The Professional Farmer series is a franchise of farming simulation games that includes Professional Farmer 2017 and Professional Farmer: American Dream. Players engage in realistic agricultural activities such as driving tractors, tending to livestock, and harvesting crops. The series has seen multiple releases across PC and console platforms, including various Gold Edition packages.
Development of the franchise was led by United Independent Entertainment.
Professional Farmer 2017 debuted on PC in 2016, subsequently expanding to consoles including the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U in 2017. These releases were accompanied by
Professional Farmer 2017: Gold Edition, which bundled the core experience with additional downloadable content such as extra machinery and livestock breeds.
The franchise expanded its geographical scope with the 2017 release of
Professional Farmer: American Dream. This entry transported players to the expansive landscapes of the American Midwest, featuring larger fields, regional-specific crops, and specialized ranching mechanics. Across these iterations, the gameplay emphasizes economic management, requiring players to monitor market prices, manage fuel and maintenance costs, and strategically reinvest profits into advanced machinery. The series competed in the niche agricultural simulation market by focusing on career progression and accessible driving physics, establishing a dedicated player base during the mid-2010s simulation boom.