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Steam app 1501310 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:32 UTC

The Ranchers

The Ranchers is an open world country-life sim for 1-4 players. Raise animals, grow tasty crops, craft helpful tools and build your dream house. Explore the open world and earn the villagers' respect and esteem.

The Ranchers Steam header artwork
The RanchersTrophy Games Publishing ApS
42playing now
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580all-time peak
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2 months, August 2026 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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July 2026

The Ranchers was released on 30 Jul, 2026.

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August 2026

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 284 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

The Ranchers was released on 30 Jul, 2026.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:32 UTC
App ID
1501310
Last updated
08 Sep 2026 build 25195369
Developer
The Ranchers
Publisher
Trophy Games Publishing ApS
Release date
30 Jul, 2026
Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinux
Download size
3.62 GB3.62 GB3.43 GB
Install size
13.53 GB13.76 GB13.69 GB
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Early Access
Game modes
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Controller support
Full
Early Access
Listed in Early Access
Achievements
1

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller supportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support

Accessibility

Camera ComfortColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSurround Sound

Popular tags

Early AccessFarming SimLife SimAgricultureSimulationAnimalsRelaxingRPGMultiplayerCraftingBuildingSandboxOpen WorldSingleplayerAdventureMiningDecoratingExplorationTop-Down3D
About this gameFull description from Steam
The Ranchers is a cozy country-life sim for 1-4 players set in an open world sandbox. Try The Ranchers today in early access  and join our incredible community to build the future of The Ranchers. Join us on Discord to follow updates, forward feedback and much more. CREATE YOUR RANCH After many years of living the hectic city life, you finally decide to leave everything behind to buy your first lot of land in the country and start a new life, in the quiet, close to nature. However, your skills as a farmer will be put to the test to make your ranch a flourishing business and earn the villagers' respect and esteem. Take care of animals, grow crops, claim resources, buy new lots of land, and much more. You'll have plenty of space to create the ranch of your dreams. The Ranchers is for you if you: Are looking for a farming simulator with sandbox freedom to play your way. You want a cozy space to unwind, but with enough action to keep things exciting. Love farm simulator games. Appreciate a big open world waiting to be explored. Want to build alone or invite up to three friends to help out. Find joy in the creative freedom of base-building and home decoration. Fancy the charm of indie games built on passion. DEVELOP YOUR RANCH Grab your trusty hammer and head over to your workbench! Gather basic resources and turn them into useful items such as fences, sprinklers, greenhouses, and much more. Transform your humble home into a thriving ranch! MANAGE YOUR RANCH & TRADE WITH THE LOCALS Managing a ranch can be expensive. Optimize your Ranch's resource consumption, sign water, electricity contracts, or build your water wells, wind turbines, and solar panels and sell your surplus to the village. A well-tended ranch will produce the high quality crops you need to catch the attention of the villagers, fulfill daily orders, and sell your goods at the local markets for a decent profit to keep things running smoothly. TAKE CARE OF ANIMALS It wouldn't be a proper ranch without animals! Build barns and coops of all sizes, and invite little (and big) friends to join you. From chickens and bunnies to goats and cows, you can pick your favorites or try to collect at least one of each. A BIG OPEN WORLD Whether on foot, by bike, in a pickup truck, or in a fancy sports car, there is so much to explore. From markets and fashion boutiques to car dealerships, parks, or even a casino, it’s all waiting for you. But be mindful of the clock! Just like in real life, The Ranchers features both shifting seasons and a daily cycle, meaning you’ll need to plan your errands carefully while the stores are open. BUILD THE HOUSE OF YOUR DREAMS A simple studio-apartment or a multi-story house? It's really up to you. Build your home from scratch and decorate it as you please. Rancher, home builder AND designer? Not too shabby. PLAY WITH FRIENDS Invite up to 3 friends to visit your ranch and enjoy country life together! Farm, build, raise animals, explore the open world, and help each other grow. Each player has their own ranch and world progression. When you join a friend, you are visiting the host’s world, so ranch and quest progression remain tied to the host’s save. However, playing as a guest still rewards your own progression: you earn money and Skill Points (XP), and you can bring any items and blueprints in your inventory back to your own ranch. Play entirely solo, open your ranch to friends, or visit theirs whenever they’re online. PLAY YOUR WAY Are you a good citizen or living on the edge? In The Ranchers, actions can have consequences. Destroying, stealing or reckless driving may fall under the police’s radar, so be careful - or simply enjoy the rush of an action-packed getaway! And once again - remember to join our incredible community on Discord.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS14Violência · Atos criminosos
IGRS18Kekerasan · Interaksi Daring
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7+ / 8.1 / 10 64 bit Processor: Intel i3 Processor Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, AMD Radeon R9 270 Storage: 12 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64 bit Processor: Intel i7 Processor Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX960 +, AMD Radeon R9 380 + Storage: 12 GB available space

macOS

Minimum: OS: Mac OSX 10.10+ Processor: 4-core CPU, Apple M1 or higher Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 equivalent Storage: 12 GB available space Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: OS: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS+ Processor: Intel i3 Processor Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 equivalent Storage: 12 GB available space Recommended:
Supported languages13 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Simplified Chinese
Japanese
Russian
Portuguese - Brazil
Korean
Danish
Dutch
Turkish

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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

1 achievements in total.

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Green HandsAchievement

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26 developer announcements, Nov 2021 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. 🔥 Major Ranching, Multiplayer & Building Update, 0.8.10.858

    Hello Ranchers! 🤠💚 A new update is now available! Make sure your game is updated to version 0.8.10.858. 🐄 Ranching This update brings another major stability and balancing pass to ranching. Addressed all currently known cases that could…

    Patch notes

August

  1. A new update is now available! - Version 0.8.10.842

    Hello Ranchers! A new update is now available! 🔥 Please make sure your game is updated to version 0.8.10.842 or later. This update focuses heavily on quest progression, ranching stability, and quality-of-life improvements based on the…

    Patch notes
  2. HotFix 0.8.10.562 now available!

    Hello Ranchers! A new hotfix is now available! Please make sure your game is updated to version 0.8.10.562 or later. 🛠️ Hotfix Notes 🐄 Ranching This hotfix focuses heavily on improving the stability of farm animals, barns, and coops. Fixed…

    Patch notes

July

  1. A new hotfix is now available on Steam! version 0.8.10.455!

    Hello Ranchers! 🤠💚 A new hotfix is now available on Steam! 🔥🔥🔥 Please make sure your game is updated to version 0.8.10.455 or later. 🛠️ Hotfix Notes This update addresses two major issues: Fixed an issue where the game could remain stuck on…

    Patch notes
  2. 🎉 The Ranchers Is Available Now on Steam!

    Hello Ranchers! 🤠💚 Today is finally here! 🎉 The Ranchers has officially launched in Early Access! The Ranchers is available to purchase now on Steam! 🎉🎉🎉 Reaching this milestone means more to me than I can put into words. From the bottom of…

    Ethan

June

  1. The Ranchers Launches in Early Access on July 30th! 🎉

    Hello Ranchers!!! 💚 The wait is finally coming to an end... I'm incredibly excited to announce that : The Ranchers will launch in Early Access on Steam on July 30th at 10:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM CEST!🎉🎉🎉 This is a moment I've been dreaming about…

    Ethan
  2. 🚗Driving Overhaul, My Garage App, Subway Travel & More🔥

    Hi Ranchers, I know it's been a little while since the last update, but I can assure you I've been cooking hard behind the scenes! 😄 In addition to the incremental updates released over the past two months, a new major update is now…

    Ethan

February

  1. Next Fest Update – Controls, Camera & QoL Improvements

    Hello Ranchers 💚 I hope you’re having an amazing Next Fest! As promised, I’m back with a follow-up to my previous post. Alongside the AI cleanup, I’ve been working heavily on bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements based directly on your…

    Ethan
  2. Update on AI Changes and Next Steps

    Hello Ranchers! What a week it’s been. 🔥 Seeing the demo in your hands during Steam Next Fest has been an incredible milestone for us. Watching you explore the world, stream the game, and share your thoughts has been both exciting and…

    Ethan
  3. Play The Ranchers demo now!

    Hello Ranchers!! Today is the day, The Ranchers demo is finally live!🔥 To celebrate this incredible milestone, I’m excited to share our brand-new demo trailer with you: The goal of this demo is simple, to give everyone a first taste of The…

    Ethan
  4. The Journey Begins in 48 Hours!🔥

    Hello Ranchers 💚 In less than 48 hours, the demo of The Ranchers will finally be live.🔥🔥🔥 I’m incredibly excited, but also deeply humbled, to share years of work, love, and dedication with you. Building a game with the scope and freedom of…

    Ethan

January

  1. 🧑‍🌾 The Ranchers is coming to Steam Next Fest and Early Access Locked!🔥

    Hello Ranchers,I hope you are all doing great, and I wish you an amazing start to this new year. 🎄🎁 Thank you for being here, for your patience, and for the trust you have shown us over the years. ❤️Today is a very special day for us, and…

    Ethan

December

  1. Bigger, better and truly next level!🚀🎉

    Hello Ranchers!! 🤠💚Today is a truly special day! Our biggest, most beautiful update is finally here! 🎉🎈This milestone brings The Ranchers to the level of quality I’ve been dreaming of since the very first line of code. Seeing it come to…

    Ethan

February

  1. 🚨👮The Ranchers Police District Update!

    Hello Ranchers! Hope y’all are safe and doing great! Today, I’m excited to introduce our newest feature: The Ranchers Police District (R.P.D). 🎉🎉🎉 From the start, The Ranchers has given you tons of freedom to play the game your way. You can…

    Ethan

August

  1. 🏙️🏛️🚕🚦❤️Sunvale's city center and more!

    Hello Ranchers! Today is a big day!!! You can’t imagine how happy and thrilled I'm writing these lines! The Ranchers' big overhaul is complete! And I couldn't be more proud and happy with the final result! ✨✨✨ It was by far the most…

    Ethan

November

  1. 🧑‍🎨🎧🚀🍎🗺️Fresh and consolidated Art Style!

    Hello Ranchers, 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾 Hope you all are safe and doing great. Since our last big update, I was hesitating about what the next move for The Ranchers' development will be. There were two paths: whether we should prioritize the mines…

    Ethan

June

  1. The Ranchers Community Update

    👨‍🌾 Hello Ranchers👩‍🌾 Welcome to the Beta version of The Ranchers! We want to celebrate this new step by showing you the very first update in this phase. Let's take a closer look at the big changes in the new update: 🌟Revamped UI/UX We have…

    Ethan

March

  1. The Ranchers, Ranching v2 update! 🐐

    Hello Ranchers 🧑‍🌾 Long time no see! Since the last time we posted, we’ve been busy with our alpha version of The Ranchers and with all the amazing feedback that we received from everyone who’s played this version. Thank you to each and…

    amanda.schmidt

August

  1. 🍷Vintner & Brewmaster🍺 Unlocked + 🎁Our gift to this incredible community!

    Hello Ranchers !! We did it !!! The 🍷Vinter & Brewmaster🍺 stretch goal is unlocked! Thank you sooooooooo much for making our dreams game come true ❤️❤️❤️ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39397151/68a9369c14550602883a723e80c1cb574a9677f4.jpg Now you will…

    Ethan

July

  1. 🐦Birds & Insects UNLOCKED!🦋

    Happy Monday Ranchers!! Our first Stretch Goal is reached!! 🥳 We've unlocked "Birds & Insects" thanks to your amazing support and trust!❤️‍🔥 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/39397151/ba8e144ba89c998a4898a0fd9aa843a0f702f8d7.png The Ranchers sky will now…

    Ethan
  2. 🎉The Ranchers is officially funded!🎉

    You are all AMAZING!!!😭❤️ This launch has completely blown us away! The Ranchers has reached its funding goal in less than 18 HOURS thanks to your overwhelming support! I can’t believe we’re making our dream game come true and we couldn’t…

    Ethan
  3. The Ranchers is live on Kickstarter!

    Hello Ranchers! We are LIVE on Kickstarter! 🥳 This is your chance to secure your exclusive alpha access by supporting us on Kickstarter and join us on this incredible journey! ❤️ Players who secured their exclusive alpha access will be able…

    Ethan

June

  1. The Ranchers Dev-Update #2

    Hello Ranchers, I hope you are all safe and doing great! First of all, my deepest apologies for the recent silence. As you all know, the recent world situation was a bit scary for all of us and we were affected like everyone else with…

    Ethan

February

  1. The Ranchers Dev-Update #1

    Hello Ranchers, Welcome to The Ranchers first dev-update! First of all I want to deeply thank you all for all the love and support we did get from this great community! Things went really fast and in an incredible way since we first…

    Ethan

November

  1. Announcement Trailer & We're coming to Kickstarter!

    Hello Ranchers! Hope y’all doing great. Announcement Trailer The day is finally here! The Ranchers announcement trailer is now live! Click on the following link to check it out: Everyone here is so excited to hear what you think. You can…

    Ethan
  2. Let me introduce myself!

    Hello Ranchers! First of all I want to thank you all from the deep of my heart for all the kind words and support about The Ranchers! My name is Ethan, I'm a father of a 4 year old little girl, a geek and an old time farm SIM lover. Like…

    Ethan

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