SNAKE FARM
- September 5, 2023
- HEATHER FLOWERS
- 50h median play time
Get on Steam"Snake Farm" is a top-down action roguelike where you play as a snake farmer with ten days to live. Buy snakes to fight and sell their oil and teeth for better weapons and rarer snakes. With forty upgradable pieces of equipment and four themed game modes, each run can be different, offering exponential growth and high score potential. The game's tagline is "OIL IS LIFE - LIFE IS MONEY - MONEY IS DEATH".
PC
Windows
Reviews
- SNAKE FARM offers a unique and engaging gameplay loop that combines risk and reward, making it addictive and fun.
- The game features a surprising depth with a variety of snakes and weapons, allowing for different strategies and playstyles.
- At its price point, the game provides excellent value, with many hours of entertainment and replayability.
- The game can become repetitive after a while, and some players feel it lacks sufficient content and variety.
- Balancing issues can lead to moments where players feel overwhelmingly powerful, diminishing the challenge.
- The graphics and sound design are quite basic, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- gameplay66 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Snake Farm" is characterized by a satisfying and addictive loop that combines risk and reward mechanics, allowing players to create their own challenges while managing various weapons and perks against a diverse array of enemies. While the game offers depth and engaging mechanics, some players note that it can become repetitive over time, and certain gameplay elements may feel unbalanced. Overall, it successfully blends charm and complexity, making it a refreshing addition to the roguelite genre.
“Its deceptively simple (yet cute) appearance hides remarkably well-designed depth and gameplay mechanics that intersect with one another wonderfully.”
“The gameplay loop of using your money to make the game harder for even more money that pushes you into the ultimate risk/reward grind is genius!”
“A perfect gameplay loop where you're the architect of your own demise.”
“Once you understand the basic mechanics and gameplay, it's way too easy to become so broken that you can't lose.”
“After my first two or three runs where I was still learning the basic mechanics, I never died after that, even in the post-game curse mode - in curse mode, I just ended up making it so far that the snakes either got so fast that they were no longer inside the map and therefore unable to attack me, or I made the snakes attack so fast that the framerate dropped to near-zero - in both of those cases, I just had to end the run because there was no way to play past that point.”
“Gameplay does eventually become repetitive after some time, with little to change up the formula.”
- grinding26 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that grinding in the game involves repetitive tasks akin to real farming, which can be tedious but ultimately rewarding for players with the right mindset. The game introduces a unique twist on the farming genre by allowing players to "farm" snakes, creating a cycle of increasing difficulty and rewards. Overall, while the grinding aspect may feel laborious, it contributes to a satisfying gameplay experience.
“Silly game about farming snakes.”
“Just like a real farm, labor is menial and somewhat tedious but ultimately satisfying with the right mindset.”
“Never knew snake farming was so hard...”
- graphics24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a simplistic and pixelated art style that some players appreciate for its clarity and ease of tracking gameplay, while others find it plain and lacking in flair. Despite criticisms regarding the visuals, many reviewers emphasize that the fun gameplay outweighs any graphical shortcomings, encouraging potential players not to judge the game solely on its graphics. Overall, the aesthetic choices resonate well with some, but may deter those seeking a more polished or stylized experience.
“Thanks for destroying my judgment towards games based on graphics, this game is fun!”
“I also enjoy the simplicity of the graphics; nothing is more elaborate than need be.”
“The simplistic art style is great; it makes it easier to keep track of everything that's going on.”
“Though to throw in some criticisms, some of which are justifiable whilst others are mere nitpicks, no doubt the graphics are plain and pixelated, which is the given for many a young and new indie developer these days but this will put off those who want a more flashier and stylized type of game.”
“The graphics are simple and without any flair or style to them, resulting in a rather plain-looking game that will put off some.”
“I find the price tag very high for what is here, but I love the art style and simplicity.”
- humor17 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its clever and funny moments, particularly related to the quirky snake variations. The combination of cute designs and chaotic gameplay adds to the comedic experience, making each session feel unique and entertaining. Overall, the game's humor is a significant draw, appealing even to those who typically don't enjoy this genre.
“There is enough variety in the kind of snakes and in the kind of upgrades that every game can feel different, from safe and manageable to chaotic and hilarious.”
“I bought this solely on the funny reviews and the cute snakes, which could've gone poorly since I hardly ever enjoy games of this play type.”
“Things that are just actually hilarious after you realize them.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its replayability, with many players enjoying the competitive score system and various build options that enhance the experience. While some reviews note it lacks the variety found in similar titles, the fun factor and affordability make it a worthwhile play. Many users rate it highly, indicating a strong recommendation for those seeking a game with good replay value.
“Very short game, although very replayable, and with the score system you can compete with friends. Totally worth the price.”
“Cute 'survivors' style game, deceptively simple, but extremely replayable.”
“It doesn't have as much variety and replayability as other similar games, but it's still definitely worth playing!”
“Not as much replay value as some other games in the genre, but still good for the price.”
“There are a ton of builds you can do to get a lot of replay value out of the game.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its coolness and how it complements unique gameplay mechanics, others find it dull and repetitive, with a lack of sound effects and abrupt transitions between tracks. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect, but its execution leaves much to be desired.
“Cool music, unique gameplay mechanics.”
“My favorite snake is the electric looper, because it's easiest to see how it dances in time to the music.”
“The music, especially.”
“It's dull; there are few sound effects and sudden shifts from one music track to the next. Additionally, there are very few weapons and skills/modifiers.”
“There are no sound effects at all, except for a 20-second music track that plays in the background on repeat.”
“The music is particularly lacking.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Users report significant optimization issues, particularly in endless mode, where the game can lead to severe performance degradation, even causing crashes despite enabling performance mode. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be lacking, especially during extended play sessions.
“High performance endothermic physiologies generating nutrient-dense food, and cheap horsepower in the form of draft animals were important enablers for early civilizations.”
“Got into endless mode, could start the game without performance mode on, by the end of the endless run it almost crashed my PC with performance mode on.”
“Got into endless mode, could start the game without performance mode on, but by the end of the endless run, it almost crashed my PC with performance mode on.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally uplifting, with one user noting that it helped them cope with a difficult day and provided a sense of relief. The shorter run times are appreciated, as they prevent the frustration often associated with longer roguelite games, allowing for a more positive emotional experience.
“Wow, all I can say is I was having a really tough day and struggling with emotional regulation, and this game yanked me right out of it.”
“I actually really like that a single run is pretty short in this game, because in other roguelites (thinking of Noita specifically), it can be heartbreaking to make a run-ending mistake 2 hours into a run.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story has drawn comparisons to the plot of Metal Gear Solid 2, suggesting that it may share similar themes or narrative elements. However, the lack of additional context makes it difficult to assess the originality or depth of the story.
“Is this the plot to Metal Gear Solid 2?”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability, particularly on the Steam Deck, where users report smooth performance without issues.
“Runs great on Steam Deck.”
