Underplayed Gems

It Lurks in the Woods (2017)

It Lurks in the Woods cover
Developer
Olivier Leclair
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.7 of 5, 78 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 29 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric horror walk through dark woods inspired by French Canadian folklore.

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What players say

Players are split: some call it a short, free horror game with decent graphics and a creepy atmosphere, but others dismiss it as a Unity asset flip or a walking simulator. Technical issues like FPS drops and crashes are common, and the playtime is around 20 to 30 minutes.

Screenshots

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