Farming Simulator 3D is an open-world farming simulator game with realistic 3D graphics. The player controls a farmer and can take part in the harvest. The farmer has a variety of vehicles and tools, such as a harvester, a tractor, a grain seeding plough planter, a gas pedal, a brake pedal, and a steering wheel.

The player must work the land and seed it with crops. The crops will be harvested and sold to earn money. The vehicles must be controlled to transport the crops and the player must be careful not to crash into other vehicles or objects. The player can buy new vehicles and tools to help them perform their tasks.