Games like The Botanist

"Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator" is a relaxing game where you can plant and nurture your dream garden using real-life techniques. Complete tasks from neighbors, unlock new tools and seeds, and discover the story behind an abandoned community garden. The game features different colorful plant varieties and allows you to enjoy your garden in full bloom throughout the changing seasons.

"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.

"Aka" is a single-player, open-world fantasy game with a deep, emotional story and engaging gameplay. The farming system is inspired by permaculture, and players can craft various items for quest-solving or decorative purposes. Relax in hot springs, watch clouds, or take a nap on a giant Capybara while meeting various characters and completing narrative quests. The game also features mini-games and stunning visuals with a delightful soundtrack. However, be prepared for some grinding.

"Fugl" is a single-player, open-world game with stunning graphics and delightful music, but can be buggy. As a shape-shifting bird, you'll fly freely, discover hundreds of animals, and customize your physics in a serene, pressure-free environment. Explore diverse areas, morph into nearby creatures, and find mythical beings in this unique flying experience. Join the game's Discord server for updates and community: .

"Cheeky Chooks" is a game where you run a chicken ranch and must keep your chickens happy to produce high-quality eggs and stay financially stable. With a variety of chicken breeds and the need to expand your ranch, you'll need to stay on top of their needs and complete missions to unlock upgrades. The game emphasizes the importance of ethical treatment of chickens and the need for innovation to succeed in the chicken ranching business.

"Flower" is an award-winning, PC game that lets you control the wind as you explore and interact with lush environments. By navigating through various landscapes, you can change and balance the environment, creating a unique and enthralling experience. The game is part of the first permanent video game collection at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Equilinox is a single-player 4X game that offers stunning visuals and an exceptional soundtrack, but can be very grinding with plenty of bugs. As a low-poly nature simulation game, it allows players to create and manage their own ecosystem in an engaging and highly emotional atmosphere, currently being developed in Java using OpenGL.

"SummerHouse" is a single-player strategy game boasting wonderful gameplay, spectacular graphics, and an exceptional soundtrack. Players craft a neighborhood of cozy homes in various settings with no goals or challenges, creating a dense and highly emotional atmosphere. This small-scale building game is perfect for those seeking relaxation and creativity.

"Clawfish" is a single-player arcade game with phenomenal graphics and a stellar soundtrack. Visit an isolated train station and explore the dock while playing claw machines to catch 23 different fish. Release the fish to fill the waters, creating a wholesome and immersive atmosphere, in this short game that can be completed in under an hour. However, it is important to note that the game has bugs.

"Calico is a cozy community sim game where you rebuild a cat café and fill it with interactive animals. Customize your character, decorate the café, and befriend cats, dogs, and other creatures to add to your party or café. Experience a low-stress, creative environment with plenty of clothing and decor options."