The Guardian of Nature

The Guardian of Nature

Released May 2026

«The Guardian of Nature» is a hand-drawn, size-changing adventure. Embark on a magical journey with botanist Henry, use your size-changing ability to explore nature in big and small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order.

94% positive · 111 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

The Guardian of Nature was developed episodically during Early Access, with Episode 1 releasing on June 7, 2025, Episode 2 on December 2, 2025, and the third and final episode on May 21, 2026 — completing the full game after seven years of development. The developer explicitly described Episode 3 as "the third and final episode" and "the grand conclusion" of Henry's story, confirming this was the intended endpoint of the game's content. The only DLC listed is the original soundtrack, which released on August 20, 2026. This was accompanied by a news post on August 24, 2026 announcing the soundtrack's release alongside some bug fixes. No new game content has been announced or implied in any post following the full release. The May 21, 2026 launch post's mention of keeping players "posted about updates and next steps" has not been followed by any content announcements — only the soundtrack release, which is a companion music product rather than a game content update. With the final episode now shipped, the soundtrack released, no unreleased DLC remaining, and no developer communications pointing to further game content, the game is complete.
Evidence
Developer announces the third and final episode is out, calling it the conclusion of Henry's story after 7 years of development. Mentions they will keep players posted about 'updates and next steps' but announces no specific future content.
news post · May 21, 2026 source development ending
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Developer confirms the game will officially leave Early Access with the full release on May 21, 2026, describing Episode 3 as 'the grand conclusion' of Henry's journey.
news post · Apr 22, 2026 source development ending
high

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Publisher
Inlusio Interactive
Achievements
16
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

«The Guardian of Nature» is a wholesome puzzle adventure game about the interconnectedness of nature, created in a wonderful hand-drawn and hand-animation style. You play as Henry, a Guardian of Nature who needs to go on a magical journey to save nature and The Tree of Life.

✨ Change size to explore nature large and small. ✨ Explore environments above and below ground. ✨ Find and use inventory items. ✨ Find out how nature is interconnected and fill up the Book of Nature with discoveries you make along the way. ✨ Solve nature-inspired and solarpunk puzzles and learn about the intricate inventions of the Guardians. ✨ A wonderful blend of wholesome experience and a modern twist on point-and-click adventures. Cozy gamers and old-school adventure gamers will feel right at home!

A key feature of the game is that Henry can change in size to access game environments large and small, above and below ground. This allows you not only to wonder through forests and gardens but access ant hills or even fly on birds.

The game and story consist of three episodes, told in a linear order. Each act consists of different game environments. To continue your journey, you must explore how these environments are connected and solve various puzzles.

In order to continue your journey towards the Tree of Life, you need to find and use inventory items. They are stored in you backpack and are crucial for connecting the dots.

The story of «The Guardian of Nature» is told through a wonderful fairytale-inpired narration, filling the Book of Nature step-by-step. Throughout the game you will regularly find and collect “Nature Cards” which reveal new pages in the book. They tell you more about the ancient wisdom of the Guardians of Nature, the interconnectedness of nature and give you hints on how to continue your journey.

The Guardians of Nature have learnt how to use the magical energy flow of mycelial networks underground - which are vital for all trees, plants and living beings - and have built solarpunk devices. You need to solve solarpunk puzzles to use the magical power of nature.

Last evaluated Sep 18, 2026
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