Underplayed Gems

Monster Garden (2018)

Monster Garden cover
Developer
Zack Wood
Publisher
Self
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.9 of 5, 89 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 47 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A short, relaxing game where you explore a surreal, colorful world and befriend charming monsters in a single casual playthrough.

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What players say

Players describe Monster Garden as a short, quirky, and often heartfelt game that rewards replaying to see different character interactions and endings. Many note its surreal tone and a focus on dialogue and exploration over combat, though some mention that achievements have been broken for a long time.

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