The Farmer Was Replaced
GameBy Timon Herzog · Released Oct 10, 2025
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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About the game
- Released
- Oct 10, 2025
- Developer
- Timon Herzog
- Publisher
- Metaroot
- Genres
- Puzzle, Simulator, Strategy, Indie
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
- Links
- Official site
Game data from IGDB.com
Documents about The Farmer Was Replaced
Idle Games in 2026: Home, Steam Home
The idle game genre has undergone a significant transformation between 2024 and 2026, shifting from its origins as simple browser-based clickers to a sophisticated category of system-driven experiences on Steam.
- Idle games have become a major revenue driver on Steam, led by titles like IdleOn, which generated over $22 million in 2025 and has reached nearly $59 million in total revenue.
- The 'Idle' category on Steam is increasingly defined by player behavior rather than genre purity, with successful titles like Spirit City: Lofi Sessions and Cast n Chill earning over $5.3 million each by functioning as background productivity companions.
- Monetization strategies on Steam vary significantly, ranging from low-cost premium titles priced between $3 and $15 to free-to-play models that leverage long-term progression and microtransactions.
Swiss Games Market: 57% of the Swiss Population Plays Games
The document reports on the Swiss games market, drawing on the Digimonitor 2025 study conducted by the Interest Group for Electronic Media (IGEM) and WEMF AG.
- In 2025, 57% of the Swiss population (3.6 million people aged 15-75 who use the internet) played computer and video games, an increase of 246,000 players year-on-year.
- The gaming audience in Switzerland is larger than that of streaming platforms like Spotify or Netflix.
- While smartphones remain the most popular gaming device in Switzerland, consoles and laptops are seeing increased popularity.
How 'The Farmer Was Replaced' Hit a 39,000% Revenue Increase at Steam 1.0
The game The Farmer Was Replaced serves as a prominent case study for successful Steam 1.0 transitions, achieving a 39,000% revenue increase between its initial Early Access period and its full release.
- The Farmer Was Replaced achieved a 39,000% revenue increase by growing from $4,000 in its first 30 days of Early Access in 2023 to $1.65 million during its October 2025 1.0 launch.
- Publisher Metaroot drove growth by overhauling the Steam store page to better communicate the game's core automation and code-learning mechanics.
- Aggressive marketing efforts included outreach to 10,000 influencers and the production of viral short-form video content for platforms like TikTok and Instagram.