Farming Simulator 17

Giants Software

Rank: #4 / 9
Released: 2016
Studio: Giants Software
Genre: simulation video game

At a glance

Farming Simulator 17 is a farming simulation from Giants Software, set in a North American environment. Players manage a farm across hundreds of acres, operating vehicles and equipment from more than 75 manufacturers and working with crops, livestock and forestry. Sunflowers and soy beans are among the crops, while livestock includes cows, sheep, chickens and pigs. Products can be sold to expand the farm, and goods can be moved by trucks, trailers or trains. The game supports cooperative multiplayer for up to 16 players, as well as downloading community-created mods. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer and co-op, with cross-platform multiplayer, full controller support, Steam Cloud and other features. It is available for Windows and macOS, and GIANTS Software is the publisher. Its release date is October 24, 2016.

Who it is for

It suits players who want to build up a farm through crops, livestock, forestry and transport. Communities can play co-op for up to 16 players and use community-created mods.

What is good

Co-op multiplayer supports up to 16 players
Farm includes crops, livestock and forestry
Transport goods by truck, trailer or train
Community-created mods available
Windows and macOS listed

What to know first

No other platforms listed beyond Windows and macOS
Metacritic score listed as 69

Verdict

Farming Simulator 17 combines farm management with transport, livestock and co-op play. Its stated features include community mods and multiplayer for groups of up to 16.