Viridi
Release date: Aug 19, 2015
Developers: Zoe Vartanian, Kevin Maxon, Isa Hutchinson, Michael Bell
Publishers: Ice Water Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
Categories: Single-player, Steam Cloud
Supported languages: English

Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it. Leave Viridi open in a second window to keep you company while you work, or check in on your plants as a meditative moment every night. While not fully realistic (they're very forgiving), your succulents will require some maintenance and can die from over- or under-watering. Name your favorite plants, give them special care and attention, and they might even flower for you. Viridi is free to try and comes with your choice of plant assortments. If you think it has a place in your life, you can buy your favorite plants from the in-game nursery for just a few cents a piece. Remember to visit the nursery occasionally for the weekly free seeding!

Press reviews: “Designed to be the ideal happy place game ... Viridi is a primer, a simulation, and a love letter to this branch of botany, all rolled into one” Fast Company “In addition to learning about real-life varieties of succulents, what you are learning when you play games of this type is how to create a quiet, mindful moment in your day using unusual tools” National Geographic “Yes, you do need an ultra-zen video game about growing succulents ... tending to these digital plants offers a seriously calming experience” The Huffington Post