A magical new twist on cozy gaming has arrived. Silverstring Media, in partnership with indie.io, has launched the first public demo of Greenhearth Necromancer, a witchy, semi-idle balcony-gardening sim where living and undead plants flourish side by side. The demo is now available on Steam, giving players their first chance to step into this enchanting world of quiet magic, heartfelt storytelling, and supernatural gardening.
A Cozy Gardening Sim Where Life and Death Bloom Together
Greenhearth Necromancer introduces players to the life of a young, socially anxious necromancer who inherits a small balcony garden from their late grandmother. Guided by her spirit familiar, Compostifer, players learn to nurture an evolving space filled with both living flora and resurrected undead plants.
Written by the BAFTA-nominated creator of I Was a Teenage Exocolonist, the game digs into themes of grief, community, self-discovery, and healing. As players tend to the garden, they slowly uncover touching narrative threads rooted in love, loss, and the gentle reclaiming of life.
Demo Features Available Now on Steam
The newly released demo offers players a rich first look at the world of Greenhearth Necromancer with a blend of idle mechanics, witchy charm, and hands-on gardening.
Explore the Greenhearth Co-op
Begin on your inherited balcony and meet Compostifer, your grandmother’s familiar, who guides you through your necromantic gardening journey.
Learn the Core Gardening Loop
Revive dead plants, nurture living and undead flora, balance water and fertilizer, compost waste, prune growth, and fend off pests while discovering your garden’s natural flow.
Unlock Introductory Necromancy
Use beginner spells to learn more about plants, pests, and magical systems. Discover the foundations of potion-making and deepen your garden knowledge.
Use Charms & Magical Buffs
Infuse plants with supernatural charms that grant quirky, magical effects to customize your evolving balcony garden.
Experience the First Story Moments
Meet early co-op neighbors and experience narrative storylets that set the tone for the game’s intimate, heartfelt journey.
Welcome Ghostly Bees
Attract spectral bees that gather magical resources, helping you expand the garden’s mystical ecosystem.
Keep Growing After the Demo
When the main demo ends, the garden continues. Players can keep tending their balcony indefinitely, enjoying cozy music, real-time growth, and slow-paced magical surprises.
A Semi-Idle Magical Garden That Evolves at Its Own Pace
Part gardening sim and part witchy idle game, Greenhearth Necromancer encourages players to step away and return later to discover what has changed. Plants may bloom, wilt, decay, or transform. Spectral resources may appear. New narrative hints may sprout in the soil.
Instead of punishing neglect, the game embraces the natural cycle of growth and decay—an especially fitting metaphor for its necromancy-infused setting. Brew potions, cast spells, and reclaim withered plants as undead companions while creating a living space that adapts to your real-world rhythms.
Whether carefully pruning leaves or letting the background music play while you work or study, Greenhearth Necromancer offers a soothing, spellbinding experience.
Start Your Garden Today
Players can download the Greenhearth Necromancer demo on Steam today and begin shaping their magical balcony sanctuary. Wishlist the full game to follow development updates, and stay connected with Silverstring Media as this emotional, witchy tale continues to unfold.
