Slimes

Last updated: 4 October 2023

Residents of the Far, Far Range

Slimes are the heart and soul of your ranching adventure in Slime Rancher. These adorable, gelatinous creatures come in a dazzling array of forms, each with its quirks and characteristics.

Various species of slimes are found on the Far, Far Range.

Understanding and caring for these bouncy companions is essential to becoming a successful rancher. In this section, we'll introduce you to the wonderful world of slimes, from the charming basics to the more exotic species you'll encounter in your travels.

Whether you're just starting or looking to deepen your slime knowledge, this is the place to learn what makes these creatures tick and how to make the most of your time as a slime rancher. Get ready to dive into the colorful, wiggly, and often unpredictable world of slimes!

What Are Slimes, Anyway?

A wild encounter with a hungry Rock Slime.

At their core, slimes are curious, amorphous life forms native to the Far, Far Range, the alien world where your ranch is located. They come in an astonishing variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and each type of slime possesses unique traits and behaviors that make them fascinating to observe and care for.

Slimes are known for their insatiable appetites and their ability to consume almost anything in their path, from fruits and veggies to other slimes' plorts - a valuable resource in the world of ranching. As a slime rancher, your task is to capture, raise, and protect these critters while harnessing the resources they produce.

Pink Slimes

A lone Pink Slime was found in Rainbow Field.

General information about Pink Slimes

Table summary

Pink Slimes are omnivorous and, unlike other slimes, do not have a favorite food. Their favorite toy is a Beach Ball. And they are friendly towards the player.
Characteristics	Details
Diet	Omnivore
Favorite Food	None
Favorite Toy	Beach Ball
Behavior	Docile

Pink Slimes are the most common slime found on the Far, Far Range. They're cheerful, docile, and the easiest of all slimes to ranch. A pink slime will eat anything you put in front of it, though they have no favorite food, and its plorts are the least valuable of all slimes.

Honey Slimes

A Honey Slime after eating a Mint Mango.

General information about Honey Slimes

Table summary

Honey Slimes only eat fruits, and their favorite fruit is Mint Mango. Their favorite toy is Buzz Bee. They will not harm the player.
Characteristics	Details
Diet	Fruits
Favorite Food	Mint Mango
Favorite Toy	Buzz Bee
Behavior	Decoile

Honey slimes are an odd breed of slime composed of a hyper-sweet slime compound. Most slime scientists believe this to be the result of their slime cells replicating the natural sugars found in the fruits and floral nectars of the Far, Far Range. Most ranchers agree their plorts taste great on cereal.

Puddle Slime

General information about Puddle Slimes

Table summary

Puddle Slimes do not eat and they do not have a favorite food. Their favorite toy is Rubber Ducky. They will not harm the player.
Characteristics	Details
Diet	None
Favorite Food	None
Favorite Toy	Ruber Ducky
Behavior	Decoile

Puddle slimes are a rare species of slime that live in freshwater pools found on the range. These slimes don't eat fruits, veggies, or meat like most other slimes. Instead, puddle slimes absorb water into their bodies while they sit on the surface of a pool.

Puddle slimes need fresh water to survive and will quickly evaporate if left on any other surface for too long. cereal.