# Strange Horticulture — The occult puzzle game

> Occult puzzle game where you manage a plant store and use plants to solve mysteries. (iPhone/iPad app by Plug In Digital.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-horticulture/id6450008138 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 1,413 App Store ratings · 161 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 522 MB
- Languages: Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2024-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-horticulture/id6450008138/reviews.md

## What is Strange Horticulture?

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game in which you play as the proprietor of a local plant store. Find and identify new plants, pet your cat, speak to a coven, or join a cult. Use your collection of powerful plants to influence the story and unravel Undermere’s dark mysteries.

WELCOME TO UNDERMERE

Welcome to Undermere, a quaint town surrounded by hag-infested forests and rugged mountains. You are the Horticulturist, owner of local plant store Strange Horticulture. As a cast of colorful customers come by your shop, you are quickly thrust into an occult mystery stretching back hundreds of years.

EXPLORE THE LANDS BEYOND

Explore the lands beyond your store to find new plants, but be careful! The dark woods and lakes are not always friendly to a simple herbalist. You might discover powers beyond your wildest dreams - or lose your mind completely. Use context clues to determine which places to visit, and which to avoid!

AN EVER-GROWING COLLECTION

Using your trusty encyclopedia and clues found on your explorations, you learn more about the strange plants you come across. By identifying each plant, you will be able to use their effects to influence the story -- from hypnotic hallucinogens to powerful poisons.

## Key features

- Manage an occult plant store
- Discover and identify strange plants
- Use plant effects to influence story
- Explore surrounding lands
- Unravel dark mysteries
- Pet your cat

## Chart rankings

- #91 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)
- #62 in Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

## What do users think of Strange Horticulture?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Cozy and relaxing gameplay
- 🧠 Clever and engaging puzzles
- 🎨 Lovely art style and graphics
- 📚 Interesting and well-written story
- 🕹️ Unique and novel gameplay mechanics

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (viewing device issues, plant movement problems)
- 🔋 Battery drain and overheating issues
- 📱 Suboptimal mobile experience (small text, lack of Apple Pencil support)
- 🕰️ Short playtime, not much replayability

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Viewing device bug preventing progress
- Plants getting stuck and unable to be moved
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- More content and expanded gameplay
- Shelf/storage option for plants
- Improved mobile optimization (larger text, better controls)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 161)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strange-horticulture/id6450008138/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Just the right mix of intriguing with low stimulation

*2026-08-09, version 1.0.17*

I was looking for a game that didn’t have too much stress, but was also interesting plot wise so that it could keep my mind engaged. This game is the perfect mix of that. Highly recommend if you’re looking for something to destress with after a long day.

### 5/5 — Exellent

*2026-08-08, version 1.0.17*

Un peu cour mais super bon petit jeu

### 5/5 — Fun

*2026-07-29, version 1.0.17*

The game is fun to play, with lots of puzzles to solve. I haven't noticed any bugs, and there are no ads or extra things to buy.

### 5/5 — TOTALLY worth it! 🤩

*2026-07-28, version 1.0.17*

£5 is nothing compared to this masterpiece… a brain-wracking but super beautiful and mysterious work of art!

### 2/5 — Great Game, Awkward iOS Gameplay

*2026-07-01, version 1.0.14*

I love this game on steam so downloaded it on my iPad to play it on the go, but this game doesn’t support using an Apple Pencil, which is annoying. You either need a keyboard to connect, which doesn’t work 100%, or use your fingers which I hate cause some icons are so small. Please update :(

### 2/5 — Bitte Apple Pencil unterstützen!!

*2026-05-30*

Ich habe so lange darauf gewartet dieses Spiel auf dem IPad spielen zu können, leider kann ich zum Spielen meinen Apple Pencil nicht benutzen, was das Spielerlebnis echt blöd macht, da es so viel spaßiger und entspannter wäre. Bitte erweitert das Spiel um diese Funktion, das wäre toll! Liebe Grüße

### 2/5 — PLEASE ADD APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT!!!

*2026-05-22, version 1.0.14*

Bought this game on iPad specifically to play with my Apple Pencil but it is not supported.

### 1/5 — No Apple Pencil Support

*2026-05-21*

Please and this function as soon as possible. My Apple Pencil doesn’t function in this game !

### 5/5 — игра супер

*2026-05-09, version 1.0.14*

я давно не был в восторге от игры. Несложная, успокаивающая головоломка при этом есть сюжет и ближе к концу твои действия уже решают к какой концовке ты идешь. В общем, супер! 5 баксов не жалко)

### 5/5 — A sweet chill game with spooky vibes.

*2026-05-05, version 1.0.17*

I’m having such a fun time identifying plants and figuring out the mini puzzles! There’s also an underlying story and intrigue to keep things moving forward. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this 🌱🖤

## Frequently asked questions about Strange Horticulture

### What is Strange Horticulture about?

Strange Horticulture is an occult puzzle game where you play as the owner of a plant store. You'll identify and collect strange plants, use their powers to influence the story, and explore the mysterious town of Undermere to uncover its dark secrets.

### What are the key gameplay mechanics?

Key mechanics include managing your plant store, identifying new and unusual plants using an encyclopedia and clues, exploring the lands beyond your shop to find more flora, and using the unique effects of these plants to progress the narrative and solve puzzles.

### Is Strange Horticulture free to play?

The application is free to download and play, but it does contain advertisements. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees mentioned.

### What kind of mysteries will I uncover?

You will unravel occult mysteries stretching back hundreds of years within the town of Undermere. These mysteries involve the dark woods, hag-infested forests, and potentially powers beyond your wildest dreams, all tied to the strange plants you collect.

### Can I interact with characters in the game?

Yes, you will interact with a cast of colorful customers who visit your plant shop. You can also speak to a coven or join a cult, and you have the ability to pet your cat.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.14 — 2024-09-11

• Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.13 — 2024-04-11

• Plants can no longer get stuck on the left or right side of the shelf
• Fix the graphics blurring issue with the viewing device (black spots)
• Integrate the feature to inspect a plant by tapping it twice

### 1.0.12 — 2024-04-02

• Fix the graphics blurring issue with the viewing device (black spots)
• Integrate the feature to inspect a plant by tapping it twice
• Global improvements

### 1.0.11 — 2024-03-27

• Get ready to unravel Undermere's dark mysteries!
• Global improvements

### 1.0.10 — 2024-03-26

• Get ready to unravel Undermere's dark mysteries!
• Global improvements

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