The Farmer Was Replaced

October 10, 2025 Timon Herzog Timon Herzog, Metaroot
Puzzle Simulator Strategy Indie
PC Mac
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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.
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Release Date October 10, 2025
Developer Timon Herzog
Publisher Timon Herzog, Metaroot
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
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