Casual · August 18, 2014
Mountain (2014)
MOUNTAIN 2.0 is here! Experience life as a Mountain in this relaxing nature simulation game. FEATURES - no DLC - time moves forward - things grow and things die - nature expresses itself 'Welcome to an existential nightmare.' - Patrick Klepek, Giant Bomb 'The time I spend with Mountain feels slightly more real to me than anything else inside my computer.' - Leigh Alexander, Gamasutra 'Mountain upends expectations, refusing to fit into preexisting categories.' - Justin Cone, Motionographer 'I don’t like to talk emotions but this game genuinely is so uplifting.' - Alice O'Connor, Rock Paper Shotgun 'The only experience that has ever made me feel sad about a geological phenomenon.' - Andrew Webster, The Verge
Position in Casual
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 16.2k Steam reviews | Top 15% in Casual |
| Positive rating | 88% positive | Genre average: 88% — this title sits in top 68% |
| Engagement hours | 12 h average | Top 37% for session depth among Casual |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Simulation · 249
- Indie · 220
- Casual · 215
- Relaxing · 210
- Singleplayer · 150
- Great Soundtrack · 94
- God Game · 83
- Experimental · 47
- Beautiful · 45
- Nature · 42
- Space · 33
- Procedural Generation · 28
- Music · 27
- Ambient · 18
- Idler · 12
Peer Casual titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Casual releases from 2014
18 Casual titles launched in 2014 — top 6 by review volume.
Press Quotes
“Mountain breaks the mold of video games.” The Atlantic “Nothing You Do Matters in This Game, But You’ll Still Obsess Over It.” WIRED “At the beginning of the game, I find the idea cute. By the end, I am hypnotized.” LA Times
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- VR Support
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Reception Metrics
Steam community
88%Very Positive · 16.2k reviews
14.3k positive · 1.9k negative
Curator recommendations
12.9k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
12h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
Achievements
31
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Aug 18, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Developer | David OReilly |
| Base price | $0.99 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (3)
- English
- Japanese
- Simplified Chinese
Editions & Packages
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