A garden-building game where the plants you place must match what your visitors actually want to see.
Who it's for
Great for players who like Euro-style optimization with a fresh selection mechanism and a gentle, elegant theme.
Not for you if…
Skip it if you dislike competing hard for limited action spots — losing out on the exact plant or spot you needed can feel punishing.
Vibe's take
Thoughtful and a little tense — the unique action-spot competition means someone always beats you to the plant you needed, forcing constant replanning.
Botanicus puts you in the shoes of a 19th-century aristocrat cultivating a botanical garden to rival all others. You'll compete for action spots through a distinctive selection mechanism, then collect, water, and arrange plants to match the exacting tastes of your visitors. Managing your gardener and finances along the way, success comes down to how many visitors leave satisfied and how beautiful your garden has become.
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Players
Duration
45–60 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
2.4 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.3/10
Rank #2,009
1.8k ratings
Published
2024