The mobile game Dustbunny: Emotion to Plants is officially released on iOS and Android (official because the game has been in early access for a few months). Developed by NY indie studio Antientropic, this game blends emotional exploration with the meditative, decor-focused gameplay of Animal Crossing. Guided by a friendly rabbit named Empathy, players catch “emotibuns” that embody repressed feelings, which bloom into plants as they are cared for.
Each feature in Dustbunny is designed with mental wellness in mind. Players use “Care Cards” to nurture plants with simple self-care tasks like watering and misting, which represent real-life cognitive and compassion-focused therapy practices. Through these interactions, users can cultivate a soothing environment, filled with various plants and decor that symbolically mirrors their personal growth. A journal feature, newly updated with expressive stickers, encourages users to engage in self-reflection and mindfulness, while social features allow for visiting and celebrating each other’s rooms, fostering an uplifting community space.
Dustbunny (official website) offers lighthearted mini-games too, such as making Cup Ramyun or catching bubbles in Bubble Tea, that energize the experience with collectible rewards. The game is free on Google Play for Android and in the iOS App Store.
