Underplayed Gems

Dark Forest (2020)

Dark Forest cover
Developer
Fake Boss
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 15 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 52 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A stripped-down, fast-paced arcade shooter that asks you to survive endless monster waves in a voxel forest, challenging your reflexes for a high score.

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What players say

Players describe this as a simple but challenging arena shooter with addictive score-chasing. It draws comparisons to Devil Daggers but is seen as more approachable. The voxel art style is praised, and opinions split on difficulty: some find it easy, others find it tough.

Screenshots

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