Square Farm

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Square Farm is a single player action game. It was developed by Turnip Based Games and was released on October 27, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding11 negative mentions

Square Farm is a charming and unique puzzle game that combines farming mechanics with engaging block puzzles, making it easy to learn yet challenging to master.
The game features cute graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, providing a satisfying experience for players looking for a casual time-waster.
Continued updates from the developers have added new content and features, enhancing the gameplay and keeping it fresh for returning players.

The story and character interactions can feel shallow and bizarre, with some players finding the dialogue and character arcs unappealing or confusing.
Gameplay can become repetitive after a few hours, with some players expressing a desire for more depth and variety in the farming and puzzle mechanics.
Certain gameplay mechanics, such as excessive clicking and lack of controller support, may hinder the experience for players with specific accessibility needs.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The gameplay is a blend of puzzle mechanics and farming elements, offering an addictive experience that evolves with the seasons and introduces new challenges. While some players find the repetitive clicking and dragging tedious, many appreciate the charming character dialogue and the balance of mechanics that make it easy to learn yet difficult to master. Overall, the game is praised for its elegant design and engaging gameplay, appealing to fans of quality puzzle games.
- “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 meat of the 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
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect in this farming puzzle game is generally viewed positively, as players appreciate the straightforward mechanics and the blend of farming with block puzzles. The game offers a quick and enjoyable experience, providing a satisfying sense of progression through upgrades and bonus objectives, making it accessible for those who may find traditional farming sims too tedious. Overall, it delivers a charming and relaxing gameplay experience that keeps players engaged without excessive grinding.
- “I'm too lazy and ADHD-riddled to play Stardew Valley, and this game gave me a 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.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
24%
13%
The graphics of the game are characterized by cute and charming visuals, featuring simple pixel art that appeals to fans of a "farm vibe." While some elements are repetitive, the overall aesthetic is easy on the eyes and well-suited for casual gameplay, enhancing the experience for players seeking a lighthearted time-waster.
- “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.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's story is generally considered simple and underwhelming, with some players finding it interesting enough to complement the puzzle mechanics, while others criticize it for lacking depth and coherence. Although there are elements of character progression and romance, many reviewers feel that the narrative fails to provide a satisfying or rewarding experience. Overall, the story is seen as a minor aspect of the game, with mixed opinions on its execution.
- “I like that it's a puzzle game but it has some story and other mechanics like upgrading your farm and romancing.”
- “Simple farming/fishing tetris farming game, a kind of simple interesting storyline.”
- “The story is kind of meh, but what do you expect for $4?”
- “The story wasn't existent, and 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 there for me.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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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 users 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 drawn criticism for being somewhat lazy.
- “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.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is criticized for being repetitive and unoriginal, leading to frustration rather than amusement, particularly with certain character dialogues that become tiresome.