Underplayed Gems

The Botanist (2020)

The Botanist cover
Developer
Ghost Entertainment
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A charming and gentle 3D platformer where you guide a cute mushroom boy through a whimsical, slightly whimsy-tinged dream world, collecting items and overcoming obstacles at a relaxed pace.

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What players say

Players say The Botanist is a sincere but short 3D platformer that evokes PS1-era games. Some praise its relaxed collecting, while others note no controller support and occasionally unclear level paths.

Screenshots

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