Pony Town offers players a unique community experience you may’t easily find elsewhere. That said, if you’re looking for something new, here are our picks for the 10 best games like Pony Town.
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Selection Criteria
One thing I quickly realized while researching titles for this list isthere aren’t many games like Pony Town. There are several Pony Town “clones,” butthey vary massively in quality and moderation. With this in mind, I’ve picked a selection of games that fill at least two of the following criteria where Pony Town shines:
Finally, I’d love to recommend more games where you play as a pony, but they truly are a rarity!
The best games like Pony Town
Now you know what it takes to land a spot on the list, here are the games I recommend to get your Pony Town fix.
Roblox may be a low-hanging fruit, but itssocial features are similar to Pony Town, and it’s easy to make friends.
If you’ve never played Roblox,it’s like a hub of community-made games. Those custom titles range from silly minigames to full-blown RPGs with in-depth progression systems. The art style is a little crude for my tastes, but there’s no denying how popular Roblox is.
There’s something for everyone, and Roblox is one of the few games on this list where you’re able to be a Pony!
Final Fantasy 14 (FFXIV)
Final Fantasy 14 ticks many Pony Town boxes, and there’s something for everyone even if socializing isn’t your strong suit.
As FFXIV is an MMO, it’s brimming with social features, with specific servers dedicated to Roleplaying. You canpurchase and decorate a house, and the community is warm and welcoming.
You must engage in combat to progress through the game, butthere are collectibles galore. Those collectibles include emotes, pets, and mounts, and you can spend countless hours farming for them.
Finally, while you can’t be a pony, you can be a Miqo’te which is basically a cat person. The character creator in FFXIV is wonderfully in-depth, andfashion is a massive part of the game.
The only downside is that FFXIV is subscription-based. Fortunately, you’re able to try the base game and the first two expansions before paying.
Guild Wars 2
If you’re interested in trying an MMO, but don’t want to pay a monthly subscription fee, I highly recommend Guild Wars 2.
Guild Wars 2 is the first MMO I played, and it showcases social features and a rich world on a scale I’d never seen before. As the name implies, you’re able to also have your own guild hall, and there’s an almostoverwhelming level of customization.
Just like FFXIV, you can join in community events and make friends.There are also Roleplaying optionsif you’re into them. If you dig the social aspects of an MMO but don’t want to feel financially tied to the title, you can’t do much better than Guild Wars 2.
Minecraft needs no introduction, as it’s a juggernaut in the games industry. The base game deliversunrivaled building optionsand ways to flex your creative muscle.
The Minecraft experience can be a solitary one, but there arehundreds of community-run serversto explore. These custom games offer everything from roleplaying to unique challenges.
There’s a ton of depth to Minecraft and a learning curve for crafting. Once you’ve figured those out,the sky is the limitand you’ll see how Minecraft has remained popular for over ten years.
Stardew Valley
One of the big draws of Pony Town is the pacing. You can tackle everything at your own pace and no overarching goals are looming overhead.
Few games share that design philosophy, but Stardew Valley comes pretty close!Stardew Valley is a farming RPGyou can enjoy alone or with friends. There are plenty of objectives to complete, but you’re never rushed. You can do whatever you like in Stardew Valley, from caring for animals to battling slimes in the mines.
House and farm decorating is addictive, and it’s easy to see how players comfortably spend hundreds of hours on the title. Stardew Valley offers a world you can get lost in, and countless ways to play.
Stardew Valley also has animpressive modding scene, so you’re able to adjust the experience to your liking.
House Flipper 2
My favorite feature of Pony Town is the island and house building. If you’re in the same boat, you’ll appreciate House Flipper 2.
As you probably guessed by the title, House Flipper 2 is all about decorating and selling houses. Thebuilding options are robust and easy to use, and you can easily spend hours perfecting your dream home.
Flipping houses for a profit is addictive, and entirely optional if you’d rather keep your creations.
I debated putting this game on the list as it’s strictly a single-player experience but offers something many other titles don’t.You can take your time with House Flipper 2and there’s no mechanical skill required. This is a low-stakes title without combat and isa cozy gameanyone can enjoy.
Core Keeper
I rarely get to talk about Core Keeper, as it’s slipped under the radar for most players. Core Keeper is anunderground survival crafting game. There is a focus on combat, as there are big bosses to defeat, but there’s also a solid base builder to enjoy.
As you progress through Core Keeper,you can construct an entire villagefor NPCs to move into. One of the latest updates adds basic farming to the game, and there are collectibles galore for those willing to explore.
Core Keeper also offersseamless co-op, and it’s a real treat to make a village with your friends. The camera angle is the same as Pony Town, so you’ll feel right at home!
LEGO Fortnite
LEGO Fortnite is a superb game for would-be builders and decorators. It’s free, andyou can share worlds with your friendswithout worrying about server costs.
There is a light progression system in LEGO Fortnite, but it’s ultimately asandbox where you can let your imagination run wild. You can create gorgeous houses and towns, and there’s plenty to explore.
LEGO Fortnite lacks the open social features of Pony Town, but it’s easy to find a community with which to enjoy the title. There’s even free Star Wars content,including Lightsabers.
Terraria is quite objective-focused and is a far cry from the relaxed social setting of Pony Town. That said,base building and decorating are big parts of the gameand it’s a superb experience with friends.
I often see Terraria described as “2D Minecraft” and while this is fair, it’s so much more than that.Grinding for new gear is addictive, and progression is rewarding.
If you can find a friendly group to play with, Terraria offers a world you can spend hundreds of hours in.
Ashes Town
If you’re after something that feels like an extension of Pony Town, you won’t get much closer than Ashes Town.
Ashes Town looks, feels, and plays like Pony Town, but with apost-apocalyptic spin. You can still run around as a Pony, and thesocial features will feel instantly familiar. The catch is you can now arm yourself with weapons, and battle NPC enemies.
Like Pony Town, you’re able to explore Ashen Town at your own pace, andthere’s a party islandif you want to chill out.
There are several other “Town” spin-offs, but Ashes Town is arguably the most well-known and popular.
If you’re playing Pony Town on mobile, some of the games I’ve included on this list won’t be available. That said, Terraria, Minecraft, and Stardew Valley have decent mobile ports, and you’re spoilt for choice forfree games on the platform.
Anthony Yates
Anthony is a freelance writer for PC Invasion and has worked in the industry for four years. He’s furiously competitive and is always looking for the next big multiplayer hit. Anthony thrives in high-stakes games like Escape From Tarkov and Sea of Thieves. He is also passionate about speedrunning and always looks forward to the next GDQ and ESA events. When he’s not grinding leaderboards, Anthony enjoys visiting Arcades, retro gaming, and horror movies.
