Underplayed Gems

Viridi (2015)

Viridi cover
Developer
Zoe Vartanian, Badru, Isa Hutchinson, Michael Bell
Publisher
Ice Water Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.6 of 5, 9,617 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle, real-time potted plant simulator that feels like a meditative retreat, where you quietly care for succulents at your own pace.

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What players say

Players call it a boring yet blissful gardening sim where succulents grow in real time and never truly die. Watering and weeding are the only tasks, and a free random seed arrives each week, though some report the timing is inconsistent. It is forgiving for those who kill real plants, but the slow pace and lack of clear guidance leave some confused.

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