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Inlusio Interactive · Published by Inlusio Interactive, Nexting (Japan) · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 95% positive (112 reviews) · 16 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
«The Guardian of Nature» is a hand-drawn, size-changing adventure. Embark on a magical journey with botanist Henry, use your size-changing ability to explore nature in big and small and solve solarpunk puzzles to put nature back in order.
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Adventure, Indie, Casual · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Explore a magical world as botanist Henry in The Guardian of Nature, an adventure where your size-changing ability opens new paths through nature. Solve intricate puzzles to restore balance to the environment.
About this game
«The Guardian of Nature» is a wholesome puzzle adventure game about the interconnectedness of nature, created in a wonderful hand-drawn and hand-animation style. You play as Henry, a Guardian of Nature who needs to go on a magical journey to save nature and The Tree of Life.
✨ Change size to explore nature large and small. ✨ Explore environments above and below ground. ✨ Find and use inventory items. ✨ Find out how nature is interconnected and fill up the Book of Nature with discoveries you make along the way. ✨ Solve nature-inspired and solarpunk puzzles and learn about the intricate inventions of the Guardians. ✨ A wonderful blend of wholesome experience and a modern twist on point-and-click adventures. Cozy gamers and old-school adventure gamers will feel right at home!
A key feature of the game is that Henry can change in size to access game environments large and small, above and below ground. This allows you not only to wonder through forests and gardens but access ant hills or even fly on birds.
The game and story consist of three episodes, told in a linear order. Each act consists of different game environments. To continue your journey, you must explore how these environments are connected and solve various puzzles.
In order to continue your journey towards the Tree of Life, you need to find and use inventory items. They are stored in you backpack and are crucial for connecting the dots.
The story of «The Guardian of Nature» is told through a wonderful fairytale-inpired narration, filling the Book of Nature step-by-step. Throughout the game you will regularly find and collect “Nature Cards” which reveal new pages in the book. They tell you more about the ancient wisdom of the Guardians of Nature, the interconnectedness of nature and give you hints on how to continue your journey.
The Guardians of Nature have learnt how to use the magical energy flow of mycelial networks underground - which are vital for all trees, plants and living beings - and have built solarpunk devices. You need to solve solarpunk puzzles to use the magical power of nature.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 or later
- Processor: i3 7100 or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Soundtrack of The Guardian of Nature Out Now + Sale!
Hey Guardians!We are really thrilled to announce that the original soundtrack by the wonderful sound designer and music composer Kate Miller is now available! These wholesome and adventurous tracks are inspired by nature, telling the story of Henry’s adventure toward the Tree of Life from beginning to end.Also: Many thanks for all your wonderful feedback so far! We've fixed a few bugs to make your adventure as smooth as possible.The game is currently on sale and we have released a bundle so you can purchase the game + the soundtrack all at once ☺️.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! 🌳💚Read full article on Community Announcements (Inlusio Interactive)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Full Version of The Guardian of Nature is Out Now!
Hello fellow Guardians!The day has finally come and The Guardian of Nature is officially out now with its third and final episode!It feels so unreal, and we want to thank everyone who joined us on our journey by playing the first episodes, giving us feedback, and making the game what it is today. It has been quite a journey, and after 7 years of hand-drawing all the scenes and development, we couldn't be happier to have pushed the release button today! We will keep you posted about updates and next steps, but for now: We hope you love the conclusion of Henry’s story and again: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! 🌳💚Read full article on Community Announcements (Inlusio Interactive)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Guardian of Nature: Full Release on May 21, 2026!
Hello Guardians!Today on Earth Day, we are thrilled to share our biggest milestone yet: The Guardian of Nature officially leaves Early Access for its Full Release on May 21, 2026!🌳 After a year of growth in Early Access, the third and final episode is almost here. Henry’s journey toward the giant Tree of Life reaches its grand conclusion, taking you deep underground and into the heart of the forest's fungal networks. 🛡️ Battle for the HabitatsTo celebrate Earth Day, we’ve partnered with PlanetPlay’s ‘Battle for the Habitats’ initiative. From today until June 5 (World Environment Day), we are joining studios worldwide to help protect vulnerable ecosystems. It is a cause that sits at the very heart of our game’s story.Thank you so much for being part of our journey and for spreading the word about the full release. We can’t wait for you to see how Henry’s adventure comes to an end 🌳💚Read full article on Community Announcements (Inlusio Interactive)AnnouncementsOfficial
Episode 3 & Full Release Coming in Summer 2026!
Hello Guardians!We are thrilled to share that we are hard at work completing Episode 3, the final episode of The Guardian of Nature! The journey of our botanist Henry will come to a conclusion and we can’t wait for you to experience how his story ends.With the launch of Episode 3, the game will officially leave Early Access and transition into its Full Release! 🌳✨Here is a sneak-peek of what awaits you in the final episode:🌳The Tree of Life: Finally reach the giant Tree of Life and find a way to stop the Tramplers and the destruction of nature.🚜 Underground Exploration: Navigate completely new environments and solve puzzles, including a cute little vehicle to dig deep 😻.🧩 New Puzzles: New solarpunk puzzles. Let’s see how to use the skills of the previous episodes 😉.🎶 Atmospheric New Tracks: We are expanding the soundtrack with delightful new pieces that capture the emotion of the finale.🎬 The Grand Finale: A brand-new animation clip with full voice-over and hand-crafted music.💡 Important Note on Pricing:After the Spring Sale 2026, we will be setting the final price for the full release. If you buy the game now, you’ll get the third Episode for free!Thank you so much for being part of this incredible journey with us. We are so excited to bring the full world of Henry to life very soon! 💚Read full article on Community Announcements (Inlusio Interactive)AnnouncementsOfficial
The Guardian of Nature – Episode 2 out now!
Hello Guardians!The wait is finally over! We are absolutely bursting with excitement to announce that Episode 2 of The Guardian of Nature is officially released! 🌳✨Henry’s journey toward the Tree of Life has taken a leap forward. We’ve poured our hearts into this update, doubling the game's content, and we can’t wait to hear about your adventures.Here is what awaits you in Episode 2:🌱 A whole new area: Explore a new environment filled with puzzles, hidden discoveries, and adorable animals!⚠️ Face the giants: For the very first time, Henry comes face-to-face with the Tramplers – the giant creatures tearing nature apart.🎶 New soundscapes: We have added wonderful new atmospheric music that expands our original soundtrack.🎬 New animation: Enjoy a brand-new animated clip with full voice-over and hand-crafted music that sets the stage for the final episode.🧹House keeping: We’ve polished the gameplay experience with better controls, improved hotspot interactions, and squashed plenty of bugs.📅 What’s next? We are already hard at work on the 3rd and final Chapter, coming in the first half of 2026. That update will mark the step from Early Access to a Full Release!💡 Important note on pricing: If you haven't joined the adventure yet, now is the perfect moment! Everyone who owns the game in Early Access gets the full game for free. To match the content update, we will be increasing the price slightly by the end of 2025, early 2026 – it would be wonderful if you supported us!Thank you! 💚Read full article on Community Announcements (Inlusio Interactive)
