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Looking for games like Desktop Garden? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Viridi, Luna's Fishing Garden or Worlds Within Worlds.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 5,873 reviews

    Viridi is a simulation video game developed by Ice Water Games. It tasks players to look after a pot of succulents. While not fully realistic (they're very forgiving), your succulents will require some maintenance and can die from over- or under-watering. Name your favorite plants, give them special care and attention, and they might even flower for you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viridi.

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  2. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 1,763 reviews

    Luna's Fishing Garden is a cozy fishing and building game. Catch fish, trade it in and create the garden of your dreams by planting new trees, placing water objects and bringing animals to the archipelago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luna's Fishing Garden.

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  3. 63%Game Brain Score
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    A retro 2D platformer with an emphasis on variety and accessibility. Play solo, or invite a friend to lend a helping hand with a time-freezing Butterfly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Worlds Within Worlds.

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  4. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    97% User Score Based on 7,402 reviews

    A relaxing idle-farming simulator that sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rusty's Retirement.

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  5. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    95% User Score Based on 2,530 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 3 reviews

    Harness the power of nature to overgrow lo-fi scenes of urban decay and manufactured landscapes. Create small plant-covered dioramas of brutalism and beauty by planting seeds, repurposing hundreds of discarded objects and creating unique structures for nature to reclaim. Dive into a relaxing sandbox mode with no goals, or take on a multi-chapter “campaign” where the task is to strike a balance be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloud Gardens.

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  6. You control a living pickaxe capable of tearing through the world on its way to the core. Launch it downward, upgrade and modify it, and watch as a simple descent turns into a chaotic spectacle of explosions, lightning, and combos. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Idle DeepMiner.

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  7. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Build "A Tiny Garden" at the bottom of your screen. Enjoy your work or studies while you grow and care for your own tiny garden along with all of the adorable pets that call it home If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Tiny Garden.

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  8. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Bottom Dwellers is a cozy little aquarium that sits at the bottom of your screen. Collect and grow different fishes, discover shrimps and decorate your tank while you work or play on your PC. Breed fish and unlock fancy colors and rarer textures! Relax, watch your tank grow, and discover new fish as you go. Buy fish Feed fish Grow fish ??? Profit! Shrimps are friends, not food! Unl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bottom Dwellers.

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  9. Fablewood Chronicles is half strategy game, half idler: a civilization of moveable regions that runs itself while you do something else. You decide where everything goes and who does what. They handle the rest, and the best part is coming back to find out what they did with it. Where you put things is the gameEvery region reaches a certain distance. Put two in reach of each other and a road opens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fablewood Chronicles.

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  10. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    89% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Before Eufloria HD (2014), there was Eufloria (2009). The long-unlisted indie classic is available once again for the 15 year anniversary. Updated to run on modern systems, with new content, features, and expanded moddability! Old school intergalactic floral warfare is BACK! (Warts and all!) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eufloria Classic.

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  11. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    67% User Score Based on 337 reviews

    The Islander is a fast building/farming game set somewhere in an exotic Polynesia. Plant crops, bushes and trees, build livestock pens, but don't forget to make it look classy by adding various decorations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Islander.

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  12. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 543 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Swing, climb, and jump your way through massive “gardens” of vibrant other-worldly plant-life in this truly organic platformer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PixelJunk Eden.

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  13. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 802 reviews

    It's exactly what it sounds like! Have you ever wanted to be a tree? Do you like odd numbers? How about multiplayer, weather, seasons and more!? Well then this is the game for you! Come on down to a place where you will never want to leaf. Relax and be the best tree you can be. 1-250 players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tree Simulator 2023.

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  14. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 11,499 reviews

    Stacklands is a village builder where you stack cards to collect food, build structures, and fight creatures. For example, dragging a Villager card on top of a Berry Bush card will spawn Berry cards which the villagers can eat to survive. Play your cards right and expand your village! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stacklands.

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  16. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 5,502 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 8 reviews

    Experience the freedom of unbounded climbing as you take control of BUD, a procedurally animated robot on a quest to save his planet. Create your own path through an alien world as you control and ride a giant plant on a vertical journey to the stars. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grow Home.

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  17. Metacell: Genesis ARCADE is an arcade game inspired by old-school arcade games, with the match 3 mechanic. The basic gist of Arcade mode is a score attack mechanic where you want to survive to level 100 with the highest score. Fight back a never ending spawn of game pieces by making matches of 3 or more before the board fills up, or even worse, you are killed by one of the traps that could spawn a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metacell: Genesis ARCADE.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    Biomisland is a relaxing minimalist nature builder game. Visit randomly generated islands and restore nature as your own pace using diverse plants at your disposal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biomisland.

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  19. Universal Harvest: Incremental is a relaxing incremental game about interplanetary travel. Explore new planets, gather rare resources, develop technologies, and unlock more and more possibilities! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universal Harvest: Incremental.

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  20. The heavens are in turmoil, and the myriad realms are thrown into chaos. You begin as an ordinary mortal cultivator and set foot on the path to ascension through cultivation, battle, and choice. This is a xianxia-themed idle strategy RPG: rise from Qi Refining to Sage, recruit heroes, forge divine weapons, explore secret realms, and keep breaking your limits through endless challenges and rebirth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myriad Realms: Ascend to Sage.

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  21. Witness the prologue to the story of flowers, in which the curtain rises over the meeting of two main characters, marking the beginning of a strange adventure. Relax, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Witch's magical garden, and take on the challenge of creating flowers. Features Story game mode (kinetic visual novel-style narrative). A lone, wandering knight stumbles into a strange dream … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flowers' Stories: Witch's Unending Dream.

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  22. Welcome to Gutfarm! The soil and climate here are perfect for growing crops, but every nightfall, monsters will surge in like a tidal wave... FarmingPlowing, sowing, watering... Dozens of crops await your discovery, each with a wildly imaginative mutated variety that brings unexpected surprises—or shocks! Tower DefenseMonsters are swarming in like tides—defend yourself with your plants! How wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gutfarm.

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  23. Ask GOD why he has made you so horrible On an ordinary morning at the foot of the Tower of Babel, our protagonist, an amalgam, was sleeping very peacefully, when suddenly, a piece of mirror falls from the sky and hits him on the head, causing him to wake up. The amalgam looks in all directions and realizes when looking at the ground the cause of its awakening. Picking up one of the mirror fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Why God?.

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  24. Welcome to "Milo's Tiny Fish Pond" – Your Personal Cyber Fish Pond! Tired of complicated controls? Craving a moment of relaxing, healing fun? This unique desktop idle fish-keeping game lets you own a vibrant underwater world, even amidst your busy schedule. Relax & Idle, Earn While You Chill: Say goodbye to grinding! Your fish grow, play, and accumulate "Mili" (in-ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Milo's Tiny Fish Pond.

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  25. This is a casual adventure simulation game where you'll manage a small village and explore dark mines. Upgrade villagers and buildings, craft equipment and food, defeat evil goblins, and reclaim lost lands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brave Village.

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  26. 84%Game Brain Score
    84% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Reincarnated As An Adorable Walking Rock In A Peaceful Gardening Sim GameChoose to be Pebble-chan, Rock-kun, or Stone-sensei. Walk around growing plants and enjoying nature sounds. A cozy top-down 2D pixel art gardening sim sandbox with satisfying sounds. Free to play online (no ads or microtransactions) on desktop web browser$1 download for Mac/WindowsThe free online version has all the same feat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reincarnated As An Adorable Walking Rock In A Peaceful Gardening Sim Game.

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  27. 21%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    30% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Ant Farm (formicarium) With A Colony Of Ants.Ants have artificial intelligence that mimics the full life cycle, behavior, nature and physics of real insects. You need to take care of your ant colony, feed it, keep it hydrated, and clean up the trash. The colony continues to develop even when the game is not running. The game-simulator is constantly updated, adding different types of ants, new ant … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ant Farm Simulator.

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  28. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Help a little but brave kitten - to find his friend on an extraordinary journey through some stunning, yet dangerous and challenging places, all gathered in this relaxing swapping puzzle game. No score, no timer and no pressure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Swap Tiles.

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  29. Compost is fun and easy to play with only a mouse. It is a mash of ecological simulator and fast paced arcade. The goal of the game is to see how many waves you can endure without losing all your plants. Plants are your lives. There are many plants! There are also many bugs, many robots, and even some environmental hazards such as fire and smog. Heck even the plants compete with other plants. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Compost.

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  30. They are Cute! But dangerous! Earth is invaded, humans are in danger! Defend our home against endless waves of cute aliens—a fast-growing species. Place traps, upgrade weapons, and survive in INVASION! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INVASION.

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  31. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 1,316 reviews

    Run the plant shop of your dreams in Leafy Corner, a cozy shop management game where you grow, sell, and care for real-life houseplants! Step into the role of a plant shop owner. Grow plants, serve your customers, and create a warm, inviting space filled with greenery and charm. Watch your plants grow over time, unfolding leaf by leaf as you care for them. Not everyone knows what they’re lookin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leafy Corner.

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  32. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    95% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Create and enjoy a peaceful, interactive woodland throughout the changing seasons. For every copy sold, we plant a real tree! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treeplanter.

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    94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 633 reviews

    Tiny Terraces is an idle-farming game, where you can watch tiny guys do different tasks around the terrace as you work on things outside the game. Grow Crops: Plant crops and watch as the tiny guys manage the garden plots by watering, weeding, and harvesting. Craft Tiny Guys: Use certain crops and tiny guy parts to craft more tiny guys to help manage the terrace. Decorate: Use money produc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Terraces.

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  34. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    96% User Score Based on 647 reviews

    Be a stone / rock / boulder. Do nothing. Just exist. Relax, meditate, and watch the seasons change in the most peaceful simulator ever. Ever wondered what it’s like to be a rock? Become an unflinching stone in a serene, ever-changing world. Survive centuries of seasons, weather, and absurdly mundane adventures. Grow moss, collect bird poop, and question your existence—Stone Simulator is the Zen me… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stone Simulator Just Be a Rock.

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  35. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Relax and grow! A laid-back idle game where you nurture mysterious plants (some even human-like!), watch them flourish, then sell them to expand your magical garden. Design your own unique oasis at your own pace.          If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desk Garden.

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  36. Under DevelopmentThis game is free and already playable, but we continuously work on it further, adding more gameplay features and, most importantly, a multiplayer mode! So buy some Seedlings or Trees to help the developer with that! About the GameTopcraft is a free, cross‑platform, top‑down sandbox survival game in continuous development where every world is procedurally generated. Start wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TopCraft.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    63% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Welcome to Puppy Park! Nestled in a peaceful countryside setting, Puppy Park invites you to run your very own tiny dog hotel. Spend 20–30 minutes each day caring for adorable pups of all breeds and personalities, building bonds and growing your reputation one wagging tail at a time. Daily Care & Connection Every day, new dogs arrive with their unique natures and needs. Your job is t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puppy Park.

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  39. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    88% User Score Based on 351 reviews

    Build Islands. And Trains. No goals, no timer, no stress. Just build, relax, enjoy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Islands & Trains.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Play as the Growmancer, a wizard traveling worlds with his canine companion to transform wastelands into fertile grounds and battle destructive wildfires. Upgrade both via a skill tree. Challenge yourself or just relax. Play as the Growmancer, a mysterious sorcerer dedicated to greening barren worlds. Progress through an expansive skill tree to unlock potent abilities. Summon steadfast al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Growmancer.

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  41. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    78% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Aquaculture Land is a freshwater aquafarming management game with sandbox style mechanic and 2D pixel art visual design. Player will act as a businessman that runs a freshwater fish farm. They will manage all things related to fisheries, produce some high-quality products, fulfill the needs of customers to get benefits, and develop the business. Features Pond-Based Fish Environment (Sandbox Style)… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aquaculture Land.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    This is the legacy version of Sunset Sprout, it is not supported anymore, please get it one steam if you want the full experience! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3615490/ inspired by the old classic farming games from the early days of Facebook; Sunset Sprout is a relaxing, cozy farming and management game where you rebuild your farm from ruins! On a spread of islands on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunset Sprout.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    71% User Score Based on 216 reviews

    A sequel of Chill Corner - a combination of relaxing simulation and idle game. Listening to beautiful music while decorating the room, fishing, cooking or even keeping it in background while doing your real life activities. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chill Town.

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  44. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 58 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Uncover a long forgotten garden, and help it grow anew to attract vegetable inhabitants and curious animal travelers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Garden Path.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    58% User Score Based on 159 reviews

    From the team that made Desktopia comes 'dEskape': a new world to build, manage, and defend at the bottom of your desktop! At its core, 'dEskape' is a base-building game which sits across the bottom of your desktop allowing you to work, browse, or watch something else while you play. It's idle when you like and active when you want. Like any base-builder, you get to make the big decisions while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to dEskape.

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  46. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    92% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    You're so addicted to the brand new farm game that's just been released that you decide to go on an adventure, just like the hero of your favorite video game. After buying an island to build your farm, you're ready to live a new life and face all the challenges that will come your way to make a living from your crops. As the only inhabitant of your island, you'll have to use a delivery servi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunrise's Order.

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  47. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Welcome to your Flow State! Feel free to stay as long as you want and immerse yourself in a serene, focus-driven environment. Have you been procrastinating on tackling those daunting tasks? Flow State was designed to assist you in taking the first step. Upon entering the game, enter flow state and get to work! Embrace the soothing ambiance to help you get started on any task you've been avoiding.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flow State - Max Chill Edition.

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  48. Room In Dream---Version 2.0 Playtest Now Open! Dear players, Your experience has always been the heart of our work. Since the beginning of Room In Dream, we’ve carried the love, trust, and expectations of so many players — a responsibility we hold dear. After much reflection and discussion, we decided in 2024 to pause updates for the original version and completely rebuild the game from the gro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room In Dream.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    81% User Score Based on 693 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 20 reviews

    Discover more about Ultros and buy the game on the official PlayStation website. See trailers, screenshots, and learn about the game's world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultros.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Plant seeds, pull weeds and sell vegetables - all while doing something else! Expand your garden more and more by buying new plots, installing irrigation systems, or fully automating your farm for maximum profit. What will your garden look like? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tuin.

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