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Play Overview
Slime Rancher (2016) is a farming simulation with a difference - rather than chickens, sheep or cows, you farm Slimes. As you gather more Slimes and species, you collect more types of Plorts from them, which can be used to upgrade your farm and your gear. It stands out for the surprising nuance and intricacy involved with breeding new Slime species and selling your produce.
Different types of Slimes can be combined and grown by feeding them specific items and sometimes Plorts from other species. If a Slime eats more than two different Plorts, it becomes an aggressive malevolent black Slime called a Tarr, which causes havoc on the farm and must be washed away with precious water.
The appeal of the game is in the open-ended farming, not unlike Stardew Valley. Only here you are in a 3D open world with a more focused remit of just farming Slimes. That said, the many different kinds of Slimes lead to a complex web of collecting, feeding and breeding. This is extended by the scarcity of a particular Slime determining its market price, a small touch that adds a layer of realism to the otherwise unreal experience.
The result is a game that combines gentle exploration with whimsical and lighthearted farming to create a laidback experience that's silly fun, yet still requires strategy and savvy selling to make the most out of what you have.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Slime Rancher 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 6 months ago.
Different types of Slimes can be combined and grown by feeding them specific items and sometimes Plorts from other species. If a Slime eats more than two different Plorts, it becomes an aggressive malevolent black Slime called a Tarr, which causes havoc on the farm and must be washed away with precious water.
The appeal of the game is in the open-ended farming, not unlike Stardew Valley. Only here you are in a 3D open world with a more focused remit of just farming Slimes. That said, the many different kinds of Slimes lead to a complex web of collecting, feeding and breeding. This is extended by the scarcity of a particular Slime determining its market price, a small touch that adds a layer of realism to the otherwise unreal experience.
The result is a game that combines gentle exploration with whimsical and lighthearted farming to create a laidback experience that's silly fun, yet still requires strategy and savvy selling to make the most out of what you have.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Slime Rancher 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Andy Robertson and updated 6 months ago.
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Play Style
This is an Adventure and Simulation game with Action, Collecting, Platform, Shooting and Strategy elements. This is a single-player game.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Benefits
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Skill Level
7+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. You can enjoy exploring the world from a young age. Progress and collecting the different slimes you need to progress requires strategic thinking and persistence.
Costs
Slime Rancher usually costs £15.99 to £19.49.
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
In-game purchases offer more aesthetic options for the world via "The Galactic Bundle" and "The Secret Style Bundle". These are included in the Deluxe Edition of the game.
Slime Rancher Portable Edition brings the game to Nintendo Switch and includes previous DLC.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Slime Rancher
 | Xbox X|S | £15.99 | – | – |
| Xbox One | £15.99 | – | – |
| PC | £15.99 | – | – |
 | Switch | £19.49 | – | – |
 | PC | £15.99 | – | – |
| Mac | £15.99 | – | – |
 | PS4 | £15.99 | – | – |
| PS4 | £15.99 | – | – |
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
In-game purchases offer more aesthetic options for the world via "The Galactic Bundle" and "The Secret Style Bundle". These are included in the Deluxe Edition of the game.
Slime Rancher Portable Edition brings the game to Nintendo Switch and includes previous DLC.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 14/10/2016, updated in 2021
Out Now: Mac, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox X|S
Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Simulation (Action, Collecting, Platform, Shooting and Strategy)
Accessibility: 27 features
Components: 3D First-Person, Cartoon, Day and Night and Open World
Developer: Monomi Park (@MonomiPark)
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