Farming Simulator 14 for Windows

A farming simulator with a realistic look

Among the wide variety of simulation games, farming simulation games are some of the most popular and enduring ones. From the classic Harvest Moon series to the mobile game Farmville, and now to throwback farming games like Stardew Valley, farm simulators continue to be loved across many different demographics. Farming Simulator 14 is a simulation game developed and published by GIANTS Software. Originally released in 2014, Farming Simulator offers a more realistic look to farming.

Realistic Farming

In a lot of ways, Farming Simulator 14 is far more realistic than other farming simulators. The most noticeable aspect is, of course, the graphics. The game is rendered in a 3D realistic style, and it actually looks great. The tractors and trucks that you use to drive around your farm look like real vehicles. The proportions are appropriate, and there are enough details in the environment to make the game look vivid, but not distracting.

Farming Simulator 14 also has a more realistic approach to farming in terms of mechanics. Unlike the Harvest Moon-based games, this game shows a more true-to-life process of sowing seeds and reaping harvests. There are no magic tools and power berries here. Instead, you have power tools and heavy machinery. Instead of health and stamina bars, you have gasoline meters for your tractors. This approach has both up and downsides, of course. On the one hand, this game offers a fresh new perspective on farming games. On the other hand, it can be a bit boring and repetitive.

A Driving Game at Heart

Probably the biggest issue with this game is that it’s more of a driving game at its core. Although it’s not like your standard racing game and though it does have a focus on farming, players will spend far more time driving their vehicles and doing farming grunt work than actually managing their farms. It isn’t as satisfying managing your farm and raising it to a large business in Farming Simulator as it is in Stardew Valley because the game just doesn’t have an interesting management mechanic.

More For Driving Enthusiasts

If you’re more into machinery farming than doing it the traditional way, Farming Simulator 14 might not be a good choice for you. You won’t get the rural, back-to-nature feeling with this game. Instead, you’ll be spending the majority of your time driving your tractors and using other machines to do your farming for you. If that sounds like more your thing, then this game will be a hit for you.