The Farmer Was Replaced Review – A Beginner-Friendly Programming Game

Developer: Timon Herzog
Release Date: October 12th, 2025
Price: $9.99
Platforms: Steam

The Farmer Was Replaced Gameplay Overview

Screenshot from the Farmer Was Replaced video game showing a drone harvesting crops with text code beside it.

In The Farmer Was Replaced, players will learn to program and optimize a drone to handle all the farming work for them. To operate the drone, players will learn to use a Python-like coding language to till soil, plant, and harvest crops.

While many programming games divide each lesson into its own chapter, The Farmer Was Replaced takes players through a continuous progression track. Players will use the resources they gather from their farms to unlock upgrades.

These upgrades will enable players to learn additional methods for writing code, helping them grow their farms. Upgrades include additional crops, increasing crop yields, increasing drone speed, and debug tools.

Flexible & Beginner-Friendly

Playing through The Farmer Was Replaced can be a fun experience for programming beginners and pros. The game can be challenging for a programming novice; however, since the game offers hints and reminders when an error occurs, the programming element is very forgiving and beginner-friendly. These reminders also serve as refreshers for players with more programming experience.

The Farmer Was Replaced also works similarly to an idle game. Once players complete a code, such as instructing the drone to plant and harvest bushes, the drone can be left running as long as the game is still open. This is a great way for players who may be multitasking to complete farm work, so when they return, they can upgrade and proceed to the next coding lesson.

Likewise, if a player is in the middle of working on a code and requires a break, they can save the game and exit to the main menu. Another option is to leave the game open, allowing passive resources, such as water, to continue accumulating in their inventory.

Final Thoughts on The Farmer Was Replaced

Programming games and farming sims can both become overwhelming; however, The Farmer Was replaced does a good job of letting players set their own pace throughout the game, and finding a balance between the two. Whether players are new to programming or professionals, the game offers plenty of step-by-step tutorial pop-ups that players can look to for guidance.

Overall, The Farmer Was Replaced is a fun and educational game that is very welcoming to players. The art style leans more towards a minimalist low-poly style, which limits distracting elements on the screen.

If you enjoy farming sims and learning new skills, you should give The Farmer Was Replaced a try. The Farmer Was Replaced is currently available on Steam for $9.99.