No, Animal Crossing is not on PC. It is only on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The closest games on PC are Cozy Grove for the daily island routine, Stardew Valley for a deep village life, Disney Dreamlight Valley for decorating and friends, and Palia, which is free to play. We checked every game on October 5, 2026.
At a glance
| Game | Best for | Length | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Short Sail | A cozy sail with the island post, fishing and friends | Not shared yet | PC, Mac, Web, Steam Deck |
| Cozy Grove | Players who miss the daily Animal Crossing routine most | Varies | PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One |
| Stardew Valley | Players who want a village life with a lot of depth | Varies | PC, Mac, Linux, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android |
| Disney Dreamlight Valley | Players who love decorating and collecting outfits | Varies | PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox |
| Palia | Players who want a free game to share with friends | Varies | PC, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Hokko Life | Players who want the most Animal Crossing-like look | Varies | PC, Switch |
| Wylde Flowers | Players who want a story to go with their village life | Varies | PC, Mac (Apple Arcade), Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Coral Island | Players who want a big island town full of neighbours | Varies | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| Ooblets | Players who want something cute and odd | Varies | PC, Switch, Xbox One |
| Fae Farm | Players who want to share a farm with friends | Varies | PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox |
Is Animal Crossing on PC?
No. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is only on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. It is not on Steam, the Epic Games Store, the Microsoft Store or the Mac App Store. Nintendo makes its own games for its own consoles, so do not expect a PC version.
The good news is that many PC games borrow what people love about Animal Crossing: a small home that you slowly make your own, friendly neighbours, fishing and bug catching, and a calm routine you come back to each day.
Quick picks
- Closest overall: Cozy Grove
- Deepest game: Stardew Valley
- Best for decorating: Disney Dreamlight Valley
- Best free option: Palia
- Most direct tribute: Hokko Life
- Best story: Wylde Flowers
- Our own game: A Short Sail (island friends, no combat, free demo)
The list
Cozy Grove
Who it is for: players who miss the daily Animal Crossing routine most.
You camp on a haunted island and help the ghost bears who live there. It runs on real time, so there is a little to do each day: craft, fish, decorate and bring color back to the island. There is no combat. It is the closest feel on PC.
Developer: Spry Fox | Year: 2021 | Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One | Steam page
Stardew Valley
Who it is for: players who want a village life with a lot of depth.
You inherit a farm next to a small town. You farm, fish, forage, make friends, marry and help restore the town. It is far deeper than Animal Crossing. The mines have monsters to fight.
Developer: ConcernedApe | Year: 2016 | Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, iOS, Android | Steam page
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Who it is for: players who love decorating and collecting outfits.
You restore a valley and invite Disney and Pixar characters to live there. You decorate your house and the whole valley, fish, garden and cook. There is no combat. It is a paid game with an optional shop.
Developer: Gameloft | Year: 2023 | Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox | Steam page
Palia
Who it is for: players who want a free game to share with friends.
Palia is a free-to-play online life sim. You build a home on your own plot, farm, fish, cook and make friends with the villagers, and you can play with other people. It has an optional shop, and some areas have creatures you can hunt.
Developer: Singularity 6 | Year: 2024 | Platforms: PC, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S | Steam page
Hokko Life
Who it is for: players who want the most Animal Crossing-like look.
You move to a village of animal residents, take over the old workshop and design furniture, clothes and the town itself. It is the most direct tribute on this list. Player reviews on Steam are mixed, so try it on sale.
Developer: Wonderscope Games | Year: 2022 | Platforms: PC, Switch | Steam page
Wylde Flowers
Who it is for: players who want a story to go with their village life.
You help your grandmother on her farm and secretly join a coven of witches. Every character is voiced, and the story is warm. There is no combat.
Developer: Studio Drydock | Year: 2022 | Platforms: PC, Mac (Apple Arcade), Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S | Steam page
Coral Island
Who it is for: players who want a big island town full of neighbours.
You move to a tropical island, farm, raise animals, dive to clean the reef and get to know a large cast. The mines have creatures to fight. More island picks in cozy island games.
Developer: Stairway Games | Year: 2023 | Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S | Steam page
Ooblets
Who it is for: players who want something cute and odd.
You move to Badgetown, run a farm and raise little creatures called ooblets. Instead of combat, you settle things with card-based dance-offs. It is bright and very silly.
Developer: Glumberland | Year: 2022 | Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One | Steam page
Fae Farm
Who it is for: players who want to share a farm with friends.
You wash up on the island of Azoria and build a magical farm. You can play with up to three friends. The dungeons have creatures to fight, but potions can make you invisible.
Developer: Phoenix Labs | Year: 2023 | Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox | Steam page
FAQ
Is Animal Crossing on PC? No. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is only on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo has not released it on PC, Steam or any other store.
What is the closest game to Animal Crossing on PC? Cozy Grove. It has a small island, a daily routine that runs on real time, crafting, fishing, decorating and friendly characters, with no combat.
Is there a free game like Animal Crossing on PC? Yes. Palia is free to play on Steam. It is an online life sim with farming, fishing, cooking, decorating and friends. It has an optional shop.
Which Animal Crossing-like PC games have no combat? Cozy Grove, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Wylde Flowers and Hokko Life have no combat. Stardew Valley, Coral Island and Fae Farm have creatures to fight in mines or dungeons. See our cozy games with no combat.
Our own game
We make A Short Sail, a cozy sailing game where you are a little tabby cat with a little boat. You make friends on every island, fix up Grandpa’s old cottage and deliver mail, with no combat. Because it is ours, we kept it out of the list. You can play the free demo on itch.io in your browser.
Questions
Is Animal Crossing on PC?
No. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is only on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo has not released it on PC, Steam or any other store.
What is the closest game to Animal Crossing on PC?
Cozy Grove. It has a small island, a daily routine that runs on real time, crafting, fishing, decorating and friendly characters, with no combat.
Is there a free game like Animal Crossing on PC?
Yes. Palia is free to play on Steam. It is an online life sim with farming, fishing, cooking, decorating and friends. It has an optional shop.
Which Animal Crossing-like PC games have no combat?
Cozy Grove, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Wylde Flowers and Hokko Life have no combat. Stardew Valley, Coral Island and Fae Farm have creatures to fight in mines or dungeons.
