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This is the story of a young girl and her magical adventure.
Märchen Forest is a rpg, adventure and 3d game
developed by PrimaryOrbit
and published by Clouded Leopard Entertainment.
Released on January 27th 2021 is available only on Windows
in 5 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
It has received 362 reviews of which 296 were positive and 66 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 32.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 25.25€ on Eneba.
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Windows
- OS: windows7+
- Processor: core i5+
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX750Ti/GTX 760+
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 12 GB available space
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Märchen Forest is a fantasy action RPG that combines cozy slice-of-life storytelling with dungeon crawling and survival-focused exploration in a way that feels both comforting and unexpectedly emotional. At first glance, the game appears to be a gentle fairy-tale adventure centered around gathering herbs and helping villagers, but over time it slowly transforms into something much larger and more mysterious. The contrast between its peaceful atmosphere and its increasingly dangerous underground exploration creates a unique experience that stands out from more conventional fantasy RPGs. The story follows Mylne, a young girl living with her grandfather in a small village surrounded by magical forests and strange ruins. She works as an apothecary, gathering ingredients and creating remedies while interacting with the local townspeople. The early hours of the game focus heavily on simple daily activities such as collecting herbs, exploring nearby forests, crafting items, and learning about the world through quiet conversations. This slower introduction establishes a warm and relaxing tone that immediately becomes one of the game’s strongest qualities. What makes Märchen Forest memorable from the beginning is its atmosphere. The world feels like a living fairy tale filled with colorful forests, glowing plants, whimsical creatures, and cozy village environments. Every area is designed with a strong sense of charm and softness that makes exploration feel comforting even when very little is happening mechanically. The visual presentation combines anime-inspired character designs with storybook fantasy aesthetics, creating a world that feels inviting and emotionally warm. The soundtrack plays a huge role in strengthening that atmosphere. Calm piano melodies, gentle orchestral pieces, and soft ambient tracks create an almost dreamlike feeling throughout much of the adventure. The music gives the game a peaceful emotional tone that works perfectly during exploration and quieter story scenes. As the game progresses into darker and more dangerous territory, the soundtrack slowly becomes more mysterious and melancholic, reinforcing the emotional shift occurring within the narrative. Gameplay during the opening sections revolves mostly around gathering ingredients and crafting items. Players search forests for mushrooms, herbs, and resources needed to complete quests and create useful equipment or medicine. While combat exists early on, it initially feels secondary to exploration and resource collection. This slower pace may surprise players expecting immediate action-heavy gameplay, but it allows the world and characters to develop naturally before the adventure expands into more dangerous territory. As the story continues, the game gradually shifts toward dungeon crawling and survival-focused mechanics. Large underground ruins filled with monsters, traps, and hidden treasures become central parts of the experience. These sections introduce more challenging combat encounters and force players to think carefully about resource management, equipment durability, healing supplies, and inventory space. The transition from cozy forest exploration to tense dungeon survival creates an interesting contrast that gives the game far more depth than its opening initially suggests. Combat itself is relatively simple but functional. Players attack enemies directly while dodging incoming attacks and managing limited resources during longer dungeon runs. Weapons and armor can be upgraded through crafting systems, allowing gradual character progression as players gather stronger materials and discover rare equipment. The combat mechanics are not especially deep compared to larger action RPGs, but they work well enough to support the game’s exploration-focused structure. One of the most satisfying aspects of Märchen Forest is the feeling of preparation and survival during dungeon exploration. Venturing deeper underground requires planning carefully because supplies are limited and enemies become increasingly dangerous. Managing healing items, equipment condition, and inventory capacity creates tension that contrasts nicely with the peaceful atmosphere of the village sections. Finding rare materials and powerful equipment during these expeditions feels rewarding because progression is tied directly to exploration and careful resource management. The emotional tone of the story also becomes more complex as the adventure unfolds. Beneath the cheerful fairy-tale presentation lies a subtle sense of loneliness and melancholy that gradually grows stronger throughout the narrative. Several character interactions and story developments become surprisingly emotional because the game treats its world and characters with genuine sincerity. Mylne herself is an especially likable protagonist whose quiet personality and determination help carry the slower-paced narrative effectively. However, the game does have noticeable flaws. The pacing can feel extremely slow during the opening hours, especially for players looking for immediate action or faster progression. Some gameplay systems are not explained clearly, which may create confusion regarding crafting, equipment management, or dungeon preparation. Combat also becomes somewhat repetitive over extended play sessions because enemy encounters lack significant mechanical variety. Inventory management can occasionally become frustrating as well. Limited carrying capacity forces frequent trips back to town, and some dungeon sections can begin feeling grind-heavy during longer sessions. The transition from cozy life-simulation atmosphere to harsher dungeon survival may also divide players depending on which part of the experience they prefer. Despite these issues, Märchen Forest succeeds because of how distinctive its atmosphere and emotional tone feel. Few fantasy RPGs manage to balance comforting slice-of-life storytelling with dangerous dungeon exploration as effectively as this game does. The fairy-tale presentation, relaxing music, charming world design, and emotional sincerity create an experience that feels personal and memorable even when certain gameplay systems show rough edges. Märchen Forest is not designed for players seeking nonstop action or highly polished combat mechanics. Instead, it offers a slower and more atmospheric journey focused on exploration, crafting, emotional storytelling, and gradual immersion into a mysterious fantasy world. Those willing to embrace its deliberate pacing and unusual structure will likely discover a surprisingly heartfelt adventure filled with charm, warmth, and quiet emotional depth. Rating: 8/10
Yes... But actually no. (Steam, add a neutral option!) I love the story and how cute and funny the game is, but I wanted to play something casual in between other hard games. Turns out, the game is not easy even on easy mode. Plus everything else in the game is junky and makes playing it tedious af. It's... frustrating tbh. But I'm dropping the game. I'll just watch the story on YT. Perhaps it's for you, but just not for me. Still, recommended due to excess of CUNNY! UOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH T_T
Märchen Forest was a fantastically welcome surprise. The gameplay and presentation are more than a little janky and rough, but ultimately it's fun and engaging enough to overlook any flaws in the game. The art direction exceeds any rough presentation issues, with many of the characters looking straight out of a fairy tale. The voice acting ranges from hammy when it needs to be to emotional, all of it professionally performed; there was some good voice direction going on. The soundtrack is pretty good, though some of the tracks can sometimes blend into the background, and the way music is sometimes used can be awkward (like double overlaying music depending on what spawns are on the floor). Märchen Forest is also a deceptive game. It looks like a typical moeblob game but it has an emotional and narrative range I was not expecting. It hits upon and explores so many themes, and eloquently too. Please don't let the dungeon crawler gameplay nor the low budget presentation turn you away, this is a must play for anyone interested in dungeon crawlers and moving storytelling.
Una joya escondida en mi backlog Hace rato lo tenía en mi backlog, pero nunca me animaba a darle una oportunidad porque tenía miedo de que no me gustara… y terminó siendo todo lo contrario: un juego totalmente encantador. Lo que me sorprendió El doblaje me pareció súper profesional, de verdad le dio mucha vida a los personajes. Sí, entiendo que el inicio puede sentirse lento y que el combate llega a ser repetitivo, pero la trama compensa bastante. Incluso el Acto 3 —que siento no conecta del todo con los actos anteriores— terminó aportando su propio encanto y cerrando con buena vibra. Resumen En pocas palabras: un juego con detalles que se pueden criticar, pero con muchísimo corazón. Me alegra no haberlo dejado olvidado. 💚
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Frequently Asked Questions
Märchen Forest is currently priced at 32.99€ on Steam.
No, Märchen Forest is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 32.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Märchen Forest received 296 positive votes out of a total of 362 achieving a rating of 7.64.
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Märchen Forest was developed by PrimaryOrbit and published by Clouded Leopard Entertainment.
Yes, Märchen Forest is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Märchen Forest is not playable on MacOS.
No, Märchen Forest is not playable on Linux.
Märchen Forest is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Märchen Forest. Explore additional content available for Märchen Forest on Steam.
No, Märchen Forest does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Märchen Forest does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Märchen Forest is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Märchen Forest.
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PrimaryOrbit
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Clouded Leopard Entertainment
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27 Jan 2021
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