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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.
Recent Reviews:
Mixed (12) - 50% of the 12 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
All Reviews:
Mostly Positive (4,406) - 77% of the 4,406 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Sep 14, 2017
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Publisher:
David Wehle

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Violent References
Mild Language
Alcohol and Tobacco Reference

Age rating for: ESRB
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Reviews

“A tranquil and personal journey through a magical, shifting landscape.”
IGN

“I thoroughly enjoyed galloping around its gorgeous pastoral landscapes and moonlit moors, uncovering snippets of narrative all the while battling the ever-growing lump in my throat.”
PC Gamer

“The First Tree offers a beautiful, pensive break from everyday life.”
Kotaku

About This Game

From the creator of Home is Where One Starts… comes The First Tree, a third-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his father in Alaska. Players take control of the fox on a poignant and beautiful journey that crescendos at the source of life, and perhaps result in an understanding of death. Along the way, players can uncover artifacts and stories from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.

Key Features:

  • For fans of Journey, Firewatch, and Shelter.
  • Not a "fox simulator," but an emotional, intimate story by a one-man team with an ending you won't soon forget.
  • Featuring a gorgeous soundtrack by acclaimed artists like Message to Bears, Lowercase Noises, and Josh Kramer.
  • A short game (about an hour and a half) focused on story with some light puzzle solving and platforming.

System Requirements

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SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • 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
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • 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
    Minimum:
    • 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
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