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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 47
  2. Negative: 4 out of 47
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  1. Aug 21, 2017
    9
    I've loved my limited time with Slime Rancher so far. It has very pleasing graphics, a solid gameplay loop, fun gameplay. It is very responsive with a controller, and mouse+keyboard was good too, but it feels better with a controller. My daughter got this game on her Steam account, and I can borrow it when she is offline. She was playing this game in early beta and I always thought itI've loved my limited time with Slime Rancher so far. It has very pleasing graphics, a solid gameplay loop, fun gameplay. It is very responsive with a controller, and mouse+keyboard was good too, but it feels better with a controller. My daughter got this game on her Steam account, and I can borrow it when she is offline. She was playing this game in early beta and I always thought it looked fun. It has elements of like Steamworld Dig, Don't Starve, and Stardew Valley. Good time and I definitely will play more. Expand
  2. Aug 21, 2017
    9
    Slime rancher is a great game!
    The overall aesthetics are really appealing and the silly/cute nature of the slimes seems to add a true level of concern for their health/happiness.
    Even though it's a small game it really has the potential to be amazing, with future content drops and further development or possibly even Slime Rancher 2.0, I think this could easily become a solid 9.
    Slime rancher is a great game!
    The overall aesthetics are really appealing and the silly/cute nature of the slimes seems to add a true level of concern for their health/happiness.

    Even though it's a small game it really has the potential to be amazing, with future content drops and further development or possibly even Slime Rancher 2.0, I think this could easily become a solid 9.

    While the gameplay is simple, it's incredibly addictive and you'll find yourself BLOWING through hours of real-time in the blink of an eye and still wanting more out of the game.

    So far I've played for over 50 hours and I have to say I'm still hooked even though I've reached the current "end-game" zones. There's still more to do, crafting slimescience gadgets etc... so yeah this game is worth the time and money!

    The ending is AMAZING... just make sure you have tissues in case you tear up ;)

    After going through the end-game and getting to the credits... I've decided to bump it up to a 9!
    GREAT GREAT GAME!
    Play it and have fun with it!
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  3. Aug 2, 2017
    8
    I feel like this game has immense potential. The core gameplay of feed slimes making money and using this to explore new areas of the game is fun. Also the devs have stated they will absolutely be supporting the game post-launch. This makes me even more exited especially if they add more automation, slimes with tougher requirements and greater exploration/more worlds and most importantly,I feel like this game has immense potential. The core gameplay of feed slimes making money and using this to explore new areas of the game is fun. Also the devs have stated they will absolutely be supporting the game post-launch. This makes me even more exited especially if they add more automation, slimes with tougher requirements and greater exploration/more worlds and most importantly, customization. That is the one thing that this game is lacking and would make new save files relevant. Another thing that would improve this game's longevity is more specialization meaning you have to commit to slime types and can have a variety of mutually exclusive perks that can make you even more likely to start a 2nd time over. Overall this game is a bit away from a 9 but improve if the devs keep their promise. Expand
  4. Feb 22, 2019
    9
    Slime rancher is an excellent, single player relaxed experience. From feeding your slimes to going out and adventuring the far, far range. Slime rancher is an excellent game from an indie studio that really is just pure fun. The only reason I give this game a 9/10 is because of its framerate issues and how short the game is.
  5. Dec 18, 2020
    9
    Slime Rancher is a captivating farming game made by a small development team known as Monomi Park. It manages to keep players enthralled with a repetitive, but oddly satisfying game loop of feeding and managing adorable slimes that drains time from the day. The game is graphically gorgeous, from dense jungles to dried-out coral reefs, the game has this almost-cutesy art style to it. ISlime Rancher is a captivating farming game made by a small development team known as Monomi Park. It manages to keep players enthralled with a repetitive, but oddly satisfying game loop of feeding and managing adorable slimes that drains time from the day. The game is graphically gorgeous, from dense jungles to dried-out coral reefs, the game has this almost-cutesy art style to it. I really enjoy the slime's AI, it's almost as if they're actual creatures. The soundtrack is amazing, perfectly describes working on a ranch, or in this case, an interstellar planet. The only gripe I have with this specific version is the frame rate. The game is very poorly optimized for Xbox and other consoles, chugging when entities are present, almost feeling like the cutest little slide show. If or when the framerate is optimized for console versions, my score will go up to a 10, because that's what this game deserves, but sadly, console players deserve equal rights too. Expand
  6. Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Game incrível, juntar slimes com poderes diferentes.
    Ir aprimorando a fazenda, liberando mapa.
    Modos divertidos de jogo.
  7. Jul 17, 2022
    10
    игра нормальная, с самого её создания играл. И мне нравилось ловить слаймов, эх захотелось снова отправиться в 2017
  8. Aug 28, 2022
    10
    Игра очень хорошая,она достойна вашего внимания,в ней можно провести больше 100 часов,можно много чего сделать,всем советую,от меня игра получает оценку 10/10.
  9. Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Simplemente hermoso, no te cansas de explorar y seguir avanzando en tu rancho
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Sep 22, 2018
    60
    If you enjoy experimenting within your games only to watch the results of your experiments expand the game world then Slime Rancher is an ideal game for you. On the other hand, everyone else will find little to like about this cute sim.
  2. Sep 6, 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.
  3. Aug 30, 2017
    80
    The charm of the world, and in particular the cuteness of the Slimes, makes the game a pleasure to play, and there is a surprising amount of depth in the title with the breeding/evolving mechanic.