Ooze Keeper (2024)

Developer: ZlitzGames
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 33 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 11 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A thoughtful, planning-heavy game where you carefully build and manage a slime farm, balancing growth and survival across runs.

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What players say

Players are drawn to the adorable slimes and the discovery of new combinations, finding the core loop addictive. However, many complain the rent increases too fast and RNG can make early runs feel punishing, with some calling it grindy. A few note UI problems like unclear buttons and no hotkeys, and one reviewer says an update made the game harder and the music too repetitive.

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