Garten of Banban is a fascinating, if divisive, entry into the 'mascot horror' genre. As an expert in horror design, I noted how it leans into the uncanny valley of children's entertainment—using bright colors and friendly characters to mask a sinister undercurrent. The mobile port is remarkably smooth, bringing the surreal mystery of the abandoned kindergarten to your fingertips with ease.
The gameplay focuses on exploration and light puzzle-solving using a remote-controlled drone, which adds an interesting layer to the navigation. While it shares some DNA with games like Poppy Playtime, its lore and character designs are uniquely bizarre. It’s a short, punchy experience that relies on atmosphere and sudden jumps to keep players on edge. For fans of the genre who enjoy unraveling cryptic mysteries hidden behind a colorful facade, it’s a solid introduction to a burgeoning franchise.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.4Tue Jun 06 2023
- Major optimization updates
- Bug fixes
The official mobile game of Garten of Banban!
Enter Banban's Kindergarten, and you're sure to make some friends. Explore the mysterious establishment and don't lose your life and sanity. Uncover the horrifying truth behind the place, but be careful, as you are far from alone…
The Banban And Friends Gang:
Banban’s Kindergarten has earned a special place in every kid’s heart. The reason for this is the Banban And Friends Gang, which are the establishment’s mascots and icons. At Banban’s Kindergarten, nobody’s lonely thanks to them!
Banban’s Kindergarten, the dream place of every child:
Banban’s Kindergarten was once the go-to kindergarten for any parent who needed their children to attend a reputable learning facility. This was the case until everybody within the place suddenly vanished on a seemingly normal day, and now you must explore the establishment and find out what happened.
Explore with your flying companion:
Everything's better when you have a friend to share with. Use your handy drone to help you navigate and proceed through the facility, as well as have it keep you company when you are feeling lonely and scared, which you will be feeling a lot.
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.The official mobile game of Garten of Banban!
Enter Banban's Kindergarten, and you're sure to make some friends. Explore the mysterious establishment and don't lose your life and sanity. Uncover the horrifying truth behind the place, but be careful, as you are far from alone…
The Banban And Friends Gang:
Banban’s Kindergarten has earned a special place in every kid’s heart. The reason for this is the Banban And Friends Gang, which are the establishment’s mascots and icons. At Banban’s Kindergarten, nobody’s lonely thanks to them!
Banban’s Kindergarten, the dream place of every child:
Banban’s Kindergarten was once the go-to kindergarten for any parent who needed their children to attend a reputable learning facility. This was the case until everybody within the place suddenly vanished on a seemingly normal day, and now you must explore the establishment and find out what happened.
Explore with your flying companion:
Everything's better when you have a friend to share with. Use your handy drone to help you navigate and proceed through the facility, as well as have it keep you company when you are feeling lonely and scared, which you will be feeling a lot.












Garten of Banban invites you to investigate the mysterious kindergarten that everyone was talking about. After everyone inside disappeared, it’s up to you to explore the facility and find out what happened. Use your flying drone to help you navigate and solve puzzles, but be careful—the colorful characters that inhabit this place are not as friendly as they look. Can you find your child and escape the kindergarten?
Unique Drone Puzzle Mechanic
Uncanny Atmosphere
Surreal Character Designs
Quick & Engaging Gameplay
Use your drone to hit buttons that are out of reach. You can control the drone's flight path precisely by tapping the targets in the environment, which is essential for opening locked gates.
In the central hub, you'll need to find colored eggs to feed the Opila Bird. Look high and low; some are hidden in corners that are only visible when standing on tables.
Despite its colorful kindergarten setting, it is a horror game with jump scares and is intended for a mature audience.