You start with a little cash, a handful of seeds, some soil and some water, and a garden that has to pay for itself. Plant Tycoon turns that small start into a breeding puzzle: grow plants, sell the good ones, and use the money to chase rare species.
Quick facts
- Genre: gardening simulation (Strategy-Sim)
- Platform: Windows PC download
- Price: free to download; Free Ride Games lists it as a FreeRide Club members-only premium game
- Plant species: over 500
Key features
Breed and cross breed toward the 6 Magic Plants of Isola
The goal is a genetic puzzle. You cross plants until you find the six Magic Plants, so you have to experiment instead of following a fixed path.
Look after plant health, age and maturity
You monitor each plant, organize and harvest seeds, and protect plants from dehydration and infestations.
Sell your creations to fund research
The money from sold plants buys better supplies for your nursery, plus improvements and ornaments that customize your virtual garden.
Over 500 species and collectible insects
There are dozens of kinds of seeds to try, and a wide variety of collectible insects to retrieve. You can also prune plants to remove dead foliage and shape how they look.
Who it's for
It suits you if you like slow, experiment-driven games where progress comes from trying combinations. If you want fast action, this isn't it.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A large catalog of plants to discover
- A clear goal: find the 6 Magic Plants
- Light on system demands for a Windows game
Cons
- The game is aimed at gardening and simulation fans and may bore others
- On Free Ride Games it is listed for FreeRide Club members only
FAQs
Is Plant Tycoon free?
Free Ride Games advertises it as a free download. The same page marks it as a premium game for FreeRide Club members.
What is the goal?
You breed and cross breed plants until you find the 6 Magic Plants of Isola.
How do you earn money?
You sell some of the plants you grow, then spend the money on supplies, improvements and ornaments.
Does it run on Windows?
Yes. It is a Windows PC download.