The Hermit Chronicles (2023)

Developer: WinterTent Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 2.9 of 5, 50 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 43 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense first-person survival experience where daytime resource gathering is peaceful, but nighttime becomes a harrowing fight for survival in a dark forest.

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What players say

Players are split on this survival game. Some appreciate the atmospheric forest setting and tension at night, but many say it feels unfinished with invisible walls, no tutorial, and limited content. The game is often compared to The Forest, though it lacks that game's depth.

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