Underplayed Gems

Preserve (2024)

Preserve cover
Developer
Bitmap Galaxy
Publisher
Grindstone
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Early Access
Rating
4.6 of 5, 743 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A soothing puzzle game where you carefully place plants and animals to build a balanced, layered ecosystem.

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What players say

Players are divided. One side finds it a calming, simple puzzle game with beautiful art and music. The other side is frustrated by a lack of tutorials, unclear card interactions, and crashes that force PC reboots, especially on older hardware.

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