Darkwood
Darkwood – a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light. Survival horror from a top-down perspective that is terrifying to play. No hand holding or quest markers. Test your skills and figure things out on your own! By day explore the randomly generated, ever-sinister woods, scavenge for materials, craft weapons and discover new secrets. By night find shelter, barricade, set up traps and hide or defend yourself from the horrors that lurk in the dark. Gain skills and perks by extracting a strange essence from mutated fauna and flora and injecting it into your bloodstream. Watch out for unexpected consequences… Meet eerie characters, learn their stories and decide their fate. And remember – don’t trust anyone. As nights go by, the lines between reality and nightmarish fantasies begin to blur. Are you ready to step into Darkwood?
Game Discussion
Steam User 540
Got hella scared playing this game and havent touched it since
But if the Fat furry fetish man can play it then i have no excuse
(will update review when i finish it)
Steam User 136
Darkwood isn’t your typical horror game. It doesn’t rely on cheap jump scares or flashy monsters to keep you on edge. Instead, it digs under your skin and festers there, slowly building dread until you’re practically sweating with unease. It’s a top-down, survival horror game that makes you feel vulnerable, isolated, and constantly paranoid—and it does it so damn well.
The game drops you into a hauntingly beautiful, yet deeply unsettling forest where every creak, whisper, and shadow makes you question whether you should move forward or hide in the corner of your shack until daylight. But spoiler: daytime isn’t exactly safe either. Darkwood thrives on making you feel like you’re never truly secure, and that’s part of its genius. You scavenge, you craft, you fortify your base—but no matter how prepared you feel, when the night falls, you’re just prey waiting to be hunted.
The atmosphere? It’s nothing short of masterclass. The visuals, though simple, are dripping with tension. Shadows twist in ways that play tricks on your mind, and the sound design is out of this world—every footstep, every distant howl, every breath is there to remind you: you're alone, and no one’s coming to help.
Combat in Darkwood? Let’s just say, you don’t want to fight unless you absolutely have to. This game doesn’t make you feel like a badass. It makes you feel like you’re desperately fighting for survival, where every encounter could be your last. Ammo and supplies are scarce, and swinging weapons feels as chaotic as the game’s world—it’s messy, clumsy, and more about surviving than dominating.
What really amps up the horror, though, is the game’s complete refusal to hold your hand. There are no quest markers or tutorials spoon-feeding you what to do. You’re on your own, left to figure out what’s happening and how to stay alive in this twisted, unpredictable nightmare. And the randomness? It’ll drive you crazy in the best way possible. The world is constantly changing, making every playthrough feel like you’re stepping into a fresh hell, where nothing is familiar or safe.
Darkwood is pure, psychological terror done right. It doesn’t need over-the-top gore or monsters leaping out of closets to get under your skin. It taps into that primal fear of the unknown, of isolation, and of things lurking just beyond your vision. If you’re looking for a game that will mess with your mind and make you afraid to turn off the lights after playing, this is it. Just be ready to sleep with one eye open.
Steam User 277
i spent 8 hours watching a chinned British man with furry inflation talk about this game and the average polish life on YouTube. Honestly a 10/10 game, better then the slop channel.
Steam User 136
This game includes way too much subtle fetish content for it to be a coincidence (as evidenced by the fat furry inflation man glazing it for 8.5 hours)
Steam User 375
- Cower by the only functioning lamp in my house
- Fend off hobos all night long
- Finally get mauled by a pair of rabid dogs
- Wake up next to ragged old man who's in my house for some reason
- Boot up Darkwood and start playing
10/10 Slice of Life Simulator
Steam User 272
Fun Fact:
A week after releasing Darkwood on Steam, Acid Wizard - the devs - hosted their own game on The Pirate Bay for people who couldn't afford to buy it, with their only request being that people who torrent Darkwood buy it when they can afford to do so and never go to key resellers.
Second Fun Fact:
It may not be the scariest, but this is one of the best atmospheric horror games out there, and the devs deserve both your money and a big smooch on the lips.
Steam User 65
One of a kind horror game that I recommend to everyone, even those who don't normally enjoy this genre.
It has zero jumpscares and the gameplay isn't just running and hiding, it has combat, crafting, exploration, trading and much more! The athmosphere is unlike anything else and the game managed to be one of the most immersive experiences I've had despite the topdown perspective.
Completed the game three times on PS4, and still had to play it on PC.
Definitely my favorite horror game!