Prune is an award-winning puzzle game where you guide the growth of a digital tree toward sunlight through precise pruning. With simple swipe controls, you trim away branches to help your tree avoid hazards like saw blades and orbital darkness, nurturing blossoms along its path. This minimalist experience merges tranquil visuals, gentle music, and thoughtful gameplay to create a “digital love letter to trees” that resonates as both art and puzzle .
Key Features:
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Elegant Pruning Gameplay: Cut away unnecessary branches to direct the tree toward light and bloom .
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Minimalist Hand-Drawn Aesthetic: Delicate, ink-wash visuals that evoke calm and focus .
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Atmospheric Soundtrack: Meditative ambient audio deepens the zen vibe .
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Structured Levels with Skip Option: Explore over 100 handcrafted levels, with optional level skipping to keep the flow .
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No Monetization: Pure, premium experience—no ads, no in-app purchases .
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Screenshot Sharing: Capture your unique tree and share creations externally .
Why You’ll Love It:
Prune offers a serene escape in short, elegant sessions. Its combination of soothing visuals, fluid gestures, and mindful gameplay has been celebrated as “awe-inspiring digital poetry” by Pocket Gamer and lauded by The Verge as “unlike anything I’ve played before.” It balances peacefulness and puzzle without compromising emotion . Ideal for those seeking a calm yet challenging mobile sanctuary.
More About Prune:
Developed by Joel McDonald (Polyculture), Prune launched in 2015 and quickly earned accolades—including TIME’s Game of the Year. With a Metacritic score in the 90s, multiple award nominations (BAFTA, GDC), and praise for its expressive minimalism, it stands as a milestone in mobile game artistry . Regular updates, Apple Arcade support, and cross-device sync make it a standout in TopStore’s catalog—perfect for players who crave thoughtful, unfettered gaming experiences.