~ Apple Game of the Year 2015 ~
~ TIME Magazine Game of the Year 2015 ~
Prune is a love letter to trees. A game about the beauty and joy of cultivation.
With a swipe of a finger, grow and shape your tree into the sunlight while avoiding the dangers of a hostile world. Bring life to a forgotten landscape and uncover a story hidden deep beneath the soil.
• A unique digital plant for your pocket
• Beautiful, minimalist art and a super clean interface—it's just you and the trees
• Meditative music and sound design for you to zen out to
• No IAP, no monetization strategy, no currencies
• Share screenshots of your unique tree creations with friends
• Synchronize progress across all your devices using iCloud
----- RECEPTION -----
"Unlike anything I've played before... the kind of experience I want to pull out to show my friends." - The Verge
"Wildly creative, totally addictive, and oddly soothing" - Entertainment Weekly
"Prune is a gorgeous and unique experience." - 5/5 TouchArcade
"Prune is an awe-inspiring work of digital poetry that transcends its initial subject material to explore a much larger, much more complex theme, in an articulate and powerfully moving manner" - 10/10 Pocket Gamer
"A collaboration that feels more like a dance than puzzle-solving." - Kill Screen
----- AWARDS -----
• Winner - Best Upcoming Game - 11th International Mobile Gaming Awards
• Finalist - IndieCade Festival 2015
• Official Selection - Brazil's FILE Festival
• Runner-Up - IndiePlus "Make Something Great" Contest
• Official Selection - Out of Index Experimental Games Festival
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v1.1.6
Apple
released 2/7/2024
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New levels! For the first time, there are 12 new, challenging levels to explore and perfect. You'll see them in the main chapter menu after you've completed the game.
Thanks so much for playing Prune and let me know if you have any issues or feedback at support@prunegame.com.
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Apple
24d ago
:D
Prune is so cool! Make trees and show off your tree creations to yet friends to see what ya made! Joel, you rock!
- 🪼┆chara .ᐟ ☆ · v1.1.6
Apple
4mo ago
Great game, poor optimization
Let me clear one thing first- I love the game on Android. It feels so calm and peaceful, and the UI is buttery smooth. So I thought about buying and playing on my iPhone (15P). But the experience is complete opposite here. The UI is extremely laggy and the levels are literally unplayable. The game hasn’t been updated for 2 years, so maybe it’s not optimized for newer devices and iOS. I would love to give it a 5 star review, but not until this lag is fixed.
- auahmed · v1.1.6
Apple
1y ago
Really really beautiful
I’ve never written a review for a game before, but I’m compelled to say- this is such a beautiful game. It’s so unique and so well designed. It may not be what you’re looking for, but it might be what you needed anyway.
- Scrapplemdh · v1.1.6
Apple
2y ago
It’s back!
Omg! I have had this on my phone for years and kind of forgot about it but it used to be my go-to for some calming, meditative distractions. Cleared all the levels long ago. Now it is back with the first update in years (5 years). I am so pumped! Thank you for the update to one of my favs! It was worth the wait.
- Nobody important24 · v1.1.6
Apple
3y ago
Great game - would be cool to have promotion support
Overall everything is good and fun and enjoyable. It would be great if you add ProMotion support too.
- Aaron Sarkissian · v1.1.3
Apple
3y ago
Prune 2??
Like lots of other people I love the game. I’ve solved it many times and gotten all the blue flowers many times. There isn’t anything left for me to learn on this version. It’s time for Prune 2!
- DarrenDiggler · v1.1.3
Apple
4y ago
I love these types of games…but not worth $5
These intricate puzzle games are fun and interesting, but this one is limited in levels so I don’t think it’s worth the price they charge for it.
- NardBurningJoe · v1.1.3
Apple
4y ago
Beautiful, worth your time
‘Digital poetry’ describes this perfectly. If the title and screenshots grabbed you, you’ll be satisfied with this work.
- Duhman117 · v1.1.3
Apple
4y ago
To fast
So first of all I love this game but here are some things the creator should add I finished the whole game in about a week(on another device) so they should add some more levels or put a creative mode where you can make your own little map other than that The game is great
- jdhdidhdh · v1.1.3
Apple
4y ago
Abandoned.
Abandoned. But you can give them more money via Apple Arcade.
- jooohn92 · v1.1.3
Apple
4y ago
Love this game but gets choppy
I really enjoy this game and I play a couple of levels every night before I goto sleep. I do wish this game had 60fps support since my iPad Pro is equipped to handle performance like that. I also do notice that there are some choppiness to some of the animations when drawing the tree. If those are fixed, it’s an easy 5 stars.
- Josh Hutchinson · v1.1.3
Apple
4y ago
I cannot believe I have not rated this game
I have had this game installed since 2015. This is a true ASMR Type of game very Zen. The stress relief this game imparts is very welcome. Even though I have been through all of the levels countless times I never get tired of the experience. I sure wish more levels, or a similar game could be developed.
- Transmaster · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
Great game with no content
It’s a really good game but there is only 3 hours worth of content. Don’t buy
- stealth viper234 · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
Allegorical
This app is more than a mere game… it’s a parallel of life.
Nov 2015 thru January 2020 is like when toxic growth happens —ends in death of the whole tree. From March 2020 onward, keeping toxic people in ones life brings without pruning them off also brings, stunted growth, destruction & death of the whole tree. ~September 6, 2021.
- reddirtg · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
I cried
Its such a great game. Its so scary what we have done and what will happen if we don’t stop. That ending though was so beautiful. I love this game so much, 10/10, would and have played again.
- Kiwyi86 · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
More levels
This game is so boring and it’s way too short. Com on.
- Please Patch this · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
Not worth the money
I enjoyed this game while it lasted, but it was less than a week before I finished the game. I enjoyed going back to the different levels to try to get the people flowers that were difficult but I wish the game had four times as many levels.
- borealis89 · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
Tips would be helpful
I love this game!!! I calmed me down and was very happy, but I need some help. What are the yellow flowers? I have been finding them here and there and I was wondering what they were. Overall it is an amazing app. Thank you!
- RandomPanda34 · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
Too short
Very fun and visually appealing game, but I wish there were more levels. I beat the whole thing probably in 90 minutes
- Guitawriter · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
Read before buying
Ok I love ur game it was so relaxing but....
Ok so I finished the game in 2 1/2 days (with like 30min top each level) so I mean from what I can tell it’s $4 for 5 worlds and 48 levels. It might seem like a lot but it is NOT AT ALL. When I got to the end I was like oh it’s a new game. So I checked and it is 6+ years. I love this game but please add worlds 6-10. I know it is a really hard game to code but I mean in five years you should have like 20 worlds. I am not trying to be rude seriously, but please I love this game please make more. Also wile you make more worlds even if ur not make a sandbox mode so u can grow ur tree how u want with no end. Really I would of put 3 1/2 stars but I want people to read this before they spend there money. I love this game and you should 100% get it if you need a game to relax. Thank you for reading.
- I.D. notebook · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
More levels please
I love the game. And paid for it. Done in a few days.... I want more!
- hblackwoodm · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
Amazing game but ditch the autozoom!
I would have given this game 5 stars if it wasn’t for that annoying feature. I understand the desire to keep things stylistic since it is a gorgeous game, but gameplay should always be top of mind. There are so many objects to watch out for with foresight that it doesn’t make sense that it keeps trying to autozoom in when you need it to do the exact opposite. As my plant grows, I need an increasingly WIDER view. Coupled with having to actively move secondary objects around the screen makes the autozoom an annoying and unnecessary feature. At least give it an ‘on/off’ switch.
- golli_gee · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
Beautiful & Calming
I read some of the critical reviews and I can understand anyone who’s looking for action would be frustrated. For those who don’t get it, I’m sure there’s a YouTube vid available as a walkthrough. Finally, for those who got through it quick, I discovered that there are several possible solution to any level.
I enjoyed making many attempts to shape a beautiful tree. Happy with several results and I kept the pics. It’s a peaceful meditation and perfect for any window of time.
- kk100 · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
Landscape mode option, please
Love this game! Hoping for a landscape mode so I don't have to hold my iPad constantly while playing., which can sometimes bring me out of a Zen moment. :) I can prop it up in its case, instead.
- Ryvn · v1.1.3
Apple
5y ago
How does this even work?
It’s be great if there was some instructions or guidance on how this works. None. Nada. Nothing. What’s the point?
- PfionaBW · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Good and relaxing...
This game is unlike any other and takes the concept of pruning trees and turning it into something really fun and relaxing. It’s great! Only complaint I have is it needs to have more levels. I know it has more then usual puzzle games have but still I feel like it needs more work...it’s really good though. Recommend it!
- Zeph_o · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
So good
A beautiful game that takes my breath away.
- Daryl766 · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
I like it!! But...
I would love to have a “zen mode” kind of thing. Like a free play maybe with a slower growth speed. I thought the game would be relaxing but I’ve had a little difficulty on some levels so far! Very cool though.
- meowmeowmary · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Best game in the store!
Unique, relaxing, challenging. I want more levels. I finished all including blue flowers. Please create more games like this,.
- Michael me too · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Beautiful and challenging
This game is gorgeous. It’s somehow an Art app, a game, and a meditation. I wish there were more levels, as I got through them all, but this is one I go back and play over and over.
- EJP Author · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Fantastic game!
This masterpiece is a balance between elegance and challenge, without being frustrating. I’m not a fan of games that are just challenging for the sake of being challenging. It’s hard to put down really because it takes you on a journey. Excellent!
- freeman70 · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Beautiful game and design!
Great game with wonderful design and aesthetics.
- ghhrfjbxddt · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Lovely.
Lovely. It blows my mind how much variation there is in the different levels. I was a little frustrated when I started to play it as I found the beginning too easy, but the second section gratified my wish for a small challenge.
You’ve taken a tiny idea and expanded it into something amazing. This app is like a poem in the form of a game. Thank you!
One more note. I finished the game exceedingly quickly — and now I’d love some more. Is there a Prune 2 or anything?
- AnonymousSeven · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
💜
Best apple game I’ve ever played.
- Is meh · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Beautiful and challenging
Prune is basically perfect and perfectly simple. You simply prune trees to make them grow. But this beautifully designed game is much more challenging than that. Creativity, quick thinking, and skill are required to navigate around obstacles and reach goals. It is extremely satisfying and the levels are still fun to replay because there are multiple ways to accomplish goals and the resulting tree will always be unique. No ads!! Not even a beg for reviews! One of the best games I've played in a while.
- bdbino · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
thank you
it’s simply a beautiful game.
- windbirb · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
A relaxing, engaging, and peaceful puzzle game
I got this game when it went free to support people in lockdown due to the pandemic. I first just want to stop and point out how generous and kind that was before I even discuss the game. Thank you!
On first glance, I was underwhelmed by the game. I thought the pruning concept was too simple and it was a rather boring. However, I am glad to say this was a very, very wrong first take. After sinking some time into this game (I am at the 4th world) I find that the game develops its mechanics in a fashion that feels intuitive to the player without having to say a word, and required me to focus on how to solve each puzzle in its unique fashion. Furthermore, they are able to build on each level while maintaining the black and white serene atmosphere. I am usually someone who always has their phone on silent. But this is a game that needs to be played with sound. The soundtrack is so calming and peaceful, and playing this game with headphones in is a meditative masterpiece.
- kirkland1993 · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Beautiful game
Love the photo mode, I am still trying to find the perfect picture for my wallpaper!
- Hornwalker · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Strange
Nice idea ill give you that. But, it seems that I got stuck on the level IV even though I completed all from that level. No more levels?!!
- TonyStark1982 · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Another non-game
All you do is swipe branches to make the other branches grow past a barrier. Hard to believe that something like this could win an award. More proof of Apple’s style-over-substance philosophy. Hilariously, despite being released in 2015, it stutters on an XS.
- AnotherGJ · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Fun game, poor performance?
Enjoyable, but seems to drop lots of frames and run sluggishly or have choppy animations, even on iPhone 11 Pro
- Repo2 · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
High Quality Puzzler
Don’t let the free price tag fool you. This game rivals most paid puzzlers in design and enjoyability.
- TresChikon · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Hate It
From the outset I thought this would be a relaxing, artful experience. It is NOT. It’s depressing, and quite stressful as the game progresses. I am also sick to death of being laden with guilt or sorrow over our greed, avarice, destruction of nature, etc etc etc
ENOUGH! I use games to ESCAPE reality, not be plunged into it, and I wish more developers would create games that didn’t become increasingly difficult...what is the obsession with this tired trope?? Life is a challenge, sometimes just getting out of bed is a challenge, I don’t need them in my downtime as well.
- alittlebrittle · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
WHY such high ratings?!
Way too expensive for a silly BORING game! I am completely mystified by the high ratings. Interesting for 15 or 20 minutes and then so stupid I deleted it. What a mistake to purchase this.
- Anneee D · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Unclear
No tutorial. Tree grows, nothing happens. I cut the tree, nothing happens. I bought this game a couple of years ago and stopped playing because it was frustrating. Re-downloaded to try again. I don’t get it and the game does nothing to assist with this.
- carcusgod · v1.1.3
Apple
6y ago
Way too short!
Great game but way too short for the price you have to pay. Finished it in about an hour. Are there going to be anymore updates for new levels?
- chach109 · v1.1.3
Apple
7y ago
Not a Cultivation Game
I got this game fully expecting that it live up to its phrase, “cultivate what matters” only to learn that in it essence, this game is simply another strategy game, where you use Fruit Ninja like strokes to manipulate a tree. There is no real tutorial to learn how each cut you make on the tree actually affects its growth, and for those looking for more of the nature and beauty aspect of games, this one can be very misleading. Many times, it is not even clear what the objective is for each level, and I find the culmination of these things dissatisfying all in all.
- Samuelj03 · v1.1.3
Apple
7y ago
What does it take to tell a beautiful story?
This game is so simple and beautiful. It left a lasting impression on me.
- Nuke583 · v1.1.3
Apple
7y ago
Beautiful design
The design is beautiful, the strategy is relaxing and mindful. Music is perfect. I love this app and I wish it would go on forever. Please create more levels.
- quirkworks · v1.1.3
Apple
7y ago
Overpriced
Very pretty but very expensive for how short a game it is. You will probably be through it in under an hour.
- coldcrushin45 · v1.1.3
Apple
7y ago
A mesmerizing, beautiful game
This is the most beautiful game I have ever seen. Elegant, haunting, mesmerizing, stylish and addictive. It’s amazing how a simple and beautiful design, with such a smooth user interface, can create such an amazing experience. While the game is simple, it feels like it echoes life on such a deeper level. Play this game and you will understand, and you’ll admire what’s been created here. It’s short and simple, but very rewarding.
- Smittyapolis · v1.1.3
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