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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7+ Processeur : 2.2GHz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : 512MB VRAM DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible

Slime Rancher

Community hit
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Released August 1, 2017
sample: 498 reviews posted after launch (112 AI-classified)
99/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 98 % · 155,291 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
18,99€ 4,74€ -75%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Over three hundred players have logged past the ten-hour mark, trapped in a vibrant loop of vacuuming and ranching. With 493 positive mentions out of 498 sampled post-launch reviews and a stellar 98% overall Steam score, this creature collector is hard to put down.

What it's about: Slime Rancher raconte l'histoire de Beatrix LeBeau, une jeune éleveuse de Slimes courageuse, qui part vivre sa vie à plus de mille années-lumière de la Terre, sur Far, Far Ouest, où elle tente de vivre grâce à l'élevage de Slimes.

In-game

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« Big part of my childhood, I played pirated one so many times and after years I can play a real one and to give it a review. This game deserves best of the best. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1
« I love exploiting and crossbreeding poor innocent creatures for economic gain!! 10/10 would recomend! »
👍 anonymous review · 119 h played2111
« Cosy game turns into capitalism simulator (shocking). I hear the plort depositing sound in my sleep. »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played11
« ce jeu est très important pour moi, il m'a permit de m'évader de ma vie qui n'allait pas du tout pour farmer les slimes, durant une période dure il a redonné des couleurs à ma solitude »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« C'est un jeu apaisant, je trouve que les choses sont font un peu trop lentement, comme pour gagner de l'argent, monter de niveau et crafter mais c'est tout de même agréable »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played
« This was fun and I really wanted to like it, but after an hour of playing I was extremely nauseous and there weren't any graphic controls for motion sickness so I returned it. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« ok game over-reliant on artificial waiting mechanics »
👎 anonymous review · 14 h played
« This game was my childhood, its a very good and chill games, after 100%ing it I can declare this game peak »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played1
« je recommande énormément ce jeu, c'es le meilleur jeu chill que j'ai jouer bien que le 2 et tout aussi bien je préfère quand même le premier. Alors n'hésiter pas vous n'allez pas le regretter. »
👍 anonymous review · 113 h played

In players' words

« Big part of my childhood, I played pirated one so many times and after years I can play a real one and to give it a review. This game deserves best of the best. »
👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1
« This was fun and I really wanted to like it, but after an hour of playing I was extremely nauseous and there weren't any graphic controls for motion sickness so I returned it. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« I love exploiting and crossbreeding poor innocent creatures for economic gain!! 10/10 would recomend! »
👍 anonymous review · 119 h played2111
« ok game over-reliant on artificial waiting mechanics »
👎 anonymous review · 14 h played
« Cosy game turns into capitalism simulator (shocking). I hear the plort depositing sound in my sleep. »
👍 anonymous review · 35 h played11
« This game was my childhood, its a very good and chill games, after 100%ing it I can declare this game peak »
👍 anonymous review · 20 h played1
« ce jeu est très important pour moi, il m'a permit de m'évader de ma vie qui n'allait pas du tout pour farmer les slimes, durant une période dure il a redonné des couleurs à ma solitude »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« je recommande énormément ce jeu, c'es le meilleur jeu chill que j'ai jouer bien que le 2 et tout aussi bien je préfère quand même le premier. Alors n'hésiter pas vous n'allez pas le regretter. »
👍 anonymous review · 113 h played
« C'est un jeu apaisant, je trouve que les choses sont font un peu trop lentement, comme pour gagner de l'argent, monter de niveau et crafter mais c'est tout de même agréable »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
90 % pos · n=63
Content / longevity
89 % pos · n=18
Story / writing
91 % pos · n=11
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=9
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Value for money
100 % pos · n=1
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay635751
Content / longevity181611
Story / writing111001
Graphics / art9900
Audio / music4400
Multiplayer2101
Performance1001
Value for money1100
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 19 h on median; those who dislike it: 10 h.

<2h
90 % (n=10)
2-10h
99 % (n=112)
10-25h
99 % (n=204)
>25h
99 % (n=172)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 100% positive100SepFeb 2026 : 100% positive100FebMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarApr 2026 : 100% positive100AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 100% positive100JunJul 2026 : 99% positive99Jul

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

💶 Price history

€0.00€5.67€11.35€17.02€22.702017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.89

Steam price tracked automatically since Jan 14, 2016 · All-time low: €1.89 (Nov 27, 2024)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 57 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 29,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

Small streamers to support

LIVE eviehz 9 viewers · PT — [VTUBER 🔥] 92 | hoje eu ganho alguma coisa !bola !pixLIVE AnnieOjostristes 7 viewers · ES — Hace mucho que no jugamos 🤠 | Slime RancherLIVE mystic_rias 6 viewers · EN — (18+) I'm being a Rancher | Slime Rancher | !lurk, !support !discordLIVE xe_achillean 4 viewers · EN — SLIIIIIIIIIIIIIMES // !glhf !throne !quote !spoons

Streams snapshot from 01/08 à 06h09

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics delight the community: 57 positive mentions out of 63 for gameplay.
  • Abundant things to do back up the adventure, yielding 16 positive mentions out of 18 for content.
  • Visual charm wins hearts instantly, with 9 positive mentions out of 9 dedicated to graphics.
  • Narrative elements charm travelers, contributing 10 positive mentions out of 11 for the story.

Weaknesses

  • Technical hiccups occasionally disrupt the farm, noted by 1 negative mention out of 1 regarding bugs.
  • Performance stumbles briefly for a rare few, marked by 1 negative mention out of 1 for performance.

Who is it for?

Players seeking a low-stress, cozy farming escape loaded with bouncing creatures and colorful exploration will find their ultimate sanctuary here.

Is Slime Rancher worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 98% of 155,291 Steam reviews are positive (player score 99/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics delight the community. Current price: 4,74€ (75% off).

Verdict

Slime Rancher delivers an overwhelmingly beloved adventure that keeps players hooked for dozens of hours without breaking a sweat. It stands as a pinnacle of relaxing simulation design backed by near-flawless community sentiment.

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Most frequent keywords

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