Underplayed Gems

Botany Manor (2024)

Botany Manor cover
Developer
Balloon Studios
Publisher
Whitethorn Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 1,495 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A gentle, meditative stroll through a beautifully detailed Victorian manor, solving logic puzzles by observing clues and nurturing fantastical plants.

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What players say

Players love the cozy atmosphere and satisfying puzzles, but nearly everyone agrees it is too short and overpriced at $25. Some report motion sickness from the 3D movement, and one reviewer says a lack of cloud saves caused lost progress on the Steam Deck.

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