Pocket Oasis

About

"Pocket Oasis" is a relaxing 2.5D balcony simulation where you can build and customize your own pocket garden, choosing from 36 unique plants and decorations. The game features hand-painted watercolor graphics and incorporates real-life weather and climate data. With a variety of plants to unlock and harvest, as well as the ability to name and repot your plants, "Pocket Oasis" offers a soothing and engaging gardening experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful hand-painted watercolor art and a lovely soundtrack, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
It offers a cozy and tranquil gardening experience, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the simple joy of nurturing plants.
The gameplay loop is engaging, allowing players to grow plants, harvest produce, and unlock new items at a leisurely pace.

The game suffers from poor controls and a lack of intuitive mechanics, making it frustrating to interact with plants and objects.
Progression is extremely slow, with plants taking too long to grow and frequent pest infestations draining in-game currency.
There is almost no tutorial or guidance, leaving players confused about game mechanics and how to effectively manage their gardens.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The graphics in Pocket Oasis are characterized by a beautiful hand-painted art style that creates a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, enhanced by gentle music. While some users appreciate the concept and aesthetics, there are mixed feelings about the execution, with some describing it as poorly done. Overall, the visuals are praised for their calming effect, making the game a serene escape.
- “The hand-painted artwork in Pocket Oasis is beautiful, and the game is a really chill place to relax and unwind from the stressful nature of life.”
- “Pocket Oasis has a very beautiful hand-drawn art style.”
- “I love the concept and the art style, but it's just so poorly done.”
- “The graphics and art style are just so cozy!”
- “So if you're into relaxing, undramatic visuals, this is the game for you.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by a cozy and peaceful gardening simulation with straightforward mechanics, enhanced by quirky unlock conditions that maintain player interest. While the game lacks initial guidance on its mechanics, it offers a relaxing experience complemented by fitting music. Some users noted minor bugs, but they were generally seen as harmless.
- “Enjoy your relaxing time in this cozy and peaceful gardening simulation, with a beautiful watercolor and idle-game like gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are straightforward yet enriched with quirky unlock conditions that reveal more content, keeping the gameplay interesting.”
- “The music is relaxing and fits very well to the overall gameplay.”
- “This game gives you zero information essentially on its mechanics or how to play it.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its lovely and soft quality, enhancing the overall aesthetic and creating a relaxing atmosphere. Many players find it transportive and conducive to focus, making it a perfect complement to the gameplay experience.
- “The gentle music perfectly complements the aesthetics, creating an overall relaxing experience.”
- “The music is lovely and soft, and so transportive.”
- “The music is relaxing and fits very well to the overall gameplay.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a calming and uplifting ambiance, enhanced by soothing music and beautiful watercolor art, making it ideal for relaxation and focus. Many users compare it to the serene environments of games like Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, creating a perfect backdrop for leisurely activities such as gardening.
- “The sound is faint but uplifting and equally relaxing, making the perfect atmosphere to potter around and tend to your plants.”
- “The atmosphere reminds me a lot of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, great to play when you want to relax.”
- “I played it for a bit and did some other work tasks next to it, and it almost helped me focus on work because of the music and the chill atmosphere it provides.”
- “Gorgeous watercolor art and a chill, relaxing atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express disappointment with the emotional impact of the game, feeling that it did not meet their expectations, even at a low price point.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with some feeling the need to resort to extreme measures, like using the task manager to escape the experience.
- “I had to use Task Manager to escape from this tedious mess!”
- “The grinding feels endless and completely drains the fun out of the game.”
- “I spent hours doing the same repetitive tasks, and it just became a chore.”