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Farming Simulator 2011

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2010

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Quick resume

The sequel to the best-selling worldwide hit "Farming Simulator" has loads of new features! Assume the role of a farmer experiencing the challenge of 18 hour days running a new farm in the middle of beautiful rolling countryside.

Global score

92/100

Genres

Simulator

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    Pros

    • Relaxing and immersive farming simulation
    • Strong modding community
    • Accessible on low-end pcs
    • Multiplayer cooperative play
    • Nostalgic appeal

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and physics
    • Small multiplayer community
    • Some bugs and ai limitations
    • Limited equipment and map size
    • Lack of narrative depth

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to manage their farm, choose equipment, and direct farming activities with some AI assistance."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves skillful management of farming tasks and equipment operation, with some challenges in efficiency and AI behavior."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal farming progress and relaxation rather than competing against others."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many players report long play sessions and nostalgia-driven habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      2

      "Multiplayer mode allows cooperative farming with friends, though community is small."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Strong modding community enables customization and expansion of gameplay."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Game emphasizes equal participation and collaboration rather than dominance over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing escape from real life stress."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different farming methods, mods, and equipment setups."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Some exploration of the map and hidden items like collectible bottles is encouraged."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization through mods and equipment choices allows self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      -4

      "Game simulates realistic farming scenarios and equipment."

    • Fellowship
      2

      "Small but present community and multiplayer foster social connection."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop farming skills and progress their farm over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      3

      "Game supports both focused sessions and more casual, intermittent play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level multiplayer cooperation."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Some leadership in managing farm operations and coordinating multiplayer tasks."

    • Progression
      4

      "Clear progression through acquiring better equipment, expanding farm, and earning money."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Highly relaxing gameplay praised for its calming atmosphere."

    • Sensation
      1

      "Moderate sensory stimulation with pleasant rural visuals and sounds."

    • Status
      -3

      "Little emphasis on social recognition or competitive status."

    • Story
      -3

      "No strong narrative focus; gameplay is task and simulation oriented."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning and problem solving for efficient farm management."

    • Thrill
      -4

      "Gameplay is low-risk and lacks suspense or high tension."

    • Value
      4

      "Players find good value for time and money, especially given low price and mod support."

    • Violence
      -5

      "Focus on constructive farming activities rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      -3

      "Stable environment with minimal threat or failure conditions."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026