Slime Rancher
Adorable slime-farming sim that trades strategy depth for relaxation, think Stardew Valley's calm loop meets creature-collecting mechanics.
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A breezy, stress-free farming loop for players who want progression without pressure or punishing complexity.
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About Slime Rancher
I picked up Slime Rancher expecting a light time-waster and found myself logging 40+ hours without noticing. You wrangle colorful slimes across an alien ranch, breed hybrids for profit, and unlock new areas by hitting financial milestones. The loop is pure dopamine: catch slimes, feed them, sell their plorts (droppings), repeat. No combat, no permadeath, no punishment for inefficiency. The early-game tutorial is generous, and spreadsheet-averse players will find zero gatekeeping here. The catch: this is relaxation first, strategy second. Late-game optimization exists (hybrid breeding chains, area unlocks, efficient layouts), but the game never demands it. You set your own pace. Metacritic's 81 reflects the truth: it's charming, well-made, and exactly what it promises. If you want to unwind without stress, this lands cleanly. If you're hunting for emergent complexity or competitive pressure, look elsewhere.
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Minimum
- Processor
- 2.2GHz Dual Core
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Graphics
- 512MB VRAM
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Storage
- 1 GB available space
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Game Info
- Developer
- Monomi Park
- Publisher
- Monomi Park
- Release Date
- Aug 1, 2017