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Distant Bloom

From a world in ruins to a world in bloom. This serene management game lets you explore an alien planet where things have gone amiss. Harness the power of plants to restore the environment and build a flourishing community with your crewmates.

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Developer
Ember Trail
Publisher
Kinda Brave, Aurora Punks
Release
March 27, 2024
2 years and 127 days ago
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Mostly Positive269 reviews75.8%

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About the Game

Welcome to Distant Bloom, a cozy management and exploration game far away from home!

After a long expedition through space, you and your crew land on an alien planet with the critical mission of establishing a new home for your species. But this place is very different from the vision you saw through your telescope. What happened to the verdant life of this world? And what will happen to you?

Features:

  • Explore a desolate world and restore its blooming past with the power of plants!

  • Nurture new life by learning how to care for an amazingly varied alien flora. Play around with plant structures and create a thriving ecosystem!

  • Turn your harvest into recipes, tools, and items that you can use to build and improve your homebase.

  • Reunite your scattered crew into a community where each member has their own story to tell.

  • Explore the wilds to uncover the history of this strange planet. What –or who– left behind the puzzling ruins scattered across the land?

  • Change the world! Your actions will impact not only nature but also the future of your crew.

Distant Bloom is an accessible and rewarding game that offers a warm, sheltered, and intimate experience. Explore, create, and bring nature closer to home!

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