Viridi

Viridi is a single-player Simulation game featuring delightful visuals and a spectacular soundtrack. Nurture and grow your own pot of succulents in real-time, with each plant requiring maintenance to prevent them from dying. Described as a "happy place game," Viridi is a free-to-try love letter to the world of succulents, offering a calming experience through plant care.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 185 reviews

music28 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly relaxing and serves as a great stress reliever with soothing music and beautiful visuals.
It's easy to learn and play, making it accessible for anyone looking to care for virtual plants in a calming environment.
Players appreciate the real-time growth of plants and the ability to receive free seedlings weekly, enhancing the sense of progression and engagement.

The game can become repetitive quickly, with limited actions to perform each day, leading to boredom for some players.
In-game purchases are necessary to access all plants and achievements, which can be frustrating for completionists.
There are technical issues, such as bugs that prevent the game from functioning properly on certain monitors, which detracts from the overall experience.

music
54 mentions
52 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music in Viridi is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, making it an excellent backdrop for relaxation and stress relief. Players appreciate the atmospheric soundtrack, which enhances the game's serene visuals and complements the simple gameplay of nurturing virtual plants. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal as a tranquil escape.
- “Viridi has a simple mechanic for gameplay, you water your plants, you listen to the calming music, and you enter your happy place.”
- “This game and its soundtrack are beautiful and relaxing.”
- “Beautiful and relaxing game, soothing and atmospheric soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is very soothing, and I love to listen to it whenever I'm reading or writing something.”
- “Letting the game sit open to let me sing to the plants with the music playing quietly in the background is a pleasant experience, to say the least.”
- “If you play in fullscreen with the music on, it can help you relax and forget all of your problems...and you may learn something about succulent plants along the way.”
graphics
26 mentions
46 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a simple yet beautiful art style that enhances the overall calming experience, making it a great stress reliever. While some users note limitations due to the game's Unity engine, the vibrant colors of the plants and the serene backgrounds contribute to a relaxing atmosphere. Overall, the visuals are praised for their cuteness and ability to complement the lovely music, making it an enjoyable experience for those seeking tranquility.
- “The gameplay is simplistic, the visuals are beautiful and you will absolutely love this game if these things sound appealing to you.”
- “Extremely relaxing, would recommend to those who need a break accompanied with calming music and beautiful graphics.”
- “The music is great, the graphics are beautiful, and I just couldn't leave this alone.”
- “This is a nice calming game... if your computer can handle the graphics.”
- “Graphics are okay: the plant's colors become vibrant when you water them and they show some signs of withering when dry, although the game's backgrounds are quite plain.”
- “Art style is simple and refined.”
monetization
12 mentions
17 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game features in-game purchases typical of free-to-play models, but many users feel that these microtransactions do not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Additionally, there is criticism regarding the lack of transparency about these purchases, which has negatively impacted players' perceptions of the game. Overall, while the free experience offers substantial content, the monetization strategy has left some players dissatisfied.
- “Although there will be in-game purchases, you do get a lot out of the free experience.”
- “Microtransactions.”
- “About one minute a day covers all actions you can do and the in-game purchases don't even really improve it.”
- “Like most free games, in-game purchases are a large part of the overall game.”
- “This is a pretty crap game to begin with, but the complete lack of transparency about the fact that it has in-app purchases really soured me towards it.”
gameplay
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Viridi is characterized by its simplicity, focusing on watering plants and enjoying calming music, which creates a relaxing experience. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals, making it an appealing choice for those who enjoy tranquil and straightforward mechanics.
- “Viridi has a simple mechanic for gameplay; you water your plants, you listen to the calming music, and you enter your happy place.”
- “The gameplay is simplistic, the visuals are beautiful, and you will absolutely love this game if these things sound appealing to you.”
- “The gameplay is simplistic, the visuals are beautiful and you will absolutely love this game if these things sound appealing to you.”
story
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely player-driven, allowing users to create their own narratives through interactions with plants and a small snail companion. This emphasis on personal storytelling offers a unique and customizable experience.
- “You make your own story out of your plants and your little snail friend, that's the bottom line.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its beautiful visuals and a soothing soundtrack, creating a relaxing and immersive experience for players.
- “Beautiful and relaxing game, with a soothing and atmospheric soundtrack.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is dark and often revolves around tragic situations, such as the absurdity of crying over a friend's death caused by one's own negligence. This blend of comedy and tragedy creates a unique, albeit unsettling, comedic experience.