by theygamesPony Town offers players a unique community experience you can’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.
Selection Criteria
One thing I quickly realized while researching titles for this list is there aren’t many games like Pony Town. There are several Pony Town “clones,” but they 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:
- Robust character creation.
- Decorating and building.
- Collectibles, including limited-time seasonal items.
- Options for Role Playing (RP).
- Social features.
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
Roblox may be a low-hanging fruit, but its social 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 can 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 can purchase and decorate a house, and the community is warm and welcoming.
You must engage in combat to progress through the game, but there 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, and fashion is a massive part of the game.
The only downside is that FFXIV is subscription-based. Fortunately, you can 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 can also have your own guild hall, and there’s an almost overwhelming level of customization.
Just like FFXIV, you can join in community events and make friends. There are also Roleplaying options if 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
Minecraft needs no introduction, as it’s a juggernaut in the games industry. The base game delivers unrivaled building options and ways to flex your creative muscle.
The Minecraft experience can be a solitary one, but there are hundreds of community-run servers to 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 limit and 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 RPG you 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 an impressive modding scene, so you can 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. The building 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 2 and there’s no mechanical skill required. This is a low-stakes title without combat and is a cozy game anyone 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 an underground 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 village for 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 offers seamless 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, and you can share worlds with your friends without worrying about server costs.
There is a light progression system in LEGO Fortnite, but it’s ultimately a sandbox 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
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 game and 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 a post-apocalyptic spin. You can still run around as a Pony, and the social features will feel instantly familiar. The catch is you can now arm yourself with weapons, and battle NPC enemies.
Like Pony Town, you can explore Ashen Town at your own pace, and there’s a party island if 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 for free games on the platform.