Games like Taking Root

Viridi is a free, calming game about nurturing succulents in real-time. While not fully realistic, your plants will require care and can die from over- or under-watering. Named "the ideal happy place game" by Fast Company, it offers a soothing experience, allowing players to name, give special care, and even earn a weekly free seedling.

"Garden In!" is a soothing simulation game where players create and manage their dream garden. With various customization options, plants, and decorations, players can let their creativity bloom. The game also features a dynamic weather system and day-night cycle, providing a peaceful and immersive garden experience.

Chonkers is a cozy and relaxing idle game. Adopt the cutest fur balls and watch them ramp up the chonk scale as you play with them. Find them a new family. They’ll pay A LOT for your hefty chonker! Complete your collection by finding all the breeds and the rarest space cats!

"Rusty's Retirement" is an idle-farming simulator where you grow crops, produce biofuel, and automate tasks with robots. Manage your farm, customize helper bots, and multitask with ease by letting the game run in the background or in 'Focus Mode'. Unlock new crops and upgrade your machinery to expand your farming empire.

"Plant Therapy" is a free-to-play cozy plant collecting game now available on Steam, with optional paid DLC. In the game, you build and decorate your own indoor garden in a New York City apartment, earning coins to buy more plants and decorations as you care for them. The downloadable version offers additional features including save functionality, a larger apartment, and a second neighborhood to explore upon purchasing seven plants.

Lakeside Bar lets you run a cozy lakeside tavern where you mix drinks, serve meals, and welcome charming guests at your own pace. Manage staff, style your bar, and cultivate a magical garden to grow fresh ingredients for your menu. Relax and create the perfect atmosphere in this soothing, low-pressure simulation.

Beautiful Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!

Bunhouse is a wholesome simulation game where you grow plants and manage a greenhouse with up to 4 players in local co-op mode. The experience is designed to be relaxing, without any violence, competition, or quests, just simple joy. Its charming graphics and soothing music contribute to a tranquil atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for unwinding alone or with friends.

"My Koi" is a calming and engaging fish pond simulator, where players can collect, grow, and name various koi fish. With daily feeding and customization options, players can watch their fish thrive and admire the stunning graphics. Ideal for relaxation and stress-relief, this app has received high praise from users for its enjoyable and soothing gameplay.

MakeRoom is a charming single-player simulation game where you design cozy spaces using over 1,100 objects and custom furniture tools. With masterful graphics, an amazing soundtrack, and gentle design requests, it offers both guided and freeform building experiences. Despite being very grinding, it delivers good gameplay and a highly emotional sandbox journey.