The Darkest Woods (2018)

Developer

teamsupport

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Adventure, Indie

Rating

4.0 of 5, 50 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 1.3 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A deliberately lo-fi horror adventure that feels like a throwback to early flash games, focused on narrative tension rather than visual spectacle.

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What players say

Players describe a very short point-and-click horror game with frequent jump scares and simple puzzles. It has a lo-fi, rough aesthetic that some find atmospheric and others call cheap. Players split on whether the scares are effective or just annoying, and several note bugs that can block progress.

Screenshots

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