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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 82 | 24 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 90% | 84 | 867 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 69% | 66 | 62 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 5, 2026) · 52 reviews sampled · 62 total reviews in window · weighted 29.3 up / 13.1 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (12)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 75
“Escape the rat race and build your dream farm on a barren planet in this charming indie sim that nails the cozy agrarian fantasy. That’s the TBB Curator blurb, and it captures what Farlands does well, this is a warm, pretty, personality-rich farming sim with a space hook that genuinely earns its place rather than sitting on top as a theme. The honest caveat is the one the community keeps circling: Farlands is very good and not yet distinctive. It borrows well, it executes competently across a lot of systems, and it hasn’t quite found the one thing that makes it unmistakably itself. The guidance gaps and the early-game space tedium are real friction. But the people who criticise this game most thoughtfully are doing it from 13 hours in and still logging back on, which tells you what you need to know about the loop. For $17.99, with two years of delivered Early Access behind it and a completed roadmap, this is an easy recommendation for farming sim fans who want the formula with something new attached. If you loved Stardew and wondered what it’d feel like with a spaceship, this is that game, and it’s made by people who clearly love the genre.”
read full review ↗ - 62
“While it certainly qualifies as a cozy sim, and has its charms, it also feels a bit too vanilla in a sea of similar titles with a little more pizzazz”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Farlands is an addictive farming/life sim that will not be foreign to those well versed in the genre. Its strength is the planet focus, allowing for expressive originality and creativity. The early days can be slow, but there is always something to do or explore across its planets. This is highly recommended for anyone seeking a cosy space adventure with a plot to call your own.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Farlands was an entertaining game on the whole. All the characters were charmingly unique, the story was fun to play through and I really enjoyed visiting each planet to experience their nicely designed environments and the challenges they brought with them. I really enjoyed this new spin on a beloved genre and really hope that perhaps they may add more things to do post launch.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Farlands is a comprehensive life simulation with a space travel twist. There is a good variety of farming, fishing, bug collecting and mining, driven by the need to fill a museum-type Ark. However, Farlands needs better optimisation for the Nintendo Switch and more robust testing to catch the bugs towards the end of the experience, hopefully, neither should be rocket science to resolve. So, whilst there are some non-cosy design choices, like the dark and dangerous caverns of Hafnir, overall, I enjoyed my time in the Farlands. With the caveat of the issues mentioned and the hope of a swift resolution, my final verdict is:”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The farming sim Farlands may not reinvent the wheel, but it does combine familiar gameplay with an unusual setting.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Farlands is a farming and exploration game that brings its own identity to the genre thanks to its interplanetary exploration and rewarding sense of discovery.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“In short, Farlands isn’t the genius who skips classes at school; it’s the classmate who, whilst capable of just scraping a pass based on their abilities, puts in the effort and ends up with a B. And, of course, for a debut game from someone who started out as a YouTuber rather than a game developer per se, it really is quite an achievement.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“While it doesn't reinvent the wheel, this title invests heavily in immersive aspects, to the point of surpassing the usual quality of the Stardew Valley experience.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Eric Rodríguez and Jandusoft deliver a charming, calm simulator full of tasks, where upgrading the ship, discovering planets and rebuilding the farm keeps things engaging. It is not the deepest game in the genre, but its content and price make it easy to recommend.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Farlands does a great job at bringing in a wonderful farming experience in the vein of the genre’s greats. The visuals are beautiful, and the soundtrack helps create a magical, beautiful place that you don’t want to leave. The characters are heartfelt, emotional, and the progression is rewarding, so being a part of this world is something you’ll want to do over and over.”
read full review ↗ - 82
“Farlands is one of those games that doesn't set out to reinvent the genre, but rather to offer a relaxed and welcoming experience for those who enjoy slow-paced progression, exploration, and resource management.”
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- Patch 1.0.4Aug 5, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.0.3Jul 23, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 1.0.2Jul 17, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Farlands 1.0 release date!Jun 18, 2026
- Farlands 0.9 is here: The Wedding UpdateApr 1, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Livestock has arrived in Farlands!Feb 18, 2026
- Update 0.7 is here!Dec 29, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- The 0.6 update is here!Sep 9, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch Notes 0.5.7Jun 11, 2025
- Patch Notes 0.5.6May 19, 2025
- Alpha 0.5.4 | Patch NotesMay 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Hostile Mobs Have Arrived in Farlands!Apr 25, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- 0.4 is here!Mar 3, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- A big update is coming!Feb 11, 2025
- We have a Christmas present for you!Dec 19, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- 0.3 UPDATE IS NOW AVAILABLE!Nov 27, 2024
- Farlands update 0.2 is now available!Sep 23, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- The 0.2 update is coming!Aug 14, 2024