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Space Farmers

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2014

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Quick resume

Grab a friend, grab a gadget, grab a gun and get ready for the most fun you'll ever have in a co-op game!

Global score

73/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Shooter, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Fun and innovative co-op gameplay
    • Strong emphasis on teamwork and communication
    • Humorous and charming art style
    • Varied puzzles and gadgets
    • Includes gift copy for friend

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Limited level variety and replay value
    • Online connectivity issues reported
    • Requires friend to play
    • Some frustrating or difficult levels

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Competition, Value, Status.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    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 have freedom to choose weapons, gadgets, and strategies in cooperative puzzles, requiring active decision-making."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game offers challenging puzzles and coordination tasks that require skill and timing, though not extremely complex."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on cooperative play and teamwork rather than competing against others or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players enjoy repeated play sessions with friends, though some mention limited content and eventual repetitiveness."

    • Cooperation
      5

      "Core gameplay requires close cooperation between two players to solve puzzles and progress."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Some player expression through choice of gadgets and strategies; limited customization but potential for creative problem solving."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Gameplay emphasizes equal partnership and mutual reliance, with no evidence of dominance or power imbalance."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun distraction and stress relief, enjoying its humor and lightheartedness."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social interaction, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Varied puzzles and gadgets encourage players to try different approaches and tactics."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some discovery of new levels and gadgets, but limited map variety and randomized level order reduce exploration depth."

    • Expression
      1

      "Some cosmetic options and character choices exist, but customization is limited."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Game features imaginative sci-fi setting with humorous, exaggerated elements like space farming and robotic pigs."

    • Fellowship
      5

      "Strong sense of community and shared experience through cooperative play and social interaction."

    • Growth
      2

      "Players develop coordination and puzzle-solving skills, though learning curve is moderate."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and coordination during play; not suited for passive or background gaming."

    • Intimacy
      3

      "Encourages close social interaction and communication between players, fostering friendship bonds."

    • Leadership
      0

      "Players share responsibilities equally; no clear leader or follower roles emphasized."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players collect currency and unlock characters and cosmetics, but progression is limited and mostly cosmetic."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Game balances challenge with humor and lightheartedness, providing some relaxation despite occasional frustration."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Colorful visuals and quirky audio provide moderate sensory stimulation and fun."

    • Status
      -4

      "No emphasis on social status or recognition; focus is on cooperative experience rather than visibility."

    • Story
      1

      "Light narrative and humorous setting provide context but story is minimal and secondary to gameplay."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Puzzles and cooperative challenges require planning, timing, and tactical thinking."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some suspense in timing and coordination, but overall experience is light and comedic rather than intense."

    • Value
      1

      "Generally considered good value especially on sale; short length and limited content noted as drawbacks."

    • Violence
      1

      "Includes combat elements like shooting robots, but violence is cartoonish and secondary to puzzles."

    • Survival
      2

      "Some survival elements in challenge modes and avoiding hazards, but overall low-risk gameplay."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026