Plant Therapy

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Plant Therapy is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by cindytrivera and was released on September 21, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Plant Therapy" is a free-to-play cozy plant collecting game now available on Steam, with optional paid DLC. In the game, you build and decorate your own indoor garden in a New York City apartment, earning coins to buy more plants and decorations as you care for them. The downloadable version offers additional features including save functionality, a larger apartment, and a second neighborhood to explore upon purchasing seven plants.

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Audience ScoreBased on 398 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Charming and relaxing gameplay that allows players to decorate their apartments with a variety of plants and decor.
The game is free to play, offering a satisfying experience without the need for paid DLC, although additional content is available for those who want more.
The visuals and soothing music create a cozy atmosphere, making it a perfect game for unwinding and relieving stress.

Limited space in apartments can make it difficult to display all the collected plants and decorations, leading to a cluttered feel.
Some players have reported bugs and glitches, such as issues with item placement and the inability to store or manage items effectively.
The gameplay can become repetitive over time, with a lack of deeper mechanics or challenges beyond the basic plant care and decoration.

graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
45%
9%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and aesthetic appeal, featuring a colorful art style that enhances the overall relaxing experience. Players appreciate the simplicity and uniqueness of the visuals, which allow for enjoyable interior decorating and plant care without being overwhelming. While some minor bugs have been noted, the overall presentation is described as delightful and satisfying, making it a perfect choice for unwinding.
- “The visuals are stunning in their simplicity, and each planet feels unique without being overwhelming.”
- “With its charming visuals, soothing sounds, and interactive plant care mechanics, it’s the perfect game for unwinding while learning about the beauty of nature.”
- “The art style is gorgeous, there's a surprising amount of content, and the devs are wonderful and helpful, regularly adding new content and fixing issues that come up.”
- “My only qualm are the buggy graphics.”
- “Like the vibes even if the art style is a bit inconsistent across different objects.”
- “The art style is colorful, but the inconsistency across different objects can be distracting.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
48%
14%
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall cozy atmosphere and meditative experience. Players appreciate the gentle ambient sounds that complement the visuals, making it easy to immerse themselves for extended periods. While some find the soundtrack enjoyable, a few users noted it could become repetitive, suggesting alternative music options for a more personalized experience.
- “The ambient music, the slow-paced exploration, and the gentle interactions with the planets create a meditative vibe that’s honestly therapeutic.”
- “The soft background music makes it easy to get lost in tending to your plants for hours.”
- “It is a nice, relaxing game to chill, and the game music is calming to vibe to for hours on end.”
- “I completionisted it, the music gives me a headache.”
- “Just mute the music and play something on Spotify.”
- “I also don't tend to leave music playing in my games, but not the case with this one.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay is characterized by its simple, relaxing, and casual mechanics, allowing players to care for plants, earn money, and decorate their virtual space at their own pace. With charming visuals and soothing sounds, it offers a cozy experience that many find addictive and cathartic, although some users express concerns about limited content without additional DLCs and issues with progress loss after updates. Overall, it provides a calming and enjoyable environment for players who appreciate a laid-back gaming experience.
- “If you like plants, semi-active gameplay, decorating, or just having a cozy virtual space to call your own, you will love this game!”
- “With its charming visuals, soothing sounds, and interactive plant care mechanics, it’s the perfect game for unwinding while learning about the beauty of nature.”
- “The game itself is a gem, very simple yet addictive gameplay mechanics, super relaxing and cozy.”
- “Relaxing go-at-your-own-pace game, but you can only get a couple hours of gameplay without buying DLC.”
- “Disappointed that the new update erased my progress and there's no way of recovering; hope the developers are able to look into this so that future updates will not affect gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is simple and relaxing.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game features no story, focusing instead on a relaxing experience without pressuring quests or deadlines. Players express a desire for future DLCs that could introduce narrative elements, such as missions and competitions.
- “☑ no story”
- “☑ no story”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players generally find the grinding aspect manageable, as early perks help alleviate tedium, though some tasks, like watering numerous plants, can feel repetitive. Developers are aware of these concerns and are planning updates to improve the experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It can be tedious when it's feed time if you have a lot of plants to click on each one.”
- “The negative part of the review before was regarding watering plants being tedious, but that has been responded to by the devs and they have an upcoming change.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply comforting and therapeutic, often turning to it for relaxation and support during difficult times. Its wholesome and cozy nature provides a sense of joy and emotional relief, making it a perfect escape after stressful days. Many users highlight its ability to evoke positive feelings and serve as a gentle source of emotional healing.
- “Perfect after a stressful or an emotionally overwhelming day.”
- “This is the first game I played after my mom died because it was the only thing I felt I could emotionally handle, and handle it I did!”
- “It is the exact kind of simple, wholesome, and cozy content I needed in my life.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that while the game has a charming aesthetic, it suffers from various bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, such as issues with item management and graphical stability. However, the developers are responsive to bug reports, indicating a commitment to improving stability.
- “It's cute but kind of buggy.”
- “It can have some glitches, like not letting a day go by or, what I'm currently stuck with, not letting you repot, flip, or sell items, but it's a cute game.”
- “My only qualm is the buggy graphics.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is described as magical and cozy, enhanced by glowing plants that provide gems as players care for them. The plants' joyful movements and the interplay of light with furniture create a soothing environment, making it an ideal escape after a stressful day. Overall, players appreciate the enchanting ambiance, especially considering the game is free.
- “I love how the plants glow beautifully at night, creating a magical atmosphere, and how they give you gems as you care for them.”
- “It's so good, especially for being free; it's just a nice atmosphere, an amazing game to play after a stressful day <3”
- “As you nurture them, they sway and dance happily, adding an adorable touch to the game’s cozy atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users note that many games demand continuous energy, decision-making, and performance from players, indicating a need for better optimization to enhance gameplay experience and reduce fatigue.
- “The optimization in this game allows for seamless gameplay, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “I appreciate how the game balances energy management and performance, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The focus on optimization really shines through, allowing players to strategize without feeling overwhelmed.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent lag and crashes.”
- “I find the performance to be subpar, with long loading times and frame drops during gameplay.”
- “The lack of optimization makes it difficult to enjoy the game, as it often feels sluggish and unresponsive.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be both relaxing and surprisingly high in replayability, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
- “This game is great for relaxing, and surprisingly replayable.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its charming art and the inclusion of amusing names, which adds an enjoyable element to the collecting experience.
- “The art is beautiful, with lots of funny little names that gave me joy collecting them.”