The House in the Forest (2020)

- Developer
- _k.y.
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulation
- Rating
- 2.9 of 5, 46 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 21 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A quiet, melancholic walk through a detailed, realistic forest house, uncovering a personal story through scattered notes.
atmosphericexplorationstory richfirst-personrealisticshortwalking simulatorenvironmental storytelling
What players say
Players are strongly divided on this short walking simulator. Supporters see a sad story about family and work, while critics call it an unfinished asset flip with nonsensical diary translations and only 15 minutes of content.
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