Gaucho and the Grassland

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Gaucho and the Grassland is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Epopeia Games and was released on July 16, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Gaucho and the Grassland lets you live as a Latin cowboy, raising and breeding farm animals while managing your land. Explore diverse biomes with your horse and dog, weathering conditions and uncovering mystical Latin folklore legends. Build your charisma to help locals and unlock new paths in this immersive farming adventure.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

Gaucho and the Grassland offers a unique and immersive experience with its rich cultural storytelling and beautiful visual aesthetics, capturing the essence of South American Pampas.
The gameplay is relaxing and enjoyable, featuring intuitive mechanics for farming, animal care, and exploration, making it a great choice for fans of cozy simulation games.
The game successfully incorporates elements of gaucho culture, providing a charming atmosphere and a sense of nostalgia for players familiar with the traditions and lifestyle.

The game suffers from various bugs and optimization issues, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences, such as characters getting stuck or quests not registering properly.
The trading and quest systems can be convoluted, requiring players to navigate multiple dialogue branches and remember which NPCs offer specific items, which can feel tedious.
Some players find the game lacking in content and depth, with a focus on fetch quests and limited farming mechanics that may not satisfy those looking for a more traditional farming simulation.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging main narrative and character development, which takes about six hours to complete. However, the mission design is criticized for being overwhelming and poorly organized, particularly in the later stages where optional quests can feel grindy. Overall, the blend of rich cultural storytelling and diverse quests contributes to a fun and immersive experience, despite some frustrations with quest management.
- “I love how the areas are first a bit harsh and people struggling, but after resolving those quests and getting the protector back, it returns into a beautiful land and people want to live there.”
- “That is why this review is harder to write, as the main story was fun and kept me going.”
- “Sadly, the mission design is really bad.”
- “The main storyline is short, around 6 hours or so, and I did enjoy this part a lot!”
- “However, at the moment, I feel overwhelmed and lost at the same time in the content after completing the main story.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while "Gaucho and the Grassland" offers a charming and casual farming experience, the grinding aspect becomes more pronounced in later phases, particularly when pursuing achievements and optional quests. Players appreciate the game's focus on exploration and adventure over traditional farming mechanics, but some find the resource requirements and achievement unlocks to be overly grindy. Overall, engagement levels significantly influence the enjoyment of the game.
- “Unlocking all the achievements is very grindy.”
- “Also after phase one, the resource requirements increase and get a bit more grindy.”
- “But the later quests that aren't required for the story are so grindy.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its intuitive and fun mechanics, offering a satisfying experience of building a farm from scratch, though some players find certain mechanics unclear and the map somewhat sparse. While it provides a relaxing and cozy atmosphere with a good mix of quests and storyline, there are criticisms regarding quality of life features and a reliance on item grinding. Overall, it is considered an enjoyable casual farming experience, especially for those who engage deeply with the game.
- “The feeling of building up your farm from scratch is excellent, and the gameplay loops are intuitive and fun.”
- “Cute animals, fun and relaxing gameplay, good mixture of quests with a good storyline - there is a bit for everyone.”
- “Gameplay is fairly simple and easy to learn, and the controls are smooth for both controller and mouse and keyboard, making this a very chill and relaxing game to play!”
- “The mechanics aren't immediately obvious, and it can sometimes be difficult to figure out exactly how and where to sell the specific item an NPC requested.”
- “I found the map a bit empty and the gameplay more focused on grinding for construction items than on being a cozy farming game.”
- “It's definitely a 'cozy' game, but I find it a bit lacking in quality of life features and gameplay mechanics.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of "Gaucho" are praised for their beautiful visual aesthetic and unique art style, which creates a relaxing atmosphere reminiscent of rural life. The game's design, featuring a figurine-like quality, enhances the overall experience and sets it apart from typical farm-themed games.
- “Moving away from the typical American or Japanese farm settings of other genre games, 'Gaucho' offers a beautiful visual aesthetic, a relaxing soundtrack, and a unique atmosphere that transports you directly to the rural life of a gaucho.”
- “Outside of all of that, it is a beautifully crafted game via the art style chosen.”
- “I love the art style of the game; it gives it a sort of figurine type of feel, which makes it relaxing.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in "Gaucho" is praised for its relaxing and pleasant quality, contributing to the game's unique atmosphere that immerses players in rural life. While some users felt the music could be overly prominent at times, the overall sentiment highlights its effectiveness in enhancing the visual aesthetic and gameplay experience.
- “Moving away from the typical American or Japanese farm settings of other genre games, 'Gaucho' offers a beautiful visual aesthetic, a relaxing soundtrack, and a unique atmosphere that transports you directly to the rural life of a gaucho.”
- “Special shoutout to the soundtrack, which is extremely pleasant.”
- “Loved the art, music, and character customization (including horse and dog).”
- “The music sometimes was a bit too overpowering for me, but it came and went.”
- “The soundtrack felt repetitive and didn't add much to the overall experience.”
- “I found the music to be quite bland and forgettable, lacking any real impact.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of "Gaucho" is praised for its beautiful visual aesthetic and relaxing soundtrack, which together create a unique and immersive experience that transports players to the rural life of a gaucho. This game stands out with its soulful depth and distinct South American flair, offering an atmospheric style that is rarely seen in the genre.
- “Moving away from the typical American or Japanese farm settings of other genre games, 'Gaucho' offers a beautiful visual aesthetic, a relaxing soundtrack, and a unique atmosphere that transports you directly to the rural life of a gaucho.”
- “It's a game with soul, depth, and an atmosphere you rarely see.”
- “Nice atmospheric style and audio giving a South American flair to the game.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as light-hearted and charming, with a unique Brazilian flair that resonates particularly well with local players. It effectively blends fun gameplay with cultural elements, making it an enjoyable experience that highlights a lesser-known side of Brazilian culture.
- “It's a gaucho Stardew Valley, with light humor and beautiful messages.”
- “And it's kind of funny to play if you are Brazilian.”
- “Fun, funny, and it explores a lesser-known side of Brazilian culture.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, particularly in the late game, leading some players to seek refunds. However, many still believe it has potential and would consider repurchasing if optimization improves.
- “It has some bugs and needs better optimization (especially late game), but it’s definitely worth picking up.”
- “Unfortunately, I will request a refund. I'm sad to do this to the team behind the game, but with the current performance, it's not feasible. If they fix this, I will buy it again.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's infinite replayability, noting that each day in the game offers new opportunities, events, and discoveries, ensuring a fresh experience every time.
- “Infinite replayability: every day in the field brings new opportunities, events, and discoveries.”

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Gaucho and the Grassland is a casual simulation game.

Gaucho and the Grassland is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

On average players spend around 40 hours playing Gaucho and the Grassland.

Gaucho and the Grassland was released on July 16, 2025.

Gaucho and the Grassland was developed by Epopeia Games.

Gaucho and the Grassland has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Gaucho and the Grassland is a single player game.

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