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LEAVES - The Journey

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2017

Should you play it?

Travel to the mystic lands of Mononino and help the Treefruities to recover the lost leaves of their home tree. Search for clues to master the many puzzles and challenges on your journey.

What works

  • Unique surreal art style
  • Varied and challenging puzzles
  • Calming atmosphere and sound
  • Good value for price
  • Engaging exploration

Things to keep in mind

  • Some ui and navigation issues
  • Occasional bugs reported
  • Lack of story depth
  • Tedious backtracking
  • No fast travel

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Through Abandoned: The Forest

  • Nearwood - Collector's Edition

  • The Inner World

  • Samorost 2

  • COCOON

  • Varenje

More expressive

Games that feels like LEAVES - The Journey but with more self-expression and customization

  • Youropa

  • DISCOPUP

  • My Brother Rabbit

  • Quern - Undying Thoughts

  • Down the Rabbit Hole Flattened

  • Samorost 3

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LEAVES - The Journey: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026