Intro
Plant collecting as a hobby has grown in popularity over the years and it’s easy to see why. It’s easy to see why this has become such a hobby given the aesthetics of filling your house with plants and the health benefits of having a ton of plants in your space. Due to this plant tending has seeped into the cozy gaming space as well with many titles have incorporated plant parenting into their gaming framework
If you’re someone who loves plants, or wishes that you could keep a plant alive, then keep reading for five games that will help you live all of your plant filled dreams.
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Strange Horticulture
Starting off strong on the list we’ve got Strange Horticulture. If you’re someone who likes a bit of doom and gloom with your plants, then this is the game for you. Strange Horticulture is a puzzle-based shop simulator that revolves around a small spooky town known as Undermere.
You’ve just inherited your uncle’s horticulture business and are tasked with resolving the towns’ problems through plants. These problems can range from healing a rash to completing occult rituals so if you play the game you will have a varied supply of content. Follow the story and explore your surroundings as you grow your plant business in this small Victorian town. If moody plant tending sounds like the atmosphere for you then you should check out Strange Horticulture.
Buy Strange Horticulture for Nintendo Switch.
Buy Strange Horticulture for PC.
Potion Craft
Ready to bring out your inner child and whip up some potions with the power of measuring with your heart? Then let me tell you about Potion Craft. In this game you are the town alchemist, and your job is to create potions to help the village folk. This fun shop simulator game is all about trial and error as all the information you gather has to be discovered on your own. Solve people’s problems by knowing your plants, what they do, and how to draw their main effects out for a recipe. Farm ingredients from your garden everyday as you create more elixirs to that aid those in need. Potion Craft is a relaxing title that makes the game play fun through accomplishing tasks by way of different avenues.
You could also just Google the answers but where’s the fun in that? (It’s actually a lot of fun you should try it).
If throwing things together to see what happens in a lovingly crafted world is your jam than you should check out Potion Craft.
Potion Craft for Nintendo Switch
The Garden Path
Looking for a game packed with plants that feels like a nature walk? Then The Garden Path is the game for you. In this game it is your quest to discover the writer of the mysterious note that has come into your possession. After traveling a long way you’ve reached a beautiful garden filled with characters and adventure that will keep you entertained as well as relaxed.
This game is meant to be played in small bites and not to be binged for 12 hours. Those with busy schedules who still want to play a game but have very little time will benefit most from this game. However, everyone looking for a game that is relaxing, and something you can jump and out of will enjoy The Garden Path.
Buy the Garden Path for Nintendo Switch.
Witchy Life Story
Somewhat similar to Potion Craft this game revolves around you knowing your plants in order to make magical objects to help the townsfolk. However, the major difference here is that unlike Potion Craft, in Witchy Life Story you play as a disappointment.
In Witchy Life Story you play as a young magic user who has been given one last chance to prove to your very magical and very snooty family that you are worth teaching magic to. You are sent to the small town of Flora to help the village in making their annual fall festival a success. This game has a beautifully well-created story that emphasizes the fact that sometimes the magic we need is not from a spell but rather from the friendships we made along the way.
Buy Witchy Life Story for Nintendo Switch.
Magical Delicacy
Love magic and food? Then you need to play Magical Delicacy. In this game you play as the main character named Flora who has come to the city of Grat to further your studies in magic. Learn new skills and level up your magic by running your food delivery business and fulfilling orders for the locals.
As you progress through the story you start to realize that there is more going on in this city than you originally thought. In this once magical city the only two magic users left are locked in a rivalry that will make you wonder why they haven’t killed each other yet. This game is full of interesting PCs, retro platformer energy, and of course tons of food. Been craving for a delicious adventure? Then you should check out Magical Delicacy.
Buy Magical Delicacy for Nintendo Switch.
This is a great idea. Although not a gardening girl I do love pretty flowers!! Thank you. These look fun I’ll have to give a try.