Underplayed Gems

Natural Instincts: European Forest (2021)

Natural Instincts: European Forest cover
Developer
DreamStorm Studios
Publisher
Games Operators
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
2.3 of 5, 295 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A calm, educational sandbox where you nurture wildlife and maintain a fragile forest ecosystem.

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What players say

Players say the game was abandoned by its developers shortly after launch, with no updates since late 2021. It is buggy, laggy, and has frustrating controls, making it feel incomplete and not worth buying even on sale.

Screenshots

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