Green Project

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Green Project is a single player survival simulation game. It was developed by Dawson Dewulf and was released on May 16, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Green Project" is a survival game set on Earth after a fungal pandemic. As a space traveler returned home, you must adapt and survive by growing crops, raising animals, and healing the damaged nature. The open-world environment features day-night cycles, with visual and sound changes based on your progress. With over 220 craftable items, you can save your progression anytime, anywhere, without an internet connection.

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 832 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

grinding106 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept of restoring the environment in a post-apocalyptic setting, which is engaging and rewarding.
Frequent updates from the developer show commitment to improving the game and adding new content.
The gameplay loop encourages strategic planning and resource management, making it addictive for players who enjoy survival and crafting mechanics.

The game feels unfinished and lacks a clear tutorial, leaving players confused about mechanics and objectives.
Inventory management is clunky, requiring excessive clicks to perform simple actions, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players report a slow pace and repetitive gameplay, especially in the early stages, leading to frustration and a lack of motivation to continue.

gameplay
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with players appreciating its unique mechanics and engaging gameplay loop centered around healing the environment, but criticizing its clunky controls, lack of content, and tedious grind. While some find the learning curve rewarding, others feel the game lacks direction and polish, making it frustrating at times. Overall, it shows potential for improvement, especially with ongoing updates, but currently requires patience and a willingness to explore its mechanics independently.
- “I absolutely love it! Yes, it's hard and you have to get used to the game mechanics, but it's worth it ❤️”
- “Love the gameplay loop of healing the land in this game.”
- “The gameplay loop on this one is really well developed.”
- “The only upside for this game is that it is incredibly cheap, the grind is just not worth it. There is no 'looking forward to what is next' in this game; tier 1 scythe is the same as tier 3, storage tier 1 is the same as its superior, and the upgraded kitchen just has more recipes. I can congratulate the dev if he is solo on this project and managing to actually finish it, but the game overall just seems lazy, at least in its gameplay mechanics.”
- “A lot of flaws, sluggish gameplay, lack of content.”
- “Gameplay is tedious.”
grinding
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and repetitive, with many players noting that it can detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the grind as part of the survival and farming mechanics, others find it unbalanced and lacking in engaging content, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, the game may appeal to those who enjoy grinding in a casual setting, but it may not satisfy players seeking a more polished or content-rich experience.
- “Pacing was a little too slow for me, story was not explained, grindy in a boring repetitive way and could have used more development time.”
- “It's far too grindy, and you simply run out of game content on your way to get there.”
- “I played it for an hour or so, and much like some of the negative reviewers here found it grindy and it had a lot of down time while waiting for trees to grow and I never made it past the first 'ring of ooze.' I have a full-time job and a 4-year-old, my gaming time is low and precious.”
story
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
69%
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The game's story is largely considered weak and underdeveloped, with many players noting a lack of depth, purpose, and engaging narrative elements. While some appreciate the environmental storytelling and potential for future content, the current state feels incomplete, leading to frustration during gameplay. Overall, players express hope for improvements and expansions that could enhance the story experience in future updates.
- “It's a very nice game so far; I can't wait to know the rest of the story.”
- “The concept lends itself to a great deal of flexibility with potential storylines, other character introductions, various tasks, and crafting advancement. I think the developers have a chance to make a very special game.”
- “The art style and environmental storytelling are great.”
- “The game does feel unfinished; some features are unbalanced and I often wished that the character and story would have more depth.”
- “There is no story, the game world is boring and I'm pretty sure I saw most of what this game has to offer in just 7 hours.”
- “Finally, the story leads to nowhere.”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
46%
18%
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with many reviewers appreciating the pixel art style and post-apocalyptic aesthetic reminiscent of early 90s PC games, while others criticize the visuals as dull and lacking in detail. Some players enjoy the nostalgic feel and the overall concept, but note that the low-resolution graphics and clunky controls detract from the experience. Overall, the game offers decent visuals for a 2D title, but it is clear that there is room for improvement in both design and functionality.
- “I really love the art style, and the concept of the game 're-greening the earth'.”
- “Green project has nice pixel graphics and a cool concept, a post-apocalyptic farm survival sim.”
- “The art style and environmental storytelling are great.”
- “Overall a bit of a mixed bag for me since I'm not a massive fan of the visuals, and customization is little to none.”
- “Graphics: 2/10”
- “The artwork is bare bones and the ambient music is kind of non-existent.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of sarcasm, fourth-wall breaks, and quirky situations that can be both amusing and cringe-worthy. While some players find the humor delightful and refreshing, others feel that the reliance on sarcasm has become outdated. Overall, the game offers a blend of funny moments and charming graphics, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- “Green Project is a great game even though it's not very well known; it has good gameplay, a bit of good humor, and it's generally fun to play if you like semi-grindy games.”
- “And the 4th wall breaks when something is going wrong are pretty funny.”
- “A fresh and interesting game that provides delightful and humorous surprises.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to be quite unstable, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, including issues with spawning, inventory management, and sound glitches. Players have noted that the controls feel clunky and the overall experience is marred by a lack of direction and polish. Despite its potential, many find it frustratingly messy and in need of significant improvements from the developers.
- “It's definitely buggy.”
- “The glitches and quirks in the inventory system and the hotbar need to be fixed yesterday.”
- “Some issues I have encountered are lack of direction on what exactly I am supposed to be doing, clunky controls, sound glitches where you do an action and the sound continues forever (very annoying), spelling errors, texts are too big for the box so letters bleed over, you can only drop one item at a time so if you have 100 items you must click 100 times to drop it.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being minimal and lacking presence, with some players finding it insufficient to enhance the overall aesthetic. Many users reported playing the game while listening to their own music or audiobooks, indicating that the in-game audio did not meet their expectations. Despite this, the game's concept and visual elements were appreciated, suggesting that the music was not a significant factor in their enjoyment.
- “What makes me really like the game is its concept, the animals, the greenery, and music.”
- “I played the game every day for a week for about four hours a day and later on occasionally while listening to music or an audiobook.”
- “The biggest issue I have with the aesthetic is the music.”
- “The artwork is bare bones and the ambient music is kind of non-existent.”
- “Gameplay + music (not from the game)”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its eerie and mysterious qualities, characterized by desolate environments, fog-laden areas, and a sense of foreboding due to the absence of NPCs. Players appreciate the immersive setting filled with intriguing elements like old recipes, notes, and remnants of past lives, despite acknowledging the game's rough and buggy nature. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, especially for those who enjoy exploration without guidance.
- “I love the environment and atmosphere of this game, good as follows:”
- “This game has a nice atmosphere, and with a bit of dedication and commitment from the developers, it could be very good.”
- “The atmosphere is full of mystery: we can find different kinds of recipes, mystery notes from old buildings, broken cars, dead bodies, and misty areas like cemeteries and dark caves.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Overall, players appreciate the game's value for money and engaging gameplay, but many express a desire for improved optimization, particularly for Steam Deck and controller support. There is anticipation for future updates that could enhance performance and add content.
- “The amount of time I had fun for the price of this game is, for me, the best price-performance I've seen in a game.”
- “Would love it even more if it could get Steam Deck/controller optimization.”
- “Looking forward to optimization, added content, and some kind of end game.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is described as heartwarming, evoking positive emotional responses from players. However, the developers have confirmed that they will not be making any further updates, as they consider the game complete and are focusing on a new project.
- “It's a nice heartwarming game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While some users feel the game lacks replayability, the active involvement of the developer in adding new content is seen as a significant positive, potentially enhancing the game's longevity.
- “It lacks replayability in my opinion, but the developer seems to be active in adding new content, which is a major bonus.”