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A slice-of-life sim about the joy of gardening, designed to be picked up and played in short and sweet bites. Whether you’re fishing, growing, trading, or making new vegetable friends, a wonderful and wistful adventure awaits when wandering The Garden Path.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 78 reviews
Released: 2024-07-30
Developer: carrotcake
Publisher: Mooncat Games
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Platforms: Windows, Linux

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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea in this cozy narrative management game. Stock your tiny bookshop with different books and items, set up shop in scenic locations, and run your cozy second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals.

    Why similar: Cozy 27.8%, Life Sim 19.1%, Nature 14.4%, Hand-drawn 13.2%, Relaxing 9.9%

  56. #56 Moonglow Bay
    70% matchMixed67% of 754 reviews2021
    Dev: BunnyhugPub: Coatsink
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Embark on a journey as a rookie angler in Moonglow Bay, fulfilling your partner's final wish. Team up with friends, family, and neighbours to hone your fishing skills, nourish relationships, and restore a remote town's fractured community in this slice-of-life fishing RPG!

    Why similar: Fishing 23.2%, Life Sim 12.5%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Nature 10.1%, Emotional 9.6%

  57. #57 Bunhouse
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 543 reviews2021
    Dev: Reky Studios
    Windows

    Bunhouse is a cute, simple, bunny-filled game focused on growing plants and managing a greenhouse with fellow buns. Take care of your leafy plant buddies by balancing the amount of water and light they get. Play with friends and upgrade your greenhouse for wholesome, relaxing fun.

    Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.8%, Nature 21.1%, Sandbox 20%, Relaxing 13.4%, Cute 10.3%

  58. #58 Moonstone Island
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 5,022 reviews2023
    Dev: Studio SupersoftPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Moonstone Island is a creature-collecting life-sim set in an open world with 100 islands to explore. Make friends, brew potions, collect Spirits, and test your strength in card-based encounters to complete your Alchemy training!

    Why similar: Fishing 33.3%, Life Sim 21.5%, Sandbox 18%, Relaxing 11.1%, Cute 8.8%

  59. #59 Garden Paws
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 2,498 reviews2018
    Dev: Bitten Toast Games Inc.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 21.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    You have inherited your grandparents farm as they set off to travel the world. Work with Frank at the local construction shop to finish off the final touches on your new home. Aid Frank and Mayor Wilson in building up the town so it may reach it's full potential.

    Why similar: Wholesome 22.8%, Cozy 17%, Sandbox 16.8%, Open World 11.5%, Relaxing 8.9%

  60. #60 Plantera
    69% matchVery Positive89% of 5,921 reviews2016
    Dev: VaragtP
    Windows
    Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 14.6 hrs≥1hr: 93%

    In Plantera you build your own garden and watch it grow with new plants, bushes, trees and animals. As you play and expand your garden you will attract Helpers, round blue creatures that will help you with your harvesting tasks.

    Why similar: Sandbox 33.1%, Relaxing 15.9%, Funny 14.9%, Cute 13%, Colorful 7.7%

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