Strange Horticulture was a serene experience, its gameplay revolving around identifying plants and solving mysteries that were embedded in the occult. It took place almost entirely behind the counter of a shop, with customers coming in with various requests, the idea to find the appropriate plant for their ailments. Any adventures outside the shop were text based, but that didn't detract from how engaging it was, quite the opposite. Within the first few minutes I knew exactly what I was going to get with the rest of the game: an atmospheric point and click indie about a strange town. Simple, yet effective.

There were even some decisions to make that involved a coven and a cult, both parties at odds with each other. It was well done in its subtle way, but I honestly had a blast just sorting my plants.