An open-world ranch management experience
Ranch Simulator, developed by Toxic Dog and published by Excalibur Games, is a simulation game focused on rebuilding a rundown family ranch. It features both single-player and online co-op multiplayer for up to four players.
The game combines building, farming, hunting, and livestock management within a large open-world environment. Players renovate structures, manage livestock, and protect their ranch from wildlife while working to restore the homestead’s prosperity. It offers a comprehensive ranching experience for players who enjoy open-world simulation games.
Players begin with a dilapidated family ranch and gradually work to restore it by renovating essential structures such as the main house, barns, pens, and runs. As the ranch develops, they purchase tools, vehicles, materials, and livestock to support each stage of rebuilding. With these resources in place, players choose the types of animals they want to raise and construct the facilities needed to keep them safe and properly managed.
Ranch renovation and construction
Livestock care and wildlife protection
Animal management plays an important role in gameplay, as players raise and breed livestock to support the ranch’s growth. As the ranch expands, players must also protect their animals from wildlife, using hunting mechanics to deter predators and maintain the safety of their herds. Since these tasks need to be done regularly, some of the daily chores may feel a bit repetitive over time.
A well-rounded ranch life simulation
Ranch Simulator brings together the core elements of ranching into a cohesive and engaging experience. Its blend of restoration, animal care, wildlife interaction, and cooperative play creates a world that feels both active and rewarding. Whether building with friends or managing the ranch solo, players can enjoy a steady sense of progress as they transform a neglected homestead into a thriving and lively operation.
Pros
- Engaging ranch restoration gameplay
- Cooperative multiplayer support
- Varied building and farming systems
- Large open-world environment
Cons
- Can feel repetitive over time