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Koi Farm

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2021

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Quick resume

A koi breeding game.

Global score

95/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Relaxing and calming atmosphere
    • Deep and engaging breeding mechanics
    • Excellent value for price
    • Unique procedural koi patterns
    • Soothing audio and visuals

    Cons

    • Limited storage and pond space
    • Lack of achievements or extended goals
    • Some accessibility issues (colorblindness)
    • Slow pacing and occasional tedious breeding
    • No multitasking support (game pauses when unfocused)

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Idle, Thrill, Violence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players freely choose which koi to breed and can set personal goals for breeding specific colors and patterns."

    • Competence
      3

      "Breeding mechanics involve skillful experimentation and overcoming randomness to achieve desired koi traits."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal progress and collection without ranked modes or direct player comparison."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual breeding to complete collections."

    • Cooperation
      1

      "Some sharing of koi codes with friends exists but limited direct cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Players create unique koi through breeding with many color, pattern, and fin variations."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are friendly and equal."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, stress-relieving experience and distraction from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Engagement is voluntary and intrinsic, motivated by personal interest and relaxation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players experiment with breeding combinations to discover new koi patterns and colors."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Exploration is limited to discovering new koi variants rather than physical areas."

    • Expression
      3

      "Players express themselves by customizing their koi through breeding unique traits."

    • Fantasy
      -2

      "Game simulates realistic koi breeding with procedural generation but no strong fictional elements."

    • Fellowship
      1

      "Some community sharing and discussion exists but mostly solo play."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn breeding mechanics and develop strategies to achieve desired koi."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      3

      "Game supports background play and slow pacing, suitable for intermittent attention."

    • Intimacy
      -3

      "Social interactions are minimal and surface-level, mostly sharing koi codes."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or authoritative roles; players act independently."

    • Progression
      4

      "Progression through collecting koi, unlocking book pages, and breeding new variants."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Strong emphasis on calming atmosphere, soothing sounds, and stress relief."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Pleasant visual and auditory stimuli with soothing water and nature sounds."

    • Status
      -4

      "Achievements and social recognition are minimal or absent."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or plot; gameplay is context-free breeding and collection."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Requires planning and problem solving to breed specific koi patterns and colors."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Gameplay is low risk and predictable, focused on calm rather than suspense."

    • Value
      5

      "Players report excellent value for the low price and amount of content."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destructive elements; gameplay is constructive and peaceful."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No threats or survival mechanics; stable and safe environment."

    Where to buy

    Come talk about it on Discord!

    Last update: 29/04/2026