Gibbon: Beyond the Trees

Gibbon: Beyond the Trees

By Broken Rules

Gibbon: Beyond the Trees is an Apple Design Award-winning adventure game that follows a family of gibbons navigating a world threatened by human encroachment. Developed by Broken Rules, the game combines fluid, physics-based movement with a poignant narrative about environmental conservation.

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The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

For Casual gamers and fans of narrative-driven, visually artistic experiences who appreciate environmental storytelling.

What does it look like?

Key features

Dynamic Brachiation Movementstandard

Features fluid, physics-based swinging mechanics that simulate the natural movement of gibbons.

Dual Game Modesstandard

Offers a narrative-focused story mode and a procedurally generated liberation mode for replayability.

Daily Run Modestandard

Includes a competitive mode with leaderboards for players to track their acrobatic performance.

Hand-Painted Visualsstandard

Utilizes stunning 2D hand-painted art to depict diverse environments ranging from wild jungles to human-impacted landscapes.

How much does it cost?

free

Velocity

Active developmentShow more...

5 versions in history. Development pace: active.

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Who built it?

Broken Rules

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

App Store
4.86 · 11k

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for Gibbon: Beyond the Trees

How's the Games market?

The rivals identified

The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for Gibbon: Beyond the Trees

Where is it heading?

Bottom line

This title successfully blends high-fidelity, fluid movement mechanics with a meaningful, educational narrative regarding endangered species.

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Marlvel.ai. “Gibbon: Beyond the Trees Intelligence Report.” Updated Apr 14, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/gibbon-beyond-the-trees

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