Underplayed Gems

Prune (2025)

Prune cover
Developer
Joel McDonald
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
5.0 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A quiet, meditative experience where you carefully tend to a growing tree, feeling calm and contemplative.

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What players say

Players describe it as a short, meditative puzzle game about growing trees that is relaxing and minimalist. Many note the game is roughly 1.5 hours long, and while most find it calming, a few reviewers find the timed pruning and certain later environments feel anxious rather than soothing.

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