Overview
The Gardener is a puzzle adventure from solo developer and publisher Adam C-W, released on November 9, 2026. You play as Hectare, a gardener who receives a letter from the missing Lord Ned and is asked to tend the lawns of Ned Gardens. What sounds like routine work quickly turns into a mystery, because the estate is split into eight distinct areas, each packed with its own set of puzzles.
Highlights
- Over 150 lawns to tend, and every lawn is a self-contained puzzle rather than a repeated chore.
- Movement is grid-based: Hectare cuts grass on any tile he steps onto, so each route has to be planned with the correct grass length in mind.
- The design draws on Sokoban-style logic but removes the boxes entirely, leaning on positioning and clever manoeuvring instead.
Who It's For
This one suits players who enjoy logic puzzles with a calm, methodical pace. If you like planning a route before making a move, or you appreciate indie adventures that wrap a light mystery around a strong mechanical core, The Gardener is aimed squarely at you. The nonlinear structure and eight separate areas also give completionists plenty to work through. Note that the store lists English as the supported language, and full controller support is included alongside Steam Achievements.
Game Info
- Developer / Publisher: Adam C-W
- Release date: November 9, 2026
- Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Strategy
- Steam tags: Puzzle, Nonlinear, Logic, Sokoban, Grid-Based Movement, 2D
- Features: Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort
- Pricing: paid title with an active discount; check the latest Steam listing for current details
