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NUTS is a single-player walking simulator surveillance mystery. Record the squirrels, report your findings, and piece together what’s really going on in Melmoth Forest.
NUTS is a story rich, detective and nature game
developed by Joon, Pol, Muutsch and Char & Torfi
and published by Noodlecake.
Released on February 04th 2021 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 13 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 898 reviews of which 790 were positive and 108 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 24.50€ on Steam, but you can find it for 2.75€ on Eneba.
The Steam community has classified NUTS into these genres:
Story Rich
Detective
Nature
Immersive Sim
Atmospheric
Walking Simulator
Mystery
First-Person
Exploration
FPS
Puzzle
Action-Adventure
Capitalism
Conspiracy
Female Protagonist
Horror
Psychological Horror
Open World
Casual
Time Manipulation
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for NUTS:
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3 2.00 GHz or AMD equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
- Processor: 2011 or newer Intel Core i5, or M1
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Discrete GPU
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Dedicated graphics card required
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A visually stylish game with a neat and compelling mystery at the centre. First off, the graphics style is perfectly suited to the story - the deep hues and pencil-thin outlines make wandering each environment a dreamlike experience. Rocks and trees blend into one another as you navigate them, you get a little bit drunk on the landscape of each chapter, especially since the colour palette subtly shifts with the narrative and eventually pools into inky blacks. The game is richly atmospheric, and uses its simple art style and core gameplay loop to great effect. Wandering a pastel coloured forest during the day and relaxing into the ambient sound design is complemented by the atmosphere at night, as you sit down to stalk your furry targets across flickering PC screens in a near silent wood. At times, looking out my cabin windows sent a thrill of fear through me, as did reviewing the tapes - you watch the squirrels. Who watches you? A well thought out and thoroughly enjoyable little game, whose slick minimalist curation tells a surprisingly spooky yet hopeful tale about environments, care and companionship. Kiss your local squirrels.
I love this game but it has one major flaw that's making it hard for me to play - there is no way of saving progress during a level, and the levels can be up to an hour long, especially if you get a bit lost and have to restart from an earlier point in the puzzle. It means that if I can't finish a level all at once, I either have to lose all progress, or else keep playing even though I don't want to, which is a bit of a bore. I don't know whether this is done to stop save-scumming, but as far as I can see that has no effect on the developer, only me, so it seems a bit unnecessary. I have ADHD and can't usually face extended play sessions, especially those with an element of concentration, and (no offence) the game mechanic can be a little repetitive if you're not allowed breaks, so I'm finding this game hard to engage with. It's a shame because I've enjoyed what I've been able to play of it, i.e. the earlier shorter chapters.
Overall Rating: Recommended I picked up this game during a sale, and for the discount price, it is definitely worth it. If you’re looking for a short, unique, and vibey experience, this is it. The Good: Super Calming: The game has such a relaxing atmosphere. There’s no rush, and just wandering around the forest setting up cameras is surprisingly therapeutic. Squirrel Watching: Honestly, watching the squirrels and tracking their paths is the best part. It’s simple but very fun and satisfying to finally catch their stash on camera. The Aesthetic: The art style and colors are really cool and make the game feel very "indie" and fresh. The Credits Song: I absolutely loved the song during the end credits! It was such a perfect way to wrap up the experience—I stayed just to listen to it. The Not-So-Good: The Ending: My only real complaint is the story's ending. It felt very abrupt, like it just suddenly stopped without much closure. It was a bit disappointing after getting so invested. Length: It’s a very short game. I finished it pretty quickly, so I definitely recommend getting it on a discount rather than full price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
NUTS is currently priced at 24.50€ on Steam.
No, NUTS is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 24.50€ on Steam.
Yes, NUTS received 790 positive votes out of a total of 898 achieving a rating of 8.31.
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NUTS was developed by Joon, Pol, Muutsch and Char & Torfi and published by Noodlecake.
Yes, NUTS is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, NUTS is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, NUTS is not playable on Linux.
Yes, NUTS is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.
Yes, NUTS is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, NUTS does not support VR.
NUTS is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for NUTS. Explore additional content available for NUTS on Steam.
No, NUTS does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, NUTS does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, NUTS is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for NUTS.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 26 October 2026 08:05 UTC |
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| Steam price | 26 October 2026 19:57 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 20 October 2026 09:51 UTC |
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Developer
Joon, Pol, Muutsch, Char & Torfi
Publisher
Noodlecake
Release
04 Feb 2021
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