Square Farm

About

"Square Farm is a laid-back farming simulation game. Cultivate and harvest crops, raise various animals, and manage your farm to build makeup your own unique island paradise. Experience the satisfaction of watching your farm flourish while enjoying a charming and relaxing atmosphere."

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

Square Farm combines charming graphics with engaging puzzle mechanics, making it easy to learn yet challenging to master.
The game offers a relaxing experience with no time pressure, allowing players to enjoy the farming and puzzle elements at their own pace.
Frequent updates from the developers enhance the gameplay, adding new features and content that keep the experience fresh and enjoyable.

The character interactions and storylines can be bizarre and unappealing, detracting from the overall experience.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and short, with limited content after completing the main objectives.
The game suffers from minor technical issues, such as excessive clicking and a lack of customization options for characters.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The gameplay is a mix of addictive puzzle mechanics that are easy to learn yet challenging to master, with a charming and witty character dialogue enhancing the experience. While some players find the repetitive clicking and dragging tedious, the game offers a well-balanced progression system and seasonal changes that keep the mechanics fresh and engaging. Overall, it appeals to fans of quality puzzle games, providing a satisfying blend of familiar and innovative gameplay elements.
- “The gameplay is addictive and the character dialogue is really witty and charming.”
- “The mechanics are amusing and fairly straightforward; you get new shapes each season, and there are little bonus objectives to encourage you to try out the more tedious crop shapes. You can use the cash earned to get upgrades that make your life easier.”
- “The gameplay evolves with the seasons as different crops come into season, in turn changing the shapes you're placing in the puzzle.”
- “I bought this at release a year or two ago and found it unplayable because the core gameplay involves clicking and dragging things repeatedly.”
- “The main gameplay is serviceable but gets boring after a while.”
- “Square farm costs mere pittance compared to how much gameplay is actually there.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable and less tedious compared to other farming simulators, as it combines straightforward mechanics with engaging block puzzles. The game offers a satisfying progression through upgrades and bonus objectives, making the farming experience feel rewarding and accessible. Overall, it provides a quick and fun alternative to more complex titles like Stardew Valley.
- “I'm too lazy and ADHD-riddled to play Stardew Valley, and this game gave me the quicker farming dopamine hit I was looking for.”
- “Other than these annoyances, it's a really cool, fun, and relaxing Tetris-like/farming thing, easily worth the full price of 4 EUR.”
- “The mechanics are amusing and fairly straightforward; you get new shapes each season, there's little bonus objectives to encourage you to try out the more tedious crop shapes, and you can use the cash earned to get upgrades that make your life easier.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
25%
13%
The graphics are characterized by their cute and simple pixel art style, appealing to players who enjoy charming visuals and a "farm vibe." While some elements may feel repetitive, the overall aesthetic is easy on the eyes and enhances the game's casual, time-wasting appeal.
- “The graphics are cute and it's a nice 'time-waster' kind of game for those who like trying out a few new games once in a while to get the fast and early rush of achievement feels.”
- “The graphics are simple and adorable, very easy on the eyes.”
- “Charming visuals for 'farm vibe' lovers.”
- “The artwork is simple pixel art, and many elements are noticeably repeated.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
40%
40%
The music in the game is described as pleasant and reminiscent of Animal Crossing, creating a non-intrusive loop that enhances the experience. However, some reviewers find the overall soundscape to be average, lacking standout elements, which can be seen as both a positive and a negative. Additionally, the limited audio settings have been criticized as a sign of laziness in the game's design.
- “The music has quite the Animal Crossing feel, so the music loop isn't annoying at all; it's just pleasant music.”
- “Music and sound sliders are the rest of the settings; no windowed mode, resolutions, or anything else. Pretty lazy.”
- “The music and soundscape are average - nothing there stands out to me, which is both good and bad.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The story is generally considered lackluster, with many reviewers noting its minimal depth and lack of character customization. While some story arcs do resolve, the bizarre and often rude narrative elements detract from any sense of satisfaction or reward in progression. Overall, the storytelling fails to engage players meaningfully.
- “The story arcs resolve, but the lead-up to it is so oddball and bizarre that there's no catharsis for me.”
- “The story is kind of meh, but what do you expect for $4?”
- “It didn't let you alter your character name or your character; the story was non-existent, and the progression by the time you unlock things didn't seem rewarding.”
- “The story arcs 'resolve', but the lead-up to it is so oddball-bizarre and in parts straight-up disturbingly rude that there's no catharsis for me.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is polarizing, with some players finding it grating rather than amusing, particularly when certain character traits become repetitive and annoying. This has led to frustration among users, detracting from their overall enjoyment.