Underplayed Gems

Light in the woods (2025)

Light in the woods cover
Developer
BadTaste Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.1 of 5, 13 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric puzzle-driven escape through a dark and surreal first-person world steeped in mystery and psychological dread.

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What players say

Players are split on the puzzle difficulty: some find them too easy and the horror humorous, while others call them too hard and frustrating. There is broad disappointment with the ending, which several reviewers say is unsatisfying or awkward. The atmosphere of the old house is praised, and the game relies on time pressure and jump scares.

Screenshots

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