PolyPine in IOS

Grow your thriving ecosystem.

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

85/100

Polypine is a breath of fresh air for fans of 'cozy' games and nature simulators. It successfully distills the complexity of ecosystem management into a low-poly, relaxing experience. The joy of the game comes from watching the natural progression—planting a few shrubs and eventually seeing a full-blown forest with bears and deer roaming around. It’s highly meditative, supported by a minimalist art style that makes even a dry island look beautiful.

The mechanics are deeper than they initially appear. You have to think about the food chain and the specific needs of each species. If you over-plant one type of tree, you might accidentally starve out a certain animal population. It’s a delicate balancing act that never feels stressful because of the lack of fail states. It’s a game about observation and gentle nudging, making it a perfect title for winding down after a busy day.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.2.4Thu Jan 29 2026

Bug fixes and stability improvements.



Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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Create your own cozy forest!

Plant Seeds and Watch Them Grow

Experience the full lifecycle of trees: seed, sapling, adult tree, dead tree and fallen trunk. Each step creates a different habitat for other plants and animals.

Fill Your Forest with Animals

Each animal has specific habitat needs you have to fullfill before adding them. Squirrels need trees, butterflies need flowers etc.

Click Animals to Make Them Poop and More

Clicking on animals trigger different behaviors that influence the forest ecosystem: Moose poop, fertilizing the soil. Voles eat tree roots, damaging the tree. Foxes hunt other animals.

Adapt to the Terrain or Terraform It to Your Needs

Create forests in diverse terrains including hills, lakes, mountains, fjords and wetlands. Terraform the terrain if you want even more control.

Survive Natural Disasters

Forest fires, storms and bark beetle swarms affect the forest in various ways. Can you use them to your advantage and create a thriving ecosystem?


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Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 160 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Polypine is a peaceful and meditative experience about the beauty of nature. Your goal is to create a thriving forest ecosystem on a floating island. Every plant you place affects the environment: trees provide shade, flowers attract pollinators, and berry bushes feed small animals. As your forest grows, more complex wildlife like deer and bears will move in, but you must balance their needs to ensure the entire system stays healthy and green.

Features

1

Beautiful minimalist low-poly graphics

2

Deep, realistic ecosystem simulation

3

Calming ambient soundscapes

4

Multiple island biomes to master

Tips

Promotion Videos

PolyPine - Release Trailer - YouTube

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Q&A

The forest is resilient, but if you stop providing water and sunlight, the plants will wither and the animals will leave. It requires gentle management.

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