Darkwood

What the player actually does

Darkwood is a single-player survival horror game viewed from an isometric perspective. You play as the Stranger, a desperate man searching for a way out of a mysterious forest and for a stolen key that may open an underground escape route. The forest is procedurally generated and ever-expanding, so the available spaces and discoveries can vary.

During the day, explore the woods, scavenge for supplies, materials, and weapons, uncover secrets, solve mysteries, and learn more by talking to, trading with, or killing the inhabitants. At night, return to your hideout, barricade it, set traps, and hide from or defend yourself against the horrors in the darkness. Your choices affect the fates of the forest's inhabitants.

Who will enjoy it

It is suited to players who want an unforgiving and challenging experience built around survival, exploration, and uncertainty. The combination of adventure, RPG, roguelike, and strategy elements may appeal to players who enjoy gathering resources, making difficult decisions, solving mysteries, and managing the contrast between daytime exploration and nighttime defense.

Its surreal horrors and deliberately incomplete answers are central to the experience. Players looking for a clearly explained setting, a forgiving difficulty level, or something other than single-player play should approach it with caution.

Buying guidance

Before buying, compare the live price shown on this page and verify that your platform is supported. The listed platforms are Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Also consider whether a single-player, isometric survival horror game with challenging RPG, roguelike, adventure, and strategy elements matches how you like to play.