The Fox in the Forest (2021)

Developer: Dire Wolf
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 37 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A gentle trick-taking card game with a folklore aesthetic, played at your own pace against an AI or friends.

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What players say

Players praise the faithful digital adaptation of the clever 2-player trick-taking card game, but many complain it lacks local pass-and-play and the constantly moving background can cause motion sickness. Online play is nearly empty, so most consider it best played against AI or with a friend who also owns the game.

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