Terra Nil in IOS

A reverse city builder

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

95/100

Terra Nil is a profound and beautiful subversion of the city-builder genre. Instead of focusing on expansion and industrialization, it tasks you with 're-wilding'—turning a desolate wasteland into a thriving ecosystem. The process is meditative: you purify the soil, create wetlands, and plant forests until the animals return. The most unique and satisfying mechanic, however, is the final stage of every level, where you must recycle all the high-tech equipment you used and 'leave no trace,' departing with the environment in pristine condition.

The hand-painted environments and the atmospheric ambient soundscape create a sense of tranquility that is rare in gaming. Because the maps are procedurally generated, every attempt feels like a new puzzle that requires careful planning around mountains and rivers. It’s a peaceful, eco-conscious experience that feels incredibly timely. As a Netflix member exclusive, it’s one of the best reasons to use the service for gaming. It’s not just a game; it’s a hopeful, meditative journey that leaves you feeling accomplished and calm.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad

Version 1.2.10Tue Oct 14 2025

We've squashed bugs and made behind-the-scenes improvements to bring Netflix members the best possible gameplay experience.


Available exclusively for Netflix members.

Revitalize a barren wasteland. Plant sprawling forests, purify soil and clean polluted oceans to turn a ravaged environment into an ecological paradise.

Transform a lifeless landscape into a thriving, vibrant ecosystem. Turn dead soil into fertile grassland and create the ideal habitat for animals to call home. Then recycle your buildings and leave no trace that you were there.

Features:

• Dive into a reverse city builder: Use advanced eco-technology to purify the soil, creating plains, wetlands, beaches, rainforests, wildflowers and more — then efficiently recycle everything you've built, leaving the environment pristine for its new animal inhabitants.

• Explore different maps every time: Procedurally generated landscapes mean no two play-throughs will ever be the same. Plan your build around randomized, challenging and unpredictable terrain, including snaking rivers, mountains, lowlands and oceans.

• Experience tranquility: Lush hand-painted environments, relaxing music and an atmospheric ambient soundscape make this game a peaceful, meditative experience. When you're done, use Appreciate mode to bask in the natural beauty of the ecosystem you have restored.

- Created by Free Lives and 24 Bit Games.


Requires iOS 18.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Available exclusively for Netflix members.

Revitalize a barren wasteland. Plant sprawling forests, purify soil and clean polluted oceans to turn a ravaged environment into an ecological paradise.

Transform a lifeless landscape into a thriving, vibrant ecosystem. Turn dead soil into fertile grassland and create the ideal habitat for animals to call home. Then recycle your buildings and leave no trace that you were there.

Features:

• Dive into a reverse city builder: Use advanced eco-technology to purify the soil, creating plains, wetlands, beaches, rainforests, wildflowers and more — then efficiently recycle everything you've built, leaving the environment pristine for its new animal inhabitants.

• Explore different maps every time: Procedurally generated landscapes mean no two play-throughs will ever be the same. Plan your build around randomized, challenging and unpredictable terrain, including snaking rivers, mountains, lowlands and oceans.

• Experience tranquility: Lush hand-painted environments, relaxing music and an atmospheric ambient soundscape make this game a peaceful, meditative experience. When you're done, use Appreciate mode to bask in the natural beauty of the ecosystem you have restored.

- Created by Free Lives and 24 Bit Games.


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 1592 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Terra Nil is a meditative reverse city builder that tasks you with transforming a ravaged environment into a vibrant ecosystem. Use advanced eco-technology to clean polluted oceans, purify soil, and create diverse habitats like rainforests and wetlands. Once life has returned, recycle every building you've created to leave the landscape pristine for its new animal inhabitants. With procedurally generated maps and a tranquil soundscape, Terra Nil offers a unique, peaceful strategy experience.

Features

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Innovative 'reverse' city-building mechanics

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Procedurally generated landscapes for endless replayability

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Lush, hand-painted graphics and relaxing ambient audio

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Diverse biomes including wetlands, plains, and rainforests

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Appreciate mode to bask in your restored natural paradise

Tips

Promotion Videos

Terra Nil | Official Game Trailer | Netflix - YouTube

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Terra Nil is available exclusively to Netflix members at no extra cost and features no ads or in-app purchases.

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