| Strange Horticulture | |
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| Developer(s) | Bad Viking |
| Publisher(s) | Iceberg Interactive |
| Programmer(s) | Rob Donkin |
| Artist(s) | John Donkin |
| Platform(s) | Windows Nintendo Switch macOS Xbox One |
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Strange Horticulture is a 2022 video game by British independent developer Bad Viking, published by Iceberg Interactive for Windows, Nintendo Switch, macOS and Xbox One. Described as an "occult puzzle game",[1] Strange Horticulture involves the discovery and identification of a fictitious herbarium of plants for sale to a range of mysterious and unscrupulous customers. Gameplay involves the completion of puzzles by matching the details of customer requests of plants to their descriptions, opening up access to more plants and identifying information.
Released in January 2022, Strange Horticulture received praise from critics, with particular praise directed towards its immersive and intimate gameplay and the design and tone of its setting. The game appeared on several year-end lists as one of the best games of the year, and got nominated for the "Excellence in Design" award at the 2022 Independent Games Festival.
- ^ Bad Viking (22 January 2022). "Strange Horticulture". Steam.