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Preserve
Developer Bitmap Galaxy
Preserve is a relaxing puzzle nature-building game in which you flourish a vibrant ecosystem by cleverly placing plants and animals to create a perfect symbiosis to your liking. From the Steam store page
211 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
92
LovedLoved
171 positive · 15 negative
95% range 87–95%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 171 | 15 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
451 of 475 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
92% recommend · 167 yes, 15 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 182 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (735 of 791 positive).
Players praise Preserve as a relaxing and beautiful puzzle game with a soothing soundtrack. [1][2][3] Some find the gameplay repetitive or shallow over time. [2][4][5] A few reviewers criticize RNG in card draws and lack of undo options. [6][7][8]
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- [8]
Fun game, but I have one major gripe with this game (And other puzzle games that suffer from this same problem). There seems to be a disproportionate amount of RNG when it comes to getting the perfect expansion hexes and tiles to place within them for classic mode (or high-score mode). This is great for randomness' sake, but when you have to score a certain amount of points, its insanely frustrating to constantly …
- [1]
I heartily recommend this game to those who enjoy strategy and puzzle games - the music is excellent, the art style is pleasant, and adapting to the differing mechanics of each map type has been a fun challenge. I enjoy both strategy games and puzzles, and this has been a fine example of both. One very minor gripe is that the Natural Wonders for the Ice Age maps - a set of glacial lakes - felt a little …
- [2]
PROS - Relaxing and satisfying puzzle gameplay. - Beautiful low-poly art style. - Peaceful atmosphere with a soothing soundtrack. - Encourages creativity and strategic planning. - Great game for short, stress-free sessions. CONS - Gameplay can become repetitive over longer play sessions. - Limited mechanical variety as the game progresses. VERDICT Preserve is exactly the kind of game I like to play when I want to …
- [9]
Preserve starts out simple and calming, but becomes surprisingly deep once you try to master the levels to reach the golden achievements. I really like that it can be peaceful without becoming boring, and challenging without feeling overwhelming. The nature restoration theme is lovely, visuals are beautiful, the different biomes feel distinct, and the music fits the atmosphere so well. A charming and satisfying …
- [3]
Preserve is a great game for winding down at the end of the day. With a delightfully whimsical soundtrack, a gorgeous colour palate and simple mechanics, preserve delivers an experience that is perfect for after a long day when you just want something to end your day on a pleasant note. It's also got more complexity for anyone who wants a bit of a challenge, try aiming for the highest score possible. I've enjoyed …
Summarised from 34 of the 198 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Preserve talk about relaxing and meditative atmosphere; those who didn't talk about gameplay can become repetitive. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 211 · most liked firstGame music belongs on CD. With the advent of game composition becoming more sophisticated & pristine digital audio becoming affordable via the CD, it helped VGM mature & become a viable artistic medium in the late 80s. Relegating VGM to vinyl makes no sense. Preserve your game music on CD, composers
neutral · AI labelView post →"Preserve your video game to avoid being sued for theft" is an interesting new angle
neutral · AI labelView post →I wrote a little driver for this vape pen display. I found a vape pen on the ground already half smashed so I couldn't identify what it was sadly, other than it being pink. After taking it apart (pliers, force, beer) I looked at the chips under a magnifying glass, and saw it had a SC8F073 MCU^[yeah no idea. Had to look it up. Says it might a UART interface I can dick around with, but not seeing anything], and also had this little ribbon display whose only markings I could see are "12-25…
neutral · AI labelView post →Fun game, but I have one major gripe with this game (And other puzzle games that suffer from this same problem). There seems to be a disproportionate amount of RNG when it comes to getting the perfect expansion hexes and tiles to place within them for classic mode (or high-score mode). This is great for randomness' sake, but when you have to score a certain amount of points, its insanely frustrating to constantly score the same amount of points or less no matter what you do differently. Long…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cosy vertical tile-stacking nature-building puzzle game Preserve is out now #Preserve #IndieGames #Linux
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm calling this imaginary game a 4P Strategy game - Pioneer, Protect, Partner, Preserve. Go out into the hostile unknown. Establish outposts and settlements that protect vulnerable resources. Partner with other factions to build tools to survive. Preserve all in the face of escalating conditions.
neutral · AI labelView post →I heartily recommend this game to those who enjoy strategy and puzzle games - the music is excellent, the art style is pleasant, and adapting to the differing mechanics of each map type has been a fun challenge. I enjoy both strategy games and puzzles, and this has been a fine example of both. One very minor gripe is that the Natural Wonders for the Ice Age maps - a set of glacial lakes - felt a little underwhelming, visually. That being said, I have some issues with the Jurassic segment of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cosy vertical tile-stacking nature-building puzzle game Preserve is out now https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/05/cosy-vertical-tile-stacking-nature-building-puzzle-game-preserve-is-out-now/ #Preserve #IndieGames #Linux
neutral · AI labelView post →It's not bad, per se, but might just be a bit ~too~ simple and relaxing for my taste. When I read the store-page hyping up 'multi-layered habitats and ecosystems', I expected a bit more than each tile being able to hold exactly one habitat, with each habitat being a perfectly closed off creature container from other habitats. The graphics and soundscape are pleasing, but the mechanics are uninovative and simplistic. So I'll pass on this one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The mechanics are shallow and repetitive; the gameplay is just placing down habitat and then putting 3 different or 3 of the same animals in those habitats over and over again with only superficial variation. It gets old really fast. In addition, as with most games these days, it is extremely poorly optimized for such a small game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game's lovely, if a little more shallow-feeling than I expected. It's hard to put my finger on the issue, but where something like Terra Nil feels loving and granular, Preserve just feels.. distant, and written quirks like 'You saved the biodiversity!' only serve to reinforce that. Sit that with the fact that the interface is backwards (as far as I'm concerned) and only has options to fix about two thirds of those reversals... well, when a game gives me a headache because dragging with…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cards That Shape World I really liked Terra Nil, where you try to restore Earth's ecosystems, so I was also interested in Preserve. Instead of placing buildings, you work with cards. Well, if you're lucky enough to get the right ones. That's the main problem with the game. The developers clearly tried to make each map balanced, but sometimes you just don't get the cards you need. If you want to complete all the achievements, you might find yourself restarting a map a lot, which can be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have enjoyed puzzle games here and there but they aren't my usual genre. I forget how I came across this game in the store but the visuals and music immediately called out to me somehow, so here I am 127 hours later. I've only played the "base" game puzzles and not dipped my toes into the challenges so far... So why haven't I gotten frustrated at myself, or bored, and moved on? Simple. This game is fun even when you "lose." Due to the aforementioned combination of the graphics, the music, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If that sounds annoying or like a buzzkill, then know that doing two 18-hr play days dawntrail release weekend left me with a probably permanent eye injury that makes it hard for me to play this game for long periods. Learn from my mistakes. Preserve your peepers. Thank you
neutral · AI labelView post →PROS - Relaxing and satisfying puzzle gameplay. - Beautiful low-poly art style. - Peaceful atmosphere with a soothing soundtrack. - Encourages creativity and strategic planning. - Great game for short, stress-free sessions. CONS - Gameplay can become repetitive over longer play sessions. - Limited mechanical variety as the game progresses. VERDICT Preserve is exactly the kind of game I like to play when I want to slow down and relax. There's something incredibly satisfying about…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Almost similar to Dorfromantik but more about nature and animals, this game is gorgeous. It has a more targetted approach to "winning" and unlocking new environments and stages. Would 10/10 recommend this to anyone who likes similar puzzle and logic games.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →26 Nov 2025 Update: Did I mention it has weekly challenges and I do horribly at each and every single one of them. Game is still fun, though it's more of a pop in and play a round, type of game. I like it. :) I really like this game! I've been playing for a while now (a bit over a month). I'm not great at it, but I do okay. I really like the Ocean and Forest (?) locations/options. (Back Drop Image - Really Cute!) https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3599450530 You will…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Controls in a controller mode are absolutely unusable and I can't use a mouse + KB mode on a Steam Deck. Moreover a detection of a selected cell under a cursor is completely broken.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dorfromantik kind, but better. Beautiful game promoting beautiful values. Unfortunately gets boring kinda easily. Still definitely worth recommending.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preserve starts out simple and calming, but becomes surprisingly deep once you try to master the levels to reach the golden achievements. I really like that it can be peaceful without becoming boring, and challenging without feeling overwhelming. The nature restoration theme is lovely, visuals are beautiful, the different biomes feel distinct, and the music fits the atmosphere so well. A charming and satisfying puzzle game that I definitely recommend.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A fun relaxing game that's part puzzle game part building simulator, for when you just want to relax and catch a breath. The various biomes comes with their own unique challenges, that keeps the game from becoming boring and stale. It's also somewhat of a challenge, trying to find the optimal setup to get the highest score possible. While there might be an online leaderboard, for me the fun is beating my own personal high scores.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preserve the games. Preserve the writing. Preserve the memories made. And never, ever buy a new EA game again.
positive · AI labelView post →Well I've just tested Preserve on steam to make sure it works well with my controller, and has nice easy to see text. It does, so I'm keeping it. Looks a lovely puzzle game, but complex and with my memory I'm sure I will forget everything.
positive · AI labelView post →I played it on Steam Deck. So the first thing worth pointing out is that the controls are quite specific. I used the analog sticks for control. The left stick moves the cursor, while the right one controls the camera, except that depending on which trigger you press, you can use it to change the camera zoom, while the other trigger changes its tilt. After some time you can get used to these controls, and I wouldn't say they are a major downside. This is the first game where moving the cursor…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow, I really love this! A fresh take on Dorfromantik-style gameplay with more puzzle elements and in-depth functions. I like that the elements work differently in each biome--it keeps gameplay feeling fresh. The puzzle aspects are challenging without being TOO difficult (you might not unlock all wonders on your first go around, but it's not impossible to get there). Graphics are beautiful and it runs very smoothly. Spent 6.5 hours playing this on my first session lol. I do always wish that…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a good game when it works but unfortunately I would not recommend it to other players at this time since it has crashed my PC twice now (leading to Windows rebooting itself) and each time this happens you lose some progress.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So this game is *REALLY frustrating. Take the "weekly challenge" there is a time limit. There are sea vents - the river doesn't work like normal and there is NO prompt to tell you how or why. The card says what it says but it is NOT helpful. It could be really good but the experience of being new, doing the tutorial, doing a few levels and then trying the daily challenge to get no instruction is beyond frustrating. It'll be a while before I play again and I won't recommend easily - it's just…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preserve is a great game for winding down at the end of the day. With a delightfully whimsical soundtrack, a gorgeous colour palate and simple mechanics, preserve delivers an experience that is perfect for after a long day when you just want something to end your day on a pleasant note. It's also got more complexity for anyone who wants a bit of a challenge, try aiming for the highest score possible. I've enjoyed this game quite a bit and I'm sure you will too.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preserve strikes, as far as puzzle games go, a great balance in its risk-reward design. It doesn't punish you too harshly for your mistakes, nor does it forgive you too easily for making them. Its mechanics are (generally) easy to understand, but also complex enough that you'll continue inventing new card arrangements well into the endgame. And above all else, every new highscore milestone you reach and every puzzle you solve feels truly earned. You'll definitely have to put in the work if you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I can already tell this is a game I'll be adding to my regular rotation. It has the perfect blend of thoughtful puzzle-builder and cozy chill game. There are several different modes, so you can hop in for a quick playthrough, or spend some time unlocking levels or trying to get community challenge high scores! Its got cute graphics, lovely music, and I appreciate the theme. If the trailer looks fun, definitely go for it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm very excited about this game. A simple, relaxing game, but one that requires some thought and strategic positioning. A truly great game, and an even better DLC.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really like the relaxing athmosphere of this game, though do not be fooled, it is actually a challenging puzzle game too (at least it is for me)! If you prefer a more chill, brain off round, there is a creative mode too. The only thing I'd suggest is maybe more free "undos" as it is a pretty unforgiving game if you make a mistake. I found myself picking flowers instead of grass and didn't notice it before I already put three tiles of them. All that said, I do recommend if you're looking for a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have been obsessed since I first opened this game, as a fan of Dorfromantik but always finding the infinite gameplay to lead to boredom and irritation, Preserve instead offers a more focused, limited experience but with so many more factors and options to explore that I simply wasn't finding in Dorfromantik (which is still a great game to be fair). Genuinely I cannot believe this game isn't more popular, but with the recent release of 1.0 I'm sure it will find its footing among the greats…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wrote a little driver for this vape pen display. cross-posted from: https://feddit.uk/post/56576102 > I found a vape pen on the ground already half smashed so I couldn't identify what it was sadly, other than it being pink. > > After taking it apart (pliers, force, beer) I looked at the chips under a magnifying glass, and saw it had a SC8F073 MCU^[yeah no idea. Had to look it up. Says it might a UART interface I can dick around with, but not seeing anything], and also had this little ribbon…
neutral · AI labelView post →If you like tile placement/management type games, then this is the perfect one! I come back to this game every so often and fall in love all over again every time. I love that I can play a quick round or spend hours on the game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Would've been ok'ish, even though not very exciting, chill puzzle game, but the first attempt to return to menu makes the game completely broken.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Meh. I thought it would be more fun. I don't like the limits of the maps. I then went to creative and was stuck holding something, Couldn't "let it go " so had to hit Esc just to get out of it to the menu. It's a cute idea but not thrilled with the game play.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a shallow and restrictive RNG dependent puzzle. It felt like playing an arbitrary, nonsensical and unfun puzzle. I also disliked the repetitive music, things looking disproportionate and bad from up close, the crazy amount of bloom and saturation. To score you have to put three of a kind or three of a different kind on a habitat. Two of a kind don't score and most habitats kinds don't even have three different animals. The game is basically that.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Annoyed with everyday life? Good. This game can add to the stress of not only being a calming puzzle game, but a stressful POS when trying to get achievements! 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a great puzzle game too keep you entertained for hours, i wish there was more games like this
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very fun puzzle game, graphics are great and the soundtrack fits each theme nicely. Some of the high scores I have no idea how to possibly get. Gets boring after a while and Id like to see more themes. 7/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ohhh its one of those time disappearing games, I swear I only played an hour of it today!! LOVE :)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Scott Presler: • July: 500+ voters at a 100-bed homeless shelter means "The PA Department of State has a lot of explaining to do" • 2024: three people outside his family vote from his PA house • Since: lists a Virginia home on his FEC donations "Preserve your records. Game on."
neutral · AI labelView post →🌲 $1.58M for Phoenix Mountain Preserve, $104,000 for Three Top game land in Ashe County. wataugaonline.com/state-land-a...
neutral · AI labelView post →i am a fan but please make ice age free at least on sandbox like mobile
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is super fun and chill and tickles my brain, it's very satisfying to pull off the score goals, i really enjoy it and hope there may be more biomes
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While it can be a tad confusing about how to get the bonuses from time to time, generally an enjoyable little puzzle game to pass the time with. You'll want to come back and try again to beat your score, but not a demanding game for sure.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Had such a great time with this game. It was refreshing to play a puzzle game with random elements, it made it impossible to cave and find a walkthrough when it gets tough. I spent about 30 hours in the game to get all the achievements and had sessions sat playing it with my partner to figure out how to get gold on some of the larger levels. Plus the audio and graphics are great and very soothing. Would highly recommend!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun Hard And Not The Best
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →playing the ocean maps on a sunday morning with the summer coming soon is peak
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preserve deserves more recognition. It's beautiful, it's relaxing, it's soothing, it's engaging (for what it is). But most importantly it's just plain ole 'fun'. Def recommend this one to any & all nature/animal lovers. Or random puzzle-lite enjoyers.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game comes with 4 biomes, which all play a little bit different from each other, and each biome comes in 3 different sizes, which brings its own challenges. So replayability is quite high. I found the gameplay loops to be satisfying and occasionally challenging, just the right amount. Although you can play a free play mode that comes with no challenges. What makes this game really stand out though is the music and the music direction. Both are absolutely phenomenal. Game stays in its…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing game. Incredibly engaging, beautiful graphics, clean U.I., wonderful atmosphere. I am not a typical puzzle game player but I have decided to tackle at least a couple episodes each day. Nature and restoration theme is so well established, very well done I am simply amazed!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Much like the other very similar game, Growth, this game has a great foundation, and just not enough expanded on it. It's close to having genuine depth and variety, but it ends up being pretty samey. It's alright for chilling out a few runs though. The low ammount of randomness and variety in how things can play out in a given level severely holds back the replayability. I'd like the strategy to be more about how what i put down interacts rather than just "put down everything you get on the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Alright listen me out... I loved "Continental Biome" I enjoyed it in every way... But I don't like everything else... Game changed somehow. Besides I don't understand something or rules sudenly changed, but most of time I don't get +60 bonus for three diferent animals in savana.... I'm really disapointed, I hoped that I will play this game longer....
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →brings me peace and calms my mind
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game when you need to kill some time, want something relaxing, and something that's 'just engaging enough' to be entertaining leaving you with gamer fatigue. Good map variety, strategies are easy to learn but hard to master, and it's just random enough for each play through to feel different. Plus, the visuals are pleasing and the soundtrack is even better. Seriously... the soundtrack is surprisignly good.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Preserve is not only unique and creative, but it can also be very challenging, especially if you're trying to get the highest possible score. It's a puzzle game that puts a heavy emphasis on resource management and planning ahead to maximize the score you get. However, at the same time, it's peaceful and relaxing. The 2D art is pretty, the 3D models are simple but nice to look at and the music is absolute chef's kiss. An underrated gem that shows you how beautiful the nature of our planet…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Easy to learn, difficult to master. A puzzle game for everyone!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Amazing game! I just finished all map sizes of all available biomes once and did some puzzles too. You really need strategy to reach gold medals but if you are not aiming for highscores, just placing tiles is fine too. I like the leaderboards and weekly challenge! Just sad there is no endless mode (beside creative), so I'll still hit up Dorfromantik for that itch. Still a great relaxing puzzle game with 20+ hours of content!
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