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76%21676% positive reviews, Mostly Positive across 216 reviews·Crafting · Cozy
—A cozy 3rd person solar-punk puzzle adventure. Playfully combine alien plants with broken tech - this is the art of Shorticulture! Repair a shuttle using only space junk and vegetation. Manage multiple characters and resources. Solve puzzles and witness the evolution of strange new life.
Shorticulture
SteamChannel the mysterious energy of the alien flora through the dilapidated systems of your crashed starship. Use buttons and levers to redirect its flow.

Infuse components with the life spark. Then plug into sockets to bring life to new areas. Tend the flowers and watch as the changing root systems rewire circuits.

Collect seed pods and plant them to create new life.
Use your scanner to see beneath the surface. Follow the interplay of nature and technology. Learn how it can be used to further your quest.
This charming solar-punk adventure rewards thoughtful interaction with its vibrant world. The unfolding story is as unique as the way you play.
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