Farmer Against Potatoes Idle
Released Sep 2024
Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.
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Released, but still in active development
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Active Development
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Farmer Against Potatoes Idle launched out of Early Access on September 5, 2024, after roughly two years of Early Access development. The developer, Oni Gaming, explicitly stated at launch that the 1.0 release did not mean the end of content — they confirmed new features were already in development for mid-game, with an October 2024 target.
Since then, the game has received a steady stream of major updates. The Portal & Sub Classes update shipped on November 28, 2024, introducing a major new game mode, subclasses, pets, and expeditions. The Transcendence Update followed on January 23, 2026, adding a new prestige layer, a fourth difficulty setting, and artifacts. The January 2026 patch notes explicitly stated that "Part II of Transcendence with new features and more QoL" was already on the way.
Multiplayer has been a continuous live feature throughout this period, with seasonal content: Season 1 launched September 19, 2024, Season 3 started March 20, 2025, and Season 5 — which included a major cooperative rework — launched on June 12, 2026, just eleven days before today's date.
The developer's most recent communications confirm the game is in active, ongoing development, not winding down. Oni Gaming has also been transparent about their broader roadmap across their studio's games, and FAPI remains one of their flagship titles with continuous attention.
Evidence
Multiplayer Season 5 launched with a massive cooperative rework, new energy system, community rewards, boss traits, and permanent buffs — the developer's most recent update, posted June 12, 2026.
Transcendence Update shipped with a new prestige layer, fourth difficulty (Eternity), and Artifacts system. Patch notes explicitly state Part II of Transcendence, a new multiplayer system, and a performance update are already in progress.
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Developer
Publisher
Oni Gaming
Achievements
168
Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Farmer Against Potatoes Idle is a game about an amnesic Farmer
With a past shrouded in mystery, that wakes up in the middle of a field and is attacked by a horde of mutated Potatoes. With no one else in sight, he takes it upon himself to try and keep the evil infestation in check.
Even since release there are over 5 worlds with 9 Areas of 100 Waves, each with 2 difficulty settings, so YES, “it’s over 9000” waves with more to come in the near future.
In the early stages of the game you will have two main currencies, Potatoes and Skulls, that you can use on over 30 upgrades that increase your stats or debuff the Potatoes, but don’t worry, this is just the start of the adventure.
The Potatoes somehow have various Items
There is a set of Equipment in every Area so there are over 250 visually different items but due to the Item Rating, Enhancing Levels and Bonus chances, there are over 2M possibilities for unique Equipment in the game.
But worry not. We know storage management is not something a lot of people like in general but the whole system is custom made and with auto’s available to help you keep everything neat and tidy.
The Farmer has a very particular set of skills
Skills that he has acquired over a very long career. Skills that make him a nightmare for Potatoes. And each and every one of his many Talents, are made for the sole purpose of ridding the world of all Potatoes. Even the non-combatant ones if possible, as they make one hell of a meal.
The Talent tree is huge, with choices that can change your play-style significantly. And the best part is that they are not permanent, so you can experiment to your heart’s desire. And everything’s visible from the start: no fog of war type of tree, no hidden talents … or are there?
Besides the Daily Quests, Achievements and Challenges
There are many other features that you can play with, including a mini-game that you can play on a regular basis to get various timed buffs for your Farmer. The idea is simple: whack all the potatoes that pop their ugly heads out of the johns. Why, you ask? Because being a Farmer is a full-time job and enemies are everywhere!
A feature that’s almost always present in all idle games
The Reincarnation system which Farmer Against Potatoes Idle also has. But every time you Reincarnate for bigger permanent bonuses, you can also change between 6 different Classes, each with their own strong points and Talent Trees. This creates a second layer of strategy decision making to make the game more enjoyable for various play-styles.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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