Grow a Carrot
- February 18, 2024
- Axelotl
Get on Steam"Grow a Carrot" is a low-cost, charming idler game with pixel art aesthetics, where players cultivate carrots on a bunny island through various methods such as planting, harvesting, mining, and fighting. The game also features hourly Steam Item drops, including regular and golden tokens, offering an additional layer of collectible fun. It's perfect for playing on a second screen while enjoying other content.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a cute and charming art style, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a variety of methods to acquire carrots, including mining and interacting with friendly rabbit characters.
- Despite some pacing issues, the game is engaging and provides a fun idle experience, especially for those who enjoy clicker games.
- The game lacks a strong sense of progression, with upgrades and automation feeling tedious and slow to unlock.
- Leaving the carrot crop growing screen resets progress, which can be frustrating and disrupts gameplay.
- There is a scarcity of content and upgrades, leading to a repetitive experience without enough engaging activities.
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is polarizing, with some players noting a lack of narrative depth, while others appreciate the hints of an epic story that could develop further. Many hope for a more substantial plot as the game evolves.
“Epic story.”
“No story.”
“It feels like it hints at more, and I really do hope to see more of a plot or story for why things are the way they are if the game has plans for growth.”
“Like playing 'Candy Crush' for the story.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the frequent events and collectible drops that add excitement, others feel that the slow progression and repetitive tasks can become tedious over time. Overall, grinding is seen as a necessary but sometimes laborious part of gameplay.
“Instead, each new automation unlocks as a slow drip, making it feel tedious.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Speaking of the fields, this is a decent way to gather carrots; it just feels somewhat tedious.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a cute art style that is well-received, though some users feel that the pacing could be improved for a clicker/idle game. Overall, the visuals are considered to be a positive aspect of the game.
“The art style is cute and it's definitely heading in the right direction.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and focuses primarily on the core mechanics, offering a no-frills experience that emphasizes the essential elements of play.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging and keeps you on your toes.”
“I love how the gameplay mechanics are intuitive yet challenging.”
“The variety in gameplay options makes each session feel fresh and exciting.”
