The Farmer Was Replaced

Farming automation game where Python-like code runs a drone

Timon Herzog · Published by Metaroot, Timon Herzog · Released Oct 10, 2025

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 9,534
Recent reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 95% of 422 in 30 days
Playing now: 754; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 5 months ago; Apr 21, 2026

What is The Farmer Was Replaced?

A single-player programming and automation game in which you write Python-like code to control a farming drone. Harvested resources unlock new technology through continuous progression rather than separate levels.

For you if...

+you enjoy debugging and optimizing automation scripts
+you prefer continuous progression over separate puzzle levels
+you want programming challenges that teach through practice

Not for you if...

−you need step-by-step programming instruction throughout
−you dislike idle waiting and resource grinding
−you expect optimization to be required for progression

What players say

96% of 9,534 reviews are positive · 95% of 422 in the last 30 days

Players praise the satisfaction of writing, debugging, and optimizing code that automates the farm, with both experienced programmers and some beginners finding it useful practice. Common complaints focus on a steep difficulty jump, sparse guidance for newcomers, and a later game that can become idle and repetitive without requiring efficient code.