Slime Rancher

 PC
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. CGMagazine
    Aug 10, 2017
    100
    I absolutely loved Slime Rancher, from the colourful start to the bittersweet ending that literally had me sobbing—something that is quite hard for video games to achieve.
  2. Meristation
    Oct 27, 2017
    85
    Slime Rancher oozes personality and style, being a clear labour of love. It comes highly recommended and is sure to please young and old alike.
  3. Destructoid
    Aug 10, 2017
    85
    While it moves at a frantic pace at times, it is quite relaxing and cathartic. And although sometimes repetitive, apart from those inevitable moments where the task at hand begins to wear its welcome between major expansions or discoveries, Slime Rancher is an utter, charming delight to play.
  5. Game Informer
    Aug 2, 2017
    85
    Slime Rancher has the ability to keep you hooked for hours; I often looked out over my ranch, felt pride at my accomplishments, and eagerly ventured back into the wilderness to see what other strange things I could find.
  6. Everyeye.it
    Aug 31, 2017
    78
    Relaxing and relaxed, Slime Rancher is a funny "adventurous manager" with rather atypical traits.
  7. New Game Network
    Aug 11, 2017
    77
    Slime Rancher successfully taps into the addictive nature of farming simulators, while managing to make the gameplay loop more engaging and instantly rewarding. Seasoned vets of the genre may find some aspects to be lacking, but if you’ve never really found the appeal in maintaining your own virtual farm – this may be the game to change your mind.
  8. Areajugones
    Aug 26, 2018
    75
    Slime Rancher is its own enemy: everything good it offers has a counterpart of equal magnitude. However, in the end, the experience is enjoyable and, despite its notorious flaws, turns out to be a pretty fun mix of FPS, adventure and farming simulator.
  9. CD-Action
    Nov 16, 2017
    75
    If you need more relaxation and laughter in your life, Slime Rancher is the game to choose. [11/2017, p.54]
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  10. PC Gamer
    Aug 7, 2017
    65
    A slight and repetitive but cute farming game, Slime Rancher doesn't quite reach the heights of its sub-genre.

Awards & Rankings

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#63 Best PC Game of 2017
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#52 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 230 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 172 out of 230
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 230
  3. Negative: 16 out of 230
  1. Guaxinimzinho
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    For sure, this game grabbed me completely. At first, I thought it would be weird... a farm game of slimes where you collect their poop? IFor sure, this game grabbed me completely. At first, I thought it would be weird... a farm game of slimes where you collect their poop? I never thought it would be so funny and relaxing... but it is! I can't give another rate but 10. Call me weirdo, but I've played more than 90 hours at Steam, i don't know why, but I really liked it, maybe it's because it's the perfect game for who wants to play and listen a podcast while, or maybe because I keep waiting for each update to see what's the newest slime added, or maybe because this game is the best game indie I've played in mounths.

    > Simple gameplay
    >Clean audio
    >Beautiful and charming graphics
    >Periodic Updates
    >Offline (you can play during a trip, for example)

    >Can be repetitive after some time playing

    Final score: 9.7    … Full Review »
  2. FrontierMagnum
    Sep 16, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best indie games i've played in a while, Seriously in my opinion this game is on the level of Undertale its so good. It'sThis is one of the best indie games i've played in a while, Seriously in my opinion this game is on the level of Undertale its so good. It's addicting, yet simple gameplay sets it apart from many other game as this is a game that is meant to be just good old simple fun that any on can enjoy. This is one of those games where you will say "Just five more minutes" Until it's 3:30 AM. With the gameplay, the art style and how much there is to explore you'll be playing this game for a while. It is a shame that it isn't on PS4 though but it might be some day.… Full Review »
  3. rodericrinehart
    Aug 11, 2017
    9
    My daughter loved it enough that I actually played it out of curiosity. It was actually very fun. It had a very nice feedback loop in itsMy daughter loved it enough that I actually played it out of curiosity. It was actually very fun. It had a very nice feedback loop in its gameplay, of maybe 5-10 minutes of hunting out slimes and their food (among other things too), and then back to the ranch to store it all and keep everyone fed and happy, and then right back out to it. Ver colorful and fun with a layer of strategy and planning that becomes more obvious after the first hour. I can see even me easily, putting 20+ hours in it. Glad we got it!… Full Review »
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