SimFarm

SimFarm

Released1993
SimFarm was developed by Maxis as a spinoff of SimCity, and allowed the player to simulate the running of a farm. It was released in 1993 for PC Dos, and was released a year later for Macintosh. It has become a classic, and began the subsequent development of the farm simulation subgenre, although Maxis did not make any sequel to the game in the way they have for SimCity.
80Wit Score

Details

DeveloperMaxis
PublisherMindscape
ReleasedDecember 31, 1993
StatusReleased
GenresSimulatorStrategy
ThemesBusiness
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows) PC (Microsoft Windows)DOS DOSMAC Mac
ModesSingle player
SeriesSimCity

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Community Score
Highly Recommended80/100

About This Game

SimFarm casts players as agricultural operators tasked with developing and managing their own working farm from the ground up. The simulation captures authentic farming challenges by requiring players to construct buildings, acquire and manage livestock, cultivate crops, and navigate the unpredictable cycles of seasons and weather. Environmental hazards like tornadoes, droughts, insect infestations, and dust storms threaten to devastate harvests, forcing players to adapt their strategies and cope with loss. Beyond the farm itself, players can engage with a neighboring town—entering livestock competitions for prestige and prizes or proposing development projects like an airport, which opens new agricultural tools such as crop dusting services. Success is measured by profitability; players who earn sufficient income can expand their homestead each year and reinvest in their operation's growth.