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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 382 sampled Steam reviews (336 positive / 46 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Grind & repetition14% mention it
- Visuals & art5% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Bugs & crashes24% mention it
- Grind & repetition15% mention it
- Visuals & art13% mention it
- Controls & UI13% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
60%
25 reviews
5-15h
94%
50 reviews
15-40h
87%
75 reviews
40-100h
93%
82 reviews
100h+
89%
150 reviews
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) | – | 75 | 60 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 87% | 81 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 57 | 39 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 91% | 85 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (May 27, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 4089 total reviews in window · weighted 229.8 up / 16.4 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (42)
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
“Farming Simulator 25 is a bit like the latest iPhones, no extravagance, no revolution, a slightly improved, familiar product for regular customers. If you are one of them, you surely already have a pre-order. And if not - there is something to complain about.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Although I was expecting more emphasis on physics in this title, and I only got a fraction of it, I can't say that Farming Simulator 25 is a lousy title. I was most pleased with the new GPS and animal innovations. And I don't think I'll be the only one. We were all definitely expecting a more significant step forward. I believe there is still a lot to improve, and I really hope that in the next version, we will see some new features that will make us all sit on our asses. If the modders can do it, why can't the developers do it?”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Farming Simulator 25 is the latest addition to the series, enriching this now-legendary farming simulator with new crops, most notably rice cultivation, a greater emphasis on livestock farming, and, most importantly, the implementation of terrain deformation, which simply makes Farming a slightly more realistic simulator once again. Unfortunately, however, some aspects weren’t fully fleshed out, and for example, the aforementioned terrain deformation, which the developers talked about so much, has only a minimal impact on driving or physical properties and is, once again, practically just a visual texture, much like the snow in last year’s edition. Technically speaking, though, the world of virtual farming has taken a small step forward, even if I simply expected more from some of the new features. Seven and a half out of ten.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I was irritated by many things while playing Farming Simulator 25. Still, this is the best game in the series this far and a great foundation for future updates from the community, as long as the developers keep hearing what fans have to say.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“While Farming Simulator: Signature Edition hits a few bumps, I definitely enjoyed the variety of gameplay on offer, and it was fun trying to accomplish multiple tasks at once and min-max my time every day for maximum profit.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Farming Simulator 25 is a logical continuation of the franchise. This opus offers improved visual management, new crops, animals and two new maps. With its GPS system, the series takes a big step towards accessibility, and tasks on our farm are much less tedious. Nevertheless, this edition doesn't reinvent the wheel, and series regulars may even feel that some new features are missing. Not to mention the fact that, even at the time of writing, there are still plenty of technical problems to contend with. The game remains a benchmark in the field, but may not be the revolution some players were expecting.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Farming Simulator 2025 is the most comprehensive and visually beautiful farming simulator available. I also recommend the game as an upgrade to its predecessor, even if not much has changed in terms of gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Farming Simulator 25 is a simulation game that doesn't bring anything revolutionary but continues what it's been doing well for years.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“Overall, Farming Simulator 2025 does not appear to be fully developed. For enthusiasts or gamers who are already well versed in farming - perhaps having played the predecessors - the obstacles mentioned may not be a major problem. For newcomers or people who like to learn by playing and want to switch off from a game, it might be more difficult to take this farming simulation to heart, as the gameplay is explained far too little and too poorly. This also detracts from the atmosphere of the game. Those who like elaborate technical animations and complex controls and are not put off by a bit of hard work will get their money's worth here. However, I would not give it a general recommendation, as the difference to its predecessor is not that great according to the player forums and many gamers recommend the 2022 version.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Farming Simulator 25 certainly has a niche and is detailed, but it is particularly satisfying for anyone who wants to try something different.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Fans of the series will be delighted with the new possibilities that Farming Simulator 25 offers. Unfortunately, slowly Giants Software has to think about a significant upgrade of its engine.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Farming Simulator 25 is a tough experience if you haven’t done farming before. The tutorial is short and only introduces you to the basics of agriculture, so you’ll spend most of your time making mistakes and fumbling around. But if you stay and learn, you get a comprehensive farming experience. It comes at the cost of everything being related to farming, but you’ll gain a better appreciation for the work that farmers do.”
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Patch history
- More John Deere: Download Free Content Update #6 + Patch 1.19 for FS25May 27, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.18 is now available for FS25!Apr 14, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- New Machines with Free Content Update #5 - Patch 1.17 included!Mar 17, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.16 adds four new machines - out now!Feb 3, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Content Update #4 feat. John Deere 9RX 830 & Steiger Special EditionDec 2, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.14 feat. GEA, FSR4 & Border Collie out now!Oct 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.13 Now Available for FS25Oct 7, 2025
- Content Update #3 & Patch 1.11: New Machines & Frame GenerationSep 2, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.10 Now Available for FS25 - Including new machines!Jul 9, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Free Content Update #2 & Patch 1.9 out now!May 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Precision Farming 3.0 & Patch 1.8 – Out now!May 8, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.7 now available for FS25!Apr 10, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.5 | Farming Simulator 25Jan 28, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Update Notes for Farming Simulator 25 Version 1.4.0.0Dec 12, 2024significant · resets scoring window