Farm Keeper
- June 17, 2023
- Napas
- 20h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Farm Keeper" is a farming simulation game where players must optimize their farm's yield to pay off rent and avoid foreclosure. Learn how to best arrange tiles for maximum profit and adapt your strategy with random tile choices. Challenges and secret tiles keep the gameplay fresh, with each achievement unlocking a new way to play. Sessions last 15-45 minutes, with a total playtime of 10-15 hours.
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Reviews
- Charming graphics and engaging gameplay that combines farming and strategy elements, making it fun and addictive.
- Offers a good amount of replayability with various unlockables and difficulty modes, catering to both casual and hardcore players.
- Relaxing yet challenging, with a satisfying progression system that encourages players to strategize and optimize their farms.
- Lacks a save feature, which can be frustrating as players risk losing progress after long runs.
- Gameplay can become tedious due to excessive clicking and the inability to undo actions, leading to potential mistakes that ruin runs.
- Some balance issues with tile interactions and randomness can make the game feel unfair or overly reliant on luck, especially at higher difficulties.
- grinding25 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is described as a mix of fun and tedium; while players enjoy the cute graphics and strategic elements of farming and city-building, many find the repetitive tasks and lack of an undo feature to be unnecessarily tedious, especially in the late game. Players appreciate the challenge of optimizing their setups and managing resources, but some feel that the gameplay can become boring over time due to the excessive clicking and micromanagement required. Overall, it offers a rewarding experience for those who enjoy strategic farming games, but may frustrate others with its grind-heavy mechanics.
“It took me 2 days of grinding for the perfect setup to get it rolling right, but I finally did it!”
“Every turn is unnecessarily tedious because you have to switch crops and be extremely careful not to use all of your stamina or plant the wrong plant.”
“Early game/small farm is way too limited and straightforward to be interesting, but once your farm grows much at all it becomes way too tedious -- you have to click basically every tile multiple times a day.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Farm Keeper is characterized by its cute aesthetics and simple mechanics, offering a mix of depth and casual enjoyment. While it provides a relaxing experience with a good flow, players note issues with balance, particularly at higher difficulties, and some quality of life concerns like the lack of an undo button. Overall, it is seen as a rewarding yet occasionally tedious puzzle game that encourages strategic thinking.
“Farm Keeper is a cute game with simple base mechanics and a lot of depth.”
“Relaxing gameplay with good music - easily worth the $5 and for me has some great quick pick up and play feel to it.”
“Great entertaining game, easy mechanics that take a while to get right and great flow of gameplay.”
“It is unbalanced; it’s impossible to win on boss difficulty without some secret tiles, but after you open corn, tractor, and weather station, the gameplay becomes broken and it is extremely easy to win.”
“And this annoying pump that breaks the well’s mechanics but requires an action point, and you always forget to click it.”
“This game does not tell you anything about how the mechanics work.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their cute and aesthetically pleasing pixel art style, which enhances the overall enjoyment and "gamefeel." Players appreciate the charming visuals that complement the strategic farming gameplay, contributing to a cozy and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the graphics receive a positive reception, with many highlighting their role in making the game fun and inviting.
“The game has cute graphics, an interesting take on a strategic farming game, and it is a lot of fun!”
“Aesthetically pleasing, easy to understand, and fun to navigate.”
“Coupled with cute pixel graphics, I was hooked!”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its chill and relaxing quality, enhancing the cozy atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some users find certain sound effects annoying, the overall sentiment is positive, with many appreciating the soundtrack's ability to create a pleasant and engaging environment. The combination of charming visuals and soothing music contributes to a delightful gaming experience.
“It's a cute game, I really like the cozy music and the art style.”
“Relaxing gameplay with good music - easily worth the $5 and has a great quick pick-up-and-play feel to it.”
“Charming little roguelite tile placement game, interesting and quick challenge-based progression, and very relaxing music.”
“Sound: 5/10, kinda annoying sound effects and music.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and primarily appeals to players who enjoy farming mechanics over romantic or friendship narratives. While it offers some flexibility in gameplay paths, the quest system is criticized for being dull and not effectively integrating with the achievement system, leading to repetitive experiences. Players are encouraged to focus on specific achievements to enhance their enjoyment, as the quest system limits the ability to fully commit to particular strategies.
“The game provides reasonable flexibility to attempt different paths to success, though the in-game quests can feel fairly dull.”
“The quest system forces you to diversify, which is good, but it also prevents you from going 'all in' on a specific build, making runs feel more or less the same once you know what tiles are coming up.”
“This game is for people who enjoy farms but are indifferent to the romantic and friendship plot lines, and also like puzzles.”
“The game provides reasonable flexibility to attempt different paths to success, though the in-game quests are fairly dull.”
“The quest system doesn't mesh well with the achievement system.”
“The quest system forces you to diversify, which is good, but also prevents you from going 'all in' on a specific build, making runs more or less the same once you know what tiles are coming up.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its engaging management style and the variety of unlockables and new tiles to discover. Players are encouraged to experiment with different strategies and combos, making it accessible yet deep enough for continued enjoyment. Overall, it provides a friendly experience that invites repeated play.
“Very fun management style game, with nice replayability for all the unlockables.”
“Replayability comes from discovering new tiles, so you'll probably be engaged until you unlock most things and learn to build for all the combos.”
“This game has great replay value and is friendly and not too complex while leaving a lot of room to improve.”
“Replayability comes from discovering new tiles, but once you've unlocked most things, the engagement drops significantly.”
“After a few playthroughs, the game feels repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep me coming back.”
“While there are some interesting mechanics, the overall experience becomes stale after the initial excitement wears off.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the optimization aspect of the game enjoyable, as it involves discovering interactions and unlocking tiles, which adds a layer of fun for those experienced with strategy and roguelite genres.
“The game isn't particularly difficult if you're familiar with strategy/roguelite games, but discovering how certain interactions work, unlocking all the tiles, and finding small optimizations is pretty fun.”
“The optimization mechanics in this game are incredibly satisfying, allowing players to fine-tune their strategies and maximize their efficiency.”
“I love how the game encourages experimentation with different builds and optimizations, making each playthrough feel unique and rewarding.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that its mechanics contribute to a lighthearted and relaxing experience.
“This game is a fantastic way to unwind, and the humor in the mechanics is absolutely hilarious.”
“The comedic elements are cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and amusing scenarios throughout the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, while users note some quality of life issues, such as the absence of an undo button and minor bugs related to the luck and lighthouse mechanics, these problems do not significantly detract from the game's playability or enjoyment.
“It's got some quality of life issues, like the lack of an undo button (I would love this even if it cost gold to use), and some buggy issues with the luck and lighthouse mechanic, but nothing that makes this unplayable or unenjoyable.”
