Strange Horticulture Puzzle Game Arrives on Xbox

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 05, 2023

News: A new mysterious puzzle game is now available that deals with plants, a cute cat, and a cult.

Strange Horticulture is now available on Xbox from Bad Viking and Iceberg Interactive. Originally available on PC, console gamers now have a chance to experience this interesting puzzle game. It is an adventure centered around the collection and categorization of mysterious plants. Things aren’t what they seem though as you will also get a chance to interact with a cute feline companion, as well as delve into the depths of a cult.

When you make a decision it will hold a lot of power as it will help the narrative to unfold and it will gradually reveal dark secrets that have remain hidden underneath Undermere. While this is taking place your ever-expanding assortment of peculiar plants will become a testament to your journey through this world.

Undermere is a quaint town that is surrounded by hag-infested forests and rugged mountains. You are the Horticulturist, owner of local plant store Strange Horticulture. As a cast of colorful customers come by your shop, you are quickly thrust into an occult mystery stretching back hundreds of years.

You will get to explore the lands beyond your store to find new plants, but be careful. The dark woods and lakes are not always friendly to a simple herbalist. You might discover powers beyond your wildest dreams - or lose your mind completely. Use context clues to determine which places to visit, and which to avoid.

Using your encyclopedia and clues found on your explorations, you learn more about the strange plants you come across. By identifying each plant, you will be able to use their effects to influence the story -- from hypnotic hallucinogens to powerful poisons.

Check out the trailer below and then tell us what you think. Will you be picking up Strange Horticulture?