game will have players building up several villages while getting to know their inhabitants in a way that isn't too dissimilar from the likes of Animal Crossing or Minecraft.
Of course, this game stands out on its own because of that unique Dragon Quest flair. It features combat, unlike New Horizons, and an interesting story for players to make their way through.
If you enjoy messing around with Animal Crossing: New Horizons' sandbox and are also a fan of RPGs, definitely give Dragon Quest Builders 2 a shot on PS4.
7. Stardew Valley
For fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons who love: Interacting with the villagers on your island.
Stardew Valley is a wildly popular life-sim farming game inspired by the likes of Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon. If you haven't heard of this game already, you move to the titular small town and must build up a farm from scratch. That in itself is fun and enables a lot of crafting and creative freedom. What it does just as great asAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, though, is create a loveable cast of villagers for the player to interact with.
While these characters are static on every playthrough, the residents of Stardew Valley all offer a surprising amount of depth that makes them very relatable. If you want to get to know all of them thoroughly while running a successful farm, you'll have a fun game on your hands that will last you hundreds of hours.
In addition to Nintendo Switch, you can try Stardew Valley out on PC, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, and Android.
6. My Time at Portia
For fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons who love: Crafting to build up your own home.
My Time at Portia is a crowdfunded life-sim game that, like Stardew Valley, incorporates elements from Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing. Over the course of the game, you will be exploring and expanding the city of Portia, which elicits the same feeling as expanding one's village in Animal Crossing.
The game also features a ton of crafting and has the same rewarding home progression found in games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons. That being said, it stands out by incorporating dungeon crawling elements.
My Time at Portia is available for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
5. Farm Together
For fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons who love: Playing with friends.
One of the most enjoyable parts of Animal Crossing: New Horizons is playing with friends, and Farm Together actually had it beat in that market by a couple of years. As its titles suggest, Farm Together is structured so tons of friends can work together to build up a successful and unique looking farm.
While Animal Crossing: New Horizons' multiplayer can sometimes feel oddly restrictive, Farm Together gives players more control is one of the best multiplayer sandbox farming games out there. If you don't want to play it on Nintendo Switch, Farm Together is also on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
4. Minecraft
For fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons who love: A sandbox that you can make your own.
The granddaddy of the sandbox game genre, Minecraft has inspired almost every other game on this list in some ways and is still very successful to this day. Animal Crossing: New Horizons took distinct cues from this game, which lets players loose to do and build whatever they want in a blocky sandbox. If you somehow haven't played Minecraft yet, it's available on every modern gameplay platform.
3.Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
For fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons who love: Exploring and crafting on a remote island.
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles is an adventure sandbox game set up similarly to the likes of Dragon Quest Builders 2 and My Time at Portia. It stands out because of one very interesting similarity to Animal Crossing: New Horizons: both take place on an island that also serves as a sandbox for the player.
While taking on the Murk, a dark fog encompassing the island of Gemea, players can partake in the fishing crafting and farming activities common within its genre. While the island of Gemea is a bit more static than an Animal Crossing: New Horizons island, if you like that setting you'll also find enjoyment with Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicleson PC, PS4, or Xbox One.
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2. The Sims 4
For fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons who love: The life simulation gameplay.
The Sims is as storied of a life-sim franchise as Animal Crossing, and The Sims 4 is one game similar to Animal Crossing that only PC, PS4, and Xbox One owners have access to. It gives players full control over creating people, managing their daily routines and jobs, and designing their house. It features even more customization options than Animal Crossing: New Horizons and truly allows players to create a living town that feels like their own.
1. Dreams
For fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons who love: Seeing what other players create.
It's always been interesting to visit other players' villages (or islands) in Animal Crossing games in order to see what they creating with the tools the game gave them. Dreams, a PS4 exclusive developed by Media Molecule, does so on a much broader level. Dreams gives players an easily accessible game engine that they can create any game they want in.
For those who don't want to create, you can play the creations of other players, which encompass a wide variety of genres. If you love the sense of discovery that a game like Animal Crossing: New Horizons has, Dreams is that on at the highest possible level.
One more to look forward to:
Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town was confirmed for a western release by XSEED Games on Friday. It's a remake of Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town for the Game Boy Advance, which remains one of the most popular and well-received Harvest Moon games to this day. If you're wondering about the series name change, Story of Seasons became the true successor to the Harvest Moon games after the series' publisher changed..
Regardless, if you enjoyed Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing for the parts of the game that have you living in a village with interesting people and creating your own farm, then definitely keep an eye on this remake of Friends of Mineral Town.
Even if you aren't a gamer, you've heard about Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The new Nintendo Switch game has captivated gamers and the Twitterverse, thanks to virtual islands roaming with anthropomorphic animals. If you don't have a Switch but want to get in on something just as fun, you'll want to check out this selection of games which allow you to virtually farm, build, and care for animals. Here are six games like Animal Crossingfor a fun night at home.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been a hit with fans since being released on March 20. Since the popular game is only available for Nintendo Switch, gamers without the platform unfortunately won't be able to join the fun in the latest Animal Crossing edition. Thankfully, there are similar games that simulate building a town or farm that you can play on your PC, Playstation, and more. Check out these entertaining games like Animal Crossing.
1. Garden Paws
In Garden Paws, you'll farm, fish, cook, craft, and raise animals just like in Animal Crossing. You can choose to be an adorable bunny, dragon, cat, bird, badger, horse, dog, fox or chipmunk. You'll customize your home and build up the town. To fill up your coin purse, you can explore caves for treasures and complete exciting quests. The game is available for PC/Mac on Steam.
2. Stardew Valley
Experience the charm of Stardew Valley, where you'll run a farm you inherited. You'll meet tons of animals and form friendships with the local townspeople. You can partake in a whole slew of activities, such as fishing, mining, digging, and working to improve your farm. You also have the option to decorate your home and decide how you pass the day. You can find the game for PC/Mac/Linux on Steam, Nintendo, Playstation, Google Play, and the App Store.
3. My Time at Portia
My Time at Portia is set in a mysterious post-apocalyptic world. Your role is a builder who can craft buildings and items to make money. You'll also have the opportunity to discover relics, go fishing, raise cows, and farm. There are also plenty of residents you can meet in this slow-paced game. The game is available for PC,Nintendo Switch, Playstation, and Xbox One.
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4. Castaway Paradise
In Castaway Paradise, you're stranded on a tropical island. You can make the most of your time on the island by doing whatever you like. You'll farm, catch bugs, talk to other villagers, and work to build your dream island. You can purchase the game for Playstation, Xbox One, and on Steam for PC/Mac.
5. Harvest Moon: Light of Hope
After setting of on a voyage, your ship gets hit by a monsoon. You drift into a small harbor town which has essentially been deserted. Your task is to help rebuild the town and save the lighthouse. You'll grow crops, tend livestock, gather materials, and make new friends. You can even start a family in your new home. The game is available for Switch, PC, and Playstation.
6. A Short Hike
You'll enjoy the beauty of nature in this adventurous game. You'll hike, climb, and soar through mountainous landscapes. You can also explore the backcountry as you make your way to the summit. Along the way, you'll come across other hikers, hidden treasures, and more. A Short Hike is on Steam for a discounted price of $6.39 until April 16.
