Squirreled Away

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Squirreled Away is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Far Seas and was released on March 28, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Squirreled Away lets you live the whimsical life of a carefree squirrel exploring a vibrant urban park. Leap through treetops, craft tools and fantastical treehouses, and befriend charming park residents. Enjoy dynamic, acrobatic movement and cooperative play with up to four friends in this playful adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 650 reviews

story28 positive mentions

stability27 negative mentions

The game features adorable graphics and a charming art style that enhances the cozy atmosphere.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, with enjoyable mechanics for climbing, jumping, and building as a squirrel.
The game is great for co-op play, allowing friends to explore and complete quests together.

The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in around 6-10 hours, leading to a feeling of limited content.
There are several bugs and glitches, including issues with quests not registering and inventory problems.
The building mechanics can be clunky, and the lack of fast travel options can make navigation tedious.

story
140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and primarily revolves around simple fetch quests given by various animal characters, particularly squirrels. While some players found the quests enjoyable and the overall experience relaxing, many noted the lack of a substantial narrative and the repetitive nature of the tasks. Additionally, bugs and glitches in quest tracking detracted from the experience, leading to frustration for some players.
- “The story is simple but interesting and never feels stressed.”
- “My friend and I practically cried when we finished the story.”
- “The tasks are relaxing to complete, and the story is beautifully crafted.”
- “The story: I'll be honest, I did not buy this game for the story, and there is really no story in my opinion, but I still had fun with it.”
- “There's no story, so if you're looking for that - pass.”
- “The 'story' (if we can call it that) is very short, and after that, there is nothing else to do in the game (apart from the boring loop of fishing, collecting materials, and building more tree houses with no purpose).”
gameplay
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as fun, engaging, and easy to grasp, with a cozy atmosphere and charming visuals that enhance the experience. While the movement mechanics and building aspects are praised for their fluidity and creativity, some players feel that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, particularly in its quest structure and crafting mechanics. Overall, it offers a relaxing experience, though some mechanics may feel underutilized or frustrating at times.
- “The gameplay is very addictive, calm and cozy, and just good in general.”
- “The blend of mechanics is genuinely interesting: you can explore, build, craft, and take on quests.”
- “The movement mechanics are really well done and satisfying to use, letting you crawl over everything like the squirrel gremlin you are.”
- “The meditation mechanic feels like a bad joke.”
- “A simple gameplay built entirely around fetch quests and the fact that it repeats this in each new area without adding variety makes it even worse.”
- “Nothing that was said about this game on that review is true and the gameplay is seriously lacking and extremely dull and boring.”
graphics
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and cute art style, vibrant colors, and well-designed environments, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. While some users noted minor graphical issues and crashes, the overall visual presentation is considered delightful and engaging, particularly for a lighthearted experience. The game's aesthetic successfully captures the whimsical nature of its squirrel protagonist, making it appealing for casual play.
- “The graphics are a delight: the way the squirrels move, hop, and dart around the trees feels very natural.”
- “Squirreled Away's graphics and art direction are charming; the environments are thoughtful and beautifully designed.”
- “The graphics are so beautiful and the music is perfect!”
- “However, now it has crashed many times; restarting doesn't help, the graphics are frozen + fatal error.”
- “❌ The visuals need polish – the art direction is fine, but there’s something just a bit off.”
- “You can get 40 fps on low, so if you have a Steam Deck and are okay with mediocre graphics and lower framerates, the game is going to be great for you.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing atmosphere. Many players express a desire for a standalone soundtrack due to its enjoyable nature, although some note that the tracks can be repetitive and short. Overall, the music complements the game's charming visuals and gameplay, contributing to a cozy and delightful experience.
- “The music is nice and soothing and fits the game's relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and the music is perfect!”
- “Love how relaxing this game is and the music is very chill.”
- “Almost no music, just a few short jingles.”
- “So far, the only con I have is the music.”
- “Things to improve: music - it needs longer tracks and just more of the beautiful music it already has.”
stability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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96%
The game exhibits a range of stability issues, including minor glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as camera control problems, quest tracking errors, and inventory bugs. While many players report that these issues are not game-breaking and can often be resolved by restarting the game, the overall experience is marred by frequent bugs, particularly in multiplayer and build modes. Despite these challenges, players still find the game enjoyable and fun, suggesting that future patches may improve stability.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a stable gameplay experience.”
- “The game is very buggy, especially in multiplayer (quests break very often), and build mode is a bit finicky.”
- “I've had glitches where I suddenly cannot climb, where my inventory acts full when it's not, where items once dug up or broken apart will fall to the ground and disappear unable to be collected, where my builds vanish when leaving and re-entering the game as well as many more small annoying bugs that make it unplayable.”
- “Amazing idea with potential, but it is a current buggy mess.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews on the grinding aspect highlight a mixed experience; while some players find the initial grind tedious and time-consuming, particularly due to slow traversal and lack of a map, others appreciate the depth it adds to the gameplay. Many agree that the first few hours can feel grindy, but the overall experience improves once players settle into the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Other games have recognized and fixed these tedious issues; why must we deal with them here?”
- “It gets pretty tedious because the speed of your squirrel is pretty slow.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever dialogues and amusing quests, particularly featuring quirky squirrel characters and their antics. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone, with funny glitches adding to the overall comedic experience. The game's unique premise of being a squirrel in a survival setting contributes to its charm, making it a delightful and entertaining choice for friends.
- “Pretty simple fetch quests, but with some hilarious dialogues.”
- “No 'human vs nature' stuff or any other predictable conflict this time, only you and your funny furry friends.”
- “This game is fantastic, the fact that you can be a squirrel and build a house in a tree just like any other survival game is just such a strange concept that it's hilarious.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on the Steam Deck and can achieve locked 60fps on higher-end PCs, players report occasional frame rate instability and stuttering issues, particularly in complex environments. Many users express a desire for further improvements and fixes from the developers to enhance performance, especially on lower-end systems.
- “Performance on the Steam Deck is smooth and snappy.”
- “Optimization is fine; ran locked 60fps on the high setting at 1080p on my 5700x and GTX 1080.”
- “This game definitely still has performance issues (unstable fps here and there) but it's playable and pretty.”
- “But the magic is spoiled whenever your squirrel veers near the underside of a branch, causing a full-on wonk-fest of stuttering paralysis.”
- “The game runs on the Steam Deck with a decent frame rate, though achieving optimal performance requires lowering visual quality.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and relaxing nature, with players appreciating its cute visuals and low-stress gameplay. Many users find it to be a comforting experience that allows them to unwind, evoking feelings of joy and grounding through exploration and playful challenges. Overall, it is celebrated as a delightful escape that fosters a sense of warmth and contentment.
- “Squirreled Away is a wholesome, low-stress experience with cute visuals and a relaxing atmosphere.”
- “It is the only game that has made me feel a little bit grounded in terms of exploration - it's a mini grounded 100% squirrelish.”
- “A fun wee game to play to wind down after a big day and you just want some wholesome gaming.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its soothing music, cute visuals, and a cozy, low-stress environment that enhances the overall relaxing experience. Reviewers appreciate the casual approach that prioritizes fun and tranquility, although some note that the content may feel light. Overall, the game successfully creates a charming and enjoyable ambiance.
- “Squirreled Away is a wholesome, low-stress experience with cute visuals and a relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Squirreled Away exudes a cozy, relaxing, and laid-back atmosphere, as noted in various reviews.”
- “The music is nice and soothing and fits the game's relaxing atmosphere.”
- “Very pog, quite pretty and very relaxing atmosphere with decent music, but the content is somewhat light; maybe we will see more content in the future.”
- “Squirreled away exudes a cozy, relaxing, and laid-back atmosphere, as noted in various reviews.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy in the game involves ads that complement the relaxing gameplay, enhancing the experience rather than detracting from it. Players appreciate how the ads are integrated into the game, making them feel less intrusive.
- “The constant ads disrupt the relaxing vibe of the game.”
- “Monetization feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has limited content and minimal replayability, with users noting that it lacks incentives to revisit unless additional content is introduced.
- “Limited content and replay value.”
- “No replayability, though.”
- “Replayability is minimal unless they choose to expand the game.”