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As a rookie field researcher, place cameras in Melmoth Forest, track squirrels by night, and investigate their strange behavior.
Released 04 Feb 2021
Place Trail Cameras
Trace Squirrel Routes
Find Hidden Nut Stashes
NUTS is a single-player walking simulator surveillance mystery. Record the squirrels, report your findings, and piece together what’s really going on in Melmoth Forest.
Developed by Joon, Pol, Muutsch, Char & Torfi · Published by Noodlecake









You play a rookie field researcher sent to Melmoth Forest to study where its squirrels nest. Working from a remote caravan and communicating with your supervisor, Dr. Nina Scholz, you investigate the animals’ unusual behavior and report your findings.
During the day, you explore the forest and position cameras to capture squirrel movements. At night, you review the recordings, compare what the cameras caught, and use the evidence to work out routes and locate hidden nut stashes before sending the requested findings.
The investigation unfolds across chapters that vary the camera tasks and add new challenges, such as tracking more squirrels or capturing specific events. As your research continues, details in the assignments and footage build a wider mystery about the forest and the interests surrounding it.
Players who enjoy NUTS often highlight the distinctive visuals, atmospheric forest and sound, and the unusual pleasure of predicting squirrel paths through camera placement and footage review. Some also appreciate its relaxed pace and the mystery woven around the fieldwork. Reactions to the story’s conclusion are mixed, and recurring criticisms include its short length and a camera loop that can feel repetitive or reliant on trial and error.








| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 6 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |