Proto Garden

About

Proto Garden is a serene simulation game where players transform a barren world into a vibrant ecosystem using bees. By creating and directing flower routes, you can produce honey and wax, and unlock various flora and fauna through extensive research. The game features a peaceful experience with no enemies, grinding, or time pressure, allowing for flexible and smooth optimization.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features a solid core loop of optimizing worker bees to create complex structures, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
It offers a natural progression with unique mechanics that encourage deep optimization and design of your bee factory.
The game is described as calming and enjoyable, making it accessible even for players who may not excel in factory games.

The late game lacks motivation and feels like it runs out of steam, with some upgrades not being compelling enough to use.
Visual clarity could be improved, as the forced overhead view can be restrictive and may lead to confusion during gameplay.
There are reports of crashes and performance issues, particularly with larger factories causing noticeable frame drops.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
25%
The gameplay is characterized by unique mechanics and a relaxing automation experience, particularly engaging in the early to mid-game stages. However, players note that it loses momentum in the late game, with upgrades feeling less impactful and a lack of motivation to utilize them. Despite some technical issues like crashes, the game offers enjoyable challenges in optimization and is generally recommended for its charm and depth.
- “Charming game, interesting mechanics where doubling bees seems to be the primary part to think through.”
- “Some really fun unique mechanics which makes optimization a nice challenge :) would recommend giving it a try!”
- “Very relaxing, fun automation game, that goes rather deep (gameplay wise) later on.”
- “In the late game, it does run out of steam a little. There were certainly cool-seeming upgrades, but I didn't feel encouraged or mechanically driven to use them to complete the game, such as the copy-cages.”
- “The graphics are unique, but unfortunately, I'm getting multiple crashes after a few hours of gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are noted for their uniqueness, but players have expressed concerns about clarity and overall visual quality. Additionally, some users are experiencing crashes after extended gameplay, which detracts from the visual experience.
- “The visuals could use some improvement, not necessarily in terms of graphics but more for clarity.”
- “The graphics are unique, but unfortunately, I'm getting multiple crashes after a few hours of gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally considered decent, but some players found it repetitive enough to warrant muting the single in-game track.
- “And while not bad at all, I did eventually have to mute the singular in-game music track.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players appreciate that this game minimizes excessive grinding, allowing for a greater focus on optimization and strategy, which sets it apart from other factory games that often require more repetitive tasks.
- “Grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the other aspects.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I found myself spending more time grinding than actually playing the game, which was frustrating.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally engaging, as it fosters a sense of creativity and fulfillment through the design of their ideal bee factory, creating a wholesome and immersive experience.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game primarily through its amusing numerical progression, which provides a lighthearted and calming experience. The combination of simple mechanics and the joy of watching numbers increase adds a playful element that resonates with users.
- “Honestly, such a calming game; it's also amusing to see the funny numbers get higher, which tickles my neurons.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users are requesting further optimization for the game, indicating that current performance may not meet their expectations.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate the continuous updates that focus on optimization; it really enhances gameplay.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing performance, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “The game desperately needs better optimization; performance issues are ruining the experience.”
- “I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is; it struggles to run even on high-end hardware.”
- “Optimization is a major issue; frequent frame drops and stuttering make it almost unplayable.”