The Farmer Was Replaced
Casual
Indie
Simulation
Strategy
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Adjustable Text Size
Camera Comfort
Custom Volume Controls
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Steam Cloud
Steam Leaderboards
Family Sharing

Program and optimize a drone to automate a farm and watch it do the work for you. Collect resources to unlock better technology and become the most efficient farmer in the world. Improve your problem solving and coding skills.

Developers: Timon Herzog
Publishers: Metaroot Timon Herzog
Release Date: Oct 10, 2025
Price (USD): $7.99
Current Players: 4.9k

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Overwhelmingly Positive(97%)
fun coding
learn programming
engaging concept
great learning tool
educational
progress limits
mechanics pacing
content wish
learning curve
editor issues
beginner challenges
performance bugs
lacks depth
The game is a well-received educational tool that combines programming challenges with an engaging gameplay loop, making it appealing to both new learners and experienced developers looking for a fun twist on coding exercises. However, some technical issues and limitations in the editor have been highlighted by users as areas needing improvement. The introduction of programming concepts is generally praised, though the game's current content and guidance may occasionally fall short for absolute beginners.

Positive Points

  • The game is praised for making coding accessible and fun, serving as an excellent learning tool for Python programming.
  • Many reviewers appreciate the integration of coding with gameplay, which encourages creativity and problem-solving in a gamified environment.
  • The game supports external editors, allowing more experienced programmers to write and edit code in their preferred environment.
  • It is noted for being engaging and addictive, holding the player’s attention for long periods.
  • Negative Points

  • Some users have reported bugs and crashes, particularly related to the editor and game performance on certain setups.
  • A few reviewers mention that the game can be challenging for beginners without prior programming knowledge, especially due to some poorly explained concepts.
  • There are complaints about the limitations of the in-game code editor, such as missing features and the window becoming unwieldy with longer code.
  • Mixed Points

  • While the game does introduce programming concepts in a fun manner, advanced programmers might find the early stages tedious due to the basic restrictions on coding capabilities.
  • The progressive unlock system is seen both as helpful in pacing for new learners and restrictive for advanced users who want to utilize full programming features from the start.
  • The UI is generally liked, but some find it lacks certain functionalities expected by experienced developers.
  • Common Themes

  • The game effectively teaches programming, particularly Python, to both beginners and those with some experience.
  • It balances education with fun, providing a satisfying gaming experience that maintains engagement through challenging puzzle-like elements.
  • There is a desire among players for more content, such as additional crops, challenges, and potentially more programming elements like other languages or more advanced Python features.
  • Updated 10/11/2025, 12:02:19 AM UTC