What is Greenhouse?

The Greenhouse is a game store brought together by Penny Arcade and Hothead Games. It launched in April 2008 to support the launch of our first title, Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness.  We have bigger plans, but we're not ready to talk about them yet.

How does it work?

At www.playgreenhouse.com, you can buy games and download them.  The first time you play a game, there is a one-time Internet authentication - after which you’re good to go. If you register with Greenhouse - which is completely optional - we'll keep you in the loop for offers and updates.    

What makes Greenhouse different from other services?

Greenhouse is developer-friendly, offering both technical flexibility and know-how to indie developers seeking assistance. Digital Distribution often focuses on “monetizing the back catalogue," but we believe that interesting, new games are being made all the time, by people who deserve your attention.  We'd like to be the venue for those games.

What platforms/systems does Greenhouse work with?

Anyone with a PC (running Linux®, Windows® XP or Windows Vista™) or Mac® (running OS 10.4) can access the Greenhouse store at www.playgreenhouse.com.

Say I’m an indie developer interested in getting my game on Greenhouse – what do I do next?

Send an email to , and we’ll have someone get a hold of you as soon as possible.

Say I’m a journalist interested in learning more about Greenhouse – who do I talk to?

Just send a mail to

Alright!  I think that's everything.

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