Planted! Game Dev Ben Cawthorne Digs Up Chaos in Competitive Gardening Combat

Ben Cawthorne, developer at Cloth Cat Games, is bringing a fresh twist to multiplayer gaming with Planted!, a competitive gardening game where players hurl vegetables like potatoes at each other in chaotic combat. Unlike typical farming sims, Planted! focuses on fast-paced, root-based warfare, turning a peaceful pastime into an all-out brawl. Cawthorne explains that the idea came from wanting to subvert expectations and create something both hilarious and strategic. The game encourages players to grow crops not just for harvest, but as ammunition and tools in frantic garden battles. With its unique blend of horticulture and humor, Planted! aims to stand out in the indie scene by offering a lighthearted yet competitive experience. As the game continues to grow, Cawthorne hopes players will enjoy the absurdity of settling scores with a well-aimed spud.