Farm Keeper

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Farm Keeper is a single player casual city builder game with a business theme. It was developed by Napas and was released on June 17, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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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Single-Player

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 188 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding25 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, offering a good balance of strategy and luck, making it enjoyable for both casual and more serious players.
It features charming graphics and a cozy atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for players looking for a relaxing game.
The unlockable tiles and various difficulty modes provide a satisfying progression system, encouraging players to experiment with different strategies.

The game lacks a save feature, which can be frustrating for players who want to pause their progress without losing everything.
There are issues with randomness and balance, particularly at higher difficulties, where certain tiles can make the game feel unbalanced or overly reliant on luck.
Some players have reported bugs and unclear mechanics, such as the functionality of certain tiles, which can detract from the overall experience.

grinding
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration regarding grinding in "Farm Keeper." While players appreciate the strategic elements and the cute graphics, some find the late-game grinding tedious due to repetitive actions and the lack of an undo feature. Overall, the game offers a fun and casual farming experience, but it can become laborious as players strive for optimal setups and completionist goals.
- “It took me 2 days of grinding for the perfect setup to get it rolling right, but I finally did it!”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay can get tedious late game once you have a strategy figured out, but it feels rewarding to find your niche each run.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The gameplay is generally praised for its entertaining and relaxing nature, featuring easy-to-learn mechanics that offer depth and a rewarding experience. However, players note some quality-of-life issues, such as the lack of an undo button and balance problems that can make certain difficulties unmanageable. Overall, while the game can become tedious in the late stages, it remains enjoyable and worth the investment for casual play.
- “Great entertaining game, easy mechanics that take a while to get right and great flow of gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay can get tedious late game once you have a strategy figured out, but it feels rewarding to find your niche each run.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and wholesome aesthetic, featuring charming pixel art and delightful sound effects that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the vibrant details and cozy atmosphere, which contribute to an engaging and enjoyable gameplay environment. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, making the game visually appealing and fun to navigate.
- “The game has cute graphics, an interesting take on a strategic farming game, and it is a lot of fun!”
- “Coupled with cute pixel graphics, I was hooked!”
- “Sound and graphics work together to make a really good 'gamefeel'.”
- “Graphics are cute as well!!”
- “Coupled with cute pixel graphics, and I was hooked!”
- “It's a strategy game painted with cute graphics and farming.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and cozy qualities, enhancing the overall experience with charming sound effects and a pleasant soundtrack. While some users find the sound effects annoying, the majority appreciate the chill vibe that complements the gameplay, making it a worthwhile addition to the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's appeal, especially for casual play.
- “Charming little roguelite tile placement game, interesting and quick challenge-based progression and very relaxing music.”
- “It's a cute game, really like the cozy music and the art style.”
- “Relaxing gameplay with good music - easily worth the $5 and for me has some great quick pick up and play feel to it.”
- “Sound: 5/10, kinda annoying sound effects and music.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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. Overall, the focus is more on puzzles and farming than on a compelling narrative.
- “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.”
- “If you're interested in something like this, I highly recommend going to the secret tiles (achievements) and unlocking the 'win without using x' in easy (relax) mode first, as these can be annoying to get at other difficulties.”
- “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.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game offers strong replayability, driven by the excitement of unlocking new tiles and discovering various combos. Players appreciate its engaging management style and the balance of accessibility and depth, making it enjoyable to revisit as they strive for improvement and completion.
- “Very fun management style game, with nice replayability for all the unlockables.”
- “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, so you'll probably be engaged until you unlock most things and learn to build for all the combos.”
- “Once you've seen everything the game has to offer, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in subsequent playthroughs makes it feel repetitive and dull.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that its mechanics contribute to a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
- “This game is a fantastic way to unwind, and the humor in the mechanics is absolutely hilarious.”
- “The comedic elements are cleverly integrated, making every moment enjoyable and lighthearted.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and amusing scenarios throughout the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game engaging, as the excitement of unlocking secret tiles and experimenting with them in subsequent runs creates a sense of joy and discovery, complemented by the game's wholesome aesthetic.
- “Unlocking secret tiles and trying them out in the next runs is exciting, and the aesthetic of the game is very wholesome!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report minor quality of life issues and some bugs related to specific mechanics, but these do not significantly detract from the game's playability or enjoyment.
- “It's got some quality of life issues, such as no 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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the optimization aspect of the game enjoyable, as it involves discovering interactions and unlocking tiles, which adds a layer of fun to the experience, especially for those familiar 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.”