Is it worth buying "Everdell" or are there better alternatives?

I don't really know much about board games, to be honest. I prefer watching shows in the evening after my shift - it's easier and doesn't strain my back. If you want to get actual advice, you'd be better off asking on board game forums, those people actually know their stuff.

I'm no board game expert either, but I've seen "Everdell" at some friends' place and even got my hands on it. Generally, it's a cool thing if you've got time for evenings with a group. The mechanics are simple - you collect creature cards and build a tree, everything's nicely presented. But here's the important part - the game is pretty slow. I like to hit the treadmill after work for some activity, and then just chill out, and "Everdell" is perfect for that kind of relaxed evening. No stress, pure relaxation.

As for alternatives, it really depends on what you like. If you want something more chill, there's "Spirit Island" - though actually it's more complicated. Or maybe "Icebreakers"? That's got a nice building mechanic too. I'd say "Everdell" is money well spent if you've got the patience for a half-hour to hour-long game session. The main thing is you need a group, because playing it solo is pretty boring. Check out some gameplay videos on YouTube, see how fast the game moves - might be too slow for you after a stressful security guard shift.