The Old Tree
Released Jan 2015
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.
90% positive · 3,318 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
The Old Tree is a short, free-to-play puzzle game that launched on January 26, 2015. The store description references version 2.0, which added minor enhancements including one new puzzle and technical improvements — this appears to be the extent of post-launch updates. The developer's only notable news post since launch (October 20, 2016) announced their next game, Tales of Cosmos, with no mention of any planned content for The Old Tree. There is no roadmap, no unreleased DLC, and no developer communication suggesting further content is planned. The game was clearly designed and shipped as a self-contained short experience, and the developer has since moved on to other projects.
Evidence
Developer's only post announces the launch of their new game, Tales of Cosmos, with no reference to future plans for The Old Tree
Described as a 'short' free-to-play cinematic puzzle game, indicating a self-contained experience with no expectation of ongoing content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Red Dwarf Games
Achievements
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Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
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Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this 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:
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
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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