Slime Rancher is an action-adventure game where you play as Beatrix LeBeau, a beginner rancher on a distant planet. Your goal is to raise slimes, build environments for them, grow food to feed them, and collect valuable plorts to upgrade your equipment.
The gameplay involves capturing slimes, taming them, and raising them in your care. As you progress through the game, new locations will open up, allowing you to explore and discover new creatures, fruits, vegetables, and other items that can aid you in your slime-raising journey.