A fast, wave-based roguelite where you grow weapon upgrades instead of wielding them. Plant, link, and defend your drone garden against alien infestations.
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Oct 29, 2025
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“This project started as a focused action game that grew well beyond its original scope. Early Access lets me share a polished, playable version now while continuing to build and refine it at a slower, hobby-like pace. It’s a way to see if players enjoy the concept enough to guide future updates.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“There’s no fixed timeline, but I try to aim for Q1 2026. Updates will come gradually as the project continues to evolve. The current version already offers several complete stages and core features, so players can enjoy the game as-is while new content is added over time.”

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

“The Early Access build includes five handcrafted stages and the complete core gameplay loop.
Future updates may expand the game with new biomes, enemies, weapons, and stages, along with balance improvements and visual polish. The scope will depend on community interest and feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is fully playable and stable, featuring multiple stages, enemy types, upgrade paths, and a complete progression arc. All core mechanics are in place. Additional content will mainly focus on expanding the world and adding variety rather than finishing unfinished systems.”

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

“The price will remain affordable, EA will be even cheaper. If major new content or features are added, it may increase slightly, but there are no plans for large pricing changes.”

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

“Feedback will guide where development goes next. I’ll keep an open discussion on the game’s Steam Community page and Discord, reading suggestions and prioritizing what players find most fun or worth improving. Small, community-driven updates are the main goal of Early Access.”
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About This Game

Galactic Gardener is a short-session roguelite about growing your own firepower. You pilot an autonomous terraforming drone left behind on a dead world, fighting back a mutation outbreak with weaponized plants.

Each run unfolds on a compact garden of planters, each holding up to six evolving plants. Between waves, you graft, link, and rearrange flora to forge deadly synergies — roots link shields, spores chain explosions, vines feed pulse cannons. Every placement matters, and every plant can turn against you.

  • Grow your arsenal across a 2x3 grid of reactive ecosystems.

  • Survive escalating waves of alien flora gone rogue.

  • Stack links and mods that twist your build in unpredictable ways.

  • Experiment with card-based upgrades that redefine your entire strategy each run.

  • Chill yet chaotic tone — fast tactical gameplay wrapped in cozy bioluminescent visuals.

Humanity may have left, but your directive remains: Cultivate for their return.
The question is — what will still be alive when they do?

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Images for the game was partially generated by AI

System Requirements

Windows
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-7020U / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD 620 / NVIDIA GTX 750 / AMD R7 250
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Playable at 720p / 30 FPS on integrated graphics.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-9400 / Ryzen 5 3600 or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 / Intel Arc A380
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Runs at 1080p / 60 FPS or higher. SSD recommended.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-7020U / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or better
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD 620 / NVIDIA GTX 750 / AMD R7 250
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Playable at 720p / 30 FPS on integrated graphics.
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (64-bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5-9400 / Ryzen 5 3600 or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 / AMD RX 580 / Intel Arc A380
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Runs at 1080p / 60 FPS or higher. SSD recommended.
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