In Cryptic Nature, you take on the role of a cryptozoologist and set off in search of traces of cryptids—extraordinary creatures that are hiding from humans. Your task is to track down these unique creatures, gather evidence of their existence, and establish a wildlife sanctuary to provide a safe habitat for these legendary animals.

In a gaming landscape that often portrays cryptids as terrifying monsters, Cryptic Nature takes a unique approach: it shows how beautiful and fascinating these legendary creatures really are. The game depicts the mystical animals in their natural environment and emphasizes the importance of protecting them. Cryptic Nature contains over 60 cryptids, including 35 in the base game and 32 more from the "Flora" and "Islands" expansions.

Experience the magic of the stunning, lifelike illustrations that bring each cryptid to life! The detailed illustrations capture the mystical essence of these legendary creatures and immerse players in a world where cryptids coexist harmoniously with their environment.

Did you know that the Trollgädda swims in the Swedish lakes or that the Lou Carcolh is said to live in France? The locations of the cryptids on the game board and the short descriptive texts are based on actual folklore sources and invite you to find out more about the cryptids and immerse yourself in the wonderful world of these extraordinary creatures.

Single-player mode

In solo mode, you play against a poacher who is trying to capture the mystical creatures to enrich himself. Your task is to find the cryptids faster than the poacher in order to protect the rare and beautiful species!

As a solo player, you perform the same actions as in multiplayer mode, with the exception that you place two landscape tiles instead of one to build a protected area—after all, the evil poacher doesn't build a protected area (why should he!). Stand up to the poacher and save the legendary creatures!.