Ooze Keeper

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Ooze Keeper is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by ZlitzGames and was released on November 25, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Ooze Keeper is a tactical roguelike where you manage and expand a slime farm on a solitary island. Cultivate various unique slimes and strategically build structures to gather resources and enhance efficiency. Balancing growth and survival is key to reviving your empire and becoming the ultimate Ooze Keeper.

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Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging gameplay loop that combines resource management and strategic planning with cute slimes.
It has a charming aesthetic and stunning graphics, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
The variety of slime combinations and the thrill of discovery keep the gameplay fresh and rewarding.

The game suffers from long run times and increasing rent costs, which can lead to frustration and a feeling of wasted time.
Players have reported issues with lag and performance, especially after accumulating significant in-game wealth.
The lack of clear progression and reliance on community guides can make the game feel tedious and overwhelming at times.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its unique and enjoyable loop, but recent updates have led to concerns about a lack of detail in the UI, repetitive music, and an unfavorable RNG for beginners. Reviewers suggest waiting for further updates to enhance replay value and address gameplay issues.
- “It's very unique, and the gameplay loop is fun.”
- “The gameplay loop is amazing.”
- “Ever since the update, the UI doesn't have all the details it did before, the music is far too repetitive to keep it turned on, and the RNG has been turned too far away from feasible gameplay for beginners.”
- “My advice is to wait to buy until they do a couple of updates to increase the replay value and sort out the memory problem, as well as some simple gameplay tweaks.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is engaging but suffers from a lack of clear guidance, making it difficult for players to navigate quests effectively. Users suggest that incorporating features like a breeding guide and detailed quest notes would enhance the experience, preventing frustration from wasted time and improving overall enjoyment.
- “Adding a 'how to breed' section into the encyclopedia and a journal with detailed quest notes would elevate this game from 'I put 30 hours into 100%ing it but couldn't really recommend it' to 'if you like this genre, this is a great entry.'”
- “In my opinion, this is a significant issue in this kind of game, as realizing late in a run that I wasn't set up well enough to accomplish the story objective led to a frustrating experience of wasted time.”
- “In my opinion, this is a big problem in this kind of game, because it meant that if I got late into a run and realized I wasn't set up well enough to accomplish the story objective I needed to, I had wasted a huge amount of time, which was not a fun feeling.”
- “Adding a 'how to breed' section into the encyclopedia and a journal with detailed quest notes would take this game from a 'well, I put 30 hours into 100%ing it but couldn't really recommend it,' to 'if you like this genre, this is a great entry.'”
- “This was true for the plot elements as well -- knowing what to do next instead of trying to stumble into things randomly made it a lot more interesting.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers indicate that the game's replayability is limited, primarily due to a lack of engaging content beyond the initial playthrough, which focuses on collecting items and slimes. This results in little incentive for players to return once they have completed these objectives.
- “The game offers a wealth of different choices and paths, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and various character builds, I find myself coming back to explore new strategies and outcomes.”
- “The random events and challenges keep the gameplay fresh, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
- “If there was replay value, it might be better, but as it stands, it feels like you're just trying to maximize profit or collect all slimes and items in one playthrough. There's really not much reason to play it after a while.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless. Once you've experienced everything, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
- “After completing the game once, I found no motivation to replay it. The gameplay doesn't change, and the novelty quickly wears off.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some enjoy the challenge it presents, others find it punishing and tedious, particularly due to the lack of hotkeys and double-click functionality that could streamline gameplay.
- “It also lacks hotkeys and double-click functionality, which makes certain actions feel slower and more tedious than they need to be.”
- “I love this genre and I hope we continue to be flooded with them, which undoubtedly influenced my weird enjoyment of this very punishing and grindy game, so take that into consideration.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted that the music in the game has become overly repetitive, leading many to turn it off during gameplay. Additionally, the recent update has affected the user interface, resulting in a loss of detail that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Ever since the update, the UI doesn't have all the details it did before, and the music is far too repetitive to keep it turned on.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised as stunning, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience enhanced by a variety of strategic options.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the variety of strategic options keeps gameplay fresh and engaging.”