The Gardens Between manipulates time to solve puzzles. You move a light source forward and backward through childhood memory environments, and the puzzles unfold from that single mechanic with quiet elegance. It is short, maybe three hours, and replayability is minimal. But as a compact, stress-free puzzle experience with genuine emotional warmth in its imagery, it is exactly what a subscription library browse is for. I picked this up during one of those evenings where I wanted something I could finish rather than something I had to commit to. It delivered cleanly. Low stakes, well-crafted, and gone before it overstays its welcome.


The Gardens Between
September 20, 2018PuzzleESRB E
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Overview
About The Gardens Between
The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure through memory, moments and time that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. The player can traverse back and forwards in time to discover each garden's secrets and, along the way, reveal a story about friendship, childhood and growing up.
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At a glance
- Released
- September 20, 2018
- Platforms
- macOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Linux, PC, Xbox One, iOS, Nintendo Switch, Android
- Genres
- Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
- Play modes
- Single Player
- Age rating
- ESRB E
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Multiplayer & game modes
The Gardens Between offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.
Play Modes
Single Player
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ACBG
CEROA
CLASS_INDL
ESRBE
GRACALL
PEGI3
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