About GROW YOUR GUARDEN
GROW YOUR GUARDEN is a cartoon tower defense game where the towers are plants. A great tree is under attack, and your garden is all that stands between it and the waves of demonic creatures.
You grow plants to help fight them off, and the aim is to hold out as long as you can. The art is hand-drawn, colorful and cute, which makes a good contrast with what's coming at the tree.
It was made for My First Game Jam, the Winter 2023 edition, and fullscreen is the way to play it. You can play GROW YOUR GUARDEN online here, and it's GROW YOUR GUARDEN free to play with no download.
How to Play GROW YOUR GUARDEN
- Click inside the game window, then use the mouse.
- Take a look at your garden and the great tree you're protecting.
- Grow plants to build up your defense.
- Watch the waves coming in, and add plants where they hit hardest.
- Go fullscreen so you can see the whole scene.
- Hold out for as long as you can.
What to Expect in GROW YOUR GUARDEN
The charm is in the pairing. Tower defense usually means turrets, and here your defenders are plants you tend yourself. That gives the genre a soft, farming flavor while the threats stay dark and demonic.
There's no finish line, only how long you last, so it plays like a score attack. Every attempt is a chance to build a stronger garden and see how many waves it can take.
It's a first game jam project, and it comes across as a small piece with a clear idea. The cartoon art and the tree at the center keep the screen friendly and easy to read.
Tips for GROW YOUR GUARDEN
- Get plants down early, before the waves build.
- Put defenders along the paths the creatures take.
- Go fullscreen so you can see the whole garden.
- Keep an eye on the tree. It's the one thing you must not lose.
- Try a different layout on each run and see which one holds longer.
- If a layout fails, note which wave broke it and cover that spot next time.
Who Made GROW YOUR GUARDEN
GROW YOUR GUARDEN was made by JOSHUA ROBERTSON and released on itch.io. It was made for My First Game Jam: Winter 2023, and its source code is on GitHub. FunClicker embeds the creator's own version so you can play it here without downloading anything. We did not make the game, and the credit for its design, code, and art belongs to its creator. You can find the original on the GROW YOUR GUARDEN page on itch.io.
FAQ
Is GROW YOUR GUARDEN free?
Yes. GROW YOUR GUARDEN is free to play here, with nothing to buy and nothing to install.
How do you play GROW YOUR GUARDEN?
You grow a garden of plants to defend the great tree from waves of demonic creatures. Click inside the game window and use the mouse. Playing in fullscreen is recommended, and it shows the whole scene at once.
What is the goal in GROW YOUR GUARDEN?
Keep the great tree safe from the demonic creatures that attack in waves, and last as long as you can. You do that by growing plants that fight for you, so how long you hold out is the measure of a good run.
Who made GROW YOUR GUARDEN?
JOSHUA ROBERTSON made GROW YOUR GUARDEN and released it on itch.io. What you're playing here is that original build.
Why is it spelled GUARDEN in GROW YOUR GUARDEN?
It reads as a pun that blends garden and guard, which suits a game where your plants are your defense. The spelling is the title as written, so if you're searching for the game, use it exactly that way.
Can I play GROW YOUR GUARDEN on a Chromebook or phone?
It runs in a browser, so a Chromebook or laptop works. Fullscreen is recommended, and that's easier on a bigger screen. A phone might manage it, but a laptop with a mouse is the safer way to place plants.
Is GROW YOUR GUARDEN unblocked at school?
GROW YOUR GUARDEN unblocked depends on your network. It runs in a normal browser tab, so if this page opens, the game should too.
What game jam was GROW YOUR GUARDEN made for?
It was made for the Winter 2023 edition of My First Game Jam. The source code is public on GitHub, so anyone curious can see how it was put together. It's a small jam game and not a long campaign.
