<p>Solo developer carrotcake is thrilled to announce <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/the-garden-path/">The Garden Path</a>. This wholesome <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/best/simulation/">simulation game</a> will be available on Steam and Nintendo Switch this <strong>July 30</strong>. The game will also be available on itch.io.</p> 

<p>An announcement trailer shows snippets of the game’s enchanting aesthetic.</p> 

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<p>After seven years of development, The Garden Path is a celebration of the simple joys in life. Activities like gardening, making friends, and building personal homes are key moments in the game. Players are encouraged to celebrate the game’s small moments at their own pace.</p> 

<p>The game is designed for short, relaxing play sessions. Like Nintendo’s <a href="https://whatoplay.com/switch/animal-crossing-new-horizons/">Animal Crossing</a> franchise, The Garden Path syncs with real-world time. This opens up new travelers, events, and activities each day.</p> 

<p>The Garden Path provides a relaxing vibe for players. They can cultivate plants, charm song-fish, design their homes, and assist new friends. The game does not mind if players prefer spending 10 or 30 minutes of their time.</p> 

<p>Additionally, a local co-op mode allows players to invite a friend to join them and nurture their garden together.</p>

<p>The game features an endearing cast of travelers and playful vegetable-headed residents. Each character has their own stories to tell. Gardening is not the only thing players get to do in The Garden Path. As players piece together the whimsical history of the garden, they will also discover its many secrets.</p>

<p>The Garden Path was originally announced in 2021 to widespread acclaim. It achieved an impressive 125% funding on Kickstarter. It then quickly became a beloved title within the wholesome games community.</p> 

<p>The game captivated players with its hand-drawn storybook visuals. Others are enchanted by its melancholic, yet hopeful atmosphere.</p>

<p>Players can now wishlist the game on Steam or visit the garden in the limited-edition early access on Itch Early Access.</p>

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This wholesome simulation game will be available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and itch.io this July 30

Cozy Gardening Sim 'The Garden Path' Coming to PC and Switch this July

This wholesome simulation game will be available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and itch.io this July 30