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"Voodoo Garden" is a relaxing simulation game where players build and manage their own magical garden filled with creatures and plants used in voodoo practice. Plant seeds, gather resources, and protect your garden from pests to create powerful potions and grow your mystical surroundings. Complete various tasks and rituals to delve deeper into the world of voodoo and strengthen your connection with the supernatural.

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Voodoo Garden screenshot
Voodoo Garden screenshot
Voodoo Garden screenshot

77%
Audience ScoreBased on 842 reviews
graphics106 positive mentions
grinding100 negative mentions

  • The art style is cute and visually appealing, creating a charming atmosphere.
  • The game is addictive and provides a relaxing experience, making it enjoyable to play casually.
  • There are a variety of achievements to unlock, which adds a sense of accomplishment.
  • The game requires excessive clicking, which can lead to hand strain and fatigue.
  • There is no tutorial or clear instructions, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
  • Progression can feel slow and grindy, especially when trying to collect specific ingredients for achievements.
  • graphics
    202 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their cute, colorful, and charming art style, which fits well with the overall aesthetic and theme. Many players appreciate the whimsical visuals and relaxing atmosphere, although some note that the gameplay can become repetitive and shallow. Overall, the graphics are a strong point, contributing to the game's appeal as a casual idle clicker experience.

    • “The graphics are a cute cartoon style that I really liked, and that I think fits well with the voodoo aesthetic.”
    • “It's super addicting and has really adorable graphics!”
    • “The art style is endearing and the soundtrack is perfect for enjoying a quiet night at home tending your voodoo garden.”
    • “While the aesthetic and concept of this game are both fantastic, the gameplay leaves something to be desired.”
    • “Overall, Voodoo Garden is still a really cute title, it seems the creator spent a lot of time crafting a novel ambiance with a cohesive art style, but ultimately the game is let down by a large number of silly mistakes and poor design choices.”
    • “Yea, the graphics are cute and the music is chilly, but the fun factor is missing.”
  • music
    168 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as calming, soothing, and fitting well with the cute graphics, creating a relaxing atmosphere for players. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, with a few expressing that they grew tired of it after extended play. Overall, while the music enhances the game's charm, its limited variety may detract from the experience for some players.

    • “The music is super chill and vibey.”
    • “Very relaxing game, great music that puts you in a trance.”
    • “The music in Voodoo Garden is serene and peaceful.”
    • “Halloween is my favorite holiday so you would think I'd love it, but I actually quickly found myself getting tired of the music and it slowly got on my nerves more than I enjoyed it.”
    • “With something like this, a game you keep open for long periods of time... you gotta really like the music and I don't.”
    • “The music is annoying after some time and there's not really anything happening.”
  • gameplay
    104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Voodoo Garden is characterized by its simplicity and casual nature, making it suitable for players looking for a relaxing, idle experience. While the charming art style and soothing music enhance the atmosphere, many reviewers noted that the gameplay lacks depth and can become repetitive, particularly due to mechanics like the rain that disrupts resource production. Overall, it serves well as a background game for multitasking, but may frustrate those seeking more engaging or complex interactions.

    • “Even then, it's still a pleasant, calming game to relax to, especially with serene music and peaceful gameplay.”
    • “A very casual game you can idly play and keep up in the background when flipping back and forth between it and other stuff-- it's a lot of fun, the background music is cute, and the gameplay is super rewarding.”
    • “If you like games that rely on an idle mechanic, this one's among the best.”
    • “The art style is cute, but the gameplay is very shallow.”
    • “After a long series of playtime, and most notably whenever an in-game rainstorm occurred, gameplay was reduced to a crawl that would never really improve.”
    • “So, to sum it up: Voodoo Garden has a charming art style, but the gameplay will make you stare at that beautiful art style for hours while barely doing anything, rewarded with slow, meaningless progress.”
  • grinding
    102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly in the later stages where achievements require extensive clicking and resource gathering. While some appreciate the casual farming mechanics and aesthetic, others feel that the lack of effective idle or AFK features exacerbates the grind, making it less enjoyable over time. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy grinding for achievements, but it risks becoming monotonous for players seeking a more dynamic experience.

    • “I found it more tedious than fun, to be honest.”
    • “The problem is, this game just becomes a tedious grind if you want to continue playing, as all it is (like with a lot of clickers) is clicking the same things over and over and over.”
    • “7 hours and I am only level 16 out of 30; there is an idea of how slow and grindy this game is.”
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a meaningful story, with many users noting that it primarily focuses on point-and-click mechanics and grinding rather than narrative depth. While some appreciate its simplicity as a casual idle clicker, others feel that the absence of a storyline detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that a more developed plot could enhance enjoyment. Overall, it is not recommended for players seeking a compelling narrative.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “If this game had a storyline, or something to give it a bit more depth, this would be an enjoyable time-waster.”
    • “Some story would be a great addition.”
    • “There's no real story, it's just point and click.”
    • “If you are looking for something with a story, this ain't it.”
    • “There is no tutorial so you don't really know what you're doing, and there is no story to justify why you are clicking random objects.”
  • optimization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent crashes, stuttering, and high GPU usage despite its simplicity. While it runs smoothly at times and includes features like trading cards and achievements, many players feel that overall performance and late-game balancing need improvement. These issues have led some reviewers to recommend the game only to dedicated fans of the idle-clicker genre.

    • “However, it does run smoothly, has trading cards and achievements.”
    • “I think the overall balancing has to be optimized; also, for the late game, there is not so much to do apart from achievements. You can restart, though, but without bonuses - like a hard reset.”
    • “If the game was better optimized, I would recommend it only if you are addicted to playing any idle-clicker game you can get your hands on.”
    • “I did notice a performance issue with this game, which is ultimately why I chose a thumbs down for this review.”
    • “The game also feels poorly optimized; my GeForce GTX 970 was constantly at 50-70% usage, which seems high for a game this simple that needs to be left open constantly to progress.”
    • “There are some performance problems; I had crashes from time to time, and after a while, the game starts stuttering. You need to start it again in order to refresh.”
  • atmosphere
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique bayou setting infused with a voodoo twist, creating a captivating and dark ambiance. Players appreciate the combination of cute devilish art and eerie jungle sounds, which enhance the overall experience, particularly for those who enjoy clicker mechanics in a darker thematic context.

    • “What makes it unique is the bayou atmosphere with a voodoo twist.”
    • “Anyway, if you look for a clicker game that has a dark atmosphere and you enjoy clicking for every single 'cent' - give it a try.”
    • “Great dark atmosphere, with a cute devilish art style and dark jungle sounds.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its lighthearted and whimsical elements, featuring amusing sound effects and quirky characters like funny bats and a friendly croc. Players find it to be a delightful and relaxing experience, perfect for unwinding and enjoying a casual gaming session. Overall, the game's charm lies in its ability to provide a fun and entertaining escape.

    • “A funny game to help you relax when you need to clear your mind.”
    • “A nice timekiller with gorgeous art and relaxing music, funny little bats, curious skulls, and a friendly neighborhood croc included.”
    • “If you don't care about achievements and just want to have a cute casual garden making all kinds of funny popping sounds on your desktop, then absolutely go for it!”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express a mix of emotions regarding the game's themes, highlighting a contrast between its wholesome, family-friendly facade and the unsettling act of sacrificing pets for gameplay benefits. This duality evokes feelings of discomfort and moral conflict, as the lighthearted mechanics are overshadowed by the darker implications of the actions taken within the game.

    • “Also, I ain't PETA or anything, but having the screen turn red and everything stop for animal sacrifices made me feel a little gross, not gonna lie.”
    • “A good, wholesome, relaxing family-friendly game in which you overfeed your pets, then mercilessly murder them so their spirits can help you with harvesting your garden and you won't have to do as much work.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players feel that the game lacks significant replayability, as once all achievements are completed, there is little incentive to revisit it. While the art and concept are appreciated, they do not enhance the game's longevity.

    • “The art and concept are very cute, but I wouldn't say there is much replay value after you finish getting all the achievements.”
    • “Lastly, the biggest downside to this game is that I feel like it doesn't have that much replay value.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users find the game to be relatively stable and free of significant bugs, especially when compared to other titles on Steam.

    • “This is not really my type of game, but compared to some other Steam games, it is pretty stable and bug-free as I can see.”

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15h Median play time
16h Average play time
8-25h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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