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The sequel to the best-selling worldwide hit "Farming Simulator" has loads of new features! Assume the role of a farmer experiencing the challenge of 18 hour days running a new farm in the middle of beautiful rolling countryside.
Farming Simulator 2011 is a simulation, farming sim and agriculture game
developed and published by Giants Software.
Released on October 29th 2010 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 2 languages: English and German.
It has received 928 reviews of which 852 were positive and 76 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 8.19€ on Steam, but you can find it for less on Eneba.
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Windows
- OS *: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista and 7
- Processor: 2.0 GHz Intel or equivalent AMD processor
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 6800 Series, ATI Radeon X850, S3 Chrome 430 GT or better (min 256 MB VRAM)
- Hard Drive: 1 GB free hard drive space
- Sound: Sound card
MacOS
- OS: Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.1
- Processor: Intel CPU 1.83 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 8600, Radeon X1600 or better (min. 256 MB VRAM)
- Hard Drive: 1 GB free hard drive space
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Farming Simulator 2011, developed and published by Giants Software, marked a significant step in the series’ early years by refining the concept of virtual agriculture into a more ambitious and structured experience. At its heart, the game tasks players with running a modern farm, managing fields, raising cattle, and carefully balancing profits with investments in better tools and land. Unlike arcade-style farming games, Farming Simulator 2011 leans heavily into methodical routines and authenticity, focusing on the daily grind of agricultural life and offering a sandbox where progress comes slowly but steadily. One of its main appeals is the inclusion of licensed machinery from real manufacturers. Brands like Deutz-Fahr, Krone, Pöttinger, and Horsch appear in the game, giving equipment enthusiasts the opportunity to operate recognizable tractors and implements. This not only adds credibility but also ensures that the game captures the sense of scale and complexity behind real farm work. Tasks such as plowing, sowing, spreading fertilizer, and harvesting are all present, requiring players to learn the proper order and application of each process. Managing livestock, particularly cattle, introduces another layer to the simulation, expanding the responsibilities beyond crop farming and pushing players to juggle multiple forms of income. The game’s pacing is deliberate, which can be both a strength and a drawback. For players who appreciate routine and long-term planning, the gradual accumulation of money and upgrades provides a sense of accomplishment. Buying a more powerful tractor or expanding a farm feels meaningful precisely because it takes time. However, this slow pace also highlights the repetitiveness of the core gameplay. Much of Farming Simulator 2011 involves driving machinery in straight lines over fields, and the lack of variety in activities can become tedious. The tutorials offer limited guidance, often leaving players to figure out key mechanics through trial and error, which can frustrate newcomers to the series. Visually, Farming Simulator 2011 shows its age even for its time. The fields, buildings, and surrounding landscapes are serviceable but lack detail and atmosphere, giving the environment a somewhat barren quality. The graphical presentation feels functional rather than immersive, prioritizing clear visibility of machinery and fields over creating a rich, dynamic countryside. While this doesn’t hinder the gameplay itself, it does make the world feel static compared to the vibrancy one might expect from a living, breathing farm environment. Where the game shines is in its support for multiplayer and mods. Farming Simulator 2011 allows players to join forces online, managing farms cooperatively and dividing labor across various tasks. This feature helps alleviate the grind, as sharing responsibilities with others makes the work feel more engaging. Additionally, the modding community has played a key role in extending the life of the game, providing new vehicles, maps, and mechanics that expand its scope far beyond the base version. Although not every mod integrates smoothly, the sheer variety ensures that dedicated players can tailor the game to their preferences and keep it fresh over time. As a whole, Farming Simulator 2011 represents a solid if somewhat rough entry in the series’ evolution. It succeeds in laying the foundation for the farming simulation genre by emphasizing authenticity, patience, and long-term progression, but it also exposes the weaknesses of early attempts at realism, with repetitive gameplay, minimal guidance, and dated visuals holding it back. For fans of slower, methodical games who enjoy the satisfaction of incremental growth, it offers a rewarding if modest experience. For others, its grind-heavy nature and lack of variety may feel more like work than play. Still, it remains a noteworthy milestone in Giants Software’s path toward the more polished and expansive farming simulators that would follow. Rating: 9/10
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I remember playing the crap out of this game from 2014-2016. It was and still is one of my favorite games ever, I was so happy when i saw that this game is still on steam. Great game even thought it's old I recommend it to everyone
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Great game but the achievements a little bit insane and the servers are not really working. But if you like retro games like me it's an instant purchase.
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this game isnt very clear about a lot of things. HOWEVER: once you figure controls and game mechanics out, this game is actually really good, and holds up surprisingly well. also, the controller controls are not very good. however i still find myself enjoying this game. it would also be nice if the game didnt restart whenever youd change any setting, even audio.
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If you have problems with motion sickness in games, especially from "camera shake" or "head bobbing" options in them, then you WILL likely have problems with this game. The controller binds are very awkward compared to more modern games. For example the gas and brake/reverse are on the left stick's y axis and share a bind so they cannot be on the two triggers that is the normal style now. If those are not an issue then this is a very solid game, especially for the price. There are a lot of QoL features that get added in later games (like being able to change the timescale from in game instead of having to back out to the menu) but overall it feels enough like the later versions that if you're looking to see if you like Farming Simulator as a franchise/genre this is a safe pick at only $8. It's not hard to get mods in the newer games (especially 22 and 25 which have them right in the main menu), but if that's not your thing, then this game could also be a great pick up if you want: 1. To have a version with smaller equipment - you can definitely manage with the 75 hp tractors and even going up to the 150 hp tractors should be enough for the bigger (maybe even for the biggest) equipment available. or 2. To be a farm manager juggling many workers doing all sorts of jobs (although some jobs cannot be done by workers at all - for example: fertilizing) as the fields progress through the stages quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Farming Simulator 2011 is currently priced at 8.19€ on Steam.
Farming Simulator 2011 is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 8.19€ on Steam.
Farming Simulator 2011 received 852 positive votes out of a total of 928 achieving a rating of 8.65.
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Farming Simulator 2011 was developed and published by Giants Software.
Farming Simulator 2011 is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Farming Simulator 2011 is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Farming Simulator 2011 is not playable on Linux.
Farming Simulator 2011 offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Farming Simulator 2011 includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
There are 4 DLCs available for Farming Simulator 2011. Explore additional content available for Farming Simulator 2011 on Steam.
Farming Simulator 2011 does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Farming Simulator 2011 does not support Steam Remote Play.
Farming Simulator 2011 is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Farming Simulator 2011.
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Developer
Giants Software
Publisher
Giants Software
Release
29 Oct 2010
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