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Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.

Through the Woods is a adventure, indie and horror game developed by Antagonist and published by Fulqrum Publishing.
Released on October 27th 2016 is available only on Windows in 7 languages: English, Norwegian, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain and Russian.

It has received 1,590 reviews of which 1,126 were positive and 464 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. 😐

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.65€ on K4G.

The Steam community has classified Through the Woods into these genres:

Adventure Indie Horror Mythology Third Person Atmospheric Female Protagonist Walking Simulator Nature Action-Adventure Story Rich Psychological Horror Singleplayer Exploration Survival Horror Survival Dark Mystery Cinematic Realistic

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System requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10
Processor: Dual-Core 2.8 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 760 / 960 or equivalent with 2 GB VRAM
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 10 GB available space
Sound Card: DirectX® 11 compatible

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July 2025

Walking through the Woods - Buy it, when it's on sale. 20€ is a bit much Story A Story around a lost son and norse mythology. Pretty interessing. It contains some dark themes and horror elements, but I would regard it as pretty light horror. Suitable for players, who normally shy away from horror games. 8/10 Gameplay You mostly walk around and follow the linear story. Here and there you use your flashlight. Simple. Graphics It looks really dated, especially the characters and water. But after some time, you'll get used to it and appreciate the beautiful landscape and architecture. Achievements Acheviements are fun to strive for and guide you through the game. Story and collectibles. 100% completion took me 4 hours.

June 2025

Very good for a school project turned actually released game. The lore/mythology is great. some good creepy moments and a nice little mystery.

Jan. 2025

Its a nice short experience. Took me almost 5 hours. i hate the main character. not because she was written bad but for choices she made with her son and his dad. no spoilers but the game managed to keep me engaged. Also liked that you only have to deal with each monster once besides the trolls but theyre the easiest to deal with. all in all id give it a 7/10 maybe an 8 but i really hated the main character what a bitch

Jan. 2025

"Through the Woods" offers a captivating dive into Norwegian mythology, making its storyline one of the game's strong points. As a fan of folklore, I enjoyed how the narrative unfolded, exploring themes deeply rooted in Norsk culture. Visually, the game presents a stunning, dark, and immersive atmosphere that complements the story well. However, there are significant graphical issues, including a major glitch at a certain point in the game and minor glitches throughout. Despite these flaws, the overall atmosphere added to the game’s eerie, unsettling vibe. Gameplay-wise, "Through the Woods" ran smoothly most of the time, though it occasionally felt a bit dull. My expectations for horror games are quite high, having played titles like "Blair Witch," "Alien: Isolation," and "Dead Space." Compared to these, "Through the Woods" falls short in delivering constant thrills and chills. While there were no standout moments in terms of scares, the game did intrigue me with its folklore aspects. The audio design was decent, and I experienced the game in both English and Norsk (with subtitles). Some of my Norsk-speaking friends pointed out incorrect translations in the subtitles and found the voice acting in Norsk to be emotionless and bland, using Oslo dialect. The game's difficulty level is quite low, and it's relatively short, which may not satisfy those looking for a more challenging experience. The primary drawbacks are the glitches and the game's brevity. Overall, I'd rate "Through the Woods" an 8 out of 10. It's an interesting journey for those who appreciate mythology and a light horror walking simulator. However, if you're seeking a happy ending or are uncomfortable with themes like child death, this game may not be for you.

Dec. 2024

Through the Woods Positives: + Made in Norway + Well designed forest to explore + Some of the graphics and lightning effects are alright + Good sounds and music + Norwegian voiceacting (a nice feature) + Some of the voiceactors are good + Creepy atmosphere at its best + A few cool looking mythological creatures + Achievements Negatives: - Some of the graphics just looks awful (especially the water and the background landscapes) - Glitches and bugs (visuals and errors like sudden stops of the game) - The story is a bit of a mess - You dont have any real feelings for what happens to any of the characters - Some of the voiceactors are below par - The creatures are not really scary, and some just look weird - It would be better going for first person view, rather than third person - Very short (over in 2-3 hours) I must say I was a tad disappointed when I played this game, because I had such high expectations. Dont get me wrong though, its quite good, but I hoped it would be great. Some of the graphics should have stayed back in 2000, it just looks awful. And there are some bugs and glitches as well. The story and feelings for the characters is also a bit of an issue. If this doesnt scare you away, the game has some good features, like the well designed forest, the soundtrack and the creepy atmosphere. So all in all, I would say its worth a playthrough, even with the issues its got. Total Score: 6.5/10

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Through the Woods is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

Through the Woods is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.

Through the Woods received 1,126 positive votes out of a total of 1,590 achieving a rating of 6.86.

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Through the Woods was developed by Antagonist and published by Fulqrum Publishing.

Through the Woods is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Through the Woods is not playable on MacOS.

Through the Woods is not playable on Linux.

Through the Woods is a single-player game.

There are 2 DLCs available for Through the Woods. Explore additional content available for Through the Woods on Steam.

Through the Woods does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

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