A HERO AND A GARDEN (2022)

Developer: npckc
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 79 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle, storybook-like gardening sim where a failed hero tends to plants and befriends monsters, offering a peaceful and heartwarming escape.

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What players say

Players describe a short, cute visual novel with a clicker element that paces the story. The art and music charm, but the clicking can feel tedious or boring for some. The story touches on redemption and not judging by appearances, and players note there is no dialogue history or save on the final decision screen.

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