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Bone Meal
Plant strange, mutated crops in a chilling roguelike with strategic resource management. Use a wide variety of seeds through three seasons to survive the blinding glow of the sun. Brew tonics, produce biofuel, upgrade facilities, and don't go hungry.
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Release Date:
Apr 19, 2024
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Rook Book Games

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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Bone Meal has been quite sheltered from critical eyes (other than my own) and it's at a point where it will suffer unless put under some scrutiny. With Early Access, I can pivot the game based on community feedback before development sets the game in stone.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“Less than a year. Depending on how many features are implemented, it could be anywhere from 6-12 months. Shorter is better, and I will aim for 6 months rather than 12.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Among the things planned to be implemented are:
  • Narrative
  • Dialogue
  • Mid to late game twists

Feature that are planned to be expanded are:
  • Plants
  • Upgrades
  • Tonics
  • Music

Generally, gameplay elements are higher in priority, but there is no planned ordering of features.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“There are three seasons to conquer, with 30 plants to discover. The basic core gameplay is present, and can be expanded through upgrades.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“There are no current plans to update the price.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Feedback regarding balancing will be considered strongly to ensure the game has the proper level of challenge as intended. For a more focused involvement, there is a community discord to provide an outlet for suggestions and other topics of discussion.”
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About This Game

The sun is sick, its beams turn people to ash, and plants to people. Under the cover of night, venture out of your house into the mysterious dark world and tend to your duties, the food won't grow itself.

Bone Meal is a game about gardening, except everything you plant grows eyes and teeth. Over the course of three seasons, you will stock up on food and resources you harvest from your plants under the glow of your lantern.


Use various facilities around the grounds to your every advantage. Brew tonics at the still, and apply them to your plants to maximum effect. Use the sifter to roll new seeds until you find exactly what you're looking for, and freeze seeds for later use. Upgrade multiple aspects of the farm in the workshop, creating a specialized style of play. Compost, dig, and plant in either the garden or the greenhouse, each with their own quirks and plant types.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

There are many mutated plants depicted with human-like features, which may be mildly disturbing. These depictions may contain small amounts of blood, foul language, and a sense of spookiness.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (64bit)
    • Processor: 2.5 Ghz
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 11-compatible graphics card with 2GB VRAM
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 250 MB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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