Brood (2019)

Developer: Light Fox Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie, Early Access
Rating: 3.1 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 23 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You quietly explore a mythical meadow as a fox, uncovering secrets at your own pace in a serene, unfinished world.

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What players say

Players are deeply split on Brood. Some find it a cute, relaxing fox-walking sim with nice animations and music, but most agree it was abandoned shortly after a 2019 early-access release, leaving a small map with no objectives, mechanics, or tutorial. A vocal subset also criticizes the developer for issuing DMCA takedowns and removing negative reviews.

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