The UnderGarden

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Explore beautiful, serene caverns in The UnderGarden, a casual puzzle game. Grow "fruit" to solve physics-based puzzles, and find lost members of your musical band. Befriend strange life forms and enjoy a relaxing, visceral gameplay experience.

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

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

music10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The Undergarden features beautiful and immersive visuals, creating a serene underwater world that captivates players.
The game offers a relaxing and meditative experience, with soothing ambient music and simple, intuitive controls that make it accessible for all ages.
Players can enjoy a unique gameplay experience focused on exploration and creativity, as they pollinate plants and collect musical creatures to enhance the soundtrack.

The puzzles are overly simplistic and lack challenge, which may leave players seeking more depth and engagement feeling disappointed.
The game's pacing is slow, and some players find it tedious, with a lack of urgency or direction that can make the experience feel aimless.
Technical issues, such as crashes and bugs, have been reported, leading to frustration and a lack of support from the developers.

music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The music in the game is a standout feature, characterized by soothing ambient tracks that create a tranquil atmosphere, enhancing the serene visuals. Players enjoy a dynamic soundtrack that evolves as they collect pollen and attract whimsical musical creatures, although some note that the music can become repetitive and occasionally clash with the sounds produced by the creatures. Overall, the combination of relaxing melodies and enchanting sound effects contributes to an immersive and calming gameplay experience.
- “The undergarden's standout feature is its emphasis on music and sound.”
- “The ambient music is both soothing and atmospheric, perfectly complementing the game's serene visuals.”
- “Its tranquil atmosphere, enchanting visuals, and soothing soundtrack create a truly immersive and relaxing experience.”
- “The game's sounds and visuals are well-made for what they are, and seeing the flowers bloom and begin to glow as you fly near them while carrying other creatures who are playing various music instruments (a guitar, drums, etc.) is a cool, chill effect; however, the game doesn't do much to surprise you from these initial gameplay loops and characters, and begins to get mundane quickly.”
- “A cute and for the most part easy puzzle game with beautiful visuals and fitting, albeit somewhat repetitive sounds/music.”
- “(the musicians' music sometimes dissonantly clashes with the otherwise good background music.)”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The graphics of The Undergarden are widely praised for their stunning, whimsical art style that creates a tranquil and immersive atmosphere, complemented by soothing ambient music. While the visuals are described as beautiful and appealing, some players note that the art style can feel repetitive and the gameplay lacks surprises, leading to a mundane experience over time. Overall, the game is recognized for its charming visuals and relaxing mood, making it suitable for casual and family-friendly gaming.
- “The game's art style is both whimsical and evocative, creating a sense of wonder and tranquility.”
- “Its tranquil atmosphere, enchanting visuals, and soothing soundtrack create a truly immersive and relaxing experience.”
- “The undergarden is a slow casual experience with beautiful visuals and relaxing music.”
- “Unfortunately, the art style and the gimmick of bringing the aquarium alive are not well handled.”
- “The game doesn't do much to surprise you from these initial gameplay loops and characters, and begins to get mundane quickly.”
- “Other than the pretty graphics, I found the controls clunky and quite annoying to say the least.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The gameplay is characterized as smooth and responsive, with well-implemented physics-based interactions, but lacks depth and complexity, making it feel mundane over time. While it offers a relaxing and meditative experience with charming visuals and music, it fails to challenge players or provide engaging mechanics, leading to disappointment for those seeking more stimulating gameplay. Overall, it is seen as too simplistic for adults and not engaging enough for children.
- “The physics-based interactions are well-implemented, and the overall gameplay is smooth and responsive.”
- “Relaxing and meditative gameplay.”
- “The Undergarden is a decent casual game, with cute colorful visuals, nice music, and uncomplicated gameplay.”
- “But if you're looking for a game with deep gameplay or complex puzzles, you might want to look elsewhere.”
- “If you're seeking a game that challenges your intellect or provides hours of intense gameplay, you'll likely be disappointed.”
- “There is no story or exciting gameplay, so don't look for that here.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a soothing and immersive soundscape, complemented by enchanting visuals and a tranquil soundtrack, creating a relaxing experience. However, some players find the atmosphere can feel aimless and may not sustain long-term engagement, as it prioritizes exploration over challenge. Overall, it offers a unique and refreshing take on the puzzle-platformer genre, appealing to those seeking a calm gaming experience.
- “The game's ambient soundscape is both soothing and immersive, creating a truly relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Its tranquil atmosphere, enchanting visuals, and soothing soundtrack create a truly immersive and relaxing experience.”
- “While the game's atmosphere is undoubtedly relaxing, it can also feel aimless and lacking in direction.”
- “While the game's atmosphere is undeniably captivating, it may not be enough to keep players engaged for long.”
- “It's a game that prioritizes atmosphere and exploration over challenge and complexity, making it a unique and refreshing addition to the puzzle-platformer genre.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that it feels short and offers little incentive for replayability. Many reviewers highlight the absence of a compelling narrative or engaging gameplay, describing the experience as aimless and devoid of meaningful context.
- “The game is relatively short, and there's not much incentive to replay it once you've completed the main story.”
- “There is no story or exciting gameplay, so don't look for that here.”
- “The game looks very nice, but as far as I can see, there is no storyline and no reason why you are doing things... you float around making flowers appear for no apparent reason.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its lighthearted humor, featuring a whimsical sea creature navigating dreamlike underwater environments while engaging in charming activities like solving puzzles and interacting with musical sea creatures. Overall, the humor adds a delightful touch to the gameplay experience.
- “You're a funny little sea creature floating through dreamlike underwater caverns, bringing the flora and fauna back to life, solving simple puzzles, collecting... collectible dealies, and sometimes trailing along other little sea creatures playing instruments.”
- “Nice funny game :)”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and lacking urgency, which can lead to a tedious experience over time.
- “There's no sense of urgency or danger, and the leisurely pace can become tedious at times.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly becomes boring and uninspired.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users indicate that the game has limited scope, which negatively impacts its replayability, suggesting that players may not find enough variety or incentive to return after completing it.
- “The game has a limited scope and replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of diverse endings makes replaying the game feel redundant.”