Underplayed Gems

Distant Bloom (2024)

Distant Bloom cover
Developer
Ember Trail
Publisher
Kinda Brave
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 268 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle journey of restoring life to an alien world through nurturing plants and exploration at a calm, unhurried pace.

cozyrelaxingatmosphericcuteexplorationmanagementrestorativefamily friendlystory rich

What players say

Players love the cozy concept of restoring ecosystems with plant puzzles, but nearly all warn that bugs and soft locks have gone unpatched since 2024, with some unable to finish the game. The map is widely called useless, making navigation a chore, and the main story ends abruptly before achievements are complete.

Trailer

Screenshots

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