A cannabis cultivation companion that sits as a sidebar on your desktop whilst you work. Grow strains, complete orders and challenges, test your luck in minigames, and uncover surprises as you progress🪴
What players are saying
▲ Recommended1 hrs
This is a good "Play and leave" game. Don't go into it expecting the amount of work required in Weedcraft or Schedule I.
If you go into it expecting an idle style game, with a few moments of mini games or curation for your plants, then this is perfect for you! It's nice to have it open whilst working on something else. I'm a teacher and it helps me to remember when creating work and resources at home to take a little break between documents and slides!
The game actually rewards you for being in another application instead of the game via a productivity bonus, which goes up a % every few moments you aren't in the game :D
There's no real sense of urgency and the game is happy to let you explore it at your own pace. I think it has a lot of potential moving forward and does not require hours of input, ideal!
An expertly made game, feels great to play and looks awesome... very polished!
I personally dont like the "game while you work" aproach of these games, and so I wish I could maximize the game, but I understand it wasnt made for that.
A bit slow for my taste, but thats the point of these games.
Overall, I recomend it based on its quality and polish.
Game is very relaxing ,mini games provide a fun attachment ,there is very little in the sense of urgency and being forced to look after your "plants" , a lot of potential going forward
Hey growers! Another community-driven update is live! 🪴LIGHT SYSTEM REWORKSimplified to light intensity only — no more confusion between hours and intensityShutters contribute less to overall light levelsOFFLINE PRODUCTIVITY BONUSYour bonus now persists across quick restartsDecays at only 10% of the normal rate when closed — pick up where you left offUX & BUGSSugar Leaf minigame now has a countdown before startingCare failure notifications toned down — LOW severity and above onlyNew: Hide the challenges & orders UIFixed: Strain Mastery challenge card UI progress not updatingSave system improvementsIf you're enjoying GrowBud, a review goes a long way for a small team like ours. 🙏Thanks for growing with us 🌿- Jared & the Make Games Play team
Hey growers! Quick update addressing feedback from the community: MINIGAME IMPROVEMENTSReduced RPS event frequency (we heard you!)Added alternative options to skip minigames in stage eventsImproved coin toss randomisationSped up minigame animations (RPS, Shell Game) UI & BUG FIXESFixed plant tags appearing too close to camera on wider aspect ratiosFixed Gene Expressions UI issues in fullscreen modeImproved Home button positioning across different screensBetter onboarding indicators for item usage BALANCE ADJUSTMENTSCrane game increased to 30g per play (balancing against harvest rewards) Also in this update: We've clarified the Steam store page description to better explain what GrowBud is - a desktop companion that rewards you for focusing on real work, not a traditional idle game. We're listening to your feedback as we head towards full release. Keep the reports coming!
Your New Desktop Companion 🪴GrowBud is out now. It's cannabis farming that runs as a sidebar on your desktop while you're working, playing games, or just chilling on your computer.Your plants grow faster when you're focused in other apps. Instead of demanding constant attention, GrowBud rewards you for doing your real work. Check in during natural breaks, make some decisions, watch your plants thrive. It's productivity gamified. But there's always something to do.What's Actually In The BoxGrow 20+ authentic cannabis strains with stylised visual personalities. Each strain has unique growing characteristics and genetic potential. You'll navigate random encounters during growth cycles - some helpful, some challenging, all affecting your harvest outcome.Harvest amazing bud. Star ratings from 1-6 determine quality. Unlock Golden Status on strains by mastering their genetics. The better you care for your plants, the better the results.Genetically enhance your plants. Unlock gene expressions that modify growth speed, care requirements, yield potential, and more. Build the perfect genetic profile for each strain.The Clubhouses & ActivitiesWhen you need a break, head to the clubhouses:Play blackjack - test your luck against the dealerSpin the wheel-of-fortune - win mysterious prizesMaster the crane game - win items and customisation optionsComplete orders - fulfill dispensary requests for rewardsTackle club challenges - two progression systems (Grow Club for quality mastery, Bud Club for yield efficiency)Find hidden items - scattered throughout your experiencePurchase care buffs - vending machine upgrades to improve plant careExpand your operation. Manage multiple grow houses simultaneously. Customise each one with different themes and aesthetics. Scale from a single shed to a full cultivation business.Who This Is ForRemote workers. Freelancers. Students. Anyone who spends hours at their desktop and wants something running alongside their workflow that doesn't steal focus. I...
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