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Garden Simulator

Flex your digital green thumb and become virtually self sufficient.
84%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
gameplay, story
84% User Score Based on 354 reviews
Critic Score 86%Based on 1 reviews

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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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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 354 reviews
graphics16 positive mentions
gameplay10 negative mentions
  • The game is relaxing and provides a calming experience, making it enjoyable for players looking to unwind.
  • It offers a simple and intuitive gameplay experience, allowing players to easily learn and engage with gardening tasks.
  • The graphics are nice, and the game features a cute cat that adds charm to the overall experience.
  • The game lacks depth and variety, with limited plant options and repetitive tasks that can lead to boredom after a few hours.
  • There are significant technical issues, including bugs, poor optimization, and a frustrating interface that can hinder gameplay.
  • Many players feel the game is not worth its full price, suggesting it should be purchased only during sales due to its basic content.
  • gameplay
    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay in the game is characterized by its simplicity and accessibility, making it easy to understand but often criticized for its lack of depth and repetitive tasks. While players find the experience fun and addictive, many express disappointment over missing mechanics such as sun and shade management, as well as quality-of-life features. Despite its potential for improvement and a bright future, the current gameplay loop feels limited and could benefit from additional content and modding support.

    • “Gameplay is really fun and very addictive.”
    • “This game offers a chill experience without throwing lots of mechanics at you.”
    • “Mechanically speaking, the developers have improved the game continuously after its debut, accomplishing a lot of extra accessibility settings in order to simplify many of its basic aspects.”
    • “I've lost hours of gameplay by quitting the game (thinking it would autosave which it didn't).”
    • “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
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many users noting that they are nice and visually appealing, particularly praising the cute cat character and the game's overall aesthetic. While some textures may be subpar, the graphics are considered good for a simple game, and updates have improved both visuals and gameplay. Sound quality is also positively mentioned, contributing to a smooth and engaging gaming experience.

    • “The graphics are really nice and the sound quality is very good.”
    • “It is a simple game with gorgeous graphics.”
    • “Graphics are nice, gameplay is smooth and easy to learn controls along with quests to keep you glued to the game.”
    • “Graphics are okay, but some textures are subpar.”
    • “Setting the graphics from high to medium wasn't a drastic change.”
    • “Nothing fancy about the graphics or sounds.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as chill and calming, creating a pleasant atmosphere for players who enjoy gardening. However, some users noted that the limited number of tracks leads to repetitive looping, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite this, the soothing background music is appreciated for enhancing the relaxing vibe of the gameplay.

    • “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...”
    • “It's calming in a way, the music is so chill.”
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a strong narrative, offering minimal story elements and allowing players to focus on tasks and resource gathering at their own pace. While some players express a desire for a more developed storyline and additional quests, the overall entertainment value is appreciated, especially given the game's price point. Bugs and minor inconsistencies in quests are noted, but they do not significantly detract from the gameplay experience.

    • “For the price point, this game certainly gives good entertainment value. It would be nice to see the quests and endgame stuff 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 :)”
    • “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
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is often described as quirky and situational, with players finding amusement in unexpected glitches and interactions, such as items getting stuck in storage. The delivery system for items is noted as particularly funny and novel, contributing to a lighthearted experience, especially for achievement hunters. Overall, while some moments may be hit or miss, the game successfully incorporates humor that enhances 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!”
    • “Garden simulator saves a sweet spot for some particularly funny moments, especially if you're an achievement hunter.”
    • “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”
    • “Funny but not funny, lol”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 amount of space for gardening, the progression system relies heavily on unlocking new plants through repetitive farming of previous ones, leading to a sense of monotony over time.

    • “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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing frustration over significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience. However, others have noted that when optimized, the game is well-designed and easy to play. Overall, there is a clear need for improvements in optimization to enhance gameplay.

    • “Well optimized and easy to play.”
    • “While an unoptimized piece of crap isn't a deal breaker for me, it's obvious and bugged me.”
    • “Poor optimization hindered my desire to turn the entire yard into an auto-watering plant paradise.”
    • “Needs optimization badly.”
  • stability
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players report a mixed experience regarding stability, with some users experiencing no bugs or glitches, while others have encountered a few issues.

    • “I have found a few issues.”
    • “I have found a few issues.”
    • “I haven't experienced any bugs/glitches in the time I've played this game.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by the soothing sounds of nature, creating a delightful and enjoyable experience for players. The environment surrounding the home is particularly noted for its charm and appeal.

    • “The game's atmosphere, along with the sounds of nature, makes it a very enjoyable experience!”
    • “The atmosphere surrounding the home is wonderful.”

86%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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8h Median play time
9h Average play time
3-15h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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