Dark Forest (2020)

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

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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.

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