indiegame.fan
The Greenening header art

The Greenening

A short and wholesome incremental journey about exploring and reawakening a forgotten world. Wash away the ashes to discover the secrets hidden beneath, upgrade your versatile watering abilities, and grow your own cozy space garden.

Steam Page
Developer
Publisher
Release
May 7, 2026
87 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive441 reviews97.5%

Does this feel indie?

Vote based on whether this game feels indie to you. You can change your vote at any time. Results earn an IGF score after 10 accepted votes.
No votes yet
Vote on More Games
Game contextLatest: IGF Team
ContextThe evidence factors used to assess whether this game belongs on IndieGame.Fan.Status
Notes
Latest Contributor: IGF TeamEdit notes
Updated: Jul 10, 2026Developer scaleThe operating scale of the game's developer.
Updated: Jul 10, 2026Publisher scaleThe operating scale of the game's publisher.
Updated: Jul 10, 2026Publisher statusHow the game's publishing relationship is classified.
Search Google: How is The Greenening and Erkberg Games funded?FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for The Greenening and Erkberg Games?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Updated: Jul 10, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.

Media

9 items

About the Game

A short and wholesome incremental journey about exploring and reawakening a forgotten world. Wash away the ashes to discover the secrets hidden beneath, upgrade your versatile watering abilities, and grow your own cozy space garden.

Drop water on the ash-covered planetary surface to explore and restore it.

Use gathered resources to expand your many abilities and grow ever more powerful.

Grow your own cozy little garden ... on a spaceship!

Will you be able to bring about "The Greenening"?

Features

  • Relaxing and satisfying gameplay

  • Both active and idle progression mechanics

  • Tons of upgrades

  • Many areas to explore and things to discover 

  • Playtime of around 3h

  • Chill lofi soundtrack