Spores of Fortune (2025)

Developer: Anna-Lena Jacobs, Klaudia M. Krasinski, Leon Essig, Samuel Hunt, Sarthak Taunk, Sontje Mrosla
Publisher: Hochschule Darmstadt
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A peaceful mushroom foraging sim where you learn about fungi and manage a quaint shop at your own gentle pace.

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What players say

Players call it a cute and relaxing forage-and-sell loop, but warn it gets repetitive after 20–30 minutes. Some are spooked by sudden footsteps that clash with the cozy tone. Others note missing settings like an exit button or resolution options, and a few dismiss it as an unfinished student project.

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