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Pesticide Not Required

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2024

Should you play it?

Mow down countless crops and corrupt critters while crafting game-breaking builds! Pesticide Not Required is an action roguelite bullet heaven game with farming sim elements that offers a myriad of stats and special character traits to create wildly diverse run possibilities.

What works

  • Unique farming/fishing/mining mechanics
  • Cute and charming art style
  • Varied frog characters with distinct playstyles
  • Engaging progression and unlock systems
  • Short, digestible run lengths

Things to keep in mind

  • Limited map variety and seasonal changes
  • Some weapon and upgrade variety lacking
  • No cooperative or multiplayer features
  • Minor ui issues and lack of banish options
  • Music can be repetitive or boring

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Pesticide Not Required: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story, Exploration, Leadership.

Last update: 23/08/2026