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Whisper Forest (2024)

Whisper Forest cover
Developer
Actor
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.0 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You wander a dark forest alone, collecting amulets for lanterns while unsettling nesting creatures lurk, with jump scares and a tense, atmospheric dread.

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What players say

Players explore a dark forest to collect charms for lanterns while a creature chases them if they stray from light. Many note the lack of a map makes navigation confusing, and the game is short at about 1-2 hours. Performance problems like lag and frame drops are common, especially on lower-end PCs. Horror is more atmospheric than jumpy, making it suitable for beginners.

Screenshots

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