Fans of the action genre will find plenty to enjoy in Darkwood.
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Verdict
95%
Steam
80
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Very Positive on Steam (95% positive from 24K reviews)
Rich open world to explore
Still in Early Access — content may be incomplete
Darkwood is a survival horror video game developed and published by Acid Wizard Studio. The game was first released through Steam Early Access on July 24, 2014, eventually becoming a full game release on August 17, 2017 for Linux, macOS, and Windows. The game was also ported to consoles by Crunching Koalas and was released for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One in May 2019, for Google Stadia on September 17, 2021 and for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on October 28 and December 23, 2022. In 2025, Hooded Horse acquired the publishing rights for the PC version of the game.
Runs well on modern hardware.
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The game where upgrading from a basic stick to a stick with a nails in it feels like unlocking a weapon of mass destruction. Masterpiece. I doubt you can find a similar experience. Check this out if you’re tired of ordinary horror games
I cannot express how much this game means to me and how much it punched me in the throat the first time I played it blind. I spent 20 hours in the first area the first time I played it blind and I don't regret a single second. Had to get it here as well. This game changed me as a person. I adore it and highly recommend it to anyone who adores a good story and loves being in agony at all times. 11/10. I have been stalling finishing the game because I don't want it to end.
One of the best indie games I've played. The atmosphere, the sound design (OMG!), the mysterious story... And it's so well balanced - hard enough so you get annoyed and start thinking, but not too hard so you stop playing. Thank you developers, you are truly a blessing to the gaming community!
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