Best Horse Games, Ranked

There are games that focus on all sorts of animals, but one of the most popular has always been games that focus on horses. This includes not only owning a horse but also running a horse ranch. These games have been available on a wide variety of platforms, from PC, console, to even mobile phones, to allow those players who love horses to have many ways to interact with one of their favorite animals.

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Here are some of the best games for players who love horses, ranked, from games that allow them to run their very own horse ranch, to titles that simply have a big focus on horses. The games have been ranked by how much interaction with horses the player has, as well as the overall enjoyment of the player when ranching or riding horses, with many of them having the potential to add even more to the experience.

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The Sims 4: Horse Ranch Expansion Pack

Own Horses And Experience The Rancher Life

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The Sims 4 base game, unfortunately, doesn’t include any horses. However, one of the most recent expansion packs to be added to the game fulfills any horse lover’s dream as The Sims 4: Horse Ranch Pack allows the player to head out into the countryside with their sims to start up their very own ranch.

There is more to The Sims 4: Horse Ranch pack than simply purchasing horses and building a ranch, as players can have their Sims work on their riding skills, as well as train their horse in various skills, such as jumping and agility, which allows them to earn all sorts of rewards. As a simulation title, the player is free to run the ranch however they wish.

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Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch

One Of The Greatest Horseback Adventures

• Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo Switch
• Release Date: November 3, 2022
• Developer: Aesir Interactive
• Genres: Simulation, Action-Adventure

Although the majority of games played by players who love horses tend to be simulation titles, there are a few horse games that have interesting stories, such as Horse Tales: Emerald Valley Ranch. On horseback, a player goes on an entirely new adventure as they explore all the mysteries of the beautiful lands of Emerald Valley while on vacation.

Like any good horse ranching game, a player needs an objective, as it’s up to the player to bring their family’s past ranch back to its former glory since it has fallen into ruin. Players will raise horses and breed them to get all sorts of fascinating coat patterns and personalities, while also developing their riding skills across the open world.

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Star Equestrian – Horse Ranch

Care For Horses And Take Them To Competitions

• Platforms: PC, IOS, Android
• Release Date: March 13, 2023
• Developer: Foxie Games
• Genres: Simulation

Some of the best games for players that love horses are simulation titles where players can experience raising horses and improving their skills while being able to enjoy it with other players online. Star Equestrian – Horse Ranch is one of many online open-world games that allow players to get on the back of their horse and ride around alongside their friends.

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While it’s easy to focus on running their ranch or hanging out with fellow horse lovers, Star Equestrian even has its own interesting story that pushes the player out into the open world as they look for their childhood horse, Snowdrop. Players don’t only have to focus on the story, as there are plenty of competitions to take part in, as well as to allow players to show off their horse riding skills and the foals they have raised.

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My Riding Stables: Life With Horses

An Immersive Horse Care Simulator

• Platforms: PC
• Release Date: March 27, 2014
• Developer: Sproing
• Genres: Simulation

While many simulation horse ranch titles claim to be an immersive horse-caring experience, My Riding Stables: Life with Horses takes this a step further with the type of horse care a player can do with their horse, as well as the management aspects of running a ranch.

Players can do more than groom their horses, as My Riding Stables also allows the player to clean the hooves of their adorable steeds, an incredibly important part of horse care many games miss. Alongside this, players can also rent out their horses to NPCs that may ride them for some extra money to help the player keep their ranch afloat.

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Star Stable Online

An Online Open World With An Interesting Story

• Platforms: PC, Android, IOS
• Release Date: June 20, 2012
• Developer: Star Stable Entertainment AB
• Genres: Adventure

If there’s one thing better than riding horses alone, it’s riding horses with other horse lovers online. Star Stable Online is another online horse ranch title like Star Equestrian that not only allows the player to have an interactive experience with other players, but Star Stable also has an interesting story that pushes players to explore the open world of this adventure title.

Star Stable Online is free to play up to level 5, then players may make a one-off payment to gain access to the entire open world of Jorvik, as they customize their horses to then show them off at the various events that take place within the online open-world. Not to forget to mention the member-exclusive quests that are available too.

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Tales Of Rein Ravine

Go To Riding School In This Indie Horse Game

• Platforms: PC
• Release Date: October 12, 2024
• Developer: Maia the Horsegirl
• Genres: Adventure

Tales of Rein Ravine may not be fully out on PC yet, but even in early access, this indie title made by Maia the Horsegirl shows great potential for any players who love horses. This indie title aims to do something that no other horse game has done through immersive horse-riding mechanics that are heavily based on the real thing.

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The game is also expected to have an incredibly interesting story as players work their way through the prestigious Rein Ravine Equine University. While the player is given this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in this beautiful village, perhaps the place isn’t as serene as it seems, as the player learns the skills of showjumping, dressage, and cross-country.

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Red Dead Redemption 2

Horse Care Is Important Even As A Cowboy

Unlike the other horse games mentioned, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a title that horse lovers should consider if they wish to explore a title that isn’t a simulation, but an action-adventure title instead, with a phenomenal story. There is an assortment of horses to be purchased or found within Red Dead Redemption 2, that the player will find themselves relying on constantly to not only travel across the open world but also in various missions.

These horses can get injured or die, and therefore, a player may find themselves becoming incredibly attached to their horse. As a player is also able to pet and groom their horse, this allows players to make even more of a connection with them. Those who don’t want to lose their horse, or collect multiple, may even enjoy Red Dead Redemption 2 Online, which allows the player to fill the stable with their horses.

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The Ranch Of Rivershine

A Horse Ranch Builder With A Lot Of Potential

• Platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Nintendo
• Release Date: May 12, 2023
• Developer: Cozy Bee Games
• Genres: Simulation

One of the best games for players who love horses is another title that is currently in early access but already has a lot of potential to be an incredible title for any horse enthusiast. The Ranch of Rivershine not only has an unbelievable art style but also an engaging world as the player once again build up their own horse ranch from scratch.

Players won’t only build up the stables of their ranch, but will also expand their pastures and create various practice courses for their horses to train them to become some of the best in cross-country. It isn’t just about horses in The Ranch of Rivershine, as players will also cultivate their own crops, which can then be used to create a healthy diet for their herd. With plenty more still planned to be added, from foal training to veterinary care, The Ranch of Rivershine is looking promising.

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