Underplayed Gems

One Small Square: Backyard (1995)

One Small Square: Backyard cover
Developer
Magnet Interactive Studios, Inc.
Publisher
Virgin Sound and Vision
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Educational
Rating
5.0 of 5, 1 player ratings
Where to get it
My Abandonware

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How it feels

A quiet, curious stroll through a backyard ecosystem where learning about nature unfolds at an unhurried, child-friendly pace.

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About

Released in 1995 for Windows, One Small Square: Backyard is an educational puzzle title developed by Magnet Interactive Studios, Inc. Published by Virgin Sound and Vision, the game combines licensed content with themes of ecology and nature to create a learning experience focused on backyard environments.

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