Underplayed Gems

New Roots (2023)

New Roots cover
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.

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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.

Screenshots

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