Desktop Farm

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Desktop Farm is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by 3dm_live_wallpapers and was released on July 31, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Relaxing game where you can build your farm on your desktop. Your farm will be your interactive live wallpaper. Perfect to play in the background doing other things.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 416 reviews

graphics14 positive mentions

grinding30 negative mentions

The game is a cute and relaxing way to have a farm on your desktop while multitasking.
It's easy to complete achievements and serves as a fun idle game.
The graphics and overall concept are charming, making it enjoyable for casual play.

The game drains a significant amount of CPU and battery, making it impractical for some users.
It is extremely buggy, with issues like lag, unresponsive controls, and disappearing menus.
The content is limited, leading to a repetitive experience that can become boring quickly.

graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
43%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the colorful and cute art style reminiscent of Minecraft, while others criticize performance issues and lag. Some players enjoy the aesthetic but note that it may not be enough to compensate for the game's shortcomings. Overall, the graphics are seen as appealing but hindered by technical problems.
- “The concept and art style is also pretty cool.”
- “The graphics are very colorful and cute, with an aesthetic that reminds me of Minecraft.”
- “This game is perfect for when you're bored and its art style is super cute.”
- “The graphics sucked and the concepts sucked.”
- “Also, while I love the art style, the Chinese translation is terrible.”
- “In conclusion, if you are going for a cute temporary aesthetic, then feel free.”
grinding
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game offers a charming idle farming experience, appealing to those who enjoy casual gameplay and interactive wallpapers. However, players note that the novelty can wear off over time, leading to a sense of tedium, especially due to repetitive animal sounds and limited options. Overall, it's recommended for fans of idle farming games, but may not satisfy those seeking deeper gameplay.
- “I wanted to love this, as I want to love all farming games...but it's impossible.”
- “At first it was fun but after a while it got tedious and the constant sounds of the animals get to be too much that I can't enjoy the sounds in the background.”
- “It doesn't have a lot of options and it can be a bit glitchy but if you want a classic lil farming sim that just hangs out in the background, this is the game for you!”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
57%
29%
The game's story aspect is polarizing, with some players noting a complete lack of narrative, comparing it to games like Temple Run, while others praise it for having an "epic" storyline. Overall, the feedback suggests that the story may not be a central focus for many players.
- “Epic story.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
- “An undo button for when I occasionally goof and plow a plot instead of sell it.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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Overall, users report mixed experiences with the game's optimization. While some find the application well-optimized and not demanding on system resources, others experience significant performance issues, particularly when expanding their farms or running the game alongside other applications. Improved optimization could enhance the overall performance and user experience.
- “The application works great, well optimized, does not put a load on the computer.”
- “I follow the instructions in the community hub and check everything on performance.”
- “First, the farm will take priority over running apps on your computer by default, tanking performance in many games.”
- “The performance can tank if you buy too many things, so you can't really expand the farm too much.”
- “A little more optimization would help.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that hinder gameplay. While some find it enjoyable, the persistent technical problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Extremely buggy.”
- “Not only that, but it was incredibly buggy; sometimes taking multiple actions to be able to grab anything and at other times not being able to place anything at all.”
- “Doesn't work; constant glitches, bugs, and crashes.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Users express a desire for improved audio settings in the game, specifically the ability to separate game sounds from music and the option to toggle background music on and off. This suggests that while the music is appreciated, players want more control over their audio experience.
- “I would like the audio settings to be better adjustable; I want the option to separate game sounds from music.”
- “Maybe a background music that people can toggle on and off depending on whether they want to listen to it.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The gameplay is straightforward and revolves around building a farm, purchasing plants and animals, and selling them to generate resources for further investment. However, some users find the mechanics repetitive, which may affect long-term engagement.
- “The gameplay is simple; you build a farm, buy plants and animals, then sell them to gain more resources to reinvest in the desktop farm.”
- “The gameplay is simple; you build a farm, buy plants and animals, then sell them to get more resources to reinvest in the desktop farm.”
- “<| gameplay variety |>(if it feels repetitive)”
- “<| gameplay variety |>(if it feels repetitive)”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game offers a notable level of replayability, allowing players to reset and experience it anew. Additionally, the presence of engaging elements, such as sheep on the wallpaper, adds to the overall enjoyment and encourages repeated play.
- “✅ infinitely replayable”
- “You could reset the game if you wanted to, so there is a certain level of replayability.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing sound effects, particularly those of the cows, and the comedic visuals of cows glitching when trapped in small spaces. Players find these elements entertaining, making the game a lighthearted way to pass the time while managing their farm.
- “Trapping several cows in a 1x1 square and watching them glitch around is hilarious.”
- “The sound effects are funny, especially the cows.”
- “This funny app helps you kill some free time while organizing your farm right on desktop.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and enjoyable qualities, creating a chill experience that players appreciate.
- “Chill game, loving the atmosphere”