The Tavern In the Woods (2025)

Developer: Chris J Mitchell
Publisher: Motion Forge CG
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 57 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 23 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A solitary, first-person mystery set in an abandoned tavern deep in the woods, with an atmosphere of quiet loneliness and lingering secrets.

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What players say

Players finish the game in ten to twenty minutes, often getting all achievements in one sitting. They praise the visuals and atmosphere but note the story is told mostly through text scraps, with a few voice monologues. Some find the ending unclear, and a few report text that lingers on screen or mild performance issues.

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