BloomKeeper

BloomKeeper is set on the island of Hedera, which has been destroyed by fire. The player takes the role of the Guardian and leads a colony of creatures called Pouics across each level towards the source of the blight. The land regrows as the colony moves through it, and restored areas act as refuges. Terrain features such as cliffs, lakes, natural hazards and forces that draw in or scatter the colony affect how the Pouics move.

Scorched zones spread continuously across every level, and their reach grows stronger nearer to their source. Players must decide when to advance, when to secure an area and when to restore land so that the scorched zones do not spread behind them. A larger colony can save time but is harder to keep together, while a single Pouic placed carefully can open a route forward. Pouics that are lost to corruption become Malpouics, which spread the scorched zones further. The environment can also be used to slow the spread and to shelter land that has already been restored.

The game can be played solo or in co-op for up to four players. It combines exploration, guiding and managing the colony, and real-time tactical decisions. Because the spread of the scorched zones changes according to the player’s progress, each run can unfold differently, and the regions of Hedera change in appearance as the player advances.