Potato (2024)

Developer: Alchemist Game Studios LLC
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 126 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

clicking on potatoes to slowly build a collection feels casual and low-stakes, with a laid-back loop driven by time-gated rewards.

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What players say

Players report that the game fails to drop potatoes for crafting, making progression feel broken and frustrating. There is also criticism of an overly sensitive anti-cheat system that flags fast clicking as cheating, and a monetization push through market purchases. Some value the community-created potato designs and random drops every few hours.

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