Terra Nil grew from a game jam into a multi-platform restoration project.
Timeline
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Original prototype built for Ludum Dare 45; still playable free on itch.io1 |
| 28 March 2023 | Launch on PC and, via Netflix Games, iOS and Android23 |
| October 2023 | Performance update adds native macOS and Linux builds4 |
| 18 December 2023 | Nintendo Switch release5 |
| June 2024 | Free Vita Nova update: five new levels, nine new buildings, updated world map, overhauled wildlife system6 |
Conservation tie-in
Free Lives donates 8% of the game's Steam-sales profits to the Endangered Wildlife Trust, a South African conservation organisation.7
References
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vfqd, TheJunt, elyaradine. "Terra Nil Prototype" — itch.io. Retrieved 9 July 2026. ↩
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Worthplaying. "'Terra Nil' Gets PC And Mobile Release Date" — Worthplaying, 20 February 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2026. ↩
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TouchArcade. "Reverse City Builder 'Terra Nil' Is Now Available on iOS and Android Through Netflix Games" — TouchArcade, 28 March 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2026. ↩
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GamingOnLinux. "Terra Nil gets better performance and Linux support" — GamingOnLinux, October 2023. Retrieved 9 July 2026. ↩
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Nintendo. "Terra Nil for Nintendo Switch" — Nintendo.com. Retrieved 9 July 2026. ↩
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Bleeding Cool. "Terra Nil Launches The Free Vita Nova Update Today" — Bleeding Cool, June 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2026. ↩
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Free Lives / Devolver Digital. "Terra Nil — official site" — terranil.com. Retrieved 9 July 2026. ↩