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Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

Strange Horticulture is a mystery, puzzle and investigation game developed by Bad Viking and published by Iceberg Interactive.
Released on January 21st 2022 is available on Windows and MacOS in 15 languages: English, German, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil and Turkish.

It has received 13,152 reviews of which 12,466 were positive and 686 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 6.31€ on Steam with a 60% discount, but you can find it for 5.41€ on Instant Gaming.

The Steam community has classified Strange Horticulture into these genres:

Mystery Puzzle Investigation Nature Exploration Relaxing Detective Choices Matter 2D Multiple Endings Story Rich Lovecraftian Simulation Atmospheric Adventure Dark Point & Click Conversation Alternate History Colorful

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System requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows 7 or later
Processor: 2.4 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 512 MB display memory
Storage: 1 GB available space

MacOS

OS: Mac OS X 10.5
Processor: 2.33 GHz
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 512 MB display memory
Storage: 1 GB available space

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June 2025

Reviewing (mostly) every game (or DLC) in my library, part 77: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (8/10) Strange Horticulture is a slow, meticulous, and utterly spellbinding occult mystery. You’re not a hero, you’re not a chosen one: you’re a quiet shopkeeper identifying plants, uncovering eldritch secrets, and maybe deciding the fate of the world from behind your apothecary desk. You’ve inherited a plant shop in the gloomy, rain-soaked town of Undermere. Locals come in seeking help—some polite, some desperate, some clearly hiding something. You identify strange flora, match their properties to ailments (or curses), and slowly begin unraveling a creeping cosmic mystery involving cults, witches, and forgotten powers buried beneath the soil. Just beware—some flowers bite back. 🌱 Pros: [*] Wonderfully tactile detective work. Each plant is a tiny mystery. You’ll pore over your botany book, compare sketches, and second-guess your identifications with growing paranoia. It feels like work—in the most satisfying way. [*] Unique blend of occult mystery and cozy shop sim. Equal parts spooky and soothing. You’re flipping through pages while thunder crashes outside, deciding whether a strange weed will heal ... or kill. [*] Rich, atmospheric worldbuilding. Without ever leaving your shop (aside from occasional field expeditions), you piece together an entire world of secret histories, town gossip, ancient powers, and hidden alliances. [*] Branching story paths. Multiple endings depending on which factions you support, who you help, and what you plant (or poison). Your moral compass is the only guide. [*] Smart puzzle design. Whether it’s decoding a strange cipher, aligning map coordinates, or noticing a subtle pattern in a leaf, the game rewards careful observation and patience. [*] Visually distinct and elegant interface. Everything—your shop desk, map, plant labels, and journal—looks handcrafted. It’s a pleasure just to interact with. 🌧️ Cons: [*] Slow pace may not suit everyone. There’s no action here, just deep attention and quiet observation. Perfect for relaxing; not ideal if you’re seeking thrills. [*] Can get repetitive. The core loop—identify plant, give plant, update book—doesn’t evolve dramatically. By the final chapters, you may find yourself going through the motions. [*] Vague clues occasionally frustrate. Some customers are maddeningly cryptic, and without the right combination of plants or notes, progress can stall. A built-in hint system might have helped.

Feb. 2025

If you're looking for a cozy yet spooky puzzler, Strange Horticulture is it. The graphics are fantastic, the story is intriguing, and the puzzles require you to really use your noggin without being too hard. I loved running my own gloomy little plant shop and helping to solve a murder mystery along the way. Absolutely recommend!

Dec. 2024

Great game. Macabre atmosphere, cozy and non-stressful gameplay, branched story. Really liked the puzzles for obtaining plants. Everything incorporated into the game works nicely and logically. Special thanks for epilogue where you can gain all the missed plants and encyclopedia entries

Oct. 2024

Amazing. The atmosphere is incredible, moreover, the mystery and the way the plot unravels are utterly immersive and entertaining. I loved every aspect of this game, especially the riddles. Such a beautifully made game. Lowkey wish there were a game like that but with real plants involved. Can't wait to see more of your games. P.S. Would you be so kind as to add Ukrainian localization? I'm sure our gaming community would be thrilled.

Aug. 2024

Played this twice already and it's a fun and relaxing experience. I really enjoyed organising the shop and plants and exploring on the map. I just wish there were more "random" customers, just needing another plant. Currently you sell the vast majority of plants only once and the mystery progresses quite fast. I always want to stay longer in that shop and just have a good time figuring out, want plant someone needs and have the mystery develop much slower. Nontheless: A great game with a great atmosphere!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Strange Horticulture is currently priced at 6.31€ on Steam.

Strange Horticulture is currently available at a 60% discount. You can purchase it for 6.31€ on Steam.

Strange Horticulture received 12,466 positive votes out of a total of 13,152 achieving an impressive rating of 9.22.

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Strange Horticulture was developed by Bad Viking and published by Iceberg Interactive.

Strange Horticulture is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Strange Horticulture is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Strange Horticulture is not playable on Linux.

Strange Horticulture is a single-player game.

Strange Horticulture does not currently offer any DLC.

Strange Horticulture does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Strange Horticulture does not support Steam Remote Play.

Strange Horticulture is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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