The First Tree

A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

The First Tree is a atmospheric, adventure and walking simulator game developed and published by David Wehle.
Released on September 14th 2017 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 11 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Korean and Portuguese - Brazil.

It has received 5,504 reviews of which 4,145 were positive and 1,359 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified The First Tree into these genres:

Atmospheric Adventure Walking Simulator Indie Exploration Relaxing Singleplayer Story Rich Open World Colorful Great Soundtrack Narration Nature Short Casual Third Person Drama Fox Mystery Fantasy

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows XP SP2+
Processor: 2.4GHz CPU Dual Core
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Geforce GTX 750 / Radeon R7 260X with 1GB Memory
Storage: 4 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

MacOS

OS: Mac OS X 10.9+ (64-bit only)
Processor: 2013 or newer Intel Core i5
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia or AMD GPU with 1GB Memory
Storage: 4 GB available space
Additional Notes: Dedicated graphics card required

Linux

OS: 64-bit only (tested with Arch Linux 4.12+, Fedora 25, Ubuntu 16.04+, Mint 18, Tumbleweed 4.13)
Processor: 2.4GHz CPU Dual Core
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Dedicated GPU recommended with 1 GB video memory, may still work with Intel HD 520, Mesa 17.2+ and Nvidia 384+ tested
Storage: 4 GB available space
Additional Notes: BETA VERSION, MSAA disabled on Linux, most gamepads compatible except for wireless Xbox 360 controller, some other minor bugs may be present

Reviews

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Nov. 2024

Pros: 1. Stunning Visuals The environments are truly gorgeous, with vibrant colors and atmospheric lighting that make exploring a pleasure. The art style creates a serene, dreamlike experience that feels perfect for the themes the game explores. 2. Emotional Story The game intertwines the journey of a fox searching for her lost cubs with the narrator's reflections on family, loss, and hope. The voice acting is solid, and the narrative is heartfelt, if not groundbreaking. 3. Atmospheric Soundtrack The music is a standout feature, complementing the visuals and story beautifully. It’s soothing and melancholic, helping immerse you in the game’s world. 4. Short and Sweet Clocking in at around 2 hours, the game respects your time. It’s perfect for those looking for a brief yet emotional experience. Cons: 1. Repetitive Gameplay While the game encourages exploration, the gameplay mostly boils down to walking and collecting glowing orbs. The lack of variety makes the experience feel shallow after the first half-hour. 2. Unpolished Mechanics The controls can feel clunky, and the jumping mechanic is imprecise, leading to occasional frustration during exploration. These issues are especially noticeable in a game where platforming plays a significant role. 3. Minimal Player Engagement The story is compelling, but the game feels more like a passive experience than an interactive one. There’s little to challenge or engage players beyond moving forward. 4. Predictable Narrative While touching, the story doesn’t break new ground and can feel overly familiar if you’ve played other narrative-driven games. The First Tree is more of an art piece than a traditional video game. It excels in delivering a serene and emotional experience but falls short in gameplay and depth. If you enjoy story-focused games and don’t mind sacrificing interactivity for atmosphere, it’s worth a playthrough. Just don’t expect it to leave a lasting impression. 8/10

Nov. 2024

I burst into tears more than once while playing this game. It was so so well made. No frills, no fuss, just a beautiful story put against a beautiful experience. Absolutely worth the money and the time.

Nov. 2024

This is a very pretty, chill game with a nice story. I wish the there was a sprint option in addition to run, sometimes the vast amount of land you need to cover is fusterating. Also there seemed to be a weird glitch trying to "activate" the stones in one level, took too many tries. besides that no complaints, would recommend overall.

Oct. 2024

The First Tree is a visually enchanting journey that proves you don't need photorealistic graphics to create something beautiful. The papercraft-inspired art style, with its stunning landscapes and thoughtful use of color, creates an almost dreamlike atmosphere. The way sunlight filters through the stylized trees and the graceful movements of the fox against the vibrant environments made me stop multiple times just to take in the scenery. What truly elevates this game is its deeply moving narrative that weaves together two parallel stories - a fox searching for her cubs and a son reflecting on his relationship with his father. The way these tales intertwine is masterfully done, with excellent voice acting that brings genuine emotion to every moment. Developer David Wehle has created something truly special here, turning personal loss and love into a universal story that resonates long after the credits roll. While it's a relatively short experience, it's one that deserves to be savored. Recommended for anyone looking for a meaningful, contemplative gaming experience.

July 2024

This game is a walking simulator, but a good one at that. Not really much else to say about it, story is heartfelt and music is nice. The fox animations looks a bit weird though and the jumping feels off. I can't really blame this single dev for it, since these things can be hard to get right in any video game, less so with just one developer! An easy 100%. There's lots and lots of better games to play than this, but considering how short it is and how easy it is to 100%, it was not that bad of a time at all. If you really want to try it, buy it on sale.

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9.75€

7.3

4,145

1,359

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Developer

David Wehle

Publisher

David Wehle

Release 14 Sep 2017

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