{"product_id":"carved-by-the-garden-solo-rpg","title":"Carved by the Garden Solo RPG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbrace the beautiful, suffocating isolation of the deep woods and discover what remains when you trade a piece of your humanity for the favor of a silent protector.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by the Garden is a haunting, 64-page standalone solo horror journaling game that explores the quiet terror of isolation and the profound mystery of the natural world. Released in 2023 by Cassel Games, this evocative zine casts you as a solitary traveler who has fled to a remote cabin at the edge of an ancient, sentient forest. Utilizing the critically acclaimed Breathless engine, the game uses a shrinking pool of polyhedral dice to mechanically simulate your character's escalating exhaustion, physical degradation, and fraying sanity as the days bleed together. Armed with only a deck of cards, a handful of dice, and a notebook, you will chronicle your struggle to survive the elements while answering the strange, alluring call of the Garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game is a masterclass in slow-burn, atmospheric psychological horror, heavily inspired by modern folk-horror cinema. Instead of tracking traditional stats, players manage their stamina and psychological fortitude as they explore the surrounding wilderness, gather resources, and interact with the uncanny forces lurking beneath the canopy. Every action you take carries the risk of rolling a failure, forcing you to make difficult narrative sacrifices or let the forest permanently alter your mind and body. With its rich, poetry-infused writing prompts and striking minimalist artwork, Carved by the Garden offers a deeply personal, chilling, and highly replayable solo experience that lingers long after the final journal entry is written.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore \u003cem\u003eBreathless\u003c\/em\u003e Solo Rules Engine\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e52 Unique Card-Driven Narrative Prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter Setup and Wilderness Tracking Rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolk-Horror Thematic Play Guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety and Calibration Tools for Solo Horror Play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBook Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePublisher: Cassel Games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eRelease Year 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGame Type: Solo Journaling RPG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAge Range: 16+\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePrimary Genre: Folk Horror \/ Psychological Survival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gnome Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52678684410143,"sku":"MWP 06","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/9080\/5791\/files\/carved-by-the-garden-solo-rpg-front-cover.jpg?v=1784043384","url":"https:\/\/gnomegames.com\/products\/carved-by-the-garden-solo-rpg","provider":"Gnome Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}