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The Old Tree

The Old Tree is a short free-to-play cinematic puzzle game about a newborn alien baby. Witness this microscopic entity's first moments of life and help it emerge from its underground lair and ascend towards an unknown destination.

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Developer
Red Dwarf Games
Publisher
Red Dwarf Games
Release
January 26, 2015
11 years and 191 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive3,316 reviews90.0%

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About the Game

The Old Tree is a puzzle game. Your objective is to escort a microscopic alien being on its way and clear any obstacle that might be hindering its progress. You'll visit fantastic locations and meet curious creatures on the way towards a mysterious destination.

The game uses no words to relay its story, and requires no specific language skills to play.

Compared to the original release, version 2.0 includes the following enhancements:

  • Compatibility with any full screen resolution up to 1920×1080 (on higher resolutions the game will be centered on screen)
  • Added a full screen toggle HUD element
  • Greatly optimized rendering performance
  • Added a new puzzle in the air ducts level
  • Made some interactive objects easier to see
  • Slightly increased maximum frame rate
  • Minor graphical improvements
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