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95% positive from 3,947 reviewsReleased 2025Steam Deck Playable$9.99
The Farmer Was Replaced on Steam

What it is

A programming simulation game where you automate farming with Python-like code. The core loop involves writing scripts to manage resources and unlock technology.

The catch

quickly turns into an idle waiting game

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 3,947 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like The Farmer Was Replaced

Incremental Adventures
Incremental Adventures
78% positive from 819 reviews

This is a minimalistic idle RPG with automated combat. Players manage heroes and optimize automation for exponential number growth.

The catchGameplay is minimal, mostly watching numbers with little interaction

Both are tagged Text-Based, Automation and Idler.

AB
AB
95% positive from 900 reviews

A programming puzzle game where you solve problems using only the A=B instruction. It challenges players to find efficient solutions and...

Both are tagged Text-Based, Programming and Puzzle.

Opus Magnum
Opus Magnum
97% positive from 3,555 reviews

Opus Magnum is an open-ended puzzle game where players design alchemical machines. It features a core loop of programming arms and...

The catchThe editor lacks copy-paste and step-by-step rewind, making solutions tedious to debug.

Both are tagged Programming, Automation and Logic.

SHENZHEN I/O
SHENZHEN I/O
95% positive from 2,229 reviews

A circuit design and assembly programming puzzle game. Players build and code devices with a challenging, technical feel.

The catchThere is no in-game tutorial, just a 47 page PDF manual you must read first.

Both are tagged Programming, Automation and Logic.

Tunnet
Tunnet
94% positive from 712 reviews

A first-person simulation game where you build and debug underground networks by digging tunnels and connecting bunkers, featuring...

Both are tagged Programming, Automation and Logic.

Infinifactory
Infinifactory
95% positive from 1,789 reviews

A 3D first-person factory building sandbox puzzle game. Players design and optimize assembly lines for alien overlords.

The catchLater puzzles grow long and tedious rather than cleverer

Both are tagged Programming, Automation and Puzzle.

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