Hay Day

A farm you build at your own pace

Hay Day is a farming and trading game for players who enjoy steady progress, simple routines and plenty of small tasks. You plant crops, collect materials, raise animals and expand a working farm managed from a bright, touch-friendly interface. Crops do not wither while you are away, so the game suits short visits as well as longer sessions.

More than planting and harvesting

Harvested goods feed into a chain of production. Wheat can become bread, while other raw materials are turned into more valuable food and farm products. Buildings, fields and animals give you several jobs to balance, with the farm gradually becoming more complex as it grows.

• Sell extra goods through your roadside shop and trade with other players.
• Join a neighbourhood to share resources and take part in Derby events.
• Visit areas beyond the main farm, including the fishing lake, town and Valley.
• Use quick swipes and taps to harvest, collect and manage production.

Who it suits

Hay Day is a good fit for casual players who prefer relaxed management over strict timers or high-pressure competition. The broad mix of farming, crafting, selling and social play also gives returning players something to check without requiring a fixed daily schedule. Those looking for a detailed strategy simulator may find the presentation deliberately light, but the connected production and trading systems add more depth than the cheerful style suggests.

At a glance

Developed by Supercell, Hay Day is listed in the Casual category and has passed 100,000,000+ installs. Its rating is about 4.3 out of 5 from more than 13.1 million reviews, a substantial audience for a game built around patient, incremental progress.