I like plants. I like video games. And I liked Strange Horticulture.

The gameplay is very pleasing. It’s methodical. You get plants and slowly learn what’s what. You get a clue every in-game morning and use it find gasp treasure! Or at least more plants, which in this game is akin to treasure.

I don’t do plants in real life. Two big problems: one, I tend to forget to water plants unless they are IN MY FACE; and two, I have a cat who would love if I had all kinds of plants so he could destroy every single one with a great deal of gusto. Between these two problems, plants and I are just not meant to be. But I love the idea of plants so video games are my alternative. Usually, I scratch this itch by playing farming sims but Strange Horticulture is a great alternative.

The game also comes with a heaping helping of witchy vibes. The story is an intimate supernatural mystery parceled out in bits and bobs over the course of each in-game day. I enjoy that the gameplay is first and foremost and the story compliments it rather than becoming a distraction.

Also you can pet the cat, so that’s a huge bonus.

It’s not a terribly long game, I got through a playthrough and a bit in about six hours. Still worth the price in my opinion.