Cut The Grass: When Lawn Mowing Meets Monster Survival

I’ll admit it: when I first saw Baked Games announce Cut The Grass: Farm Defense Survival, I chuckled. A co-op lawn-mowing simulator that turns into a monster survival frenzy? It sounds like a prank—but under that goofy premise hides a surprisingly deep loop for players who love teamwork, base-building and unpredictable chaos.

From Mower to Monster Hunter

At its core, Cut The Grass blends three survival staples—resource gathering, base defense, and weapon upgrades—into one manic co-op experience. By day, you and your friends glide across overgrown fields, clipping grass for cash and crafting materials. At night, your pristine lawn becomes ground zero for snarling beasts. Mastering this flip from zen mowing to high-stakes defense is the game’s biggest thrill.

Gameplay Loop: Zen at Dawn, Panic at Dusk

The signature day–night cycle drives every choice:

• Day: Cut grass patches to earn money, gather lumber and scrap metal, and expand your farm.
• Evening: Return to base, sell your harvest, buy upgrades and traps, then reinforce walls.
• Night: Survive wave after wave of monsters by coordinating defenses and plugging breaches.

Newcomers can hit their first monster wave in just 15–30 minutes. Waste daylight, and you’ll be scrambling when claws come calling.

Daytime Operations: Mow, Gather, Upgrade

Efficiency is everything from sunrise to sunset. Each grass patch you mow drops cash and materials—sometimes even rare parts. Spend wisely on:

• High-yield patches near your base for quick returns.
• Tool durability: a broken mower or hammer can stall your progress.
• Automated traps or upgraded blades to speed up future runs.

Evening Prep: Sell, Stock, Secure

As the sun dips, the focus shifts to the market NPC. Convert your haul into:

• Sharper mower blades, sturdier barricades or basic firearms.
• Spike traps, wooden palisades and emergency repair kits.
• Reserved funds for last-second fixes when monsters swarm.

Nightfall Defense: Teamwork or Total Wipe

When monsters breach your walls, every second counts. Tight corridors can funnel enemies but hamper retreats; open courtyards allow flankers. Clear voice chat or pings help you call out breaches, assign targets and rotate to weak points.

Co-Op Roles: Divide and Conquer

In Cut The Grass, effective squads typically split into three roles:

• Harvester: Keeps cash flowing by mowing even between attacks.
• Artisan: Crafts defenses, upgrades traps and maintains gear.
• Guard: Patrols perimeter, plugs holes and holds chokepoints.

Clear roles minimize overlap, miscommunication and those dreaded chain-reaction wipes.

Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

• Repetition: Without varied objectives or monster types, the loop can feel stale. Look for community mods or events to spice things up.
• Underwhelming Upgrades: Ensure late-game gear scales meaningfully—you shouldn’t feel stronger with your starter mower.
• Limited Playtest Access: Early playtests on Steam require registration and have capped slots. Sign up early to secure your spot.

Final Verdict: Guilty Pleasure or Co-Op Gem?

In a market heavy on sprawling live-service behemoths, Cut The Grass stakes its claim on simplicity, humor and pure co-op fun. There’s no aggressive monetization—just that cheeky hook and a solid day-night survival loop. If Baked Games and publisher PlayWay regularly roll out new monsters, events and meaningful upgrades, this quirky title could carve out a loyal following.

Ready to swap gardening gloves for battle helmets? Register for the Steam playtest, assemble your squad and find out if serene mowing can survive a monster onslaught.