Ancient Farm

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Ancient Farm is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by A2 Softworks and was released on January 7, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Ancient Farm lets you build and manage a hands-on farm in ancient Egypt, starting from barren land with only basic tools. You must manually plow, plant, water, and harvest crops, unlocking workshops, production buildings, and temples through hard work. The game emphasizes timing, strategy, and detailed management to create a thriving farm.

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

music4 positive mentions

grinding18 negative mentions

Ancient Farm offers a unique and innovative twist on the farming sim genre, set in ancient Egypt, which provides a fresh experience for players.
The game features beautiful graphics and atmospheric music, creating a relaxing environment for players to enjoy their farming activities.
There is a satisfying gameplay loop involving building, farming, and crafting, with a variety of crops and animals to manage.

The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with players often spending too much time on manual tasks like watering crops and managing resources.
There are significant quality of life issues, such as tools breaking too easily and a lack of automation, which can hinder progression and enjoyment.
The game feels incomplete, lacking depth in mechanics and features like a day/night cycle, survival elements, and more interactive NPCs, making the world feel static and lonely.

grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of "Ancient Farm" is characterized by its repetitive gameplay mechanics, which can become tedious as players spend significant time on basic tasks like watering crops without much progression. While the game offers a unique setting and a hands-on approach to farming, many reviewers feel that it lacks depth and variety, leading to a solitary and sometimes frustrating experience. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy a chill, grindy farming experience but may disappoint players seeking more dynamic gameplay.
- “Ancient Farm is a casual farming sim that will drive you bonkers at times, with its repetitive play mechanics!”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay rarely expands beyond basic farming and crafting.”
- “Not the greatest game; it has promise but is not up to scratch. You spend 80% of the time just standing around watering, which doesn't feel like real farming. Medieval Dynasty has much better farming mechanics.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Ancient Farm is characterized by repetitive mechanics that can become tedious, primarily revolving around watering crops and managing resources, which some players find frustrating. While the three-season system adds a layer of strategy, the lack of diverse activities and survival elements detracts from the overall experience. Despite its charming visuals and relaxing atmosphere, many feel the gameplay needs significant improvements to enhance engagement and variety.
- “Another interesting mechanic is the three-season system, which adds genuine consequence since crops wither if you mistime your planting.”
- “On paper, it sounds like the perfect twist on a well-loved genre: familiar farming mechanics wrapped in a unique historical setting.”
- “Very relaxing gameplay, very refreshing, and the background music is fabulous. Highly recommended.”
- “Ancient Farm is a casual farming sim that will drive you bonkers at times, with its repetitive play mechanics!”
- “Pretty soon you're doing one thing over and over: watering crops, watering trees, watering grapes, getting more water... every 7 minutes. It comes to a point where if you have some crops (I have 40 barley, 5 fig trees, 10 grapes, 3 coffee, and 3 other trees), you won't have time to build or explore. You'll just be getting water, watering crops, and getting clay to replace the clay pot that breaks every cycle. It's a broken mechanic that needs to be fixed; either introduce irrigation or flooding, but the way it is currently designed is game-breaking.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay rarely expands beyond basic farming and crafting.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal, lacking a significant backstory or quests tied to Egyptian lore, which some players find acceptable given its simulation nature. However, there is a desire for more NPC interactions and an optional quest system that could enhance gameplay through rewards and varied narrative angles.
- “Multiple angles you could take a quest system - rewards could be prestige and/or special blueprints.”
- “Since there is no plot or quests with Egyptian lore, this doesn't really bother me since the game is just a simulation.”
- “It works in RPG games because you go on quests and you can only carry so much back to your home base.”
- “- more NPCs and an optional quest system.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the relaxing gameplay experience, featuring a blend of Egyptian and North African influences, including drums and oboes. Reviewers find it to be a perfect fit for the game's setting, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that many describe as refreshing and fabulous.
- “I would highly recommend this game; it is truly beautiful and has great music, think Conan Exiles but without the combat and free building.”
- “Very relaxing gameplay, very refreshing, and the background music is fabulous. Highly recommended.”
- “Music was pleasant and the world fit the feel of being next to the Nile.”
- “The game could really benefit from more Egyptian and North African music, incorporating instruments like drums and oboes.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their polished quality and beautiful environments, contributing to a unique aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the visual appeal, making it a solid choice for those who value graphics in their gaming.
- “Assessment so far: a great pick for those who want a quiet, focused farming experience with a unique aesthetic.”
- “I am picky about my graphics!”
- “The graphics are actually pretty polished and the environment is beautiful.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's visual style is praised for its atmospheric quality and period-appropriate design, though some users feel that while it enhances the ambiance, it lacks depth in gameplay relevance, coming off as more decorative than functional.
- “The visual style is very atmospheric, and there has definitely been some effort to make things look appropriate for the period.”
- “The atmosphere is immersive and enhances the overall experience of the game.”
- “The sound design contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”