The First Tree is a third-person exploration adventure where players control a mother fox searching for her missing family while simultaneously following a young man reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. The game blends serene nature walks with narrative vignettes, featuring hand-drawn visuals, a minimalist soundtrack, and moments of introspection. The Nintendo Switch version includes the full game with optional cloud saves and supports handheld play, offering the same 2-hour experience as other platforms.