Putting Down Roots | ACRES (Farming Strategy Game - Early Build)

ACRES is a farming strategy game where we have a little farm, we grow crops, we harvest crops, we sell crops and then we invest in new farming tools to help us grow more crops, and so the cycle continues!
We start with a very little farm and one tractor but our goals are relatively simple; grow some carrots and cabbages. Early on we do most things by hand, because it's cheaper, but as we expand and we have more farm to work on, we use our tractors to get the work done.
As more and more orders come in we have to buy new seeds to grow new plants, such as onions and sunflowers, and with this money we can invest in bigger and better attachments for the tractors to help us get things done even more effectively!
NOTE: This is an early build of the game and is not the final version.
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Grow with Purpose: Acres is all about tending to your crops and nurturing the land for a bountiful yield. Your success hinges on your ability to respond to market orders, cultivating the right crops in the right amounts to meet demand.
Gameplay
Fulfill orders by growing crops. Meet increasing market demands by upgrading tractors & equipment, automating cultivation and purchasing more land. How long can you keep the farm operating?
Meeting market demands
Market orders queue, with certain crops and amounts, It’s up to the player to grow the requested crops before the order ticket expires. Orders sell automatically when harvested crops are available.
The amount of cash earned is dependent on the crops’ value and how quickly the order was fulfilled. As market orders age, the order value will gradually decrease until time has expired. Too many expired orders will reduce the farm’s reputation level.
Crop cultivation
1. Till the Soil, Unveil Potential:
Use the plow tools to transform overgrown soil into fertile ground. This initial step sets the stage for your thriving farm.
2. Plant with Precision:
Employ the planters to sow seeds with accuracy. Explore a diverse range of seed types, each holding its unique attributes and requirements.
3. Weed Control and Cultivation:
Neutralize competing weeds with cultivators, ensuring your crops take center stage. Cultivate the perfect environment for growth.
4. Sustain Soil Vitality:
Maintain soil health to prevent resource depletion by using soil amendment tools. Adjust water levels, pH balance, and nutrients to suit each crop's needs. Your stewardship ensures a continuous cycle of fruitful harvests.
5. Harvest in Abundance:
Watch your efforts bloom as plants mature. Utilize state-of-the-art harvesters to gather crops at their peak, reaping the rewards of your hard work.
Tractors, Upgrades & Automation
Manual hand tools can be upgraded to automated tractor and implement versions, allowing faster processing times and freeing up the player to manage other areas of the farm.
Better tractors and implements have increased usage costs, it is up to the player to decide when upgrades are necessary and cost effective.
Features
ACRES offers:
Growing rows of independent crops
Time-sensitive actions that add a sense of urgency to your farming tasks
Calming but thoughtful strategy that allows you to plan and optimize your farm
Simplistic automation to streamline your operations
Limited trading and economy mechanics to add depth to your farming experience
A relaxing atmosphere that helps you unwind and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life
Beautiful, vibrant graphics that bring the minimalist world to life
Strategic placement options to optimize soil health and crop growth
Many unlockable crops and implements, offering a sense of progression and discovery
What ACRES does not offer
4x Strategy gameplay
Deep layers of factory building mechanics
Realistic simulator elements
Animal husbandry
Combat & Violence
Multiplayer functionality
Lootboxes or microtransactions
Immerse yourself in the simplicity and tranquil beauty of ACRES: Minimalist Farming Sim. Cultivate your crops, nurture your land, and create your dream farm in a serene and captivating world.
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Additional audio:
Music to Delight Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@williammcconnell8102]

"Jim Buck...John Deere" love the play on words, a highly variable game.

[@sallythekolcat]

lettuce growing in Seattle = salads, now with 200 percent more slugs. Lettuce growing in California = heads of lettuce going from undersized to bolted and sunburnt in 24 hours.

[@TheGeekCupboard]

This is why I always go for cake.

[@fransmith3255]

I really like this one! I'm going have a go at it myself, I think....

[@AcanthaRayneOakMoon]

I might need to buy this game. It's cute.

[@HappyLeighEver]

"we are the manual cultivator" is an awesome sentence.

[@topazphoenix6301]

A fun game for the channel would be Diner Bros. Especially if you have another (or a few) friends to join you on the channel.

[@athopi]

Cool! I was hoping you'd check this one out. Oh. Next!

[@badgamerkat]

Cute game! I wonder if it's like real life and you need to rotate the crops in your fields so they don't eat up all of the same nutrients in the land? I'm not a farmer so I don't know, lol.

[@KlutzyNinja100]

I think crop rotation helps in this game micronutrients-wise, but it’s hard to tell, none of the KZbinrs I’ve watched play this went into detail on the soil quality.

[@attikaellada711]

"Because of course red tractors go faster...everybody knows that red things move quicker !"🤣🤣🤣

[@TheGeekCupboard]

It's a known fact of the universe, isn't it?

[@TelValois]

*cries in Ferrari F1*

[@theLeonizard]

I'm sure i'm not the only one noticing he just misclick many time the compost without he realize XD

[@donaldsnyder1543]

*Green acres tune stuck in head*

[@AyoushRakwal]

Can we Play this game on Android phone

[@TheGeekCupboard]

I don't think so, it's just on Steam at the moment

[@MissX905]

I unlocked hens and something about honey but then the game quit. I played for 39 mins. So there is a time limit to play the demo? I uninstalled it was fun. But man is my computer using a lot of power on this game

[@Qualiall1]

I'll be the jerk and say not too impressed. Seems like a phone game-doesn't really add much to the farm sim genre

[@MissX905]

I agree there's a lot of clicking to do in the game. I played for 39 mins but the game quit on me. It said I had unlocked hens and something about honey then boom it quit. I must have beat the demo lol