Last Updated on Jul 10, 2026 @ 15:07:06 PM.
Cosy games are all the rage right now. In a world filled with stress and obstacles, sometimes sitting down and relaxing, instead of adding to that stress, is the best way to unwind, and Assemble Entertainment and Antimeta Studio have announced the latest in the genre, Verde. Full details below.
Per Assemble Entertaiment and Antimeta Studio:
Assemble Entertainment and Antimeta Studio are delighted to introduce cozy gamers to Verde. In this charming, nature-inspired city-building game, you transform forgotten magical gardens into thriving green communities. Lose yourself in relaxing gameplay and beautiful handcrafted visuals in this refreshing alternative to traditional city builders – no stressful micromanagement, just gorgeous greenery all round!
Lead with purpose, deliver with precision
Players take on the role of Verde, a green-fingered student at the Mage Academy who has recently joined its struggling Gardening Club and must breathe new life into abandoned settlements. You’ll encounter the lovable Seedlets, enchanted plant-like creatures that call your garden home. Build homes for them, fulfil their needs and provide the right environment, and they’ll happily wander through your gardens, interact with buildings and each other, and produce valuable resources that help your settlement grow.
Verde is the debut title from Jakarta-based Antimeta Studio and has evolved from an award-winning competition prototype into a fully-fledged commercial release. The studio prides itself on signature visual design and art direction, and cannot wait to share its vision with the gaming world. It’s the perfect escape for players who love the zero-stress management vibes of Gourdlets, Minami Lane, and Town to City.
Key Features
- Restore magical gardens and revive forgotten communities.
- Grow and care for adorable, magical Seedlets.
- Explore three unique biomes, each introducing new buildings, mechanics and environmental challenges.
- Deep building customization with interchangeable architectural parts and colour options.
- Balance gentle resource management with creative freedom.
- Story-driven campaign alongside a replayable Sandbox Mode.
Verde is releasing on PC on August 12th, 2026, with no console release announced as we speak. Wishlist it on Steam, now.
Are cosy games your bag? Will you be planting the seeds in Verde when it releases? Let us know in the comments below!
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