Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Game
Game2023
Garden Buddies
Developer JamPics
Unleash your inner gardener and immerse yourself in the serene world of Garden Buddies, cultivating a vibrant flower garden alongside your new friend Mutsy. Discover an enchanting and fulfilling experience to release your stress. From the Steam store page
81 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Sep 12, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
69
Fresh
50 positive · 22 negative
95% range 58–79%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 50 | 22 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
9 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
67 of 95 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 81 · most liked firstGarden Buddies is an extremely cute and wholesome game that appears to be aimed at a younger audience, but can be enjoyed by all cozy game fans. Pros Extremely wholesome & relaxing Conveys a great message Multiple mini games Easy 100% achievements Cons Extended loading screens that cause crashes On the pricier end for 1 hour story gameplay If you would like to see more reviews written by me, please follow my curator page and help support my work…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wasn't sure whether to make this a positive or negative review but after some big brain power thinking I have came to a decision. The only good thing about this game was the concept and the mini games, but it crashed on me after every mini game. I would not recommend anyone to buy this game at full price, luckily I didn't. To be quite honest, I wouldn't buy this game if it costs more than £3. I'm not sure if it's just me but the characters which are supposed to be cute, I didn't find them…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey hey! I thought I'd do a little #reintroduction! I'm Tim (he/him), a game developer and tech artist from Holland!🌿 I previously made Garden Buddies, am currently working on Footsy (a silly soccer game), and doing tech art for Cat Cafe Manager 2! ✨ I love weird movies, music and ADORE shaders❗
unlabelledView post →It's a shame, that I can't recommend this game in the end, because I actually liked the idea, but let me split it up for you. Pros: + really cute characters + animal crossing like dialogue sounds + overall cozy atmosphere Cons: - really long loading screens that often lead to crashes - when restarting/loading your deleted things all respawn and your garden is a mess - could not play the last mini game, because there was a flower from my garden in my sight and I could not delete/edit or reload…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I had the chance to play this pre-release and planned to write an early review of it, but then things happened, and I got a little stuck on it and delayed it, and now we're x amount of time later. Nevertheless, after all this time, I often think back to this adorable apple, the wholesomeness and the words I've read there. Tears fell at the very end. I still tear up if I think back. It came when I didn't know I needed it, but it helped immensely! I still often use the breathing technique, too!…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Crashes constantly. Loading times are ridiculously slow. It's so cute and I want to like it, but it's not functional. I think it's nuts they charged money for this.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/33025671-Missi-the-Achievement-Huntress/] Please see my curator page for more games that are well worth your time Approximate amount of time to 100%: Under 1 hour Estimated achievement difficulty: 1/10 Minimum number of playthroughs needed: 1 Is there a good guide available: You don't need a guide Multiplayer achievements: No Missable achievements: No Grinding Achievements: No DLC-Only achievements: No Speedrun achievements: No Time-gated…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'll be returning this one. I like cute, cozy games. Unfortunately, I do not like unpolished games, and this game qualifies. It also looks like this is a completed game and not a game in development, so I think it's reasonable to expect a standard level of polish to the final product. Essentially, the text is a mess. For some odd reason the plants speak as if they are sending text-messages to each other, including all the grammar errors one would expect. But then the style switches after…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is so cute! If you are feeling down or you are in need of a cutesy game that needs little thinking then this is your game. The achievements are also extremely easy. Love the character designs and and mini games. The only down side is that it is very very short xx
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I just finished the story mode, and was wonderful I wish I could play more games like that. Thanks for made it <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Garden Buddies is a simple and short game that you can finish in about an hour, achievements included. There isn’t much story, and you have little control over how things play out. It doesn’t seem worth the full price. It’s better to wait for a sale, if you're considering it.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is cute and the characters are adorable, there is potential. Aside from a couple glitches that were annoying, I just could not stand the dialogue. It makes no sense to me to use emojis when you can see the character's face expressions. It just felt awkward. The game is also really really short considering the price, and I wish there was a little more time spent actually decorating the garden. Overall very dissapointed.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →An adorable and wholesome cosy game. You're tasked with helping a little apple develop a garden for his friends, completing simple mini games as you progress. It's a very short game (about an hour long for the main story), but it is full of positive words, affirmations and cute characters. There are also breathing techniques and mindfulness strategies throughout the game which I loved. I've never seen this in a game before and it felt pretty unique. The only downside is that I crashed a lot,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short game that aims to inject some happiness and calmness into your day. Edit: Got rid of the parts of the review where I mentioned other games. Also Edit: Definitely succeeded in injecting happiness and calmness into my day, the game says a lot of very positive things to you and even has you do breathing exercises.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is cute, and succeeds at it's intended goals of being a feelgood experience that offers the player some tools they can use in their daily life for mental wellness. However, this is not for someone looking for a hardcore experience or a 100+ hour farming game. This is better suited for someone who wants a game on the gentler side that won't take up too much of their time. Garden Buddies has a very simple story mode about helping decorate a garden, and finding new friends. Each of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →goooffyyy a''ss cute game, loved it, just sucks the game dies 1000 times lol
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Garden Buddies is a short incremental game. This game includes three modes: Story mode, Build mode with no interruption, and Free build mode. In story mode, players will help a green apple named Musty make friends and flourish his small garden. Throughout the game, players will idle while Musty collects flowers, the amount of flowers collected can then be use to redeem for items to decorate the garden. Some of the items placed on the garden may trigger a new scene where Musty is met with a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Incredibly short game with vapid dialog and hollow gameplay (made for children) that crashes between loading screens and needs to be force-quit and restarted to progress. There are QA testers listed in the credits but this has been reported by many other players; I am not sure how something so basic was overlooked. If you're looking to build a lil sandbox garden and have your critter friends bop about try 'Cheeky Chooks' instead.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely loved this game to bits!! All my lil friends are so adorable and i will love and cherish them forever! This was such a lovely experience with such a sweet and loving story about friendship and maintaining mental health, the end made me tear up! Loved building my own little garden and showing it off to my friends! Absolutely recommend this!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is very cute, with delightful characters, nice inclusion of mental health techniques like box breathing, and lots of play options. Unfortunately, the game crashes a lot (I had 4 crashes during my playthrough), it's very short, and is regretfully overpriced for what it is. If it's on sale for £1-4, I'd recommend giving it a go, but any higher and it's unfortunately overpriced.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →fun little game but crashes every other loading screen
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →2/10 The the text portions and the loading times are just way too long in this game, I quit, which is very sad because it looks very cute and I would've eaten this up if I could play it on my nintendo 3ds in 2012.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super cute, made me cry. Very supportive and uplifting. There were a few times I had to restart my game and a few other bugs with garden placement and deleted items coming back but otherwise I loved this game :]
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In the current state, this is a pass. The game doesn't load after the Auntie character is introduced whenever there is a new scene. Game stops working completely.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🔴 GOING LIVE We're doing another IGCShowcase for our Showcase Monday. Playing Garden Buddies, a cozy sim game with cute garden creatures. Thanks IGCollective for the #gifted key! 🍏 twitch.tv/fierceaxolot
unlabelledView post →I hope this gets fixed because the game is so cute, but this is the only game of mine with really long wait times and the game just not responding. Please fix! Other than that, its really relaxing, cute, and a simple builder good for cleansing anxiety. :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →DO NOT BUY THIS AT FULL PRICE. I will recommend it, since it's a cute little game when you get it for a buck like I did, but fifteen bucks is ridiculous. I'm yet to fully finish it, but that's thanks to the fact that I was trapped in loading screens a lot and even had to force quit the game at one point. It's a nice little experience for a buck or two, but for more than that it's too unstable and just not offering enough to make the full price feel justified.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is glitchy, and simplistic. there is no game play.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is an adorable game but it currently seems to have a game breaking bug. I saw other users posting about the lengthening loading times, and ran into the same issue. The first time I waited it out but the second time it just couldn't kick back into gear, and this happened by day 2. Hoping the developers manage to fix this.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →finished the whole story mode which is essentially the whole game in 39 minutes. not worth the pick up if you're a cozy gamer but if you're an achievement hunter then go for it during a deep sale because these 8 achievements are easily obtained as they are story progression ones. but there is barely any gameplay to be applauded and the storyline feels like it was written for 5 year olds. what is shown on the store page, those barebones you see are EXACTLY JUST THAT. there is nothing more to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →minus the few bug crashes overall cute game. beat it in a lil under 2 hours . dialog was super adorable though at times felt very kidish but sometimes you need that lil reminder that you are enough and are valid and this game does a good job and reminding you of those things. you never know what people are going through. i wish there were more charecters too cuz i just loved all of them so much <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →anti-anxiety short game. very cozy
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey hey! I made a game called Garden Buddies and would love to be added!✨
unlabelledView post →froze. it was cute for a minute. maybe it's not ready for steam deck?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very short but wholesome game with a lovely story. I played story mode and felt there could've been more content added. Not necessarily more story, but each chapter (day) ended very quickly. Perhaps added more cosmetics to save up for. Some of the load screens took ages to load. I had two game crashes while waiting for the load screens as well. Some of the text had spelling mistakes, including the name of one of the characters. Some people may find the way the text is written with emojis…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I knew exactly what Garden Buddies was aiming to be before I bought it. After watching the trailer, looking through the screenshots and reading the store page, it was clear this wasn't trying to be a deep gardening simulator or a lengthy adventure. Instead, it's a cosy, wholesome experience designed for young children to enjoy alongside a parent, and I think it succeeds wonderfully at exactly that. The cast of characters is genuinely adorable. Whether it's Mutsy the young apple, Betty the bat,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Story is wholesome and short enough. The pond scene was a bit weird. Works fine on steam deck aside from one loading scene crash, which seems to be a common issue. Definitely not worth full price it's barely an hour and that's mostly 90% cutscenes
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a cute cozy little game where there are no stressors and it's just a place to work off of creativity while listening to calm music. ♥
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Loading times get longer up until the game crashes. Couldn't even play a full 20 minutes before it crashed on a loading screen going to bed on day 2. Wait until they fix this issue before thinking about purchasing.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really needed this game. The words that were said resonated with me so much. From the cute graphics to the words said, I just want to thank you JamPics and RedDeer Games for allowing me to play this game. I hope more people play it cause it seems in this day and age it is hard to just appreciate yourself and to be kind to the person you are. I hope you guys continue to develop and publish more games - I will be sure to buy them. I highly recommend everyone play Garden Buddies. Who know a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm going through a rough time right now and this game was just what I needed. Had some issues with the game crashing during loading screens, but it loaded back up fine without any lost progress. It is a very short game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →humble and cute characters in a short but sweet package. each buddy you meet has its own distinct personality that makes them stand out from the rest and getting to know them is all the better for it with each of them having their own little mini game to go along with. on the other hand, creating and tending to your own little personal garden might be one of the mechanics you will be interacting most with and luckily there's plenty of props to choose from here to make a cosy little space while…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very relaxing and wholesome game! Has a great artstyle and I really enjoyed putting my own garden together! : )
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🍎Looking for a gentle game to share with a young child? Garden Buddies is full of kindness, cosy puzzles and lovely life lessons. A wonderful introduction to gaming for young children, and one that's even easier to recommend when picked up in a Steam sale.💚 store.steampowered.com/app/2429090/...
unlabelledView post →You have no idea how much of a sobbing mess I was after finishing a simple garden game. Garden Buddies, I love you
unlabelledView post →Sweet and simple, I like returning for the little mini games. I really like to play this when I am overwhelmed or overstimulated, it is cute and humorous.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a cute little game that centers around themes like friendship, community, growth, and self-care. My only advice would be to not make your gardens too elaborate if you're on an older or outdated operating system like me, my laptop was feeling hot and then it crashed, I kept my gardens simple from then on and no problems. I would recommend GardenBuddies because its cute, cozy, and wholesome.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It was cute for a minute. The game doesn't load after the Bolita character. Game stops working completely and crashes.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I absolutely adore this game! The characters are so cute and I also loved how they mentioned the importance of mental health and which exercises are helpful to ground yourself. The dialogue felt comforting to me because that's exactly how my friends communicate, so I instantly felt connected to the characters ;; The end credits also made me emotional ngl lol I recommend this game to anyone who wants to play a cute feel-good garden game, including fun minigames and adorable characters! (Also,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey hey! I made a game called Garden Buddies and would love to be added!✨
unlabelledView post →Garden Buddies is a wonderfully wholesome game in which players help create a charming little garden while making new friends and helping them out! It is a truly delightful experience with a charming approach to self-care, relaxation, and wellbeing. It offers casual and creative gameplay, cute characters and a brief but lovely narrative. The sound design is subtle but effective, adding to the calming tone of the experience and the dialogue is uplifting and fun! It is a fairly short…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A cute little game about building a garden and making friends. There's a lot of messages of self love and care within this game, which gives it a whole heartwarming experience. On the small downside, the game is incredibly short. I think the price it asks for is a little steep than what you get from the game. There are a few modes-- but they're just stuff you did in the story mode (a way to replay old minigames) My biggest hope is that Garden Buddies will add more customization to their…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very wholesome game! Cute characters and fun building mechanic. Loved building my garden and seeing what other fun and cute characters i encountered next! Would recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is so wholesome and cute! Here's my review: https://youtu.be/e7jPUXkpKog
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Everything about this game is adorable and sweet. It might give you cavities because it's so cute. Story mode is fairly short in terms of gameplay but introduces you to all the characters and minigames. Gardening is relaxing and fun and there is a creative mode for you to just create the garden of your dreams. The minigames are quite easy and there's no punishment for not doing them perfectly, you can also skip them if it's not your thing. I personally am terrible at rhythm games so I was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Garden Buddies is a great calming game where you can just chill with your fruit pals. what more could you ever want?? i haven't played too much on here since i've played the story through on switch, but i would definitely recommend picking up this cute chill game and just gifting yourself a nice afternoon <3
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a sweet, lovely & compassionate little game. Wholesome experience! Running smooth.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Calm, relaxing. And it took what? A few minutes to get into the game. Kind of confusing for me at first, but I dig it. Only criticism I had was the tutorial, where Mutsy got out of bounds and Mutsy's aunt cleaning minigame is a bit hard to do if you can't rotate fully and clean her fully. So I'm stuck there currently. Hope the bugs patched up, :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unfortunately, I can't recommend this game because of the price. It maybe is 30 mins of story...it is cute, but lacks the quality of a $15 game. There are mispellings of furniture or words, some bugs (I had to restart a level because it never loaded the mini-game), and not much incentive for a player to relax and build a garden in story mode. It feels petty and silly for me to be focused on the inconsistent capitalization, as well, but I think that reflects the polish of the game - for…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For $15, this game is sooooooo not worth it. I saw all the content in an hour. Also the description is kinda of misleading, its a game about loving yourself and going through a story. The mini-games are cute but more for kids than adults, there are maybe 20 items to use in the garden. I'd maybe get it for $2 but its very much a kids first "garden" game.
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