Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm (2023)

Ranch Simulator: Build, Hunt, Farm (2023) invites players to restore a once-thriving family ranch, now fallen on hard times, to its former glory. Situated in a remote forested valley, this expansive undertaking requires players to rebuild and renovate the dilapidated homestead, a task that can be shared with up to four friends in co-op multiplayer. From purchasing tools and vehicles to renovating the main house and constructing essential barns and pens, every step is crucial. Players select and care for livestock, ensuring their health through diligent feeding and watering, and expanding their profitable operation through successful breeding, farming crops, producing goods like sausages and cheese, and even training and selling horses. Beyond the daily grind of ranch life, a vast open-world environment awaits exploration. Teeming with wildlife, players can grab a rifle and head into the forest to hunt deer and bears, providing another avenue for income or sustenance. However, the wilderness operates by its own rules; hungry wolves pose a constant threat to livestock, demanding players to defend their hard-earned enterprise. This compelling blend of detailed management, resource gathering, and survival challenges, often compared to "House Flipper meets Red Dead Redemption 2," firmly places Ranch Simulator among the best games from Excalibur Games. It perfectly embodies the publisher's strength in delivering immersive, long-term simulation experiences focused on building and overcoming adversity.