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Guide a newborn alien out of its underground lair, clicking through wordless puzzles as it travels toward an unknown destination.
Released 26 Jan 2015
Escort an Alien Baby
Click to Clear Obstacles
Solve Wordless Puzzles
The Old Tree is a short free-to-play cinematic puzzle game about a newborn alien baby. Witness this microscopic entity's first moments of life and help it emerge from its underground lair and ascend towards an unknown destination.
Developed by Red Dwarf Games · Published by Red Dwarf Games





The game follows a microscopic newborn alien as it emerges from an underground lair and makes its way through strange environments toward an unknown destination. The story is told without words, through scenes and interactions.
In this point-and-click adventure, the alien moves on its own and stops when something blocks its way. Explore each scene, click interactive objects, and clear obstacles so the creature can continue.
Progress comes through a short sequence of accessible puzzles and unusual locations, including an air ducts section. The focus is on observing the surroundings and figuring out what to interact with, rather than on combat or complex systems.
In the supplied reviews, players often enjoy the distinctive artwork and eerie, surreal atmosphere, along with the contrast between unsettling scenes and the small alien protagonist. Some appreciate how the wordless storytelling invites interpretation, and the simple point-and-click puzzles fit the brief journey. Others find the experience too short or the puzzles and story unclear.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
|---|---|
| Controller required | No |
| Website | Official website |