Underplayed Gems

Midnight at Forest (2022)

Midnight at Forest cover
Developer
Gladiator Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 39 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 14 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense horror game where you creep through a dark forest, collect keys, and evade a monster with adjustable speed and stamina mechanics.

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What players say

Players call this a free Slender-inspired horror game where you find keys to escape. Many never saw the monster on the first playthrough, and some say it appears with no warning. A few reviewers note the world lacks landmarks, making navigation confusing. Opinions split on polish: some see promise in an early title, others call it a low-effort asset flip.

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