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The Old Tree

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First release
Feb 24, 2012
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux

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.

Also known as TheOldTree.exe

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Details

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 24, 2012
Mac
Feb 24, 2012
Linux
Feb 24, 2012
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
1h
Main + Extras
1h
Completionist
0h
Game modes
Single player
Keywords
aliens, robots, steam, freeware, digital distribution
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At a Glance

Critic Score
60
Main Story (IGDB)
1h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
1h
Completionist (IGDB)
0h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 3,320 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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