Farm & Mine: Idle City Tycoon

About

Farm & Mine: Idle City Tycoon is a mining, building, and farming simulator that offers an auto clicker and upgrades. The game allows players to manage and grow their own city while collecting resources from farms and mines. Adorable cats also feature in the game, adding a charming element to the overall experience.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Farm & Mine: Idle City Tycoon screenshot

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of idle and active gameplay, making it enjoyable for different play styles.
There is a strong sense of progression, with players able to accumulate resources even while offline.
The developer is responsive to feedback and regularly updates the game, enhancing the overall experience.

Progression can be painfully slow, especially in the later stages, leading to potential boredom.
The game suffers from balance issues, with some production branches being nearly useless compared to others.
There are optimization problems, such as graphics bugs and a lack of automation for certain tasks.

monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
79%
The monetization model of the game is largely praised for its lack of forced ads, with players appreciating that ads are optional and can enhance gameplay, such as providing discounts on upgrades. Users enjoy the ability to progress without relying on ads, although some express frustration with the frequency of ad-related purchases and the balance of the prestige system. Overall, the game is seen as a fair and enjoyable experience without aggressive microtransactions.
- “No ads.”
- “It's cute, it's simple, there's depth, there's no BS microtransactions, and it tracks almost all of your offline progress.”
- “Good game, no ads (except to double offline income).”
- “I gave 4 stars because purchasing ads should be a one-time deal, not a dollar every 21 times you use it.”
- “Its a good game and all but I bought all the expansion things and it won't let me buy any more skip ads and the ads get annoying after a while.”
- “I wish you were able to watch ads faster, but other than that it's perfect.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging idle mechanics, including auto-clicking and significant offline progression, allowing for both active and idle playstyles. Players appreciate the absence of forced ads and the meaningful rewards from watching ads, alongside a variety of buildings and a charming art style. Overall, the focus on gameplay over flashy graphics enhances the experience, though some users feel there is room for improvement.
- “Fun idle game; positive points are the auto-clicking mechanic, relatively unlimited offline progression, and the research that goes automatically.”
- “No forced ads; the ads you watch are gameplay significant (half off building upgrades). There are plenty of buildings, the art is cute without being silly, and it rewards both active and idle playstyles.”
- “I enjoy the focus on gameplay rather than flashy graphics like other games try to use.”
- “Couple of days worth of active gameplay each playthrough.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the emphasis on gameplay over flashy visuals, others reported frequent bugs and loading issues. There are calls for improved visuals and more animations to enhance the overall experience.
- “I enjoy the focus on gameplay rather than flashy graphics like other games try to use.”
- “This is a nice playing game with good graphics.”
- “Better visuals please and more animation.”
- “The graphics bug out constantly, as if it's trying to load 10 different parts of the game at once.”
- “Better visuals please, and more animation.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of the game for striking a balance between enjoyable progression and minimal tedium. The activities like farming, mining, and researching are seen as fun and rewarding, making the grind feel earned without being overly burdensome. Overall, it offers a satisfying experience that avoids both excessive grind and rapid pacing.
- “Fun, not too grindy but not too fast-paced either.”
- “It has everything that I want from farming, mining, and researching.”
- “A healthy medium where progression feels earned, but not overly tedious.”
- “I love this game because it's very simple and not that grindy.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has garnered significant praise, with many users suggesting it could contend for best soundtrack due to its engaging composition and ability to enhance the overall gaming experience.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal and elevates the entire gaming experience.”
- “Every track perfectly complements the gameplay, making each moment feel more immersive.”
- “The music is so catchy that I find myself humming the tunes long after I've stopped playing.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly in its automation systems, where mining and cooking upgrades fail to enhance efficiency or productivity, leading to a lack of incentive for players to invest in these features.
- “The game has tons of bad optimization issues. Mining and lifting ore lacks automation, and hiring or upgrading the cooking seller doesn't speed them up at all, which makes upgrading the automation for cooking pointless since you'll always create more than you can sell.”
- “Optimization is severely lacking; the game feels sluggish and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
- “There are significant performance issues that hinder gameplay, and the lack of proper optimization makes it hard to enjoy the experience.”