Zen World (2021)
- Developer
- Cartboard Games
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Strategy, Early Access
- Rating
- 4.0 of 5, 56 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 5.8 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You carefully place hexagonal tiles to grow a floating garden kingdom, matching borders and unlocking upgrades at a gentle, thoughtful pace.
relaxingcasualstrategiccolorfulcutemeditativeproceduralminimalist
What players say
Players are split on this early access puzzle game. Some find it a relaxing, short-session builder like Islanders or Dorfromantik, while others say the heavy reliance on random tile draws makes it more frustrating than zen. The campaign difficulty spikes sharply after the tutorial, and resources feel too limited.
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