Underplayed Gems

The Evil in the Forest (2020)

The Evil in the Forest cover
Developer
Souly Games
Publisher
Aleson
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
2.8 of 5, 18 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A dark, atmospheric third-person adventure through a mystical forest, blending psychological horror with exploration and a story-driven narrative.

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What players say

Players are split on this horror game. Some praise the Native American story and atmosphere, but many complain the gameplay is a slow walking simulator with a frustrating totem-finding sequence and poor voice acting.

Screenshots

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