The Forgotten Past (2025)

Developer: The Midnight Crow
Publisher: Midnight Crow Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 29 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 56 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a derelict factory at a cautious, investigative pace while uncovering buried secrets and facing eerie, haunted machinery.

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What players say

Players praise this early-access mascot horror for its effective scares and unsettling atmosphere, but note only one episode is out so far. Many compare it favorably to Poppy Playtime and call it a promising start, with hopes for future chapters.

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