Underplayed Gems

The House in the Forest (2020)

The House in the Forest cover
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.

Screenshots

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