New Roots (2023)

- Developer
- Maya Bloem, The_NerdyBirdy
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 27 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 47 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A warm, gentle journey of restoration and hope as you explore a coastal community and nurture native plant life back to health.
wholesomerelaxinggentlehopefulcommunity-drivenenvironmentallaid-backadventurous
What players say
Players call New Roots a charming but very short game, finishing in under an hour. The cute art and writing amuse, but multiple reviewers note the story ends abruptly before a festival, making it feel like a demo. A few mention fetch-quest design and small technical issues.
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