Lumberjacked

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Lumberjacked is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Inner Realm Studios and was released on April 18, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

You wake up in a strange cabin deep in a mysterious forest, axe in hand, with only one way forward—through. Chop trees, sell logs, purchase and upgrade gear, and uncover the secrets hidden deep in the forest.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 486 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

grinding40 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a satisfying gameplay loop of chopping trees and upgrading abilities.
Great for casual play, allowing players to unwind while listening to music or podcasts.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on updates and bug fixes.

The game suffers from navigation issues due to the lack of a map, making it tedious to find objectives.
Many players experience bugs, including crashes and loss of progress, which detracts from the overall experience.
The late-game grind becomes repetitive and lacks meaningful rewards, leading to player frustration.

grinding
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for becoming tedious and repetitive, especially in the late game where navigation issues and a lack of meaningful upgrades contribute to a frustrating experience. While some players appreciate the initial enjoyment and simplicity of the grind, many find that the gameplay stretches too thin over a large area, leading to a sense of aimlessness and dissatisfaction as they progress. Overall, the game may appeal to those who enjoy grindy experiences, but it often falls short due to its unpolished mechanics and tedious tasks.
- “The late game is so awful, tedious, and extended that it makes most sense as a commentary on player choice in games, punishing you for engaging with the game on its own terms.”
- “The game is really fun but not having a map makes it extremely tedious once you are around 50%-75% through and onwards.”
- “It feels unpolished with only one track, no map, and the little automation there is in the game is gatekept by a different currency from the main currency, and it just feels a bit too tedious for me personally to collect more and more shrooms.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet repetitive loop of chopping trees, processing logs, and upgrading equipment, which can become tedious over time, especially due to slow movement and navigation challenges. While many players appreciate the initial fun and satisfaction of the gameplay, concerns about a lack of variety, limited upgrades, and the grind required to reach the endings have led to mixed feelings about its long-term appeal. Overall, the game offers a chill experience for those seeking a casual grind, but it may not hold up for players looking for deeper gameplay mechanics.
- “I got a nice 12 hours of gameplay out of playing twice to get both endings.”
- “The core gameplay loop is simple: chop trees, feed logs into a machine, earn money and invest in upgrades.”
- “Very nice gameplay loop, upgrades are affordable and have a good impact.”
- “The gameplay consists of walking painfully slow to a tree, chopping it down slowly, walking back to your home slowly to deposit the logs, slowly repeating until you have enough money to slowly go to your home and buy a minor numerical upgrade.”
- “As I played, my enjoyment steadily decreased because really there aren't enough upgrades and the core gameplay is stretched way too thin over too large an area to the point where it becomes tedious.”
- “It's just chopping wood in a massive maze with no map and an annoying setback/start over mechanic you can hardly see coming.”
story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as light and somewhat engaging, featuring two unique endings and a few plot twists, but many players find it lacking depth and often tedious due to navigation issues. While some appreciate the underlying lore and the relaxing gameplay, others criticize it for being a time-waster with minimal narrative substance, making it feel more like busywork than a compelling experience. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a driving force, with mixed opinions on its execution and impact.
- “Incredible game, great story.”
- “Underlying lore/story is very captivating.”
- “Interesting story and choices.”
- “No interesting story, just a time waster - which would be cool.”
- “Pass some hours clicking and pressing buttons, but for a very finite story with some pretty silly endings.”
- “There's barely any story, so finding motivation was hard.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the clean and colorful art style, while others criticize the lack of graphic controls and the simplicity of the visuals. Many users find the graphics underwhelming and feel that they detract from the overall gameplay experience, citing issues like blurriness and bugs. Despite these criticisms, the whimsical low-poly design and vibrant elements do add a certain charm to the game.
- “It has a clean and colorful art style with all the glowing elements like fruit bushes and mushrooms, giving the area a nice touch of life.”
- “This game is fun, claiming and great time killer, with nice graphics.”
- “Addictive incremental game, with a chill atmosphere and a whimsical lowpoly art style.”
- “There's not even a graphic control for the ridiculous amount of fog either.”
- “Game is too demanding for its graphics simplicity.”
- “The visuals are set up in a way that things often become kinda blurry, which additionally makes orientation difficult.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally appreciated for its relaxing quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience, with players enjoying the option to unlock additional tracks. However, many reviewers note that the limited variety, often reduced to a single looping track, can lead to it becoming repetitive and annoying over time. Overall, while the music can complement the game well, it may not be sufficient to sustain long play sessions without external tunes.
- “The music is great too and it's nice that you can unlock more songs as you play.”
- “You put on some music, make a coffee, and play it on a rainy day, and forget all the problems.”
- “For only having one music track, it is awesome.”
- “I still would recommend it on sale, but just be warned that Lumberjacked doesn't have much variety and the music gets stale quickly.”
- “I like grind games, but I can't recommend this game. The visuals are bad, the music gets annoying fast, and the progression is quite poor.”
- “After playing for a couple of hours, the game did become tedious, but listening to music while playing or watching a movie helps a lot.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game "Lumberjacked" has received mixed feedback, with players noting significant performance issues, particularly in the late game where frame rates can drop below 30fps even on high-end systems. While some enjoy the gameplay, the need for better optimization and features like a map or minimap has been highlighted as areas for improvement.
- “Game isn't terrible, but could be improved with some optimization, like a map option or minimap to show where you are.”
- “My biggest qualm is the performance as the game progresses.”
- “I have a good enough system where I shouldn't have sub-30fps performance late game (4080, 9900x, 32GB DDR5), but at 2.5 hours in I had to restart several times due to the slowdown.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant bugs and issues that hinder gameplay, while others report a smooth and enjoyable experience without any noticeable problems. Overall, the game appears to have a considerable number of bugs that affect its performance for many users.
- “I generally only buy games with achievements to 100% them. This game did not disappoint; all in, it has taken me 11 hours to complete with much help from the useful guides and helpful community posts. I couldn't ask for more. The game itself is simple but fun, reasonably priced, and during my time playing, it was bug-free.”
- “No bugs noticed and runs great on deck.”
- “For me at least, it was extremely buggy.”
- “The game is too buggy and broken right now.”
- “It's a buggy mess; tedious gameplay, upgrades do almost nothing, the drone is useless, and navigation is impossible.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability with multiple endings and varied gameplay options, earning high praise from some players. However, others feel it lacks replay value, indicating a mixed reception on this aspect. Overall, the game's replayability is seen as a strong point by many, while some find it lacking.
- “The game has replay value too as there are multiple endings to the game and different ways to play through.”
- “The 'replayability factor' of this game is 10/10!!!”
- “This would greatly increase replayability.”
- “Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of replay value in this game.”
- “Overall a solid game, which has some replay value too.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game enjoyable but express frustration with tedious tasks that detract from the emotional engagement of the story. While the plot twist is praised for its impact, there is a desire for deeper emotional connections and more rewarding gameplay elements to enhance the overall experience.
- “This game is an emotional rollercoaster; the plot twists left me speechless and deeply moved.”
- “The storytelling is incredibly powerful, making me feel a range of emotions from joy to heartbreak.”
- “I was genuinely touched by the character development and the emotional depth of the narrative.”
- “The game was so fun until I had to spend most of my time looking for fairies, broilers, etc., which offered no reward other than progressing the boring story.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as both entertaining and effective, with players finding the endings amusing and the overall experience filled with comedic elements, despite some moments of tension. The developers are praised for successfully blending humor with other game aspects.
- “Both endings are funny, and the jail scared me a lot.”
- “The saw is awesome and hilarious. Good job, developers!”
- “But still funny.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its chill vibe and whimsical low-poly art style, contributing to an engaging and addictive incremental experience.
- “Addictive incremental game, with a chill atmosphere and a whimsical low-poly art style.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is likened to that of a dopamine-farming mobile game, but it notably avoids intrusive advertisements, creating a more enjoyable experience for players.
- “Feels like a dopamine-farming mobile game but without all the pesky, annoying ads.”