This week marks the release of an enchanting sandbox game, Gourdlets, where players can design cozy towns for adorable vegetable people. Created by solo designer Auntygames, Gourdlets extends the joy we first glimpsed in a 2022 demo. However, this full release offers much more in terms of creativity and interactive experiences.
The Joy of Town-Building
The core premise of Gourdlets is refreshingly simple: players place a variety of structures and objects to create a charming townscape for gourdlets to explore. The real delight comes from the vast array of items you have at your disposal and the serene pleasure of watching these little vegetable inhabitants make themselves at home. As they enjoy different elements in the town, the gourdlets grow flowers, which grant players new items delivered by train to further enhance the town.
A Relaxing Gaming Experience
Gourdlets falls into the category of relaxed, sandbox-style games that prioritize a sense of play and creativity over challenges and objectives. Players who relish the open-ended design opportunities offered by titles like Townscaper, Galaxy Garden, and Dystopika will find themselves right at home in Gourdlets. However, this game brings more full-fledged features and greater flexibility to the table, making it a standout addition to the genre.
Versatile Gameplay
Unveiling unique features, Gourdlets is designed to function both as a full-screen application and in a bottom-screen mode, which extends the game across a section of your monitor. This makes it an interesting and delightful visual while you focus on other productivity tasks or chores. The game can be found on Steam at an accessible price of just $4.
