World Seed

About

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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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 288 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding29 negative mentions

The game is free to play up to a certain point, allowing players to try it before committing to a purchase.
The crafting and gear progression systems are well thought out, providing a satisfying grind for players who enjoy collecting and upgrading items.
The community is friendly and helpful, with an active developer who engages with players and responds to feedback.

The game has been abandoned by the developer, leading to concerns about its long-term viability and lack of future content.
Many players find the gameplay loop repetitive and lacking depth, as it primarily revolves around grinding for gear without significant strategic elements.
The user interface is clunky and can be frustrating, with issues such as slow response times and bugs that hinder the overall experience.

gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
62%
16%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it addictive and enjoyable, particularly for those who appreciate grindy mechanics and community interaction. However, many criticize the clunky interface, lack of depth, and repetitive nature of the core gameplay loop, which can lead to boredom over time. While the game offers a relaxing experience and unique mechanics, it may not satisfy those seeking challenging or strategic gameplay.
- “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 core gameplay loop is pretty boring overall.”
- “This game won't challenge you, it has little strategy to it, it lacks variety where it counts, and there are not many places the dev can take it due to how limited the gameplay is at its core, so I doubt there will be any surprises.”
- “Doesn't seem to have a ton of depth or interaction in gameplay.”
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 challenges or rewards. While some appreciate the community aspect and the crafting system, others feel that the lack of meaningful progression and engaging gameplay leads to a soulless grind. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy grind-heavy experiences, but it may not satisfy players seeking depth or a compelling endgame.
- “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.”
- “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.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The monetization of the game is primarily freemium, featuring in-game purchases that some players find unnecessary, as they don't enhance the gameplay experience significantly. While there are no predatory practices or microtransactions, concerns about the game's content and value persist, with suggestions for a more straightforward pricing model. Overall, the developer is commended for transparency and avoiding aggressive monetization tactics, but local pricing and a more traditional purchase model could improve player satisfaction.
- “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%
25%
38%
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 in gameplay. Despite being visually coherent, the game suffers from high CPU usage and lag, undermining the experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as mediocre, failing to justify the technical demands placed on the system.
- “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 in the game 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 addictive gameplay 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
80%
60%
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 contributes positively to the game's engaging mechanics.
- “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 sets a relaxing tone, it often becomes background noise and fails to enhance the intensity of battles, which are automatic and lack excitement.”
- “The soundtrack, although soothing, does not match the dynamic nature of the gameplay, leading to a disconnect between the music and the action on screen.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant bugs and optimization issues that lead to severe problems, including the loss of files and making the game unplayable shortly after starting.
- “A buggy pile of mess, losing over 500 files a few minutes after starting the game up and becoming unplayable.”
- “Buggy game”
- “- Buggy, not optimized.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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.
- “If you like praying to RNG gods and seeing numbers go up, this game is for you, with a solid amount of build customization and optimization.”
- “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 detachment and dissatisfaction, as players feel the game lacks depth and is better suited for touch-screen devices rather than traditional computer play.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”