World Seed

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World Seed is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Kortes and was released on May 17, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

World Seed is a farming simulation and survival game set in a procedurally generated world. You play as a space traveler who crash-lands on an alien planet and must learn to survive by growing food, gathering resources, and building a shelter. With day and night cycles, seasons, and weather, each day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. The game also features a crafting system that allows you to create new items, tools, and structures.

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Audience ScoreBased on 290 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding29 negative mentions

The game offers a very open-ended experience, allowing players to explore and succeed without being forced into a linear progression.
The community is friendly and helpful, making it easy for new players to get assistance and learn the game.
The crafting and gear progression systems are well thought out, providing a satisfying loop of collecting materials and upgrading equipment.

The game is plagued by bugs and technical issues, which can lead to frustrating experiences such as forced reloads and crashes.
It has been criticized for being a 'dead game' with a low player count, making multiplayer features difficult to utilize.
The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, with many players feeling that it devolves into a grind for gear without meaningful objectives.

gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
62%
16%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the mechanics lackluster and repetitive, often comparing it unfavorably to better alternatives. While some appreciate the relaxing nature and community aspects, others criticize the clunky UI, lack of depth, and reliance on grinding, leading to a gameplay experience that can feel tedious and unchallenging. Despite these criticisms, a segment of players enjoys the addictive loop and the potential for exploration, particularly in the early stages of the game.
- “If you are looking for a minimal RPG with very relaxed gameplay but a lot of progression and gear optimization, this might be for you :).”
- “The gameplay loop is satisfying and scratches a certain itch I have.”
- “Really easy to pick up and honestly a fun (and grindy) gameplay loop.”
- “The idea of the game and the fantasy of an MMO community is more alluring than the actual game mechanics themselves.”
- “There are much better alternatives with similar concepts and gameplay.”
- “The core gameplay loop is pretty boring overall.”
grinding
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's grinding mechanics are a central focus, with many players finding the experience tedious and repetitive, often revolving around farming gear to enhance stats without significant challenge or diversity. While some appreciate the community aspect and the chill nature of grinding, others express frustration over the lack of meaningful progression and engaging gameplay, leading to a mixed reception. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy grind-heavy adventures, but may disappoint players seeking more depth and challenge.
- “It's just grinding for gear to grind for gear to grind for gear....”
- “However - if you're like me and you're looking for a wall, you're looking for mechanics that challenge you, you're expecting there to be an 'end game' of some sort, you want there to be a reason behind the grinding aside from number go up infinitely... you will eventually grow tired of this game in its current state.”
- “It just makes a boring part of the game more tedious and time consuming and doesn't add anything else.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The game's monetization model is primarily freemium, featuring in-game purchases that some players find unnecessary, as they don't enhance the gameplay experience. While there are no predatory practices or microtransactions, concerns about content value and the lack of local pricing for purchases have been raised. Overall, the developer is praised for transparency and avoiding aggressive monetization tactics, but players suggest improvements to the pricing structure to better align with expectations for a free-to-play model.
- “It's freemium, but there wasn't anything that stood out as obvious or predatory in the monetization scheme, nor did I discover anything in my 10 hours of playing that I felt the need to pay for (except perhaps to support the developer).”
- “Good on the dev for clarifying what the in-app purchases are.”
- “It's a solo developer, so I commend him on offering the ability to play prior to purchase and avoiding microtransactions.”
- “I thought the game had potential from the way it was framed, but it's a soulless grinding sandbox with freeze-lags and bad overall mechanics, and in-game purchases.”
- “I'd argue you'd probably get more eyes on your game and more sales if you removed having to pay for a name change and simply offered the full game as a DLC to the game on Steam (so that you can remove the in-app purchases tag), but you do you.”
- “And you definitely need local pricing for in-game purchases.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the clean art style and smooth animations, while others criticize the outdated aesthetic reminiscent of 90s titles and the overall lack of depth. Despite the coherent tile-based design, users report high CPU usage and lag, suggesting that the graphical performance does not match the demands of the gameplay. Overall, the visuals are seen as mediocre, failing to elevate the experience significantly.
- “For being a tile-based map, the art style is coherent and of good quality.”
- “It conceals its hellish time sink with graphics that are easy on the eyes and plain game progression.”
- “The graphics are very clean, animations and transitions are smooth.”
- “100% CPU usage on all cores for mediocre graphics and turn-based gameplay — why?”
- “The UI is a mess, the controls are lacking, it has the aesthetic of a 90's title and yet somehow still manages to constantly lag.”
- “The graphical power of a text-based game, but without the deep gameplay that a game lacking any real graphics allows.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The story is perceived as somewhat bland, with a steep learning curve that can hinder progress due to overwhelming tutorial prompts. While the quest system is easy to navigate and engaging, players often find themselves stuck early on due to crafting restrictions. Despite these issues, the game's addictive loop and supportive community enhance the overall experience.
- “Do the main quests to unlock more bags, hero slots, and it gets you going.”
- “All in all, I like the loop and the quest for ever better gear, and the community is amazing in helping out with sharing information and just overall being very positive.”
- “Kind of a steep learning curve for the majority of players, but ultimately a pretty addictive and fun game.”
- “The story seems a little bland as is.”
- “Shortly after that happens you get stuck trying to do the basic early missions because you are trying to craft but cannot do so.”
- “Well that is because there's a gigantic help window to 'help' make sure you cannot proceed through the basic tutorial missions to craft, because it is placed on screen in front of the crafting menu.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its enjoyable and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a range of emotions from contemplative to somber. Players appreciate the sound design, which complements the relaxing gameplay and fosters a cooperative atmosphere. The soundtrack is considered satisfying and adds depth to the various layers of progress within the game.
- “Enjoyable music and love the fact I can build my stats as I go along.”
- “There's also fairly good music and sound design at work too.”
- “The music is calm, with emotions varying from contemplative to somber; part of the gameplay is relaxing. Fights, once you enter them, are automatic. The community is not bad, and the game fosters cooperation through a map with points of interest that have their positions and existence randomized every hour, and dungeons that may need two or more players to enter.”
- “The music is calm, with emotions varying from contemplative to somber, but it can feel repetitive and lacks variety, making it less engaging during gameplay.”
- “While the music aims to create a relaxing atmosphere, it often becomes monotonous and fails to enhance the excitement during fights.”
- “The soundtrack is soothing, but it doesn't match the intensity of the gameplay, leading to a disconnect between the music and the action on screen.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and significant issues such as losing files shortly after starting. Overall, it is described as unoptimized and prone to forcing reloads, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “It is buggy sometimes, and forces reloads due to framework issues.”
- “A buggy pile of mess, losing over 500 files a few minutes after starting the game up and becoming unplayable.”
- “Buggy game”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a solid level of build customization and optimization, appealing to players who enjoy RNG mechanics and incremental progression. However, it is marred by notable performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Performance issues”
- “If you like praying to RNG gods and seeing numbers go up, this is for you, with a solid amount of build customization and optimization.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional engagement of the game, noting that the slow-paced crafting and farming mechanics require constant attention without meaningful decision-making. This leads to a sense of monotony and disengagement, making the experience feel less rewarding and more tedious. Overall, players feel that the game lacks emotional depth and fails to provide a satisfying interactive experience.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant and supportive community, where players quickly respond to questions in global chat, fostering a friendly environment that motivates continued engagement and gameplay.
- “Almost any question I posted in the global chat would be answered in a matter of seconds. The community that is playing keeps doing this, creating a wonderful, friendly atmosphere that encouraged me to keep grinding.”