FROM ASHES, BLOOM

You play as a creature defending Gaia, described as the oldest tree on Earth, from waves of humans trying to destroy it.

Move around the battlefield to attack enemies directly with tentacles and other abilities, and plant trees that fight as defensive towers.

Survive successive waves, choose upgrades to shape your attacks and defenses, and build different strategies with varied trees, characters, and starting conditions. Runs use a roguelike structure with permanent death.

Players often enjoy the game as a simple, entertaining experience for a few hours, especially the unusual mix of planting tree defenses and attacking enemies directly. Some also praise its colorful, cute presentation and the variety offered by different trees, attacks, and characters. Several reviews describe the experience as short or repetitive, while others mention performance or planting-control frustrations.