Focus Entertainment

Farming Simulator 17

Game First reported release

Game details

First release year
2016

Platforms

Genres

Play modes

  • single-player video game
  • multiplayer video game

Players by platform

  • Microsoft Windows*
    Maximum players (mode unspecified)
    1*

Content classifications

  • ESRB · Microsoft Windows*
    Classification
    E - Everyone*

Series

  • Farming Simulator

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    No*

Store genres

  • Simulation*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Co-op*
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Remote Play on TV*
  • Family Sharing*

Interface languages

  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Czech*
  • Dutch*
  • Hungarian*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Polish*
  • Portuguese - Portugal*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Romanian*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
  • Turkish*

Community tags · historical

  • Farming Sim*
    Votes · historical
    1,160*
  • Simulation*
    Votes · historical
    1,129*
  • Automobile Sim*
    Votes · historical
    729*
  • Multiplayer*
    Votes · historical
    725*
  • Agriculture*
    Votes · historical
    622*
  • Open World*
    Votes · historical
    559*
  • Realistic*
    Votes · historical
    538*
  • Economy*
    Votes · historical
    507*
  • Driving*
    Votes · historical
    492*
  • Moddable*
    Votes · historical
    457*
  • Singleplayer*
    Votes · historical
    436*
  • Management*
    Votes · historical
    356*
  • First-Person*
    Votes · historical
    327*
  • Co-op*
    Votes · historical
    282*
  • Online Co-Op*
    Votes · historical
    277*
  • Family Friendly*
    Votes · historical
    229*
  • Third Person*
    Votes · historical
    198*
  • Sandbox*
    Votes · historical
    196*
  • Strategy*
    Votes · historical
    170*
  • Great Soundtrack*
    Votes · historical
    154*

System requirements

  • macOS · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Mac OS X 10.9.1, 10.10.1, 10.11.1 or 10.12.1*
    Processor alternatives
    2.0 GHz dual-core processor or better*
    Memory
    2 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    Nvidia Geforce GTS 450 Series, AMD Radeon HD 6770 or better (min 1GB VRAM)*
    Network
    Broadband Internet connection*
    Storage
    6 GB available space*
    Conditions
    INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR THE ONLINE GAME*
  • Windows · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10*
    Processor alternatives
    2.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD dual-core processor*
    Memory
    2 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    Nvidia Geforce GTS 450 Series, AMD Radeon HD 6770 graphics card or better (min 1GB VRAM)*
    Network
    Broadband Internet connection*
    Storage
    6 GB available space*
    Conditions
    INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR THE ONLINE GAME*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Playable*
  • Controller support · 2026-06-27*
    Controller support
    Full*
  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Platinum*
    Reports
    42*
    Community confidence
    strong*

Studios & publishers

Developers

  • Giants Software

Publishers

  • Focus Entertainment
  • GIANTS Software*

Release history

  • 2016-10-24
    Date precision
    Exact date
  • 2016-10-25 · Microsoft Windows*
    Release date
    2016-10-25*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Microsoft Windows*

Store release history

  • Steam*
    Release date
    Oct 24, 2016*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 8 fields
Windows minimum processor requirement
2.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD dual-core processor*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Nvidia Geforce GTS 450 Series, AMD Radeon HD 6770 graphics card or better (min 1GB VRAM)*
Windows minimum memory requirement
2* GB
Name
Farming Simulator 17*
Release year
2,016*
Windows minimum processor requirement
Windows · Minimum
Processor alternatives
2.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD dual-core processor*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Windows · Minimum
Graphics alternatives
Nvidia Geforce GTS 450 Series, AMD Radeon HD 6770 graphics card or better (min 1GB VRAM)*
Windows minimum memory requirement
Windows · Minimum
Memory
2 GB*
Specifications 2 · 6 fields
Developers · Microsoft Windows
Giants Software
Giants Software*
ESRB classification · Microsoft Windows
ESRB · Microsoft Windows
Classification
E - Everyone*
Genres · Microsoft Windows
construction and management simulation
construction and management simulation*
life simulation game
life simulation game*
Maximum players (mode unspecified) · Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Maximum players (mode unspecified)
1*
Platform
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows*
Release date · Microsoft Windows
2016-10-25 · Microsoft Windows
Release date
2016-10-25*
Date precision
day*
Platform
Microsoft Windows*
Specifications 3 · 33 fields
Achievements · historical
17*
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
103* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
7,372* min
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Co-op*
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Remote Play on TV*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • GIANTS Software*
DLC count · historical
4*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
1000000 - 2000000*
Store genres
  • Simulation*
Linux support · historical
No*
macOS support · historical
Yes*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
137* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
2,384* min
Metacritic score
69*
Name
Farming Simulator 17*
Negative reviews · historical
1,630*
Peak ccu
221*
Positive reviews · historical
23,379*
Price (historical; currency unreported)
14.99*
Publishers
  • GIANTS Software*
Recommendations
22,620*
Store release date · historical
Oct 24, 2016*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Czech*
  • Dutch*
  • Hungarian*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Polish*
  • Portuguese - Portugal*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Romanian*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
  • Turkish*
Game website · historical
https://www.farming-simulator.com/*
Windows support · historical
Yes*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
Co-op
Co-op*
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Full controller support
Full controller support*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Steam Cloud
Steam Cloud*
Remote Play on TV
Remote Play on TV*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software*
Store genres
Simulation
Simulation*
Linux support · historical
Linux
Supported
No*
macOS support · historical
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Oct 24, 2016*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Czech*
  • Dutch*
  • Hungarian*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Polish*
  • Portuguese - Portugal*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Romanian*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
  • Turkish*
Windows support · historical
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Specifications 4 · 21 fields
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
1* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
5,425* min
Ccu
221*
Developer
GIANTS Software*
Historical discount
0* %
Store genres
  • Simulation*
Historical US original list price
1,499* US cents
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Czech*
  • Dutch*
  • Hungarian*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Polish*
  • Portuguese - Portugal*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Romanian*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
  • Turkish*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
1* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
1,833* min
Name
Farming Simulator 17*
Negative reviews · historical
1,630*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
1,000,000 .. 2,000,000*
Positive reviews · historical
23,379*
Historical US price
1,499* US cents
Publisher
GIANTS Software*
Community tags · historical
  • Farming Sim*
  • Simulation*
  • Automobile Sim*
  • Multiplayer*
  • Agriculture*
  • Open World*
  • Realistic*
  • Economy*
  • Driving*
  • Moddable*
  • Singleplayer*
  • Management*
  • First-Person*
  • Co-op*
  • Online Co-Op*
  • Family Friendly*
  • Third Person*
  • Sandbox*
  • Strategy*
  • Great Soundtrack*
Store genres
Simulation
Simulation*
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Czech*
  • Dutch*
  • Hungarian*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Polish*
  • Portuguese - Portugal*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Romanian*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
  • Turkish*
Community tags · historical
Farming Sim
Farming Sim*
Simulation
Simulation*
Automobile Sim
Automobile Sim*
Multiplayer
Multiplayer*
Agriculture
Agriculture*
Open World
Open World*
Realistic
Realistic*
Economy
Economy*
Driving
Driving*
Moddable
Moddable*
Singleplayer
Singleplayer*
Management
Management*
First-Person
First-Person*
Co-op
Co-op*
Online Co-Op
Online Co-Op*
Family Friendly
Family Friendly*
Third Person
Third Person*
Sandbox
Sandbox*
Strategy
Strategy*
Great Soundtrack
Great Soundtrack*
Tags votes
Farming Sim
Votes · historical
1,160*
Simulation
Votes · historical
1,129*
Automobile Sim
Votes · historical
729*
Multiplayer
Votes · historical
725*
Agriculture
Votes · historical
622*
Open World
Votes · historical
559*
Realistic
Votes · historical
538*
Economy
Votes · historical
507*
Driving
Votes · historical
492*
Moddable
Votes · historical
457*
Singleplayer
Votes · historical
436*
Management
Votes · historical
356*
First-Person
Votes · historical
327*
Co-op
Votes · historical
282*
Online Co-Op
Votes · historical
277*
Family Friendly
Votes · historical
229*
Third Person
Votes · historical
198*
Sandbox
Votes · historical
196*
Strategy
Votes · historical
170*
Great Soundtrack
Votes · historical
154*
Specifications 5 · 27 fields
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Co-op*
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Remote Play on TV*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • GIANTS Software*
Store genres
  • Simulation*
Free to play · historical
No*
macOS requirements
Minimum: OS: Mac OS X 10.9.1, 10.10.1, 10.11.1 or 10.12.1 Processor: 2.0 GHz dual-core processor or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTS 450 Series, AMD Radeon HD 6770 or better (min 1GB VRAM) Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 6 GB available space Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR THE ONLINE GAME *
Metacritic score
69*
Name
Farming Simulator 17*
Windows requirements
Minimum: OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD dual-core processor Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTS 450 Series, AMD Radeon HD 6770 graphics card or better (min 1GB VRAM) Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 6 GB available space Additional Notes: INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR THE ONLINE GAME *
Platforms
  • windows*
  • mac*
Historical price currency
USD*
Discount percentage (historical)
0*
Historical store price
$14.99*
Publishers
  • GIANTS Software*
Recommendations total
22,542*
Coming soon · historical store status
No*
Store release date · historical
Oct 24, 2016*
Interface languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Dutch, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Portuguese - Brazil, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish*
Type
game*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
Co-op
Co-op*
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Multiplayer*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Full controller support
Full controller support*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Steam Cloud
Steam Cloud*
Remote Play on TV
Remote Play on TV*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software*
Store genres
Simulation
Simulation*
macOS requirements
macOS · Minimum
Operating system
Mac OS X 10.9.1, 10.10.1, 10.11.1 or 10.12.1*
Processor alternatives
2.0 GHz dual-core processor or better*
Memory
2 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
Nvidia Geforce GTS 450 Series, AMD Radeon HD 6770 or better (min 1GB VRAM)*
Network
Broadband Internet connection*
Storage
6 GB available space*
Conditions
INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR THE ONLINE GAME*
Windows requirements
Windows · Minimum
Operating system
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10*
Processor alternatives
2.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD dual-core processor*
Memory
2 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
Nvidia Geforce GTS 450 Series, AMD Radeon HD 6770 graphics card or better (min 1GB VRAM)*
Network
Broadband Internet connection*
Storage
6 GB available space*
Conditions
INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED FOR THE ONLINE GAME*
Platforms
Windows
Supported
Yes*
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
GIANTS Software
GIANTS Software*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Oct 24, 2016*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Czech*
  • Dutch*
  • Hungarian*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Polish*
  • Portuguese - Portugal*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Romanian*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Traditional Chinese*
  • Turkish*
Specifications 6 · 18 fields
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
full*
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Yes*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
playable*
Store genres
Simulation*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Owners-based popularity rank · 2026-06-27
540*
Community Linux rating confidence · 2026-06-27
strong*
Community Linux report count · 2026-06-27
42*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
platinum*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Steam release year · historical
2,016*
Title
Farming Simulator 17*
Coming soon · historical Steam listing
No*
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support
Full*
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Co-op
Co-op*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
Steam Deck · 2026-06-27
Compatibility category
Playable*
Store genres
Simulation
Simulation*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27
Community Linux compatibility tier
Platinum*
Reports
42*
Community confidence
strong*

* Provisional data