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Tiny Lands is a single player casual simulation game with a kids theme. It was developed by Hyper Three Studio and was released on January 21, 2021. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Tiny Lands" is a single-player kids' simulation game known for its stellar visuals and splendid music. The game utilizes a 3D environment where players can interact with scenes and adjust the angle and zoom to find differences, with dynamic objects that bring scenes to life through elements like fire, rain, and wind. Expansion packs 1-3 are also available, offering additional content for players to explore.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 346 reviews
music53 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions

  • Beautifully designed 3D dioramas that create an immersive and relaxing atmosphere.
  • Soothing soundtrack and ambient sounds enhance the calming experience of gameplay.
  • Engaging puzzles that vary in difficulty, providing a satisfying challenge without time pressure.
  • Lack of a hint system can lead to frustration when players struggle to find the last difference.
  • Some differences are too subtle, often relying on minor color or size changes that can be hard to spot.
  • Limited camera controls restrict movement, making it difficult to view certain areas of the dioramas effectively.
  • music
    121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, featuring soft ambient melodies and natural soundscapes that enhance the overall experience. While some players noted that the tracks can become repetitive over time, the soothing soundtrack and sound effects effectively complement the charming visuals and gameplay, making it an ideal choice for casual play and relaxation. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's tranquil atmosphere, although options for volume adjustment are limited.

    • “The soundtrack is composed of soft ambient melodies and natural soundscapes: birdsong in the forest, the rhythmic lapping of ocean waves, or the crackle of a campfire.”
    • “Beautiful dioramas combined with wonderful music makes this one of my favorite games to relax to after a busy or stressful day.”
    • “The music is calming and meshes perfectly with what you're seeing.”
    • “Heads up for neurodivergent players: the combination of music, ambient scene-related sound, and visually busy scenes might be a bit much at times.”
    • “Yeah, background music was okay at first, but due to the overall repetition, it also got on our nerves.”
    • “Not that it was bad, but the tracks were kind of mellow spin-off versions of known melodies, at least I recognized some other famous songs in the harmonies of them, so that’s always critical if you hear them too much over a long time.”
  • graphics
    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a charming low-poly art style that evokes a handcrafted quality, reminiscent of toy models and papercraft sculptures, creating a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Players appreciate the vibrant and detailed visuals, which, combined with soothing music, enhance the overall experience, although some have noted issues with resolution options and occasional graphical blurriness. Overall, the aesthetic is widely praised for its beauty and ability to complement the game's casual, meditative gameplay.

    • “The game’s low-poly art style gives it a handcrafted quality, with textures that evoke toy models or papercraft sculptures.”
    • “The art style and worlds are unique, appealing, vibrant, and engaging.”
    • “Gorgeous visuals, chill music, fun puzzles.”
    • “While the game features striking visuals, it can often feel repetitive and frustrating.”
    • “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
    • “Very late in the game I noticed that apparently one reason for the horrible blurry graphics was that I played in 4K; in 1080p they were much sharper.”
  • gameplay
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by simple yet engaging mechanics, primarily revolving around spotting differences in beautifully designed 3D dioramas, which creates a relaxing and tactile experience. However, some players find the gameplay can become repetitive and monotonous over time, despite the charming visuals and ambient soundtrack. Overall, it offers a cozy experience, though it may test patience due to its lack of varied challenges.

    • “This mechanic—so simple yet so effective—turns what could have been a flat puzzle into a spatial experience, where the act of discovery feels tactile and rewarding.”
    • “It offers charming 3D dioramas, a relaxing soundtrack, and low-pressure gameplay.”
    • “Great soundtrack, simple but engaging gameplay, all around perfect for what it is!”
    • “But the actual gameplay made it feel more like an unpolished prototype.”
    • “The gameplay can get monotonous, which might test your patience, even though the graphics are pretty impressive.”
    • “Repetitive gameplay - the gameplay can become dull as the core mechanics don’t vary much.”
  • atmosphere
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "tiny lands" is characterized by its relaxing visuals and serene audio, creating a meditative experience that emphasizes tranquility over challenge. Players appreciate the game's beautiful design, soothing music, and thematic sound effects, which collectively enhance the immersive and inviting environment. While the gameplay loop may lack depth, the overall atmosphere is celebrated as a standout feature, making it highly recommended for those seeking a low-commitment, atmospheric puzzle experience.

    • “For players who value atmosphere, relaxation, and careful craftsmanship, Tiny Lands stands as a small masterpiece of quiet design.”
    • “The atmosphere is perfect and each scene is so cute.”
    • “Each level also features soothing music and additional specific audio that perfectly fits the theme and atmosphere of that scene - examples would be the sound of horse carriages on cobblestone, whale song, sword fights, or the occasional train passing by.”
    • “The core loop—find five differences and move on—never truly evolves, and the absence of any strong narrative or progression system means the game relies entirely on atmosphere and visual variety to sustain engagement.”
    • “The sound effects and the music add to the atmosphere, but are a bit annoying when you need a long time for a level.”
    • “The colors are bright, but the lighting is soft and it works toward the relaxing atmosphere.”
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is conveyed through beautifully designed dioramas that each tell a unique mini-story, creating a sense of nostalgia and wonder. While some players appreciate the artistic representation of scenes, others note the absence of a cohesive overarching narrative connecting the levels. Overall, the visuals and ambient sounds contribute to a relaxing experience, even if the game lacks a traditional story structure.

    • “The maps are really pretty, and you can see the love put into the design and the mini-story depicted, especially in the 10th world.”
    • “The dioramas are beautiful, and it's fun watching the little story that each of them manages to tell.”
    • “Each level is like a snapshot of a story that makes you wonder.”
    • “My only wish is that between scenes there would be some overlapping storyline, which would hold each 'world' together.”
    • “Actually, there is no story.”
    • “Low poly is always hard to digest, but this time doesn't feel that way; it is charming and each diorama has a story behind it.”
  • grinding
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to poor camera controls that complicate the search for differences. While the scenes and sound design are enjoyable, the repetitive nature of the tasks may only appeal to dedicated fans of hidden object games. Overall, the grinding can detract from the experience, making it feel more like a chore than a rewarding challenge.

    • “It makes searching for the differences too tedious.”
    • “This would have been perfectly manageable if not for the poor camera controls, which make exploring a scene tedious.”
    • “Having to pan the camera around was tedious.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game features handmade levels that may lack inherent replay value, the ability to pan the scene while zoomed in enhances the overall gameplay experience, contributing positively to its replayability.

    • “The positive aspect of this approach, though, is replayability.”
    • “Being able to pan the scene while zoomed in makes it much more playable.”
    • “Currently, all levels are handmade and hold not much replay value.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is appreciated for its variety and charm, with players noting that the cute and funny scenes enhance the overall experience. Many recommend playing with others, as the lighthearted competition and engaging music contribute to a fun yet challenging atmosphere.

    • “I loved the variety of the many scenes and how humorous they were at times!”
    • “I really recommend this game to play with someone else, as it makes the progress of finding the differences less stressful when the levels get harder. The competition, combined with the fantastic music, creates a soothing yet funny experience.”
    • “The little scenes are kind of cute and sometimes a little funny.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting the artist's vulnerability and creativity behind its development. The unique technology and wholesome gameplay evoke a sense of nostalgia and appreciation, making it difficult for players to assign a negative rating despite any shortcomings. Overall, the emotional resonance of the project is significant, particularly for those who value artistic expression in gaming.

    • “You probably know that torn feeling; in my heart, I really don’t want to hand out a negative rating. After all, being an artist myself, I understand all the creativity behind the process and the emotional vulnerability, especially in regard to such a small family project.”
    • “This arcade machine has a touching screen, a new tech that was nowhere else to be found at that time in my city.”
    • “Wholesome puzzling for those wishing to partake in puzzling over perfect pixel puzzling puzzles.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users express a need for better optimization, citing high resource usage that strains their hardware, particularly with graphics settings and mouse controls. Many are hoping for performance patches to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “Great, but I need more optimization (my computer is on fire), and total mouse controls (I'm pretty sure I can pan and rotate with the mouse, think Blender).”
    • “I have a little concern about why this mini game makes my video card run so high; I would have loved a performance patch or at least some graphics settings.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the stability of the game, noting that each level is beautifully crafted, creating a visually immersive experience that feels like a moment captured in time.

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Tiny Lands is a casual simulation game with kids theme.

Tiny Lands is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 50 hours playing Tiny Lands.

Tiny Lands was released on January 21, 2021.

Tiny Lands was developed by Hyper Three Studio.

Tiny Lands has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its grinding.

Tiny Lands is a single player game.

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