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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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Rook Book Games
Publisher
Rook Book Games
Release
December 20, 2024
1 year and 225 days ago
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About the Game

The sun is sick, its corrupting beams a wave of death, and.. change. Under the cover of night, venture out of your house into the mysterious dark world and sow your crops, the food won't grow itself.

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.

  • 3 challenging seasons to conquer

  • 40 unique plants to discover

  • Narrative and dialog with branching choices

  • Varied upgrade paths

  • Strategic resource allocation

  • Replayability

  • Multiple endings

  • Atmospheric minimalist user interface

  • Custom soundtrack

  • Custom dynamic lighting system

And much more.

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