Garden Simulator

About

In Garden Simulator, players can cultivate and manage their own virtual garden, grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers, and sell their harvest for profits. The game offers countless unlockable features, additional content, and various gardening tools to enhance the player's experience. The goal is to create a thriving garden and sell produce for profit.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+13

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 177 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

The game is relaxing and provides a calming experience, making it great for unwinding after a long day.
Graphics are nice, and the game runs smoothly, offering a pleasant atmosphere for gardening.
There are enjoyable mechanics for planting, harvesting, and decorating, which can be quite satisfying.

The game lacks depth and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and limited content after a few hours.
There are numerous bugs and issues, including problems with the interface, saving, and some achievements being unachievable.
The price is considered too high for the amount of content available, with many players recommending waiting for a sale.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
71%
18%
Gameplay in the game is characterized by its simplicity and addictive nature, offering a chill experience but lacking depth and variety in mechanics, such as sun and shade management or more complex simulation elements. While some players appreciate the potential for future improvements and updates, many express frustration over repetitive tasks, broken mechanics, and a lack of quality-of-life features. Overall, the game is seen as decent but in need of more engaging gameplay elements to fully satisfy simulation enthusiasts.
- “The game mechanics are simple enough to understand, and the guide you can buy with it is very nicely done.”
- “Gameplay is really fun and very addictive.”
- “This game offers a chill experience without throwing lots of mechanics at you.”
- “Fun, but I'm not running back to invest more time just yet due to limited gameplay so far. I would recommend it when it's on sale, but not at full price right now.”
- “There are no mechanics for sun, shade, seasons, over-harvesting, etc. Just water them.”
- “This is 100% of the gameplay, making it far more repetitive than other simulators.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
25%
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many users noting that they are nice or good, and some highlighting the game's cute character designs. While a few reviews mention subpar textures, the visuals are often described as gorgeous and suitable for the game's simple nature. Sound quality is also positively remarked upon, complementing the visual experience.
- “The graphics are really nice and the sound quality is very good.”
- “It is a simple game with gorgeous graphics.”
- “The graphics are actually pretty good!”
- “Nothing fancy about the graphics or sounds.”
- “Graphics are okay, but some textures are subpar.”
- “Setting the graphics from high to medium wasn't a drastic change.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music in the game is described as chill and calming, creating a pleasant atmosphere for players who enjoy gardening. However, some users note that the limited number of tracks leads to repetitive looping, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite this, the soothing background music enhances the enjoyment of the gameplay for many.
- “The music is nice and calm as well.”
- “Chill background music and pleasant vibes through and through.”
- “Backyard seems really small for all the unlockables and the music one song loops.”
- “Music has two tracks on a loop, over and over and over and over...”
- “Overall, I have enjoyed Garden Simulator and definitely recommend it to people that have green fingers and like planting, watering, harvesting, and listening to chill music.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's story is minimal, with players primarily engaging in tasks and quests that lack a strong narrative. While some users express a desire for a more developed storyline and expanded quests, the gameplay allows for a relaxed progression without the pressure of a deep narrative. Overall, the focus is on entertainment value and resource gathering rather than a compelling story.
- “I do wish there was more story to go alongside it or even having visitors, etc.”
- “For the price point, this game certainly gives good entertainment value. It would be nice to see the quests and endgame content expanded, which I'm sure will happen over time. I've played 12 hours and enjoyed it, looking forward to seeing where this title/developer goes in the future :)”
- “Graphics are nice, gameplay is smooth and easy to learn controls along with quests to keep you glued to the game.”
- “The game throws a few tasks at you to get you going, which you can skip as there isn't really a story.”
- “I do wish there was more story to go alongside it, or even having visitors, etc.”
- “Thankfully, the game doesn't go all in-depth behind a strong narrative or storyline, allowing players to unlock items, gather resources, and progress at their own rhythm.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky mechanics and amusing moments, such as the comical delivery system and unexpected interactions, like pouring water on a cat. Players find the game both funny and relaxing, with some moments eliciting genuine laughter, although there are suggestions for clearer tutorials to enhance the experience. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted charm that complements the gameplay.
- “There's a piece of wooden floor that I wanted to store, and for some reason, it stayed stuck on the inside roof of the storage area, so I can't access the top storage. But it's okay, it made me laugh XD.”
- “Moving the grass is 50000% more relaxing and interesting than Lawn Mower Simulator was able to pull off, which is hilarious.”
- “The delivery system for items is hilarious and very novel. Most of the game is intuitive; however, there could be a little more explained in the tutorial to avoid early frustration, like storing your tools on the wall hooks by the laptop when your hotbar is full.”
- “Funny but not funny, lol.”
- “The humor tries too hard and often falls flat.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Players find the grinding aspect enjoyable initially, but it quickly turns tedious, with some noting that there are superior farming games available. While the game offers a decent level of engagement and progression through unlocking new plants, it lacks the depth and complexity of a true farming simulator, leading to a mixed reception regarding its grinding mechanics.
- “It was fun the first few hours, but then becomes quite tedious.”
- “There are better farming games out there.”
- “Progression is there only in the form of having you unlock new plants by farming previous ones.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The optimization of the game is notably inconsistent, with some users expressing frustration over poor performance that detracts from the overall experience, while others praise it for being well-optimized and easy to play. This disparity suggests that optimization may significantly impact user enjoyment and gameplay engagement.
- “Well optimized and easy to play.”
- “Needs optimization badly.”
- “While an unoptimized piece of software isn't a deal breaker for me, it's obvious and it bugged me.”
- “Poor optimization hindered my desire to turn the entire yard into an auto-watering plant paradise.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report a generally stable experience with minimal issues, though a few users have encountered minor bugs or glitches. Most reviews highlight a lack of significant stability problems during gameplay.
- “I have found a few issues.”
- “I haven't experienced any bugs or glitches in the time I've played this game.”
- “No bugs, glitches, or issues.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by natural sounds that create an enjoyable experience, particularly around the home setting.
- “The game's atmosphere, along with the sounds of nature, makes it a very enjoyable experience!”
- “The atmosphere surrounding the home is wonderful.”