What do people who don't play Farming Sim not get about Farming Sim?

Taking time to really enjoy the scenery in this stunning farming simulator world is hugely rewarding.

It is a game of the most beautiful grind, every step feels horrendously manual and laboursome, hours pass and you feel like you've not acheived anything... but the smile on your face gives the game away.

It's relaxing just cutting grass, stacking boxes, loading a truck.. if you are a sadist.. plant a field of trees and wait the 4 to 5 years game time for them to reach maturity before setting about them with your trusty chainsaw... trying desperately hard to keep them the right weight to make loading them into your trailer easier.

This game eats hours, it is delicously slow and paced. The multiplayer adds so much more when a tractor honks as it passes you in your field. Rushing to assist a toppled truck as your friends hit a tight corner when delivering their huge haul of finished produce.

Helping push your friends tractor when it gets stuck, or delivering your waste grass to feed your neighbours animals. Its just so chill..

The reassuring hum of the tractor engine as you drive for the multiple time to the shop to pick up a new bit of equipment or grabbing more fertiliser or seed, its so lovely.

The new traffic and npc's walking around seem more immersive in FS25 than it was in FS22, it adds to the sense that you are in a little town and really makes it feel more alive.

Farming Sim is not a game, it's a way to destress, to relax and when you chill with friends it can be really magical, unless they keep flipping your vehicles and hiding your seedlings....

I think i need new friends...

Those who don't play this game can't understand the commitment of those who are part of it. Planning everything, you have to plan according to the resources available, choose the right things to be able to start a good collection... well you really become an entrepreneur. And even though it's a game, it captures your mind and time :D

And then there are also the relaxing days in which you collect everything you've worked for. This type of game relaxes me.

People who don’t play Farming Simulator often underestimate the depth, strategy, and satisfaction the game provides. Here are a few key aspects they might not fully understand:

1. The Relaxing and Rewarding Gameplay Loop

To outsiders, Farming Sim might look like a monotonous chore simulator. However, players experience a meditative flow in tending to crops, managing livestock, and watching their farm evolve. It’s not just work; it’s about the reward of building something from scratch and seeing the tangible results of effort over time.

2. The Complexity of Farming

Many don’t realize how deep the mechanics are. The game involves soil management, weather planning, crop rotation, machinery upgrades, and even economic strategy for maximizing profits. It's far from a simple, casual game—it’s a robust simulator that mirrors the challenges of real-world farming.

3. The Joy of Machinery

For non-players, tractors and harvesters might seem boring. For fans, though, they are treasures. The game features meticulously detailed recreations of farming equipment from brands like John Deere, Case IH, and CLAAS. Mastering these machines and learning how to use them efficiently is an incredibly satisfying aspect of the game.

4. Community and Mods

The Farming Sim community is vibrant and creative. Mods add everything from custom vehicles to entirely new crops and maps, turning the game into an endlessly customizable experience. This modding culture keeps the game fresh and exciting for long-time players.

5. It’s Not Just About Farming

Beyond crops and livestock, players manage logistics, forestry, construction, and even multiplayer co-op farming. The game has a broad scope that offers something for everyone, whether you’re a fan of business simulation, nature, or heavy machinery.

For many players, Farming Simulator is more than a game—it’s a way to unwind, explore a passion for agriculture, and immerse themselves in a peaceful yet challenging world that non-players often overlook.

In my opinion, anyone who doesn't know the Farming Simulator is missing out on a lot.

I would like to introduce you to the two different perspectives here:

1. Variant: Player

As a player, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of virtual farming with the base game and try out the complex processes of real farming. Who has the opportunity to do that in real life?

You can either play the game just for fun to relax after a hard day at work, or as an ultra-realistic player you can seek the challenge of building your own empire. There are also many different mods available to players. And here we come to variant 2.

2. Variant: Modder / Mapper

As a modder or mapper, you can let off steam creatively and create new maps, vehicles or functions that expand the base game and enhance the gaming experience.

Whether you are a player, mapper or modder, there is one thing you should definitely keep in mind. Once you have immersed yourself in the world of gaming, you won't be able to let it go so quickly. You will accumulate several hours of playing time. I don't regret a second of it so far.

maybe some people like challenges and don't know that all farming simulators are very fun and very relaxing games even though some people underestimate the fun, but people will definitely get bored too when trying games that are challenging and will play farming simulaor games.