Among Trees

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,394 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • music
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Among Trees is a first-person survival adventure game set in a vibrant, ever-changing forest. Gather resources, craft tools, and build a shelter to withstand the dangerous wildlife and harsh seasons. Uncover the mysteries of the forest as you explore and interact with its ecosystem, but be careful, as your actions may have lasting consequences.

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,394 reviews
graphics157 positive mentions
story19 negative mentions
  • The graphics and art style are stunning, creating a beautiful and immersive environment.
  • The gameplay is relaxing and calming, making it a great escape from stress.
  • The pet fox adds a charming element to the game, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game feels unfinished and lacks substantial content, leading to a repetitive experience.
  • There are significant bugs and issues, such as broken achievements and inventory management problems.
  • The developers have abandoned the game, meaning no future updates or additional content.
  • graphics266 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and unique art style, creating a calming and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Many players appreciate the stunning visuals and soothing sound design, often comparing it to other aesthetically pleasing titles like "Firewatch." However, some reviewers note that while the graphics are impressive, the gameplay lacks depth and content, leaving the experience feeling somewhat hollow despite its visual appeal.

    • “The graphics are stunning, the music is calm and fits the atmosphere the game is supposed to emit.”
    • “The visuals are breathtaking and the soundtrack conveys a feeling of peace and quiet.”
    • “The art style is beautiful, and there are lots of plants to collect.”
    • “The graphics are okay, but I wouldn't pay more than five dollars to have among trees.”
    • “Caved in for the graphics, despite the warnings of this being abandoned unfinished by the devs. Unfortunately, even the exploration of said beautiful landscapes grows repetitive and pointless, since around your starting area you can find the four types of looting areas; the rest just has some different visuals.”
    • “Graphics are nice, but the lack of content is the reason why I'm giving this a bad review right now.”
  • gameplay207 mentions

    The gameplay of this title is characterized by its beautiful graphics and calming atmosphere, but it suffers from a lack of depth and content, leading to repetitive and tedious mechanics. While some players appreciate the relaxing exploration and crafting elements, many criticize the limited gameplay loop, unbalanced survival mechanics, and frustrating features like fishing. Overall, the game offers a brief, enjoyable experience but fails to sustain engagement beyond the initial hours.

    • “The gameplay is enjoyable and relaxing.”
    • “Great relaxing gameplay.”
    • “The graphics and the color palette are honestly beautiful, and the gameplay mechanics work fine.”
    • “Good concept but poor gameplay; it feels like a walking simulation.”
    • “Their tutorials are ill-placed and rather unhelpful; it quite literally requires players to search the web for how to do certain things because the game fails to explain the base mechanics.”
    • “Sadly, the gameplay loop only works for a little bit and it gets tiresome even before you finish your cabin.”
  • music115 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing atmosphere and immersive experience. Many players enjoy listening to the soundtrack while exploring the beautiful visuals, describing it as a perfect accompaniment for a tranquil gaming session. However, some users noted issues with the limited variety of tracks and the lack of sound controls, which detracted from the experience for a few.

    • “The art style, sound effects, and music create a stunningly gorgeous ambient wilderness experience.”
    • “The music is soothing and the view is gorgeous.”
    • “The music, art style, and gameplay are all top notch and provide a really fun, cozy experience.”
    • “The music, if which I look for in playing a game, was almost non-existent, and didn't add anything to the experience, and only had a couple of tracks.”
    • “The music isn't seamless, it cuts in and out, breaking immersion.”
    • “The sound effects and music are just too loud together and not being able to balance them just killed my ability to feel immersed in the game.”
  • story84 mentions

    The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal or non-existent, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of narrative depth and environmental storytelling. While some appreciate the beautiful visuals and relaxing gameplay, they feel that the absence of a compelling plot or quests detracts from the overall experience, leaving it feeling unfinished and lacking purpose. Overall, those seeking a rich story-driven experience may find this game lacking.

    • “It's a story-driven game that's visually amazing, has a captivating story, and it will keep you way more entertained than this game.”
    • “The game music and story is amazing.”
    • “Such a cool story line and the views are just amazing!”
    • “The story is lackluster; there really isn't anything (it's a dead game).”
    • “There is no real story to it, so it's basically just 'build your shelter, avoid bears'; it seems extremely unfinished and bare bones.”
    • “As you explore, you don't uncover any story like with Subnautica. Even just finding some notes from people who were there before you would be nice. There is technically an 'end' to the game, but it basically amounts to a 'stop playing' button.”
  • atmosphere72 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals, calming music, and immersive, dream-like quality that creates a relaxing experience for players. Many reviewers highlight the beautiful art style and ambient sound design, which contribute to a peaceful and cozy vibe, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a chill gaming experience. However, some note that while the atmosphere is exceptional, the game lacks depth and content, leaving players wanting more in terms of gameplay.

    • “The atmosphere of 'Among Trees' is absolutely stunning; it really gives you the vibe of a chill and relaxing game.”
    • “Outstandingly beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere with a soundtrack that complements the mood perfectly.”
    • “The game is gorgeous; I loved it—the pace, the atmosphere, the color palette; everything is fantastic.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is breathtaking, almost worth the game itself.”
    • “This is The Long Dark on easy mode; sadly, while it's really nailed the atmosphere, this game is not worth much in terms of playtime. I pretty much saw all the content and goals within 4 hours.”
    • “If the pleasing atmosphere is enough for you, then I can recommend it.”
  • grinding39 mentions

    The reviews highlight that the game features significant grinding elements, often described as tedious and repetitive, which detracts from its intended relaxing experience. Players express frustration with inventory management, resource gathering, and the lack of engaging content, leading to a gameplay loop that feels more like a chore than enjoyment. While some appreciate the chill vibes and simplicity, many agree that the excessive grinding and limited interactions make the game less appealing over time.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The gameplay is kind of tedious and repetitive and not in a good way.”
    • “No story, very little content, and lots of needless grinding that's just not fun.”
    • “You are constantly having to drop less important items, which means that you will waste every single day doing very little of what you actually want to do, in between relentless, monotonous, irritatingly stressful grinding.”
  • stability23 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and issues with achievements not unlocking properly. While some players find it enjoyable and relaxing, many describe it as feeling unfinished and abandoned by developers, leading to a frustrating experience for those sensitive to technical problems. Overall, the game shows potential but is marred by its instability and lack of ongoing support.

    • “If you are thinking about picking this up, I'd either wait until mods that make it worth it come out, or pass on it as the achievements are buggy and it's unfinished.”
    • “Aside from it being abandoned, the game is quite buggy, crashes a fair bit and doesn't unlock achievements properly.”
    • “I'm sad because this seemed like such a fun game and since I spent hours troubleshooting the issue on my end to no avail I wasn't able to get a refund on it either so now I'm stuck with a broken game.”
  • optimization22 mentions

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players experiencing performance issues, including stuttering and low frame rates, even on high-end systems. While some appreciate the visuals and overall atmosphere, the lack of content and ongoing optimization efforts have led to concerns about the game's development status, with many feeling it has been abandoned. Overall, the optimization remains a significant drawback, detracting from the otherwise beautiful experience.

    • “I think this game is really pretty, it's gorgeous and runs smoothly.”
    • “As far as I've seen, the last updates weren't content updates at all, but visual optimizations and bug fixes.”
    • “But if you manage to get it to run smoothly, and you enjoy any other open world survival games, this one will probably be for you.”
    • “The optimization isn't great and there is no toggle for head bobbing, which may deter some.”
    • “Lack of optimization also makes it run fairly poorly despite the lack of content.”
    • “Constant stuttering even with a high-end machine (3070, i7, 32 gigs etc.) this is at best an early access alpha, money grab.”
  • replayability11 mentions

    The game has been widely criticized for its lack of replayability, with many players expressing disappointment over the limited content and minimal tasks available after the initial playthrough. Despite some enjoyment during gameplay, users feel that the absence of procedural generation, diverse crafting options, and endgame content significantly diminishes the game's long-term value. Overall, it appears that once players complete the game, there is little incentive to return.

    • “I don't see it having much replay value, but I did enjoy what I played of it!”
    • “I'm simply very disappointed that I'm not really going to get any more chance to play this game as replayability is highly limited.”
    • “If you want replayability from The Long Dark, it's not, or it's not yet.”
    • “All aspects (besides survive bear attack and survive 50 in-game days) were done in roughly 20 in-game days (roughly 6 hours) and with no replay value, minimal adventure or tasks, just not worth the time, effort or money.”
    • “Not worth the money as you will just finish the game and there is not much replayability.”
    • “The replay value just isn't there for this title and the developers have no intention of developing the game any further because they already got their money from the EGS.”
  • monetization6 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over its perceived lack of content and support post-launch. Many feel that the game was released with minimal effort and has since been abandoned, leading to frustration among players who expected more. Overall, the sentiment suggests a strong belief that the game prioritizes profit over quality and player satisfaction.

    • “It's another 'build a game that has potential, support it for a few months' cash grab.”
    • “It's clearly a cash grab and will just fool you into thinking it's a good and finished game.”
    • “Lazy cash grab.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its beautiful visuals and calming soundtrack, creating a wholesome and comforting experience for players. While some users express disappointment over a lack of content, many find the game evokes feelings of adventure and satisfaction, making it a highly recommended feel-good title. Overall, it successfully engages players emotionally, despite some critiques regarding its completeness.

    • “Bro, this game is so cute and wholesome.”
    • “This game made me feel like I ran away from home and had great adventures.”
    • “It's such a feel-good, wholesome, comfort game. 10/10 would recommend.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely regarded as lacking, with many users expressing that it fails to deliver genuine laughs or engaging comedic moments.

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70% average critic score

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Play time

9hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
5-22hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 25 analyzed playthroughs

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