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
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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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