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Dune Rancher is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Jestercraft and was released on February 4, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Dune Rancher is a first-person incremental Moondust collecting game where you hoard materials and keep them safe from stealing Desert Spirits. Use Moondust to buy weapons, tools and robots to boost and automate your income.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
optimization3 positive mentions
stability3 negative mentions

  • The game offers a fun and satisfying progression experience with simple mechanics and charming art style.
  • It's an inexpensive game that provides a decent amount of entertainment for a couple of hours.
  • The mix of 3D and 2D graphics, along with a cozy yet slightly dark mood, adds to the overall appeal.
  • The game is plagued by bugs, including glitches that can disrupt gameplay and issues with camera control.
  • There is a lack of clear information on item functions, which can lead to confusion during play.
  • The game could benefit from more story elements and gameplay tweaks, particularly regarding ranged weapons.
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features decent mechanics and functional controls, with simple yet addictive goals for upgrading the ranch. However, players feel that the game could benefit from additional story elements and minor adjustments to ranged weapon gameplay. Overall, the experience is enjoyable but could be enhanced with some refinements.

    • “I like the simple mechanics but addicting goals to upgrade the ranch.”
    • “Good game mechanics.”
    • “The game could use some more story elements and a few minor gameplay tweaks to ranged weapons.”
    • “The controls function fine, graphics are okay, and the mechanics are decent enough.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally considered satisfactory, featuring a blend of 3D and 2D elements that contribute to a unique art style. While some users find them merely "okay-ish," others appreciate the character design and overall aesthetic.

    • “Cool mix of 3D and 2D graphics.”
    • “Great art style (:”
    • “Characters and graphics are impressive.”
    • “The character models look outdated and lack detail, making the overall graphics feel subpar.”
    • “The environments are bland and uninspired, which detracts from the immersive experience.”
    • “The graphics are inconsistent, with some areas looking decent while others appear poorly rendered.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits several glitches that can disrupt control temporarily, leading to a buggy experience overall. While it retains charm, players have noted issues with aiming and a lack of clarity regarding game mechanics, which may detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these stability concerns, many still recommend it for its engaging qualities.

    • “It has charm, but it's very buggy. The aim doesn't feel great, and unless I missed something, there's no information on what anything does.”
    • “100% ~3h - recommend, but it's buggy as hell!”
    • “The game has a few glitches where control is lost for a few moments before returning, but it didn't affect my play that much.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its smooth performance, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall gameplay experience.

    • “The game runs smoothly, providing a seamless experience.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the gameplay is; it never lags.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for high performance even on lower-end systems.”
  • story
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers feel that the game would benefit from a more developed story, suggesting that enhancing the narrative could improve the overall experience, alongside minor adjustments to ranged weapon gameplay.

    • “The game could use more depth in its story elements, along with some minor gameplay tweaks to ranged weapons.”
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Dune Rancher is a casual role playing game.

Dune Rancher is available on PC and Windows.

Dune Rancher was released on February 4, 2026.

Dune Rancher was developed by Jestercraft.

Dune Rancher has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its optimization but disliked it for its gameplay.

Dune Rancher is a single player game.

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