Plant Therapy

98%
Game Brain Score Based on 260 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • music
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"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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  • Mac OS
  • PC
  • Phone
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  • Windows
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Reviews

98%
Audience ScoreBased on 260 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game is incredibly relaxing and provides a cozy atmosphere for players who enjoy plants and decorating.
  • The art style is charming, and the night-time glow of the plants adds a magical touch to the gameplay.
  • It's a free-to-play game with affordable DLC options, offering a satisfying experience without the need for additional purchases.
  • Some players have experienced minor bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as issues with moving furniture or watering plants.
  • The game can become repetitive over time, with a simple loop of watering plants and collecting coins that may not appeal to everyone.
  • There are requests for more variety in furniture and plant options, as well as concerns about the short day-night cycle affecting gameplay.
  • graphics24 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and calming art style, featuring appealing visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the colorful designs of plants and decorative items, which contribute to a sensory-pleasing aesthetic, although some note inconsistencies and occasional bugs. Overall, the graphics are described as pleasant and enjoyable, making the game visually engaging without being overwhelming.

    • “The visuals are stunning.”
    • “I absolutely adore this game, calming and I love the art style :) super fun to design your apartment, and satisfying to see the plants grow as you take care of them!”
    • “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 graphics are simple enough that they're not overwhelming yet still very appealing to look at.”
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by its simple, addictive mechanics that provide a relaxing and nostalgic experience. Players engage in straightforward tasks like caring for plants and decorating, which contribute to a calming atmosphere. However, some users have expressed frustration over progress loss due to updates, highlighting a need for better update management.

    • “The game itself is a gem, with very simple yet addictive gameplay mechanics that are super relaxing and cozy.”
    • “The art and gameplay have such a nostalgic feeling that it feels genuinely fun and cathartic.”
    • “Gameplay is straightforward: care for your plants, earn money, and decorate!”
    • “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.”
    • “Very casual gameplay, very relaxing.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it calming and relaxing, enhancing the cozy atmosphere, others find it repetitive or headache-inducing, preferring to mute it and listen to their own playlists. Overall, it is described as pleasant and fitting for a chill gaming experience.

    • “Super for those times when you just want gentle music and something pretty to look at.”
    • “It is a nice, relaxing game to chill, and the game music is calming to vibe to for hours on end.”
    • “Very cozy and pleasant; I really like the music and the effects on the plants at nighttime.”
    • “I completed it, but 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 that's not the case with this one.”
  • story5 mentions

    The reviews indicate a lack of a narrative in the game, with users expressing a desire for additional content such as missions and competitions to enhance gameplay. Overall, the story aspect is noted as absent, leading to a call for more engaging elements.

    • “There is no story.”
    • “The game lacks any narrative elements.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that there is no story.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    Players find the game to be a source of emotional comfort and support, particularly during difficult times. Its simple, wholesome, and cozy content provides a much-needed escape and a positive emotional experience, making it ideal for those seeking solace after stressful days or personal losses.

    • “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.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when managing numerous plants, which can feel overwhelming. However, developers have acknowledged this feedback and are planning to implement changes 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, as it feels repetitive.”
    • “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.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game is generally perceived as cute, but it suffers from notable stability issues, including glitches that prevent progression, such as issues with item management and graphical bugs.

    • “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.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    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.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Users highlight that the lighting and furniture in a dark room significantly enhance the atmosphere, creating a magical and enchanting experience.

    • “When lit up with the furniture in a pitch dark room, it changes the atmosphere and creates a magical feeling!”
    • “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
    • “Despite the beautiful graphics, the overall atmosphere lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
    • “The sound design is underwhelming, which detracts from the overall atmosphere and makes the experience feel flat.”
  • humor1 mentions

    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.”
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