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[RPG] GROVE: "Dark Places" (v0.308)
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
UNDERGOING REWORKS AS OF 2025!
"Grove” is an M/M focused NSFW RPG following the journey of an adventurer as he attempts to venture into the far north of an unexplored land. You play as Grove, a skilled dragon explorer and cartographer assisting in the main island colonisation.
As parties disperse, individuals begin to disappear further towards the cusp of the north. Soon, rumours of curses and monstrous entities encroaching from the northern expanse begin to spread among your ranks. As you near the end of your allocated survey areas, you are given a strange contraption with a marked map, the only guide to its function.
Your interest piqued, you set off and begin your journey into the northern expanse.
Contains M/M focused intercourse, sexual encounters, tentacles, slimes and some latex.
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GROVE v0.3 - "Dark Places"
Explore the dark depths of the Northern Extents! This new content is aimed towards characters at level 11-12 and is hoped to last from 2-3 hours at a reasonable pace! Visit the Inn to begin the new content!
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DO NOT PUT THE GAME DIRECTORY IN A CLOUD SYNC FOLDER! THIS WILL BREAK THE GAME!
THIS GAME IS NOT SUPPORTED FOR MOBILE EMULATION! THERE ARE MULTIPLE VISUAL ERRORS!
We highly recommend you use the Itch.io launcher to download this game, as future patches will automatically download when they're pushed!
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--BASIC--
MOVEMENT : Arrow keys / mouse click
INTERACT: Enter, space, or left click (run)
RUN / WALK: Shift or double click a tile
MENU: ESC or right click
--UTILITY--
HIDE TEXTBOX: H or right click
FULL SCREEN: F4
FORCE QUIT TO MENU: F5
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For any questions, suggestions, bugs and more, feel free to check out our GROVE game Discord server below! Donations are very much appreciated, but simply giving the game a go is all we ask :)
GROVE game Discord (https://discord.gg/TfHstyJYCB )
GroveDev team account (https://www.furaffinity.net/user/grovedev/ )
Direct Donation link (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=HNXW72YDN4GWN )
Substar for monthly dev logs and sneak peeks: subscribestar.adult/grove-dev
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Artist, Programmer and writer: RegalBuster
Writer, Tester, and co-creative: SirIzike
Grove voice by: Dragon-V0942 (https://www.furaffinity.net/user/dragon-v0942/ )
Special thanks to Pascal for providing assistance with the macOS build!
Special thanks to Qazm for providing assistance with the Linux build!
Special thanks to Kernog for creating the French patch for Grove!
Special thanks to Ringo for creating the Russian patch for Grove!
Special thanks to gre1_kemo for creating the Japanese patch for Grove!
Special thanks to dr_wilh for creating the 0.204 and 0.308 Chinese patch for Grove!
Special thanks to rainbowyoshi for creating the Italian patch for Grove!
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For players looking to unlock everything in the game, check out this fan-made timeline (v0.204) SPOILERS INSIDE: ( https://qazm.itch.io/a-grove-timeline )
Download
Install instructions
WINDOWS:
Unzip / extract the ZIP file, and run the "GROVE.exe" file. If using the Itch.io launcher, updates may cause a new instance of the game to be created. Your old saves should still be present in the 'groverpgnsfw-win' folder.
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MacOS:
For INTEL-based macs (most pre mid-2020 devices).
Extract the Zip file, and drag the 'GROVE' app into your applications folder.
If a developer verification error appears when attempting to run the game, follow these steps:
1. Open 'System Preferences'
2. Go to 'Security and Privacy'
3. Go to the 'General' tab, then at the bottom (above the lock), grant an exception for the 'GROVE' app and click 'Open Anyway'
For ARM64-based macs (November 10th 2020 or newer devices).
Follow the guide linked here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQ4MwBLQaBUIcjs6-Hx1eflRQJe3GN63/edit?usp=sh...
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LINUX:
Unzip / extract the ZIP file, and run the "nw" file.
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DO NOT save the game in cloudsync folders like OneDrive or Dropbox. This causes issues with the persistent.rpgsave file
MAKE SURE TO UNZIP / EXTRACT THE GAME OR YOUR SAVE FILES WON'T WORK!
Development log
- Adjustments to Grove (Legacy Build)54 days ago
- Regarding the future of Grove Dev61 days ago
- Grove Dev Substar releaseJan 28, 2025
- The future of GROVE!Dec 31, 2024
- GROVE v0.308 日本語 / Japanese patch releaseJan 29, 2024
- GROVE v0.308 French Language Patch + updates on developmentJul 01, 2023
- GROVE v0.307 Russian language buildFeb 18, 2023
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I was just playing the game and trying to get to some spots i missed. How do i get the oranage picking quest. It says to meet a character in a clearing in the forest but it never specifies wich clearing and I can't find it.
If you've yet to find this, the clearing in the slime forest is in the second zone. It's BEFORE the big green slime puddle. Just follow a path upwards, you'll enter a clearing and there'll be a sparkling thing in the bushes to interact with.
I wish it was on android because this is an amazing game to play. 10/10
Use joiplay
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Hey so I was wondering if giving the blacksmith the slave suit actually does anything, or if it is being worked on?
Talking to him after completing the desert temple, he should give you a new armour set.
Ok, thank you!
Hey, sorry to ask again but does self stroke have any purpose besides damaging you?
That's the main purpose of it, for folks who just wanna get to the lewds quicker
A question has already been confirmed the remastered version of groove .that is, if there is a release date for the versio
I want to play this game but judging by the lastest update, it haven't been updated for a while. Did that creator dropped this game or not?
We're developing a Rework on a new RPG Maker engine! Progress is ongoing, and we're sharing development updates each month on SubscribeStar and our Discord.
Yes! I finally did it! I've beaten Grove Dark Places! It was so much fun, thank you for making this awesome game!
Hello! I've been playing Grove v.308 for a while now and I'm stuck in the Southern part of the map. I'm currently doing the mission where Rinnal and Kuno take the South/East side of the forest and I have to continue upwards onto a sigil jump and into a slug cave, I've met the red merchant dragon aka the wizard's brother and I've been given a package that needs to be delivered. I don't know where to go or what to do because I can't go back to the main campsite and there is no other way I can find in the slug cave.
Inside the Slug Cave there is an entrance in the WALL that will take you deeper into the Slug Cave.
It looks like a sort of shadowed but glowing spot. If you're still struggling to find it, let us know and we can provide a screenshot.
Oh thanks I found it! I thought it was just for environment decoration.
I've been wondering for a good bit now, Is there a way to get into the locked room in the camp by the bridge? I can't seem to figure it out lol.
You can't get in there in the current build, sorry!
Good to know, I'll stop wasting my time trying to get into it now lol.
Can someone help me pass the northern settlement exploration? I'm stuck there. I tried to go beyond Northern Gulch, but I couldn't either because of that sandstorm.
You need to go elsewhere to get an item you need.
Return to the Inn. Head all the way down, then all the way left out to the cliffsides. There's a new path out there that leads south to the jungles, and you'll eventually find the item you need.
Love this game! Hope the censorship hasn't affected you too much
Wanted to replay it on my intel-based 2020 Mac, but it won't launch. Followed the instructions (moved the game to applications and clicked "Open Anyway" in security and privacy) but no luck. Lmk if there's something I need to do on my end
There's two different sets of instructions on this page for MacOS users. Do check and try both of 'em, and let us know if neither work for you.
The first set of instructions didn't work.
So I followed the Google doc Arm-64 instructions: Downloaded the stable model of "Mac OS X Arm64", copied the Arm-64 contents and replaced them in Grove's contents. But I can't find "app.nw" nor "package.json" anywhere even with search for those items.
Is the "Mac OS X ARM64" option on the site different from "macOS ARM64" in the google doc instructions?
If you're on an intel-based mac, then it'll have to be the first set of instructions.
If it's still not working, then you may have better luck looking up instructions on how to run the linux version of an RPGMaker MV game on MacOS, it's more compatible than the windows build
Gotcha, thanks!
love it ！！！
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Hey I was just wondering, see I remember that by corrupting the mc you get access to certain scenes but I was wondering if lowering his corruption gets different scenes or context. Also will the corruption change the ending?
Please can you tell me... when you will release the "remaster" of this game: It will only be a remaster with no new content, or the story will move on?
I'm glad to hear there's a rework coming for this game, everything I've seen so far from the progress makes me excited. After hearing about it from some creators and how much they praised it, I finally gave it a shot and it was definitely up my alley.
I do have a question that is a bit embarrassing to ask. Any chances this game might ever get compatibility with Buttplug.io or something similar? I personally think having something like that could enhance the experience and might even encourage replay value (lol).
I've only reached the bandit hideout so far, and I've basically been playing with intense curiosity and triggering every game over just to see them. Hoping the rework goes smoothly, and I'll be happy to continue following this and all the other projects too!
This is the peak of the yiff hypnosis game market
Didn't really think I'd come back here for a reason like this but uh.
I've been getting bombarded by a loading error message saying "Failed to load: img/pictures/groveportrait_acc_enhancedundergarments.png" during combat since I equipped the "Rubbery enhanced undergarments", Aswell as a neverending loading screen after the combat encounter.
I mostly just want to know if this means I should redownload and unzip the game again because something happened to the file, Or if that sprite file just straight up doesn't exist yet.
Amazing game nonetheless, Even if I do end up having to unequip this item for now :)
PS: Sorry for the textwall.
Looks like the file wasn't downloaded properly and you're missing the image file, give it a redownload and hopefully that'll resolve it. The image does exist
Did it twice, Issue still persists.
I dug around in the files for a bit and found that I do have the image, The game just refuses to load it for whatever reason.
when are ya gonna make the next update....also can you add demoman from tf2?....i mean make a similar one.....with he's laughing taunt in some occasion
When is the next update?
does this game work with joiplay? I want to play this on my android, cause my laptop broke last week
Yes it works
It kinda works until I go to the Cliffside forest which was pitch black except the sunlight from above, is there any way to fix this?
That's why I recommended you to install rar and unzip the folder with it, when I did that, that area was no longer black
Use that unzip folder that you opened using rar
I did use rar though. Still black
Is this game HTML cause the downloads aren't working and I have tried all the ways including looking it up and none of the links are working for me so is there a way I can install in browser?
Not really sure what to say... it's working fine for us. The game can't be played via HTML I'm afraid.
When you say "the downloads aren't working", could you be more specific? Are you getting an error message, is the download completing but the game not launching...?
Great, great game! I have completed both Prowler and Grove, looking forward to updates!
Hello!
I've had a look at the discord and do not see any channels of relevance to the topic, so I figured I'd post a comment.
I do ASMR and roleplay within them, as well as more elaborate foley art and voice acting on my Patreon for "spicy" alternate 18+ versions of audio.
I'd LOVE to help work on this project if you ever need a voice or other audio that I can assist with.
Let me know if there's a place to apply to help and show off my work, and it's completely alright if not!
Thank you for the wonderful games you make!
We have a 'promote yourself' channel on the Discord where you can share some of the stuff you've worked on, if you wish.
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很好的游戏，是我的大脑旋转
所以……
何时更新？
When will it be updated?
更新はいつですか？
Когда будут новости?
我现在就想玩😭😭😭😭
By the end of this year, hopefully!
How do I increase my corruption quickly at the beginning? I'm trying to get the scene with my banana loving cutie~
Getting slimesuited by the green slime dragons down in the caves. Just make sure you escape afterwards.
Thanks for the generous offer. The game does have a lot of text to be translated, so it's no small job. Volunteers who've helped us in the past use Translator++ to work on the game.
Give it a try, see what you think. But no pressure, really.
Oh yea, its a lot but I also noticed that, not at every file is text to translate or its just some game data which I can ignore.
I hope we can choose unlock all cg. Because someone like me is too lazy to play the game again.
Hello, for those who doesn't have a PC and like to play this game like I do, download joiplay, it totally works for me
When should we expect the release of the new update?
This year!
this summer? fall? winter?
what was the moonlight abuctors real name again? [the moth from the mill] and can i see them again as an npc?
Their name is Lum. You can go back and visit them by returning to the windmill at night.
Hardened Black Sludge can be found in the desert valley
right, bur scince i finished the game its not letting me go back into the desert valley, even by telaport, will it be open again?
You can go back to the desert valley, you just need to go on-foot. Teleport to the 'northern bridge camp' I think it's called, walk up and across the bridge, then go to the valley entrance in the north-east.
i did thay but it prevents me. it says 'ypu decide against returning to the valley for now, not wanting to risk the ire of the strange, floating creatures...'
I see... if you've done that, you SHOULD have automatically collected some Hardened Black Sludge.
If you don't have any, you lost it or sold it or something... then I'm afraid you can't get any more at the moment. Just to check though, you mean the 'black sludge' and not the hardened slug secretions, yeah? 'cause if you need that, you can get it from fighting slugs in the jungle.
so how do i get hardened black sludge? becuase ive looked around the map after i was done with the game.
I seem to be experiencing some errors when enabling some features, an error message popped up on the screen. I'm playing this on a MacBook Pro
Let us know what the error message says. Take a screenshot or type it out, please. That way we can maybe help you.
Did you put it into cloud? that is usually the problem
How do I fix that?
Wherever you've downloaded the game to and are trying to run it from, it's in a read-only location.
You need to move the game folder to another location. Make sure you've properly unarchived the game, and then move the game files again, using Finder, to the Applications folder.
...it's not a 100% guarantee though since some of the latest OS updates for Mac have caused some problems we can't entirely account for.
I'm really enjoying this one so far, admittedly a lot of the kinks aren't ones I'm into, but I like the characters, the gameplay, the world and the plot enough to go through them anyway.
Thank you very much!
Hello, I have a question. When Grove does not give in to desire once and achieves a full collection through the merchant dragon synthetic restraint suit, will there be a special reward for this kind of gameplay? It is very challenging and avoids the contact between Grove and corruption. This is a machine flip. This is not the language I use.