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Tend a pot of succulents that grow in real time, watering and weeding between visits as they mature and bloom.
Released 19 Aug 2015
Tend a Succulent Pot
Collect Weekly Seedlings
Name Your Succulents
Nurture a small pot of succulents that grow in real time. Viridi is a safe haven, a place you can return to for a moment of peace and quiet whenever you need it.
Developed by Zoe Vartanian, Kevin Maxon, Isa Hutchinson, Michael Bell · Published by Ice Water Games









Viridi is a small-scale succulent-growing simulation. You choose plants for a pot and tend a garden that continues to grow according to real-world time, even when the game is closed.
Check each plant and water it as needed, pull weeds, and give individual plants names. Too much or too little water can harm them, so care is simple but not entirely hands-off.
As the succulents grow, they can mature and flower. A nursery offers a free random seedling each week, giving you a gradual way to expand your collection; you can also customize your pot and its plants.
Players who enjoy Viridi often describe it as a calming, low-pressure ritual: they check in briefly to water and weed, then watch their succulents change over real time. Reviews also appreciate the soothing music, visual style, and forgiving care system. Some note that the slow pace and simple activities are not for everyone, and a number criticize the pricing of optional in-game items.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 47 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 46/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |