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You've grown a cute mushroom girl!

She's excited to learn all about the world, and you'll need to overcome your intense social anxiety to help her live her very brief life to the fullest, or blame yourself trying.

Make the right choices to look after her mental health and have a happy, wholesome experience! Or... not.

Your choice.


Features of the demo

• 9 endings.

• 1-2 hours of gameplay.

• Go on dates and fall in love!

• Cook her into delicious dishes - or see what happens if she lives too long.

• Kiss, snuggle, hold her hand, and literally sleep with her - or just be friends.

• Guide or neglect her through her existential crises.

• Listen to your dark thoughts or become better for her sake.

• Spray her every day so she stays nice and moist!


Full game coming soon.
Wishlist now on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3766830/Grow_a_Girlfriend/

Two more mushrooms will be in stock soon:

Alice, our toxic mushroom designed to prioritise your satisfaction, no matter what.

Sai, a psychedelic mushroom who we added PURELY FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES.

Content Warning

Certain endings in this demo contain content that might be upsetting for some people, such as descriptions and depictions of anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide.

Languages

You can play the full demo in French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Lithuanian, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese. (Accessible from the main menu!)

Follow the Developers

🎨 Story/Art/Developer/Programmer/Lead: trubluIs

🕵️ Assistant Writing/Narrative Design/QA: onurubu

🎶 Music/QA: yaebafang

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I imagine you're probably nearing the end of development for the main release now, so just is case you are;

You can do it!

Your so close now!

Best of luck! We beleive in you!

がんばってね〜

tocó emularlo perdón...Y descubrí un problema cuando lo emulas, bueno son 3 problemas y son el en apartado de idiomas si eres como yo que sabes inglés bastante bien lo puedes jugar normal en ese idioma pero al momento de cambiar de idioma a spanish,russian y vietnamese, cuando vas a guardar no te deja y sala un código de error que varía con el idioma en el español es una palabra {#mont] en ruso unos signos raros que significara algo no se y en el Vietnam otros signos que creo que ni existen. Si puedes explicar o decirme cómo solucionar eso bien, y sobre los finales del juego me gustó el final 6 los demás bueno... Tuvieron su encanto...

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Alguien sabe como conseguir el final 8  y 9? , esque estoy atascado💔💔

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Para obtener los finales 8 y 9, ambos se encuentran en la recta final del juego. Sigue estos pasos:

(1). Cuando llegues a la opción:

1. "El aspecto no importa."

2. "¡Linda como un botón!"

Elige la primera opción.

(2). En la siguiente opción:

 1. "Yo prefiero los champiñones Shiitake."

 2. "Genial, ¿pero ... eso no es asesinato?"

Elige la segunda opción.

(3). Luego, cuando llegues a la opción:

 1. "Compartir tu opinión sobre la vida, la muerte y el significado."

 2. "No es la mejor idea."

Elige la primera opción.

(4). Cuando se presente la opción:

 1. "¡Porque se veía tierna!"

 2. "Todo lo demás estaba agotado."

Elige la segunda opción.

Una vez que hayas hecho esto, continua avanzando en la historia. Llegaras a un punto donde Button te

pedirá que te la comas. Elige la opción de no hacerlo y sigue avanzando en la historia.

(5). En el Día 2, cuando se presente la opción:

1. "Morir."

 2. "Abrazo."

Elige la segunda opción.

(6). Continua avanzando hasta que llegues al Día 3. Al despertar, verás a Button en el suelo. 

Sigue avanzando, y cuando llegues a un punto donde puedas elegir entre dos opciones, guarda el juego.

A partir de este guardado, podrás acceder a los finales 8 y 9.

Espero que esto te sea útil.

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Muchas gracias we! Andaba trabado en el final 8 pero ya logre sacar todos los finales :D se le agradece señor random

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Jeez, I can't believe i'm this eager to play the full release, here I am looking at the itch page again. I wonder how development is going since I haven't seen an update at the steam page. I hope nothing bad happened, and I wish the dev team all the best. You guys got this.

And I can't believe I didn't reply to this sooner. Dev was set back, but nothing bad happened. We just wanted to improve a character's route and... Good news is that we are wrapping up Playtesting Round 2 and the feedback showed us that the delay was worth it! So thank you for being so patient and your supportive words - I'll make an announcement about the game and its release sometime next month :)

*cracks knuckles* Aight, back to debugging...

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I recentally got to enjoy some actual button mushrooms (sort of like the dish you make in ending 6) and I can’t tell if this game has ruined the experience for me or made it better (I’m leaning on the latter)

I’ve decided I’ll cook up some more when the full game’s out. Can’t wait!

They say the way to someone's heart is through their stomach. So if Button's in your stomach, expect some heartburn soon, since mushrooms aren't meant to be in that organ. 

Thanks for playing! Cooking mushrooms sounds like a wonderful idea to accompany the game's release :)

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This game made me and my friend almost cry while voice acting it on stream 10/10 fucking game. I would LOVE to hear voice acting for this game (WE WOULD SO DO IT FOR FREE NOT EVEN GONNA LIE) But seriously what an amazing game and aslo FUCK YOU FOR MAKING ME SOB AFTER MAN OMGGGGGGGG (also that jumpscare got me so bad). Litterly a standing ovation for this adorabley deppressing game. I cant WAIT to see what the futer has in store i will be following your game develpment <3

Thank you for your tears and applause. That is my favourite kind of compliment.

I'd love voice acting too man, but since we decided to self-publish, we don't have the budget for that. That's why it's the best when I watch streamers like you and your friend voice act the whole thing. Speaking of, I can imagine what a crazy night that was with some of the endings and I wish I could see them. If you have a link to share, please do!

I would love to if you would like my discord is

 goldcity999.  (KEEP THE PERIOD) 

Add me if youd like to see the stream recording as I recorded all my streams <3

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Boy was this a rollercoaster! This game filled my heart, tore it out, broke it, mended it, then made me decapitate the girl I loved. I really don't know how I feel about this. Whatever it is, you did an incredible job with this.

It is such a pleasure to read this. Thank you very much for playing, and I hope you will enjoy the rest of the emotional rides for the other mushroom girls when they come out :)

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What a lovely game! It was funny, relatable and I didn't think I could cry over a little mushroom! I really loved the humor and how the internal monologue is shown. Absolutely adored it and honestly it was an instant wishlist for me.


I think I got the good ending?? But will be trying for the rest of the endings next!

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I'm asking you for something that's not impossible 💔/ te pido algo no imposible 💔 

Spanish:Se que ya pasó mucho tiempo desde que revisas los comentarios,pero por la salud mental de nosotros las personas más sensibles,podrías hacer un final ultra difícil y preciso donde button logré vivir una vida?algo así como un final especial y tal vez no canon para así no afectar la historia,algo así como que tal vez en un diálogo en específico o en una escena específica en un tiempo específico tengas que presionar algo,o tener que explorar incluso fuera del juego en específico,no se cómo que tal vez finn(el prota) cuando agarro su laptop y vio los videos de animales,o el anime con botón,le llegará una notificación de la tienda en línea donde compro a Burton,y que al metere,que tal vez crearon un nuevo producto,un líquido especial "mágico(no literalmente,es una forma de decirlo)"que puede alargar la vida de los champiñones cuanto quieras(para satisfacer más al cliente con esto),pero como obvio eso sería algo muy "roto" esa cosa estaría super cara,casi que tenga que vender 2 riñones o una cosa así, y que el haría hasta lo imposible para conseguirlo,y así al final logré hacer que ella viva una vida junto a el,donde el beso de la playa no fue el último,donde pueda llevarla al cine,carnavales o parques de atracción 💔


English:I know it's been a long time since you've checked the comments, but for the mental health of those of us who are more sensitive, could you make an ultra-difficult and precise ending where Button manages to live a full life? Something like a special, perhaps non-canon ending so it doesn't affect the main story. Maybe in a specific dialogue or a specific scene at a specific time, you have to press something, or even explore outside the game itself. For example, maybe when Finn (the protagonist) grabbed his laptop and watched animal videos or anime with Button, he could receive a notification from the online store where he bought Button. Upon entering, he finds they’ve created a new product: a 'magic' (not literally, just a way of saying it) special liquid that can extend the life of the mushrooms as much as you want (to further satisfy the customer). But since that would obviously be 'broken,' it would be incredibly expensive—like he’d have to sell two kidneys or something like that. He would do the impossible to get it, and in the end, manage to make her live a life by his side, where the beach kiss wasn't the last, and he can take her to the movies, carnivals, or amusement parks 💔."

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Hi, don't worry, I read every comment, though I can't reply to them all any more these days with how busy I am. I'd appreciate if you don't spam your comment in the future. I know a lot of fans have their own wishes, but for me, death is the end and this game is about living when you can't get past that, so this request would lessen the impact of it. It is depressing on purpose unfortunately, and I apologise for that. This game contains trigger warnings because of its sensitive subject matter, though I hope with the other routes coming, you'll see how one can still carry on so it's not so painful. Similar to how fans modded DDLC, I'm happy for anyone to mod their own scenarios using the game's art assets as long as it's free.

will the other mushrooms be available for web version? I can't download on my device but this is really good

holy sh. how do you make me nearly cry over the short life and death of a mushroom

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ah yes.
i believe i kept her alive too long.
she BEGGED me to kill her, until it didn't give me the choice to say no.
.
would love to have the other two mushrooms as well :>

I think the no was quite hidden for the last one.

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You made me cry. The internal voices were so accurate. Button's dread, and the MC's self hatred were relatable, and the endings took me out. I was shaking, and I want to have more time with her. man i cant keep writing this review just know i cried <3

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why am i crying over a mushroom themed game

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I just finished the game completely. It was a great experience. I loved how realistic the voices in head were. And the music is beautiful.

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I only got four endings so far, but I'm literally bawling my eyes out how could you!? But it's so well done, I both hate this and love this. When I first got one of the endings where you eat Button, I was literally saying, through tears "but I don't even like mushrooms" which is true. It looks like such a silly and fun game, but it's actually a very silly and fun and depressing game and I feel called out with the social anxiety and general anxiety stuff and it's just.. 10/10, I have nothing more to say. I loved this. Thank you ♥️


Edit: I just finished the 8th and 9th ending and I hate this so much. (It's so well done, I'm crying time than I was before and my head hurts and I'm dehydrated, but it's so well done. I both thank you for making the game and hate you for it. It feels like I was hit with a brick. Still, it's beautiful and I will likely play it again lol)

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Will you make it for android?

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I hate you so much for making this amazing game

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dyam that took a dark turn well atleast i managed all ending uf i did it but at what cost This may contain: spongebob crying on the bed in his bedroom

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Well, I just made a mushroom suicidal. Now I feel bad

Made my way to ending 6, this short game hit me in all the right, but also sad parts...especially the end. Phenomenal.

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In Ending 8, Button reminds me a bit of Sayori from DDLC.

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Amazing game, I want to play the full game, you made me feel bad for her :( I didn't want to kill her but it was worse to see her wither away, I hope it comes out soon and good luck :D

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peak

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Holaa trubluIs, me encanta tu juego y también me hiciste sentir tan mal hasta el punto de llorar 🥲, quería preguntarte si tenés alguna cuenta de patreon o canal de discord para seguirte y ver el avance del juego, dedes ya muchas gracias y espero con ansias la continuidad del juego 🫶🏽

Hi there! I am so happy you enjoyed my game and thank you for the comment! I do have a patreon which is https://www.patreon.com/trubluIs. I do not have a discord at the moment but thank you for showing interest.

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I LOVE THIS GAME SMMMM :D

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Hey man, just made an account to comment this, im begging you i will pay however much i need please give them a happy ending, please man please, or just a version for me, i will help you code, draw, whatever you need, just please let button be happy and alive

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Bro just accept it, it would defeat the purpose of their existence if we keep them alive longer than they should be alive.

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Life is hard...

Hi Trublus, nice to meet you, I loved your game, it made me cry, it made me love Button, I really liked all the landscapes, everything, also the musician at the end of 6 killed me, it wouldn't be an exaggeration that she left me crying all night, but anyway, I love your game and I hope one day I would like to have those plushies of Button and the main character so they can be together for more than 3 days.

Thank you so much for playing my game! I'm glad you loved Button, the backgrounds and music! It's good to hear that the ending hits hard and got you to contribute to the tears bucket - and also that you'd be interested in the plushies if they ever come out!

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I would love to have a Buttom stuffed animal because it's so cute! 🥰  On another note, I know it's too early to say, but how much do you estimate the full game will cost?

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I think around 10$? This is a loose estimation, and must still be discussed with the team when we're about to launch. Also - I would love plushies of the characters too! Someone needs to make it happen though, because i do not have the time to make it 🥲

Well, okay, I understand that you're busy with work, college, or whatever, but if you ever decide to sell stuffed animals, please let me know. And thanks for reading my message.👍

I just wanted to add that we will also be doing regional pricing for those in other regions where the prices of getting a game aren’t as directly translateable. 

No podes hacerme esto 🥲

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I knew what I was getting myself into and still went through it. That hurt so much, the little drawing and the way ya have to put an end to it. Dam... no mercy on my little heart. Think I cried harder then when I played DDLC. I genuinely got attached and then reminded of the type of game I was playing. At least this was more of a bittersweet ending. I can't bring myself to go through it again for all the other ending lmaoo. 10/10, amazing story. Button will forever live on in my memories along with Sayori 😭

Will for sure get the full game though to support. Got me reflecting on life and shi

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DDLC is an inspiration to me, so to be compared to it means a lot. Thank you for your contribution to the tears bucket. May Button and Sayori rest in peace together along with the other girls coming soon :)

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I'm in tears right now, why is this so well made? Don't usually post reviews but after playing this game I immediately created an itch account. Thank you for this amazing game  😭😭

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It's and honour to hear that you made an account just for this. Thank you, and I'm glad you liked it so much!

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I'd like for a mobile versiom of this, if it's possible.

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oh my goodness this is so good?! i love the concept, the mc's social anxiety is really relatable, and ending 9 gave me chills. i can't wait for the full version to come out. will it be compatible with macOS by any chance?

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Yes! We will have mac versions available. Thank you for such a sweet comment and I really hope you enjoy the full game too!

Yeah... no problem :,,,,,,,)

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I just got all nine endings but I didn't unlock the whole gallery, 

Edit: got the whole gallery !!!  :D

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Just one question why ? WHY !! Do you have to KILL HER!! God I was happy the entire day but the game made me cry a river 😭 😭 . Now I have the existential crisis. Gosh this game is something that made even a usually cheerful person like me cry. Excellent work Dev(s) 👏🏻 

Thank you for playing and for your tears! Button and the rest of the mushroom girls have a very short life unfortunately, but what matters is what you do with the time you have, so I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

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