Underplayed Gems

Eyes Of The ElderWood (2026)

Eyes Of The ElderWood cover
Developer
Virtual Sanctuary
Publisher
Forever Entertainment S. A.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Early Access
Rating
5.0 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.8 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

This is a slow-burn first-person horror game steeped in Kashubian folklore, where exploration and atmosphere drive the experience rather than action.

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What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and the ritual-based magic system that combines drawing runes with survival horror gunplay, but agree the story and dialogue feel unfinished. Many appreciate the Kashubian folklore inspiration, though the enemy AI is easily avoided and the cat companion gives constant obvious hints. The early access content is about two hours long and ends abruptly.

Trailer

Screenshots

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