Finding captivating games like Stardew Valley to play between big updates can feel like a daunting task, especially amid the rise of cozy gaming’s popularity. Solo developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has provided us with the ultimate farming gem in his creation and continuous upkeep of Stardew Valley (which recently got the big, much-anticipated 1.6 update), making it all the more difficult to obtain a game that’s just as good. Stardew Valley features every component that makes such a title enticing, from the immersive collecting of artifacts, crops, fish, and other items to the game’s downright adorable pixel art aesthetic.

Whether you adore ConcernedApe’s stellar indie hit for its fun seasonal farming or its often intense combat and mining, most of us Stardew Valley fans can unite under our love for the game’s genre and all of those iconic features it harbors that make us crave more. If you’ve browsed through lists of other relaxing games yourself but haven’t been able to locate one that resembles Stardew Valley or the features that make it so great well enough, fret not. There are thankfully many unearthed farming, fishing, and furnishing diamonds around for you to try. We’ve got you covered here with a few of them as we dive into 16 of our favorite games like Stardew Valley, from the unbearably cute Animal Crossing to the ever-whimsical Sun Haven.