# Strange Horticulture

> The occult puzzle game.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pid.strangehorticulture](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.pid.strangehorticulture)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.pid.strangehorticulture`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Plug In Digital
- **Category:** GAME\_PUZZLE
- **Downloads:** 76,671
- **Rating:** 4.79 / 5 (6,242 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.665
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-09
- **First published:** 2024-03-22
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 327 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pid.strangehorticulture)
- **Website:** [https://pidgames.com/](https://pidgames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://plugindigital.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use/](https://plugindigital.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use/)

## Description

"Strange Horticulture" is an occult puzzle game that places you in the role of a plant store owner in the eerie town of Undermere. Explore dark forests, identify unique plants, and utilize their powers to influence the story as you unravel a captivating mystery. Engage with a range of colorful characters and navigate the dangers of your surroundings while caring for your cat and interacting with the local coven. Redesigned for mobile, experience the chilling allure of this world at your fingertips.

## Rankings

- #249,245 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.pid.strangehorticulture.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Players praise Strange Horticulture for its original plant‑identification puzzles, strong writing, and beautiful cozy/spooky art. Common criticisms are short length, readability and phone optimization problems, intermittent crashes/save bugs, and awkward plant‑shelf scrolling controls. Overall reviewers find it very enjoyable and worth the price but want longer content and polish improvements.

### Pros

- Unique, engaging plant‑identification and puzzle gameplay with a satisfying mystery/storyline
- Beautiful, distinctive art and cozy/spooky atmosphere
- Challenging but rewarding puzzles that encourage close reading and replay for multiple endings
- Generally well‑received value — many reviewers felt it was worth the price and very enjoyable

### Cons

- Game is short; many players finish in a few hours and want more content or a sequel
- Text and UI are hard to read on small phone screens; not well optimized for phones/tablets
- Crashes, occasional bugs and save issues reported by multiple users
- Plant shelf/scrolling controls can be fiddly or oversensitive, making navigation and organization awkward

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