Grow: Song of the Evertree

Overall, a fantastic game that yields a relaxing gaming experience for all. The adventure is fun and awe-inducing. The graphics and music are coupled well together and marry each other to make for an amazing fantasy feel.

80%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 1,495 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 18 reviews

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Grow: Song of the Evertree is a single player open world role playing game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by Prideful Sloth and was released on November 16, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"GROW: Song of the Evertree" is a calming sandbox game where you're an Everheart Alchemist, responsible for nurturing the Evertree and creating new worlds through alchemy. Explore the unique world and its vibrant flora and fauna at your own pace, choosing your activities from options like solving puzzles, collecting resources, or fishing. Your main goal is to grow the Evertree by crafting World Seeds and restoring the faded Worlds of Alaria.

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story172 positive mentions

grinding263 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and art style that creates a whimsical atmosphere.
Relaxing gameplay with no time constraints, allowing players to progress at their own pace.
Engaging world-building mechanics that let players create and nurture unique worlds.

Repetitive gameplay loop that can become tedious over time.
Numerous bugs and glitches, including game-breaking issues that can hinder progress.
Lack of depth in character interactions and relationships, making NPCs feel generic.

story
588 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
67%
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The story in "Grow: Song of the Evertree" is generally described as charming and engaging, featuring a simple yet meaningful narrative about restoring a corrupted world through town management and environmental themes. While many players appreciate the beautiful graphics and cozy atmosphere, some find the story predictable and repetitive, with a desire for deeper character development and more varied quests. Overall, it offers a relaxing experience with a light-hearted plot, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more complex narrative.
- “The story is engaging, and the gameplay is relaxed.”
- “The story of the evertree was fascinating and the people around Alaria were realistic with their behavior.”
- “The story is beautiful as well... it's easy to fall in love with this game.”
- “The story is dumbed down to the point that I had figured out the entire thing way before the story had even properly begun, and I was disappointed to find nothing that exceeded my expectations.”
- “The story is pretty bare bones and a little annoying, to be honest.”
- “The quests aren't really quests as much as they are suggestions to keep you informed on the tasks you need to complete to progress the storyline; while, the quests from NPCs feel more like errands with repetitive rewards.”
gameplay
328 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
58%
13%
The gameplay of "Grow: Song of the Evertree" is characterized by a mix of charming mechanics and repetitive tasks, leading to a divided reception among players. While some appreciate its relaxing, cozy atmosphere and unique world-building elements, many criticize the gameplay loop for being tedious and lacking depth, with mechanics that quickly become monotonous. Overall, it offers a visually appealing experience but may not satisfy those seeking more complex or engaging gameplay.
- “Inventive mechanics – the essence system and world-growing concept are properly unique.”
- “With its vibrant visuals, relaxing yet engaging gameplay, and seamless performance, it provides a compelling option for those seeking a peaceful and immersive adventure.”
- “The gameplay is enjoyable and helps you get your mind off things.”
- “The gameplay is underwhelming and tedious.”
- “Gameplay is atrocious, repetitive, and boring.”
- “The core gameplay loop just isn't compelling and many features feel half-baked.”
graphics
294 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
39%
2%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the vibrant art style, adorable character designs, and stunning visuals that create a relaxing atmosphere. However, some critiques highlight a lack of polish and occasional graphical glitches, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game's aesthetic is seen as charming and engaging, making it appealing for those who enjoy cozy, visually pleasing environments.
- “The graphics are stunning and change based on the world that you build.”
- “Exceptional visuals – the world is richly detailed, colorful, and beautifully designed.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and stylized, but most of all the game has its own unique, lovely atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are terrible, and for $40.00 AUD I feel robbed despite getting my money back.”
- “There's a significant lack of polish on the graphics overall.”
- “While the graphics is pretty and cute, the actual gameplay isn't very engaging.”
music
294 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
57%
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The music in "Grow: Song of the Evertree" is widely praised for its calming and enchanting qualities, enhancing the game's serene atmosphere and beautiful visuals. Many players find the soundtrack soothing and immersive, although some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout features of the game, contributing significantly to its relaxing and whimsical experience.
- “The music is lovely; it sounds like a spa.”
- “The music totally fits the atmosphere, which is serene and colorful, pleasing to the eyes and ears.”
- “The music is beautiful and calming.”
- “The music is.....alright, but it does get grating because it cycles the same track pretty much unless you are in puzzle room/cave, and if you are lucky world seeds, though I've had it bleed in there while I work.”
- “The music isn't my favorite of these sorts of games, being a little too laid back and I'd rather the availability of batteries was looser.”
- “Music is meh although they clearly copy-pasted Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening song that you can hear every now and then, even the discovery spots sound the same as the game.”
grinding
267 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The grinding aspect of "Grow: Song of the Evertree" has received mixed feedback from players. While some find the repetitive tasks and resource management tedious and lacking depth, others appreciate the relaxing rhythm of the gameplay, viewing it as a zen-like experience. Overall, many agree that the game can become grindy after several hours, with a sense of monotony setting in, particularly as players progress and the novelty of the mechanics wears off.
- “I usually play farm sim games, and while this one isn't farming, it is kind of a god game plus city-building game.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “After about 25 hours of gameplay, however, things begin to feel a bit tedious and shallow.”
- “The gameplay is underwhelming and tedious; it honestly feels like playing Farmville on OG Facebook, but with the added irritation of having to run all around a small area yourself and click a button 2-6 times to scroll through to the tool you want for every single step of a task.”
- “While the game is very sweet and clearly handcrafted with love, the actual game loop is just very tedious and boring.”
emotional
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with players describing it as a heartwarming and wholesome journey filled with love, joy, and adorable characters. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke genuine feelings of peace and happiness, despite some critiques regarding narrative depth. Overall, it is celebrated for its beautiful visuals, cozy atmosphere, and the emotional connection it fosters, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a relaxing and uplifting gaming experience.
- “This is not just a game but a beautiful journey full of love and joy, and I strongly recommend it to those looking for a wholesome, spiritual, profound journey.”
- “The story of the song is tender and heartfelt—woven with emotion, growth, and quiet magic.”
- “With such a touching story and cute design, this game connects with my heart!”
stability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
2%
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and occasional freezes that can disrupt gameplay. While some users have found workarounds for minor issues and appreciate the developers' responsiveness to glitches, others describe the experience as frustratingly unstable, particularly on certain platforms like the Steam Deck. Overall, while the game is charming and enjoyable, its stability issues may detract from the experience for some players.
- “For a 2021 game, it runs great, feels cozy, and was absolutely worth the price.”
- “All in all, this is a very cute and well-made game. I've encountered no glitches or other weirdness; the game saves regularly and lets you load an old save without any issues (this got me out of a situation where I jumped into a hole out of curiosity).”
- “The game also runs great, and I have yet to run into any major bugs or glitches.”
- “This game is a constant buggy mess and I tried my hardest to just go around the minor bugs and enjoy the game, but this is becoming more of a chore than I'm willing to handle.”
- “The game just freezes up constantly.”
- “This game could be fabulous, but has unworkable freezes and is now unplayable.”
humor
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and lightheartedness, featuring adorable characters and witty dialogue that often elicits genuine laughter. Players appreciate the quirky interactions, funny easter eggs, and humorous side quests, although some find the repetitive dialogue and frequent reminders of objectives a bit tiresome. Overall, the game successfully combines cute aesthetics with a delightful sense of humor, making it a feel-good experience for many.
- “The characters we've met so far are adorable and their interactions are both heartwarming and at times funny.”
- “The dialogue can be genuinely funny, but that's undermined when they discourage you from exploring or figuring out anything for yourself because they remind you in a large text window what your objective is every couple of minutes.”
- “It's charming and sweet, with some funny writing that had me smiling almost the whole time.”
atmosphere
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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27%
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its serene and immersive qualities, enhanced by a calming soundtrack and beautiful visuals. Players find joy in exploration and appreciate the cozy, rewarding nature of the environment, making it an ideal choice for relaxation and stress relief. Overall, the game's enchanting atmosphere and engaging design create a captivating experience that encourages prolonged play.
- “It’s easy to spend hours playing without even realizing it, thanks to its relaxing atmosphere and gentle pacing.”
- “Engaging soundtrack – the music and sound design enhance the serene atmosphere.”
- “The cozy and atmospheric nature of this game makes those monotonous activities extremely rewarding and pleasant.”
- “In some games, moving to a new area creates a sense of wonder that makes you want to stop and drink in the new atmosphere.”
- “The music totally fits the atmosphere, which is serene and colorful, pleasing to the eyes and ears.”
- “But the visual style and calming atmosphere give it a solid recommendation from me.”
replayability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its unique world-growth system and randomly generated worlds that offer endless exploration and crafting opportunities. However, others criticize the lack of engaging content post-main quest and technical issues that hinder the experience. Overall, while some find it addictive and replayable, others feel it lacks significant replay value.
- “Unique world-growth system – creating and shaping different biomes adds variety and replayability.”
- “Although it follows a storyline, it technically has infinite replayability as you can continue to craft new planets for as long as you care to.”
- “The game is endlessly playable and replayable; even if the main story ends, the game will endlessly provide quests, tasks, and content, using procedural generation and randomly generated worlds to explore and villagers to meet.”
- “The 'game' centers on completing the main quest rather than any activity having replay value.”
- “Once you've finished the game there is no 'wow' factor nor any replay value.”
- “There is no replay value in this game.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
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The optimization of the game is generally well-received, with many players noting smooth performance and excellent visuals across various hardware. However, some users report mixed experiences, citing issues like poor frame times, clunky menus, and specific performance problems on the Switch. Overall, while the game offers a beautifully crafted experience, optimization can vary, leading to occasional frustrations.
- “Grow: Song of the Evertree offers a beautifully crafted and highly optimized experience, blending world-building, exploration, and light management mechanics.”
- “Outstanding optimization – runs smoothly with excellent performance across different hardware.”
- “Well optimized, no bugs.”
- “Performance is a mixed bag with the FPS staying above 60, but the frame times are awful.”
- “The game is not optimized for Switch, so it runs pretty slow.”
- “I got to 95% done and then frustration-quit over a couple of platformer puzzle areas I can't reach due to performance issues with water being on screen.”
character development
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
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Character development in the game is marked by charming and whimsical designs, though opinions vary on their effectiveness; some find them unique and visually appealing, while others criticize them as bland or overly child-like, particularly in relation to the romance options. Overall, while the character design system is praised for its creativity, there are concerns about a lack of variation among characters.
- “This game is charming and has some of the most unique character designs.”
- “The graphics blow me away, and I adore the character designing system in the beginning.”
- “Amazing world and character design.”
- “In a sort of combination of both of these things, some of the character designs are a little too child-like, which makes the inclusion of a romance option seem either weird or juvenile.”
- “Either the romance option could have been left out entirely since it was almost pointless anyway, or the character designs needed some improvement.”
- “Very bland and repetitive character design - most characters look the same with very little variation.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game resembles that of typical mobile games, heavily relying on advertisements and in-game purchases. While some players appreciate the additional content like caves and puzzles, which enhance gameplay, the overall impression is that the monetization approach may detract from the experience.
- “In reality, it looks and plays like one of those mobile games you get bombarded with advertisements for.”
- “The extra additions like caves, puzzles, and merchants feel more like a way to push ads rather than enhance gameplay.”

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Grow: Song of the Evertree is a open world role playing game with fantasy and kids themes.

Grow: Song of the Evertree is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4 and others.

On average players spend around 25 hours playing Grow: Song of the Evertree.

Grow: Song of the Evertree was released on November 16, 2021.

Grow: Song of the Evertree was developed by Prideful Sloth.

Grow: Song of the Evertree has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Grow: Song of the Evertree is a single player game.

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