Nico Papalia, creator of Athenian Rhapsody, has unveiled his latest project: Goobie Garden. What began as a casual livestream experiment has transformed into an ambitious live-service mobile game with surprising depth.
What Exactly Is Goobie Garden?
This quirky creature-collection game blends elements from beloved franchises while forging its own identity. Imagine Animal Crossing's charm meeting Pokémon's collecting mechanics, with a dash of social RPG elements. At its core? Breeding and raising peculiar creatures called Goobies - each with distinct personalities, occupations, and elemental traits.
The gameplay revolves around nurturing your Goobies through unconventional means - feeding them, answering behavior-shaping questions, and yes, even the occasional punch (considered perfectly acceptable in this bizarre universe). These interactions directly influence their evolutionary paths toward ultimate forms.
The familiar Thunder Goober from Athenian Rhapsody serves as your guide, presenting three core objectives: completing your Goobiedex, strengthening bonds for evolution, and assembling competitive teams for monthly PvP auto-battles.
As a free-to-play live-service title, Goobie Garden promises regular content updates including:
- New creature variations
- Seasonal world transformations
- Customizable realm decorations
- Expanded cosmetic options
Upcoming Plans
Mark your calendars for the August 2025 beta - early registrants via email will secure exclusive launch bonuses. The full release targets holiday season 2025, with potential crossovers planned with Athenian Rhapsody and the forthcoming Tales of Tuscany.
This unexpected project from a solo developer shows impressive ambition. Will you be exploring the strange world of Goobies? While waiting, dive into our latest coverage of Goat Simulator 3's Multiverse of Nonsense expansion.
