
Botany Manor confidently hits its marks as a quality Adventure title.
89
Verdict
95%
Steam
80
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (95% positive from 1.3K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (80/100 critic average)
Compelling narrative and story
Rich open world to explore
No significant drawbacks reported
Botany Manor is a 2024 video game developed by English independent developer Balloon Studios and published by Whitethorn Games. The game is a puzzle title in which players explore a period English countryside manor to cultivate magical flora. Upon release, Botany Manor received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the game's environmental design, tone and pacing.

Runs well on modern hardware.
Wow, wow, WOW!!! I almost passed this game up, and I’m so glad I didn’t. I sat down to play Botany Manor and genuinely couldn’t stop. The puzzles felt balanced, they were challenging enough to be satisfying without ever becoming frustrating. I only had to look up the answer for one clue tied to one plant, so overall I’d say it’s very easy on the puzzle scale. Exploring the manor was one of my favorite parts of the experience. I loved slowly uncovering the story through environmental clues and adventuring around the house rather than having everything directly explained to me. No narrator, no annoying NPCs constantly talking at you — just quiet exploration and discovery. Watching the flowers bloom was incredibly satisfying, especially when some of them would actually change the environment around you. It made every discovery feel magical and rewarding. I also really appreciated the sound design. Instead of relying on a constant soundtrack, the game mostly lets nature speak for itself, with soft ambient sounds and small musical tunes that play when you discover new areas. It made the entire experience feel peaceful, cozy, and immersive. I’d absolutely recommend this game to anyone who enjoys relaxing puzzle games, cozy vibes, plants, and exploring beautiful environments without overly difficult puzzles getting in the way.
I love it! Pretty graphics and nice puzzles!
A fairly short, sweet puzzle game, though I do wish the user interface had been better implemented.
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