The Farmer Was Replaced Available on MacOS!

Zurich, Switzerland - December 18, 2025 | Metaroot and Timon Herzog are pleased to announce that The Farmer Was Replaced, a programming game featuring a Python-like language, is now also available on Steam for macOS, following a highly successful release with over half a million sales. 

Following the hugely successful release of version 1.0 of The Farmer Was Replaced, which has sold over 500,000 copies and received over 96% positive reviews, the game is now also available on macOS.

In recent weeks, we have received hundreds of messages via various channels saying that the community wants a Mac version. Players have even written to us via private emails and messages. We are delighted to be able to respond to these messages by making the Mac build available today.

About The Farmer Was Replaced:

Program and optimize a drone to automate a farm and watch it do the work for you. Collect resources to unlock better technology and become the most efficient farmer in the world. Improve your problem solving and coding skills.

Links:

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2060160/The_Farmer_Was_Replaced/
• Release Trailer: https://youtu.be/aP2WHQKJVsw
• Discord: https://discord.com/invite/kj33cJkeJn

About Timon Herzog:

Timon Herzog found his passion for making games when he was a teenager. In his free time he made many games in various genres and even released a small factory builder on Steam. Since he particularly liked the technical aspect of making games he went on to study computer science, where he got inspired to make a small programming game about farming. The game wasn't intended as a commercial project, but after it received great feedback, Timon decided to release it on Steam.

About Metaroot:

Metaroot is a small publisher and marketing agency based in Zurich, Switzerland. The company has published the programming game “The Farmer Was Replaced”, the Tetris-like city puzzler “River Towns”, the steampunk auto-shooter “Airships: Lost Flotilla”, and the nature simulation game “Of Life and Land.”

Article by: Susan N.

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Experience Aurora Borealis in Mini Motorways Today!

Bask in the Northern Lights in Mini Motorways’ New Aurora Borealis Update Out Now!

 

Mini Motorways, the award-winning minimalist strategy traffic management sim with more than four million players from developer Dinosaur Polo Club, travels to Iceland on holiday in the new Aurora Borealis update out now!

Snuggle up with a cozy blanket and a piping cup of tea as winter arrives in the north!

Explore a new map filled with glistening peninsulas and craggy coves. Set a route for Reykjavík and discover all the northernmost capital of the world has to offer.

"Winter has arrived, and whether your December is one for family and exchanging gifts or just an excuse to step away from the grind, we've been tinkering away for a few months on our stunning new Aurora Borealis update to try to capture a bit of winter coziness," said Casey Lucas-Quaid, Community Manager, Dinosaur Polo Club. "This is our final update of 2023, and we're thrilled to share what 2024 and beyond have planned for Mini Motorways!"

 Mini Motorways, the award-winning minimalist strategy traffic management sim with more than four million players from developer Dinosaur Polo Club, travels to Iceland on holiday in the new Aurora Borealis update out now!

 

Plan the layout for streets and roundabouts with a beautiful backdrop of a map inspired by the northern lights and world-famous landscape. Experience the elegant beauty of the Northern Lights in Reykjavik with endless gameplay options.

Check out new Achievements, plus new Daily, Weekly, and City Challenges, as well as various minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

The brand new update is available now for free across all current platforms for Mini Motorways, including Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch, and PC and MacOS via Steam.

For more information, please visit the Dinosaur Polo Club website, follow the studio on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or search for #MiniMotorways on social media.

The Dinsoaur Polo Club team would also like to acknowledge the current threat of volcanic eruption faced by the town of Grindavik, Iceland. “Our thoughts are with the people of Grindavik during this stressful time and we hope that this update can serve as a celebration of the beauty of Iceland’s beloved capital, Reykjavík.”

About Dinosaur Polo Club

Dinosaur Polo Club is an independent game development studio based in beautiful Wellington, New Zealand. Founded in 2013 by brothers Peter and Robert Curry, the studio first made waves with their award-winning and BAFTA-nominated debut Mini Metro. Created in collaboration with Disasterpeace and Jamie Churchman, Mini Metro explores relaxed and minimalist subway design. The second game developed by Dinosaur Polo Club introduces a brand new type of city management with colorful road-building and resource management found in Mini Motorways. Combined, Mini Metro and Mini Motorways make up two parts of an expanding Mini Collection. 

With an inclusive and supportive culture that believes in giving back to its creative community, the studio has grown and is now home to over 30 dinos as it works on new titles with relatable simplicity.

Article by: Susan N.

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