Space to Grow

About

"Space to Grow" is a narrative-driven simulation game where players assume the role of Jack, a new parent and leader of a space colony. Navigate relationships between different factions, including a megacorp, fellow colonists, and maverick farmers, while raising your daughter from infancy to adulthood. Parenting decisions are based on modern child psychology and research, with 150,000 words of interactive dialogue leading to one of four endings. Customize your experience with various parenting options and dialogue choices.

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story20 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game features a rich and engaging story about parenting, farming, and community life on a distant planet, with many heartwarming and emotional moments.
Players appreciate the depth of choices that affect the narrative and character development, making each playthrough feel unique and impactful.
The graphics, music, and writing are charming and enjoyable, contributing to an immersive experience that resonates with players.

Some players feel that certain characters, particularly Kelly and the central character Terra, could have been developed further, leading to a sense of missed potential.
There are concerns that the farming mini-game can feel distracting or less relevant to the overall narrative, detracting from the main focus on parenting.
A few reviewers expressed disappointment that despite the variety of choices, the outcomes for certain scenarios felt predetermined, limiting the impact of player decisions.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
28%
9%
The game's story is praised for its depth and emotional resonance, focusing on the experiences of being a father, farmer, and colonist on a distant world. Players appreciate the rich narrative that evolves based on their parenting choices, leading to a variety of heartwarming and challenging moments. With a complex plot and numerous branching paths, the game is considered a standout in the parenting simulation genre, offering a unique and engaging experience over an expansive timeline.
- “It's a really good story about being a dad, a farmer, and a colonist on a far-off world.”
- “A unique visual novel about raising a family, this game gives you a fantastically balanced view on parenting whilst also having a unique plot with many genuinely unexpected twists and turns.”
- “The story unfolded organically and interestingly.”
- “It felt like the natural next chapter(s) of the story, making the first game almost feel more like an extended prologue.”
- “This game well surpasses the first in complexity of plot and the choices given.”
- “22+ earth years of story.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is primarily centered around a farming mini-game that players find enjoyable and not overly challenging. While some may find it a bit odd or distracting, it effectively ties into the narrative, enhancing the overall experience of farming, parenting, and exploration.
- “I might have found the farming mini-game a little odd and distracting, but it does tie into the narrative in its own way, so I didn't mind going through it.”
- “Ultimately, I felt I was on Taalam, farming, raising kids, and helping with new discoveries!”
- “A relationship sim, a farming sim, a parenting sim, and a space exploration sim!”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its rich emotional depth, featuring a variety of heartwarming, scary, sad, and joyful moments that contribute to a compelling narrative experience. Players appreciate the range of emotions evoked throughout the story.
- “The story is filled with heartwarming moments, as well as scary, sad, and joyful experiences that truly resonate with players.”
- “There are so many emotional highs and lows throughout the narrative, making it a deeply engaging experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are described as cute and enjoyable, complementing the overall positive experience of the game.
- “The graphics and music are cute and enjoyable.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as cute and enjoyable, complementing the overall positive experience alongside the graphics and writing.
- “The writing is also really good, and the graphics and music are cute and enjoyable.”