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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.

Release date
August 17, 2017
Platforms
macOS, Linux, Windows
Developer
Acid Wizard Studio
Publisher
Hooded Horse, Acid Wizard Studio
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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.

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GOGLast checked November 3, 2026

Most helpful8

★ 5 / 5
First of all I will talk about the game. It is a horror game from a top down persepctive, but do not be fooled by…
★ 5 / 5
This review is based on only the first few hours in the first area of the game. I've had my eye on the title for…
★ 4 / 5
Darkwood is a top-down survival horror game, ok but what more? The game is weird, a lot. It's dark, it's awful, unforgiven and it make…
★ 5 / 5
I've played 8h hours on the 1.0 version. Don't be fooled bu the top down view, this game is scary as hell and really polished
★ 3 / 5
The games' design and atmosphere is top notch, the setting sufficiently dark. However, this game is for few people. Most will not progress. Looking at…
★ 5 / 5
A very unique take on the survival horror genre with some of the scariest atmosphere I've encountered in a game in the last few years.…
★ 5 / 5
I normally do not buy survival horror games, but releasing this as DRM free, for linux, and releasing it to pirate bay for everybody legaly...…
★ 3 / 5
Darkwood is one of those games with which I entertain a love/hate relationship, hence my 3 out 5 rate, which should be closer to 3.5…

Most recent8

★ 5 / 5
Creepy, the atmosphere and art is amazing, and the crafting has got me locked in. love it
★ 5 / 5
such a great title. Diablo style gameplay with the psychological terror of Dead Space.
★ 2 / 5
GOG client, please stop showing me the annoying pop-ups asking me to rate games.
★ 5 / 5
Amazing horror game, even after all this years it is still masterpiece.
★ 5 / 5
As it is with Crow Country, Darkwood is that kind of game that you never forget after playing it. Even if you never complete it…
★ 4 / 5
A really unique experience that has a fantastic atmosphere. Few games evoke a sense of fear and uncertainty as effective as this. The combat and…
★ 5 / 5
I havent gotten far into the game but the overwhelming dread this game has is awesome
★ 5 / 5
That's the scariest game that I ever played and I played outlast but broo, that game just can't let you take not even a short…

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