Taking Root (2024)

- Developer
- hacktic
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 6.0 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A soothing, slow-paced game where you calmly tend to houseplants in real time and watch your quiet indoor garden flourish.
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What players say
Players describe it as a relaxing idle plant care game with two modes: active for fast growth while playing, and passive for real-world timing. Some find the content shallow and price too high, but many enjoy it as a low-commitment background companion.
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