Project Terrarium

Project Terrarium is a captivating puzzle game with an intriguing story and stunning visuals. Players must solve puzzles to unlock tiny robots and embark on a mission to save the planet. With each puzzle solved, uncover more about the world and its fate, making for an engaging and immersive experience. The game's unique concept and charm offer a fresh take on the puzzle genre.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,086 reviews

story57 positive mentions

monetization17 negative mentions

Stunning graphics and beautifully laid out environments enhance the overall experience.
The puzzles are engaging and provide a good mix of challenge without being overly difficult.
The storyline is interesting and adds depth to the gameplay, making it more enjoyable.

The game only offers four free levels before requiring a purchase to access additional content, which feels misleading.
Many hints are broken or unhelpful, leading to frustration when trying to solve puzzles.
There are several bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with saving progress and sound settings.

story
95 mentions
60 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its charm and depth, with many players finding it engaging and well-written, often enhancing the overall experience. While some players wish for a longer narrative or more detailed storytelling, the integration of audio logs and hidden elements adds a layer of intrigue that keeps players invested. Overall, the combination of a captivating storyline and enjoyable puzzles makes it a standout title in its genre.
- “The story was amazingly written and I love the way you find the hidden easter eggs to uncover the storyline.”
- “This is a beautiful little puzzle box game wrapped around a sweet but melancholy story.”
- “The puzzles are intuitive and fun, not too hard and not too simple, while the story drags you through a world that's sad yet beautiful.”
- “Fun enough, but generic 'humans are ruining earth' story. The game breaks sometimes and prevents you from finishing a puzzle, and sometimes the game doesn't recognize when you're trying to rotate or move some puzzle pieces, leading you to believe you are doing something wrong.”
- “I was kinda hoping for some sort of storyline payoff in the end, but nothing.”
- “Then there are the missable orbs that tell a rather dark story that should feature more detail and depth if this is for teens or adults.”
graphics
80 mentions
75 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and vibrant aesthetic, with many users highlighting the stunning visuals and charming art style that enhance the overall experience. While some players noted issues with optimization and performance on lower-end devices, the majority found the graphics to be engaging and well-suited to the game's puzzle mechanics. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature for many players.
- “The visuals are stunning, the puzzles (although a bit tricky) are wonderfully crafted.”
- “Beautiful graphics, the music is soothing, and puzzles 'grey out' after completion so you know what's done and what's not.”
- “Fantastic graphics as you can choose the amount of detail, just wish there were more than 20 terrabots as I completed the game in 1 day.”
- “And if that was not enough, it has the worst graphics I have seen in a modern game.”
- “However, the graphics aren't anywhere near as sharp and detailed as in other games by this developer.”
- “The graphics could be better optimized.”
music
36 mentions
28 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as beautiful and soothing, enhancing the overall experience with its ambient qualities. However, many users report issues with the sound settings, noting that turning off music and sound does not fully mute all audio, which detracts from the enjoyment. While some appreciate the relaxing soundtrack, others find it repetitive or annoying, leading to mixed feelings about its implementation.
- “Beautiful music, smooth actions, fun puzzles, cute terrabots, and an interesting storyline combine to make this company's games very addictive.”
- “The music is relaxing, and the audio logs add a nice bit of story to an otherwise fun experience.”
- “Very fun puzzle game with calm soothing music.”
- “If you have the music on, it seems that it wasn't implemented properly, so it skips when the track starts over.”
- “The music and sound off options do not turn off all sounds and music; some still remain.”
- “Nice graphics, but it has the stupidest ear-piercing music with no way to shut it off other than shutting the sound off to my phone.”
monetization
29 mentions
34 % positive mentions
7 % neutral mentions
59 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases through the Play Pass, while others express frustration over the $7 charge to unlock additional levels. Some users prefer a model that allows for ad-supported gameplay instead of a flat fee, suggesting that forced ads between levels would be more acceptable than the current paywall. Overall, while the game is praised for its quality, the monetization strategy has left some players feeling restricted and dissatisfied.
- “This game is gorgeous, the little tidbits of story aren't that bad, and with the play pass no ads or in-app purchases, it's an amazing little game for a moment of relaxation!”
- “Amazing game, no ads, and it has very nice animations.”
- “Very engaging puzzles with no ads or nonsense.”
- “They require $7 after 4 levels to continue on with ads...”
- “Please stop making your games paid from microtransactions, it's boring and ruins the experience.”
- “You guys say no in-app purchases, but as soon as I launch the game it tells me to buy something...”
gameplay
24 mentions
46 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics, vibrant graphics, and rewarding puzzles, making it enjoyable for players. While some users noted minor bugs and a lack of depth in core mechanics, the puzzles are generally considered well-designed and engaging, appealing to a wide audience, including younger players. However, the game's replayability is limited, and some mechanics may not resonate with all players.
- “The graphics and sounds are vibrant and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “All the mechanics are smooth, the puzzles are just challenging enough, and I really enjoyed it!”
- “Really fantastic puzzles and gameplay while also not being so challenging that I needed a hint at every turn.”
- “There is no central or core mechanic to the game.”
- “The game starts with gameplay and no splash screen or options - you literally have to go through the tutorial first.”
- “Cute gameplay but mostly easy puzzles, more for kids than adults.”
stability
15 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as puzzles not functioning correctly and random freezes. While some players find the issues manageable and the overall experience enjoyable, the prevalence of technical problems significantly detracts from the game's potential. Overall, the game is described as a fun puzzle experience marred by instability and frequent glitches.
- “The game isn't hard, but the glitches and issues I ran into for every map were obscene, from parts not opening to half the hints not working, as some of them didn't even show anything, just being a blank screen.”
- “It's nice but it freezes randomly; you close it and then have to play the whole level again (which may also freeze, etc.).”
- “Buggy mess: half the puzzles are broken and won't let you advance.”
emotional
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players finding the story deeply touching and even tear-jerking, particularly towards the end. While some technical issues with puzzles and movement were noted, the heartfelt narrative and character connections left a lasting impact, making it a memorable experience for those who appreciate emotional storytelling.
- “It's very touching, and the only negatives I can think of are some of the puzzles not being clear on what is movable at first, and some of the hints being broken (nothing moving, not showing up correctly, etc.), but a truly wonderful game for anyone who likes puzzles and sweet stories told through voice logs.”
- “Someone poured their heart into this little game, and the story is very touching.”
- “I still can't stop crying, but it was so good and so touching it was completely worth it.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and relaxing qualities, enhanced by creative sound effects and engaging puzzles. Even with settings adjusted, players still experience a rich auditory environment that contributes to the overall ambiance. While the puzzles are highlighted as impressive, the atmosphere and story are considered satisfactory.
- “Lovely atmospheric game from a great developer.”
- “Creative puzzles, great sound effects, relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Relaxing atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable enough to revisit, issues like glitched hints and limited content lead to a consensus that it may become repetitive after a few hours.
- “Due to some hints being glitched and not playing correctly, that's why I gave it 3 stars, but otherwise, it is very replayable.”
- “Has limited replay value.”
optimization
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is designed with performance in mind, but there are notable issues with graphics optimization, as players report overheating on devices even during relatively simple gameplay. Further optimization is needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “It's actually designed with performance in mind.”
- “Needs some optimization; the phone heats up quickly for such a simple game.”
- “The graphics could be better optimized.”
- “Needs some optimization; my phone heats up quickly for such a simple game.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, as the repetitive nature of similar challenges can lead to monotony. However, the problem-solving elements are appreciated, and there is a desire for more variety in the underlying mechanics to keep the experience fresh and engaging.
- “I like the level of problem solving, but each level becomes too similar even though it's all new challenges. I need to change the underlying machine so the scene changes more; for me, seeing the same concept machine over and over becomes tedious. I'm on level 10 and each level, I'm hoping for a different idea.”
- “Can be a little tedious but intriguing. I thoroughly enjoy playing when the transition of pieces involves more understanding. Mind-boggling and patience appear to be the key to completion.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features a humorous take on puzzle-solving, enhanced by a light narrative found in collectible items. However, players note that the overall experience is relatively brief.
- “A funny little puzzle box game with a bit of story in some collectibles.”
- “Humorous moments that keep you entertained, even if it's a bit short.”