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Plantera 2: Golden Acorn

Plantera 2: Golden Acorn

VaragtP · released Apr 12, 2023

CasualIndieSimulation

The round blue Mellows return to tend to the Garden once more. Grow plants, bushes, trees, animals, water features and the great magical oak tree that has been rumored to have placed its seed there. Tend to the oak tree and grow it to the sky to harvest its Golden Acorns.

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87
VGC Score
■Stablehigh confidence
88%
At launch
94%
Steam all-time
n/a
Press
88%
Recent sentiment

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Review sentiment over time

Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (Metacritic)––0
All-time Steam reviews94%89685
Metacritic user ratings––0
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)88%829
Calibration prior (typical game)–7250

Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 25 reviews sampled · 4 total reviews in window · weighted 10.9 up / 1.4 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (9)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 56
    Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight
    trust 70May 15, 2026

    “Very much like its predecessor, there’s something somewhat relaxing about clicking away and developing your garden, but it’s still a very limited experience”

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  • 75
    PC InvasionPC Invasion
    trust 69Mar 23, 2023

    “Breezy and cute, Plantera 2 has more of what made the original so charming”

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  • 70
    FingerGunsFingerGuns
    trust 66Apr 25, 2023

    “Plantera 2: Golden Acorn is worth the visit to the garden if you like the idle sim/clicker genre. More of an interactive screensaver than a videogame, it’s still a delightful, adorable visual garden. It runs on the same natural formula of the genre, remaining accessible and easy to play. Cute, adorable, albeit a bit basic, but enjoyable in the short term.”

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  • 60
    GameLusterGameLuster
    trust 66Apr 16, 2023

    “Plantera 2: Golden Acorn brings so much joy and love to the classic idle clicker with cute graphics, cheerful music and a dedicated developer.”

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  • 85
    GameGrinGameGrin
    trust 65Apr 15, 2023

    “If you're considering buying Plantera 2: Golden Acorn, then doubt no further: this idler title is sure to be a perfect addition for interested parties, if not for the adorable graphics alone.”

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  • 70
    Try Hard GuidesTry Hard Guides
    trust 63Apr 14, 2023

    “Plantera 2: Golden Acorn is a delightful little idle game with plenty to keep your mind busy when you need to kill a few minutes or want something in the background when you study or work. A charming art style and plenty of upgrades to spend your coins on, you’re sure to get plenty out of this little game before moving on to something else.”

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  • 65
    PS3Blog.netPS3Blog.net
    trust 62May 18, 2026

    “Chill clicker-style sequel now ready for you on Switch”

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  • 80
    Games XtremeGames Xtreme
    trust 57May 26, 2023

    “If you're looking for an idle clicker, a relaxing game, or something just plain cute to look at for a few easy achievements in your library, Plantera 2 is a perfect choice. For what it is, it's a great deal of fun for any age.”

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  • 75
    Gamer's PalaceGamer's Palace
    trust 55May 8, 2023

    “Plantera 2 is a little farming game that is perfect to be played now and then. It does not challenge you much but it delivers a nice, relaxing experience.”

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Patch history

  1. Golden Fish Update
    Feb 3, 2025
  2. Update 1.1.7
    Oct 31, 2023
  3. Update 1.1.6 - Cinematic Mode
    Oct 24, 2023
  4. Upcoming Cinematic Mode Update
    Oct 3, 2023
  5. Update 1.1.5
    Aug 29, 2023
  6. Update 1.1.4
    Aug 9, 2023
  7. Update 1.1.3
    Jul 20, 2023
  8. Update 1.1.2
    Jun 29, 2023
  9. Update 1.1.1
    Jun 15, 2023
  10. Update 1.1.0
    May 31, 2023
  11. Update 1.0.9
    May 12, 2023
  12. Update 1.0.8
    Apr 27, 2023
  13. Update 1.0.7
    Apr 24, 2023
  14. Update 1.0.6 - Legacy Achievements
    Apr 22, 2023
  15. Update 1.0.5
    Apr 20, 2023
  16. Update 1.0.4
    Apr 19, 2023
  17. Update 1.0.3
    Apr 18, 2023
  18. Update 1.0.2b + Trading Cards!
    Apr 18, 2023
  19. Update 1.0.2
    Apr 15, 2023
  20. Update 1.0.1
    Apr 14, 2023
  21. THANK YOU! - And a tiny update!
    Apr 13, 2023
  22. Status Update
    Jul 29, 2022
  23. Bees and Status Update
    Apr 27, 2022
  24. Status Update
    Feb 15, 2022