Kinder World: Wellbeing Plants

Kinder World is an emotional wellbeing game designed to help users better respond to their own emotions through gentle gameplay and a wholesome story. You’ll get to grow your own virtual houseplants by completing simple mindful check-ins with yourself for no more than 2 minutes a day, twice a day.

Self-care and habit-forming can feel frustrating or even punishing at times, especially for neurodivergent, disabled, and chronically ill people. That’s why Kinder World is built upon a judgment-free ethos. We recognize that emotional wellbeing and mental health are non-linear and deeply personal journeys, so our mechanics, narrative, and community have all been designed to support that.

Step into the Woodlands, Kinder World’s virtual universe, where kindness literally makes the world go around. The Woodlands is a judgement-free space, where you’re invited to be your authentic self and feel your emotions fully - no matter how painful or pleasant your feelings may be.

You’ll begin your emotional wellbeing journey in your very own Woodlands home, but there’s a whole world waiting for you outside when you’re ready. Just by noticing and naming your emotions, you’ll gain the power to choose what to do with those emotions. As you practise naming your emotions every day, you’ll develop the skills to respond to your feelings and continue growing. 

Join our cast of friendly NPCs and our welcoming player community on a comforting journey toward enhanced emotional intelligence. Complete short, daily activities inspired by arts & crafts, decorate all sorts of cozy rooms, and slowly unlock compelling stories about Kinder World’s setting and characters.

Proud winner of the Australian Game Developer Awards 2022.

CORE FEATURES:

2-MINUTE EMOTIONAL WELLBEING CHECK-INS
- Acknowledge and accept your emotions. Manage stress & anxiety.
- A useful practice alongside professional support.
- Practice self-reflection & build empathy for yourself.
- Emotional Naming: Fill a sand jar with your daily moods & emotions to build self-empathy and stay in touch with your feelings.
- Daily Gratitude: Answer short gratitude prompts to help you savor positive experiences and shift focus from difficult emotions.
- Pause & Breathe: Take a break from the chaos and find calm within yourself using tactical breathing.

GROW EVER-CHANGING HOUSEPLANTS
- Encourage your plant’s growth with soothing self-care exercises.
- Unlock new plants as you build healthy habits.
- In Kinder World, every plant is unique - and they never die!
- Feel the relaxing & stress relieving effects of plant therapy with your own virtual garden.

EXPRESS YOURSELF CREATIVELY
- Turn your emotions into a beautiful sand jar with arts & crafts-inspired activities.
- Decorate your digital home to fit your aesthetic with customization inspired by cozy games like Animal Crossing.

MEET CREATURES ON MINDFULNESS JOURNEYS
- Meet the inhabitants of Kinder World, like Samy the Dog, Quilliam the Hedgehog, and Professor Fern.
- Open short letters from animal NPCs to encourage you along your journey.

A KINDER WORLD, A KINDER COMMUNITY
- Receive uplifting messages from real community members.
- Invite your friends to blossom alongside you in your own Friendship Garden.
- Send and receive thoughtful letters to/from other players in the Kinder World post office.

RESEARCH-BASED WELLNESS
- We work with our Wellness Researcher, Dr. Hannah Gunderman, to ensure that our approach develops empathy for the self and others in measurable ways.
- The design of Kinder World is rooted in mindfulness and well-being research, translated into scientifically proven activities to support your wellbeing journey.

JOIN THE KINDER WORLD COMMUNITY
- Find @kinderworldgame on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter!
- Join the community of like-minded kind folks on Discord
- Learn more about us on: playkinderworld.com