SproutBound is a cozy incremental/idle farming sim crafted with care by a solo developer.
Grow your garden from the ground up—plant and water crops by hand, keep them watered, and gradually automate each step to keep things running even while you're away. Every system is designed to be satisfying, flexible, and rewarding, whether you're actively playing or letting things idle.
Start with just a few seeds and simple tools. As you expand, unlock smart automation systems like the Tractor, Harvester, and Irrigation to handle planting, harvesting, and watering in efficient, continuous cycles. Sell your harvest to earn coins to grow your operation, improve yields with upgrades, and reset for long-term progress using Compost (prestige).
Each plant tracks moisture and growth; keeping plots watered boosts quality tiers, speeding up growth and increasing value. Expand into new plots, name and manage them individually, and enjoy offline catch-up summaries that show how your garden thrived while you were gone. A wide set of achievements and detailed stats invite casual collecting or deep optimization—without pressure.
Optimize layouts, chase efficiency, or let the garden gently hum in the background.
Key Features:
Satisfying idle loop: plant → water → harvest → reinvest
Moisture & quality system: three-star tiers affect growth speed and crop value
Automation: unlock the Tractor, Harvester, and Irrigation for hands-free farming
Expandable plots: name each garden, perform bulk actions, and manage layout
Upgrades & prestige: enhance yield, equipment, and long-term compost growth
Offline progress: progress continues while you're away with clear catch-up summaries
Detailed tooltips: real-time growth data, projected value, and water usage
Achievements: track upgrades, milestones, and seed diversity
️ Desktop-friendly: clean UI with optional compact mode for small screens
⚙️ Low system impact: runs quietly in the background as you work or relax
Additional Notes:
No forced timers, no fail states — just peaceful progression. Perfect for short check-ins or long idle sessions.
There are no microtransactions; now or ever. The game is fully supported by its one-time purchase, with any future content delivered through patches and/or optional DLC.
