For those that don't know, Slime Rancher is one of the most wholesome games out there. You play as Beatrix, a rancher on a far-off planet, spending their days corralling smiling Slimes and making your fortune on the Plort market.Slime Rancher has won over so many players with its laid-back and addictive gameplay, and it's not hard to see why. In fact, Slime Rancher 2 is coming this year, too - so it is important to remember which Slimes helped players the most. This particular list is based on a few things: cuteness and appearance, Plort prices, and availability. Largos are not included here as they aren't singular Slimes, and Gold Slimes are also omitted due to the fact they are so rare.
10 Pink
Let's start with a classic: the Pink Slime. It is the first friend that players meet in the game, and is a bountiful option for farming. These bouncy boys are ideal for creating Largos with different Slime Plorts, but on their own, they are a great money-making option in the early game as they require no special features on a corral.
Pink Plorts are used in crafting recipes, which is good as they're so easy to come by. These guys eat everything and anything, too, so keeping them fed won't be an issue.
9 Crystal
Next up is the jazzy-looking Crystal Slimes. They're essentially the fancy big brother to the Rock Slimes but can bring in much more of a profit. They are vegetarians and have a special love for Odd Onions. Crystal Slimes won't be available immediately, as they are in an area behind at least one locked door.
Beware though, as Cyrstal Slimes can be painful if they bounce into Beatrix. They create crystal protrusions where they bounce, which can also harm our dear rancher. These can be dispersed with water, though!
8 Quantum
The concept for Quantum Slimes is so cool: they phase in and out of their physical form and zoom about the place with a sort of astral projection. They're so interesting as a design and concept.
Be warned, they can be an absolute pain to look after without the correct setup. The best way to keep these guys happy is to have a fully upgraded corral and plenty of Phase Lemons. Fill up an Auto-Feeder and keep it on medium-high frequency. If they're fed, they'll stay put, but if Quantums get hungry, they'll phase out of the corral and wander off.
7 Honey
The sweetest Slime by far is the Honey Slime. Found in the Moss Blanket area, they are regarded as uncommon. Their diet consists of fruit, specifically Mint Mangoes. Honey Slimes require no special treatment other than a load of fruit, so they are a cute and easy addition to any ranch.
Fun fact: Honey Plorts attract Slimes from further distances than others, so keep an eye on any others coming close, so there's no Tarrs spawning. Their Plorts go for a reasonable amount on the Market, as they are desirable for food production... yum!
6 Glitch
Once players unlock Viktor Humphries' Workshop, they will have access to The Slimeulation - a fabrication of the Far, Far, Ranch containing the rare and mysterious Glitch Slime! Viktor created this area was created to predict and observe Slime's evolution and behaviors, among other things. Due to some funky code, Glitch Slimes were created (and a digital Tarr).
Though they cannot be ranched, the Glitch Slimes are still really cool and fun additions to the game. They are only available in the mini-game associated with the Slimeulation, which sees Beatrix have to figure out which objects/slimes are actually Glitches and hoover them all up.
5 Quicksilver
Another unfortunately un-ranchable Slime is the Quicksilver. This time, the mini-game is accessible by unlocking Mochi's Manor, and playing the associated game: catch as many Quicksilvers by zapping them, and collecting the Plorts. Mochi will pay handsomely for these, as she can't be bothered to collect them herself.
Quicksilvers are super fast. They zip around the course, and will try their best to evade Beatrix - create a bottleneck in a thinner part of their path, and they're easy picking! It would be great to have these shiny dudes on the Ranch, but it's still fun to go see them in their natural habitat.
4 Tangle
Finally, we get to the leafiest of the Slimes: the Tangle Slimes. These are later game Slimes as they are native to the Glass Desert, which can only be accessed by a certain Teleporter.
Tangles are on this list because they look great. They have a flower on their heads, and they use vines to catch their food - which is meat, by the way. Keep them well-fed with Hen Hens, and they will produce plenty of Plorts, which will earn a lot on the Market.
3 Puddle
Look at this. How squishy. It's like a blue fried egg that is super shy. What is it? A Puddle Slime, aka the most adorable Slime in the game. They are so easy to look after and look so cute.
These little dollops of water live in a specially crafted pond - and don't require any feeding. Up to four can live in one pond before they get unhappy, and will really appreciate the rubber duck toy addition. And the best thing? They blush! When they're happy they get little rosy cheeks to let you know how well they're doing.
2 Mosaic
Mosaic Slime's Plorts are, along with Tangle Slimes, the most profitable (outside the elusive Gold Slime's Plorts). They can be quite easily ranched, once they've been found. They spawn in the Glass Desert once some Oases have been restored, and feed on veggies - specifically the Silver Parsnips.
It is advised to keep their corral a little further than any other Slimes, as they tend to set little fires around with their glassy exterior. Mosaic Slimes will add a good-looking corral to any Ranch, with their glinting, glossy bodies.
1 Lucky
Of course, coming in as the best Slime is the Lucky Slime. The cute cat-like Slimes are a strange form of Tabby Slimes. These are again, unfortunately not able to be Ranched, but when they're found they do pay off.
Every so often while wandering around as Beatrix, players will hear the tinkling of coins - that means there is a Lucky Slime nearby! There are no boundaries as to where they will spawn. Find it, and vac it, and it will drop Newbuck coins! This can be really helpful, especially in the early game, when money is scarce.
Slime Rancher is out on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.