Slime Rancher
by Monomi Park · published by Skybound Games
Released August 1, 2017 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
About Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is a charming, first-person, sandbox experience. Play as Beatrix LeBeau: a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the 'Far, Far Range.' Each day will present new challenges and risky opportunities as you attempt to amass a great fortune in the business of slime ranching. Collect colorful slimes, grow crops, harvest resources, and explore the untamed wilds through the mastery of your all-purpose vacpack.
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7+ |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.2GHz Dual Core |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | 512MB VRAM |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space |
Slime Rancher FAQ
When did Slime Rancher come out?
Slime Rancher was released on August 1, 2017 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Slime Rancher on PlayStation 5?
No. Slime Rancher has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Slime Rancher on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Slime Rancher has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Is Slime Rancher on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Slime Rancher has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Mac, and Linux.
Who is making Slime Rancher?
Slime Rancher is developed by Monomi Park and published by Skybound Games.
Is Slime Rancher multiplayer?
No. Slime Rancher is single player only.
How much does Slime Rancher cost?
Slime Rancher costs $19.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Slime Rancher good?
Steam players rate it "Overwhelmingly Positive" — 98% of 158,016 reviews are positive. Critics average 78/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Slime Rancher?
The minimum GPU is 512MB VRAM. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Slime Rancher system requirements page.
