11 Relaxing Nature Games for Plant Lovers

ByKristen Wood

If you light up at the sight of a new leaf or love getting lost in green spaces, this list is for you. These 11 relaxing nature games are all about plants, peaceful moments, and quiet joy.

Perfect for winding down, breathing deep, and bringing a little nature indoors—even if it’s just through your screen.

Strange Horticulture

A cozy screenshot of a game on the Nintendo Switch console featuring a map and various in-game items.
Strange Horticulture | Gameplay Screenshot

You run a mysterious plant shop in a rainy town full of secrets. Identify rare herbs, help curious customers, and uncover a strange occult mystery—one leaf at a time.

Hokko Life

A character stands on a dock speaking to a colorful animal in a party hat, with a message saying they are in first place in the Fishing Tournament.
Hokko Life | Gameplay Screenshot

Design your own cozy town, plant trees and flowers, and decorate your perfect village. It’s like Animal Crossing with a crafty twist.

Spiritfarer

Animated scene of a forest market stall with a red canopy. Two anthropomorphic animals and a person are present. The stall is decorated with various items and signs.
Spiritfarer | Gameplay Screenshot

Farm, cook, and care for spirits as you sail them to the afterlife. Nature is in everything here—the trees you plant, the food you grow, the peace you bring.

Wytchwood

A whimsical beach scene with cartoonish characters, wooden walkways, a small boat, sea creatures, and various coastal plants along the shore.
Wytchwood | Gameplay Screenshot

Craft spells from wild herbs and creepy plants as a grumpy old witch. A bit darker, but still very much about nature and its strange beauty.

Ooblets

A colorful, cartoon-style garden scene with various plants, wooden barrels, small creatures, and characters tending to crops inside a fenced area.
Ooblets | Gameplay Screenshot

Tend to gardens, grow funky little creatures, and wander a cheerful town full of plants and charm. It’s silly, soft, and totally delightful.

Fae Farm

Fae Farm | Gameplay Screenshot

Grow magical crops, explore enchanted forests, and live a cozy farm life with a dash of sparkle. It’s nature with a fantasy twist.

Unpacking

A neatly arranged bedroom with a computer desk, stuffed animals on the bed, and a note reading, "Classes start Monday! Uni, here I come!" dated January 2004.
Unpacking | Gameplay Screenshot

While it’s not about gardening, there’s a soft joy in placing potted plants around your new home. A quiet, emotional game with nature peeking in.

Botanicula

A picture of a bird sitting on a branch.
Botanicula | Gameplay Screenshot

Join a group of quirky plant-creatures on a whimsical adventure to save their home. It’s strange, colorful, and full of nature’s odd charm.

ISLANDERS

A colorful isometric game scene shows a floating island with buildings, crops, trees, and a hot air balloon above, with icons and a toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
Islanders | Gameplay Screenshot

Not strictly plant-based, but you can create tiny island villages surrounded by trees, flowers, and farmland. It’s beautifully minimalist and relaxing.

Sprout Valley

A pixel art game scene shows a character standing on grass near trees, bushes, and water, with an in-game menu displaying different tool icons in a circular layout.
Sprout Valley | Gameplay Screenshot

Grow crops, decorate your island, and enjoy life at your own pace as Nico the cat. It’s a gentle farming sim with soft colors and cozy charm.

Kristen is a writer, photographer, cookbook author and avid cozy gamer. Her work has been featured in various publications including Forbes, The Associated Press, Elle, Pure Wow, Chicago Sun-Times, and Willow & Sage Magazine.

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