A cozy farming and ranching sim where you grow a small plot into a thriving agricultural business. Plant and tend crops, raise animals, keep bees, process your harvest into valuable goods, and automate your farm as it grows, all on your way to breeding prized horses.

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The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We’re inviting you to be part of this journey from the very first seed. This game was born from a simple passion: to create the cozy farming experience we always wished existed, where a small plot of land grows into a thriving ranch through your own choices. As a small indie team, we’ve poured our hearts into every field and fence, and now we want to grow it alongside you. Your feedback, ideas, and stories during Early Access and beyond will help shape this ranch into everything we dreamed it could be.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We haven’t set a final release date yet, but we expect the game to stay in Early Access for around 12 months. During that time, we’ll keep growing and refining the game through our planned updates and, most importantly, through your feedback, so that when the full version arrives, it’s a ranch we’re all proud to call home.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version lets you experience the heart of the game: working the land, growing crops, and building your first steps toward a thriving ranch. For the full version, we plan to expand that foundation into a complete farming and ranching business. Some of the additions we’re aiming for include:

Livestock: raising chickens and other animals, collecting eggs, and breeding your own stock.
Beekeeping: building hives, growing your bee population, and producing honey.
Production and cooking: turning raw harvests into more valuable goods, like flour into bread.
Automation: buildings and upgrades that take care of repetitive tasks, so your farm grows smarter as it grows bigger.
Villagers: neighbors who come to you with requests and rewards.
Your own store: renting a shop and selling your products directly.
Horse breeding: raising horses with unique stats and genetics, building bloodlines, and selling them at auction.

Alongside new content, we plan to keep balancing the economy, adding more crops and items, and polishing the overall experience. As always, your feedback will help shape which features come first and how they evolve.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of The Ranchers closely mirrors the demo version - you can read more about the features in the “About This Game” section.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We plan to gradually raise the price as the game grows and new content and features are added. Joining during Early Access is the best way to get the game at its lowest price while helping shape its future. Thank you to everyone who supports us early on this journey.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“The community is at the heart of this game, and we want players to be part of every step of its growth. Throughout Early Access, we plan to stay in close contact through the Steam Community Hub and our own community channels, where you can share feedback, report bugs, and suggest ideas.”
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About This Game

Turn a quiet patch of land into a thriving ranch. Grow crops, raise and breed livestock, craft and cook your harvest into valuable goods, help the villagers, and build a business of your own in this cozy 3D farming and ranching sim. Start with simple tools and a few coins, and grow into automated fields, bustling pens, and a busy shop.

Hayloop is a single-player 3D farming and ranching sim about growing a small farm into a full agricultural business.

You arrive in the valley with an empty plot, a handful of tools, and big plans. The locals will help you get started, and from there, how the ranch grows is up to you.

Work the soil and bring in your first harvest. Raise animals, care for them, and breed new generations. Turn raw goods into products worth far more than the ingredients. Trade with the valley's merchants, take on villagers' requests, and, once you've built enough capital, open your own store and sell directly to customers.

Every system feeds into another. Crops become animal feed, animals provide goods and fertilizer, fertilizer grows better crops, and everything can be processed, sold, or put back into the ranch. The more you invest, the more your ranch runs itself.

Key Features:

  • Farming

    • Prepare the land, plant a wide variety of crops, and tend them through every stage of growth.

    • Water, fertilize, and care for your fields to get the best harvests.

    • Keep pests and weeds under control, or watch your yields suffer.

    • Choose what to grow based on what sells, what you need for recipes, and what feeds your animals

  • Automation

    • Start by doing everything by hand, then build systems that take the chores off your plate.

    • Set up irrigation that waters your fields for you, and structures that collect animal products automatically.

    • Plan your layout carefully, because smart placement means more output with less work.

  • Livestock & Breeding

    • Raise a growing roster of animals, each with its own needs, behaviors, and products.

    • Feed them well and keep them healthy, and they'll reward you with a steady supply of goods.

    • Breed your animals to expand your herds and flocks, and raise the young into productive adults.

    • Choose from different breeds and varieties to build the ranch you want.

  • Beekeeping

    • Build and grow your own hives.

    • The stronger the colony, the more honey it makes, which gives you a steady source of passive income.

  • Production Chains, Crafting & Cooking

    • Build processing stations to turn raw materials into higher-value goods.

    • Mill, bake, cook, compost, craft, and more. Each new station opens up new products and recipes.

    • Every chain is a choice: sell raw goods now for quick cash, or process them for a bigger payoff.

  • Villagers & Requests

    • Live alongside a village full of townsfolk going about their day.

    • Visit their homes, learn what they need, and deliver goods for rewards.

    • Requests create real demand and give you reasons to plan your production.

  • Run Your Own Business

    • Rent a storefront in town when you're ready for the next big step.

    • Stock the shelves with your own products and set your own prices.

    • Watch customers walk in, browse, fill their baskets, and pay at the counter.

    • A store is a serious investment, so build up your production first and make it pay.

  • Build & Customize Your Ranch

    • Place fences, pens, workstations, furniture, and buildings anywhere on your land.

    • Gather resources from the world around you.

    • Rearrange, demolish, and rebuild as your ranch grows.

  • A Real Economy

    • Buy and sell with the valley's merchants, each with their own specialty

    • Processed goods are worth far more than raw ingredients, so each upgrade leads to the next.

    • Keep an eye on the market to know what your goods are worth before you sell.

The Core Loop:

  • Early game: Work the land by hand, learn the valley, and earn your first coins.

  • Mid game: Raise animals, build processing stations, and start automating.

  • Late game: Run a connected agricultural business with production chains, loyal customers, and a ranch that largely runs itself.

Why You'll Love It:

  • Cozy but meaningful. No rush and no pressure, but every choice has economic weight.

  • Connected systems. Farming, ranching, crafting, and trading all feed into each other.

  • Less busywork over time. Automation rewards smart planning instead of replacing gameplay.

  • Your ranch, your way. Specialize in crops, livestock, processed goods, or all of them.

  • Always growing. New animals, crops, buildings, and systems are on the way as the game develops.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7+ / 8.1 / 10 64 bit
    • Processor: Intel i3 Processor
    • Memory: 8 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660, AMD Radeon R9 270
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 64 bit
    • Processor: Intel i7 Processor
    • Memory: 16 MB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX960 +, AMD Radeon R9 380 +
    • Storage: 10 GB available space
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.