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A Game About Needle In A Haystack

A Game About Needle In A Haystack

by Little Field Studios

★ 59%
Price $4.47
Avg Players 106
Reviews 98
Released Oct 16, 2026
AutomationBase BuildingCasualEconomy
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You manually dig through an enormous haystack searching for a needle, selling hay to fund better tools and farm upgrades. The core loop mirrors classic idle games—accumulate resources, invest in automation and efficiency, then continue the futile but oddly compelling search. It's designed as a meditative, low-pressure experience that rewards persistence and rewards tinkering with your growing operation more than finding the actual needle.

About this game

Players, last 6 days

Peak 300 · Low 5

Daily peak concurrent players, sampled once a night from Steam.

What players are saying

▲ Recommended 0 hrs
This is a great game for realizing that you’re a degenerate who’s willing to do absolutely anything just as long as it isn’t something useful.
46 found helpful Steam ↗
▲ Recommended 0 hrs
If you really think about the meaning of the game. If you were given 1 million dollars, they'd dump such a huge pile of hay. Honestly, I'm not even sure I could find a needle in there even in a year xD
4 found helpful Steam ↗
▲ Recommended 0 hrs
Building your own little chicken farm is an absolute pleasure! It somehow reminded me of the good old “Horns and Hooves”, if you know, you know :)

Played it on Steam Deck, and it’s an absolute joy! A perfect game to relax with in the evening, take your time, and just enjoy the experience. The gameplay is simple but surprisingly addictive. There’s always something else you want to do on your farm.

Cozy atmosphere, relaxing gameplay, and a great way to unwind after a long day. Definitely recommend!
2 found helpful Steam ↗

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