Gibbon: Beyond the Trees

Play as a gibbon in a hand-drawn adventure about a family trying to survive as human activity changes their forest home. The story unfolds through the environments and events rather than dialogue.

Move through the canopy by swinging from branch to branch, building momentum to somersault, slide, and leap farther. You can also launch from another gibbon’s hands in midair, linking movement into longer runs.

Story mode presents a short narrative journey. Liberation mode sends you through procedurally generated jungle runs where you try to travel farther and rescue captured animals, while Daily Run challenges add leaderboard competition. Encyclopedia entries provide information about gibbons and their habitat.

Players who enjoyed the game often praise its hand-painted visuals, atmospheric music, fluid swinging, and emotionally affecting story about habitat loss and gibbon conservation. Some also appreciate the simple controls and short, single-sitting format, while others find the gameplay too brief or repetitive.