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Every week, we uncover premium games that you can claim for free and keep forever. I found a great little gem this week for anyone who needs to decompress. It’s a cozy, garden-themed mystery that plays like an escape room, but with zero stress or timers.
Grab it free on Epic Games before it returns to its original price. Make a warm cup of tea and sit down for a cozy adventure this week.
Botany Manor is a peaceful first-person puzzle game that invites you to step into the role of a Victorian gardener and scientist. Your main challenge is to grow a collection of rare, mysterious plants that have gone extinct or been forgotten. You have to explore a massive country estate to find the specific "clues" that explain exactly what each strange flower needs to survive and bloom.
Set in 1890 Somerset, England, the game follows Arabella Greene, a retired botanist finishing her research book, Forgotten Flora. As you explore her home, you discover the struggles Arabella faced as a woman in the Victorian era. Her story is told through old letters, newspaper clippings, and rejection notices from schools that refused her work. By restoring her beautiful garden, you bring her memories back to life.
The pace of Botany Manor is intentionally slow and unhurried, emphasizing relaxation and deep thought. You spend your time reading books, checking charts, and experimenting with old tools around the house. For example, to make one plant grow, you might have to figure out the right temperature or find a specific type of soil mentioned in an old letter.
The atmosphere is strikingly bright and peaceful, with the only sounds being birds and the wind. It feels like a relaxing afternoon in a garden, making it a perfect low-stress game that still makes you think.
Botany Manor is a near-perfect choice for relaxing without turning your brain off. It skips the blockbuster flash to focus on one thing: being the perfect botanical puzzle game.
It trades the stress of modern gaming for the simple joy of discovery and the beauty of nature. This charming experience it proves that you don't need action or combat to tell a great story.
Best for: Players who love "cozy" games, escape rooms, and mysteries that reward careful reading and logic. A must-play if you want to spend a rainy afternoon feeling like a brilliant Victorian scientist.
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