Woodlands (2017)

Developer: Acuze Interactives, Winterbyte
Publisher: Acuze Interactives
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 1.5 of 5, 292 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, tense struggle to gather resources and fend off threats in a hostile woodland.

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What players say

Players call it an asset flip that barely functions, with no updates for years and no real direction. A handful say it is playable in a pinch, but most warn it is a cheap imitation of The Forest with tiny maps, broken walls, and no difficulty.

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