Games like TREE

93% positive from 2,319 reviewsReleased 201866% finish itSteam Deck PlayableFree

What it is

TREE is a free, short narrative experience about a boy and his lifelong bond with a tree. It features Steam Achievements and a reflective, personal feel.

The catch

It crashes a minute or two in, often before you see much of it.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 93% positive, but with 2,319 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like TREE

The Gardens Between

94% positive from 2,748 reviews201836% finish itDeck Verified

Single-player adventure-puzzle game. Manipulate time to solve puzzles in dreamlike gardens, exploring friendship.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique time-manipulation puzzles and relaxing, combat-free atmosphere, reminiscent of other "walking simulator" puzzle games.

The catchPuzzles are so simple they nearly solve themselves, leaving the pace slow and boring.

Both are tagged Short, Emotional and Indie.

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The Old Tree

90% positive from 3,315 reviews2015

A wordless puzzle adventure where you guide a microscopic alien through obstacles. It features a serene, visually driven experience with environmental interaction.

What players likedPlayers praise its imaginative puzzle adventure and memorable experience, proving that short games can leave a lasting impression.

The catchScreens are so dark you end up clicking blindly to find what can be clicked.

Both are tagged Short, Free to Play and Casual.

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Sprout

96% positive from 1,759 reviews201868% finish itDeck Verified

A casual botanical puzzle-adventure game where players grow and sprout into different plants to solve puzzles and explore. The core loop involves learning skills and overcoming obstacles to become a mighty oak.

The catchIt is over in roughly ten to fifteen minutes and ends feeling like a tutorial.

Both are tagged Short, Free to Play and Casual.

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Without Within

88% positive from 2,025 reviews2015Deck Verified

A narrative-driven adventure game where players experience the humorous delusions of a self-important protagonist. The core loop involves navigating Vinty's misinterpretations of reality.

The catchOver in well under an hour, ending abruptly with nothing resolved.

Both are tagged Short, Free to Play and Indie.

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HOME

90% positive from 3,326 reviews2019

HOME is a feel-good walking simulator where players create personal poems and music through environmental interaction. It offers a relaxing, poetic experience about the meaning of home.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a short, beautiful walking simulator akin to Journey or What Remains of Edith Finch, focusing on emotional atmosphere.

The catchThe whole thing is over in about ten minutes with almost nothing to interact with.

Both are tagged Emotional, Free to Play and Casual.

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9.03m

84% positive from 1,139 reviews2013

This is a narrative exploration game where players find butterflies on a beach. It has a somber, reflective feel, with proceeds donated to disaster relief charities.

What players likedPlayers praise its simple yet emotional design, beautiful art, and wonderful music.

The catchMinimal interactivity; a short guided walk, not really a game

Both are tagged Short, Emotional and Indie.

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