Rank 01Why this
Shares collectibles and exploration with The First Tree.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Games like The First Tree
- 36 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked The First Tree also play
The closest matches to The First Tree: LOST EMBER, RiME, Home is Where One Starts..., A Short Hike, and What Remains of Edith Finch. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Narration and Short, like The First Tree.
- $2.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2015
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A Short Hike
Why this: Also Short and Nature, like The First Tree.
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Firewatch
Why this: Also Short and Walking Simulator, like The First Tree.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like The First Tree
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: David Wehle
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 6
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 75% of 2,248 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Beautiful minimalist visuals
- Dual stories intertwine seamlessly
- Emotional storytelling hits hard
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Emotional
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Reviewers mention these as similar to The First Tree
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Spirit of the North
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The First Tree.
Shape of the World
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Nature, like The First Tree.
AER Memories of Old
Why this: Shares exploration with The First Tree.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The First Tree at current Steam store prices.
The Last Campfire
Why this: Shares exploration with The First Tree.
Gone Home
Why this: Also Short and Walking Simulator, like The First Tree.
Sumire
Why this: Shares collectibles with The First Tree.
The Fabled Woods
Why this: Also Narration and Short, like The First Tree.
Sunlight
Why this: Also Narration and Walking Simulator, like The First Tree.
Refunct
Why this: Shares platforming with The First Tree.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The First Tree, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
The Flood
Why this: Also Narration and Short, like The First Tree.
the static speaks my name
Why this: Also Short and Walking Simulator, like The First Tree.
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
Why this: Shares exploration with The First Tree.
When the Darkness comes
Why this: Also Narration and Walking Simulator, like The First Tree.
Mýrdalssandur, Iceland
Why this: Also Walking Simulator and Nature, like The First Tree.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
LOST EMBER
Why this: Shares collectibles and exploration with The First Tree.
RiME
Why this: Shares exploration with The First Tree.
A Short Hike
Why this: Also Short and Nature, like The First Tree.
What Remains of Edith Finch
Why this: Also Narration and Short, like The First Tree.
Firewatch
Why this: Also Short and Walking Simulator, like The First Tree.
About The First Tree
The closest matches to The First Tree: LOST EMBER, RiME, Home is Where One Starts..., A Short Hike, and What Remains of Edith Finch. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The First Tree is your kind of game, the closest matches are LOST EMBER, RiME and Home is Where One Starts... — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and emotional, and single out its auto save and collectibles. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
The First Tree is a 2017 indie adventure game set in Alaska, developed by David Wehle. Players control a fox on a journey through an open world to find her missing family, while also uncovering the story of a son reconnecting with his estranged father. The game features auto-save, collectibles, dual-perspective narrative, exploration, and platforming mechanics. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, contemplative, emotional, and melancholic. Reviewers highlight the beautiful minimalist visuals, the seamless intertwining of the two stories, and the emotional impact of the storytelling, with hidden secrets and alternate endings to discover. The game holds a 75% positive rating from 2,248 Steam reviews and is playable on Steam Deck.
About 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.
Is The First Tree worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 75% of 2,248 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics usually quit early: a median of 2.2 h played before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Beautiful minimalist visuals
- Dual stories intertwine seamlessly
- Emotional storytelling hits hard
- Hidden secrets and alternate endings
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“The First Tree is a visually beautiful game with emotional intentions, but it didn’t really connect with me. The fox’s journey had some touching moments, and the landscapes were nice to explore, but the gameplay—mostly walking and…”
“Just thumbing down. I couldnt connect with the story even at the lowest ground, gameplay is not enjoyable and barely exist. Disappointting.”
People who play it also play: LOST EMBER, RiME, Home is Where One Starts...
Mobile version
The First Tree is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-05, source)
- No in-app purchases declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-05, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-05, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-05, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about The First Tree
Can I run it?
Does The First Tree run on Steam Deck?
The First Tree is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does The First Tree cost?
The First Tree is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The First Tree?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The First Tree are LOST EMBER, RiME, Home is Where One Starts....
Who developed The First Tree?
The First Tree was developed by David Wehle.