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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 (64-bit) Processeur : Intel Core i3 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia Geforce GTX 550/equivalent or higher* DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : May run on weaker systems

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

The Farmer Was Replaced

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Released October 10, 2025
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (140 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 8,809 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 91% positive vs 95% overall (194 recent reviews)
9,99€ 7,99€ -20%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The Farmer Was Replaced offers a surprisingly engaging programming challenge that keeps players hooked for over 10 hours. 99% of reviews in the 10‑25‑hour bucket praise the game, and the overall rating sits at 96% positive.

What it's about: Programmez et optimisez un drone pour automatiser une ferme et observez-le accomplir le travail à votre place. Collectez des ressources pour débloquer de meilleures technologies et devenez le fermier le plus efficace au monde. Améliorez vos compétences en résolution de problèmes et en programmation.

In-game

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« Had no experience with coding at all when I first played. The game taught me almost everything I needed to know to get through it. »
👍 anonymous review · 70 h played4222
« Please improve the in-game tutorial manual; this is crucial for players unfamiliar with programming. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played111
« I've never used Python at all before playing this game. Now I write my code using hundreds of "if" statements. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played31
« I thought this was a farming game. It’s actually an autism simulator where you optimize pumpkin production with code. 10/10 the farmer has indeed been replaced. »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played22
« Never thought I'd play a game where knowing what Dijkstra's Algorithm is would be relevant but here I am. »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played11
« Too autistic to write good comment. Autistic enough to never stop playing this game. xoxo good luck »
👍 anonymous review · 150 h played42
« Bloquant! Certaines fonctions de base manque à l'appel. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« the game is good, but it just doesn't have alot of content, i imagine i could complete it in about 2-3 hours just by playing casualy, and to me that just isn't worth the money. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« In a game that only consists of programming python, the unindent keybind is the same as the steam overlay. Rebinding it to Ctrl+Tab, Ctrl+T or even Alt+T does not work. Can't unindent in a python game. »
👎 anonymous review · 43 h played
« missing so much basic stuff, why cant i even ues ctrl / to comment code? »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« The code that worked fine for 5 minutes broke randomly. the game provided absolutely 0 useful help for this. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« It feels awesome to see the results of my work and get back to raw coding without any AI, IntelliSense, APIs, or complex abstractions. Pure satisfaction and curiosity. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played2

In players' words

« Had no experience with coding at all when I first played. The game taught me almost everything I needed to know to get through it. »
👍 anonymous review · 70 h played4222
« Bloquant! Certaines fonctions de base manque à l'appel. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Please improve the in-game tutorial manual; this is crucial for players unfamiliar with programming. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played111
« the game is good, but it just doesn't have alot of content, i imagine i could complete it in about 2-3 hours just by playing casualy, and to me that just isn't worth the money. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I've never used Python at all before playing this game. Now I write my code using hundreds of "if" statements. 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played31
« In a game that only consists of programming python, the unindent keybind is the same as the steam overlay. Rebinding it to Ctrl+Tab, Ctrl+T or even Alt+T does not work. Can't unindent in a python game. »
👎 anonymous review · 43 h played
« I thought this was a farming game. It’s actually an autism simulator where you optimize pumpkin production with code. 10/10 the farmer has indeed been replaced. »
👍 anonymous review · 27 h played22
« missing so much basic stuff, why cant i even ues ctrl / to comment code? »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Never thought I'd play a game where knowing what Dijkstra's Algorithm is would be relevant but here I am. »
👍 anonymous review · 36 h played11
« The code that worked fine for 5 minutes broke randomly. the game provided absolutely 0 useful help for this. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Too autistic to write good comment. Autistic enough to never stop playing this game. xoxo good luck »
👍 anonymous review · 150 h played42
« It feels awesome to see the results of my work and get back to raw coding without any AI, IntelliSense, APIs, or complex abstractions. Pure satisfaction and curiosity. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played2

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
94 % pos · n=128
Content / longevity
64 % pos · n=45
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=6
Performance
80 % pos · n=5
Graphics / art
75 % pos · n=4
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=3
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=3
Value for money
67 % pos · n=3
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay12812026
Content / longevity452979
Interface / UX12309
Stability / bugs6006
Performance5401
Graphics / art4310
Story / writing3201
Audio / music3300
Value for money3201

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 15 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.9 h.

🪤 43 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
63 % (n=38)
2-10h
91 % (n=135)
10-25h
99 % (n=110)
>25h
97 % (n=117)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Oct 2025 : 96% positive96OctNov 2025 : 100% positive100NovDec 2025 : 95% positive95DecJan 2026 : 95% positive95JanFeb 2026 : 94% positive94FebMay 2026 : 86% positive86MayJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€4.24€5.86€7.49€9.11€10.74202420252026€4.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 10, 2023 · All-time low: €4.99 (Feb 10, 2023)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,5 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 59 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 5,3 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 120 out of 128 mentions are positive.
  • Content: 29 of 45 mentions are positive.
  • Performance: 4 out of 5 mentions are positive.
  • Playtime: 99% of players in the 10‑25‑hour bucket rate the game highly.

Weaknesses

  • Bugs: all 6 mentions highlight persistent glitches.
  • UI: only 3 of 12 mentions are positive, pointing to friction.
  • Price: 1 of 3 mentions is negative.

Who is it for?

This title is tailored for early‑career programmers and casual gamers who enjoy learning code through a relaxed strategy simulation. Those seeking a gentle introduction to Python and algorithmic thinking will find the game rewarding.

Is The Farmer Was Replaced worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 96% of 8,809 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 7,99€ (20% off).

Verdict

The Farmer Was Replaced excels in gameplay and content, delivering a near‑perfect experience for players who invest 10‑25 hours. While UI and bugs leave room for improvement, itsიხ

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