Square Dot Tree Growth

A quiet pixel-art growing game

One seed. One tree unlike any other.

Square Dot Tree Growth is a free browser game about watching a single tree develop from a seed into a wide canopy. Each tree has its own trunk, branches, and leaf colors, with a chance of unusual traits. Take your time, open the journal, and enjoy the small changes.

How to play

Open this page to begin observing your seed in English. The tree grows gradually while the page is open, moving through seed, sprout, sapling, and mature-tree stages. You can simply leave it alone and watch the sky, branches, and leaves change. Your current tree and settings are saved automatically in the same browser.

SpaceTree JournalCheck the tree's age, stage, colors, traits, and growth log.
PPause or resumeStop growth temporarily and take a closer look at the current tree.
RNew treeReplace it with a new tree. You may reroll up to ten times per hour.
AArchiveSave a paused tree. The archive holds up to ten trees.
MOpen the archiveBrowse saved trees and display one in its bottle.
HHelpOpen the complete control guide inside the game.

Use the mouse wheel or the plus and minus controls to zoom. Keys 1 and 2 adjust sound volume. On a phone, use the controls shown inside the game.

What makes each tree different

Every new tree receives its own combination of features. It may have one trunk or more, while branch angles, crown width, leaf placement, and color families vary from tree to tree. As the tree matures, lower branches become fuller and new clusters fill the canopy. Morning, evening, and night also change automatically, so the same tree can feel different throughout a session.

Rare trees may show colors and traits inspired by ice, fire, wind, thunder, darkness, or flashes of light. When you find a favorite, pause the game, review its journal, and save it to the archive. This is not a game about reaching the end quickly; it is about noticing, recording, and returning to small changes over time.

Frequently asked questions

Where is my game data stored?

Your current tree, archive, language, zoom, and sound settings are stored in your browser's local storage. No account is required. Clearing browser data may also remove your saved trees.

Can I start with a different tree?

Press R to create a new tree. To discourage rapid repeated rerolls, the limit is ten new trees per hour.

How do I keep a tree?

Press P to pause, then press A to archive the tree. Up to ten trees can be saved, and M opens the archive.

What should I do if the game does not work correctly?

Reload the page and try the latest version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. If the problem continues, use the comment button in the upper-left corner of the game.

Updates

: Added English guides, observation tips, frequently asked questions, and clearer site navigation.