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Garden In!

87% positive · 433 Steam reviews · released Jan 26, 2023 · by Dramatic Iceberg

WholesomeSimulationRelaxingSandboxIdlerCozyCasualBuilding

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~16.4k (P10–P90: 6.6k – 36.2k)

Gross revenue: ~$135k (P10–P90: $53.8k – $296k)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 1, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Visuals & audio87% positive · 63 mentions
“Garden In! is a warm, contemplative sandbox about nurturing plants and creating cozy indoor spaces, and its greatest triumph is how effortlessly it invites players into a slower rhythm. Developed and published by Dramatic Iceberg, the game…”Recommended · Steam review · Nov 2025 · 16 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity80% positive · 35 mentions
“A chill semi-idle game about raising a variety of alien plants. Raising different species and combinations of species unlocks new seeds, soils, and room decorations to customize your growing space. Plants grow in realtime so especially…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 6 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability70% positive · 33 mentions
“After now completing all checklist items and growing all the plants, I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed this gardening game! I actually like the real-time aspect, so you can hop on for a few minutes then hop off and go about your day…”Recommended · Steam review · May 2025 · 19 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics65% positive · 31 mentions
“A chill semi-idle game about raising a variety of alien plants. Raising different species and combinations of species unlocks new seeds, soils, and room decorations to customize your growing space. Plants grow in realtime so especially…”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2025 · 6 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value59% positive · 27 mentions
“cute small game but not really worth it at full price cus it doesnt have a lot of content, get it at a good sale”Recommended · Steam review · Apr 2026 · 8 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI33% positive · 12 mentions
“I don't know, maybe I was playing it wrong? That's the nagging feeling I had throughout the game. I just wanted a very chill, low intensity game that lets me grow plants and decorate nice spaces. I didn't want to fill entire rooms with…”Not recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 27 h played · Report / request removal

281 recent English reviews stored · topics keyword-matched · topics under 12 mentions stay hidden · methodology

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

Art style

Cartoon

Setting

Fantasy

Structure

Sandbox

Mood & themes

WholesomeRelaxingCozyCute

How you play together

Single-player

Platform features

AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Cloud

Business model

Buy to play

Sources: Valve store fields · community tag votes · AI-inferred values are marked and drawn from a fixed vocabulary.

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