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Through the Woods Reviews
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.
| App ID | 368430 |
| App Type | GAME |
| Developers | Antagonist |
| Publishers | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Categories | Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Remote Play on TV, Steam Trading Cards |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure |
| Release Date | 27 Oct, 2016 |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Supported Languages | French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, English, Norwegian, Russian |
1 590 Total Reviews
1 126 Positive Reviews
464 Negative Reviews
Mixed Score
Through the Woods has garnered a total of 1 590 reviews, with 1 126 positive reviews and 464 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Mixed’ overall score.
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Recent Steam Reviews
This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback
Playtime:
127 minutes
Too short sadly only 2.1 hours
but too good!.
👍 : 5 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
156 minutes
The game’s strongest quality is its atmosphere. The Norwegian wilderness is rendered with haunting beauty — twisted trees, fog-drenched trails, abandoned cabins, and eerie stillness define the landscape. It’s clear the developers drew heavily from their Scandinavian roots, as every inch of the environment feels lived-in, real, and ominously quiet.
Sound design is minimalistic but deeply effective. The ambient noise of rustling leaves, distant howls, and the soft crunch of snow underfoot all heighten the feeling of isolation. There’s almost no music, but when it appears, it’s used sparingly and with emotional precision.
The use of Norse mythology is also a standout. It doesn’t rely on the overused tropes seen in mainstream fantasy games. Instead, it digs into the darker, more forgotten corners of the lore — tales of sacrifice, monstrous guilt, and gods who demand blood, not worship. This gives the game a unique voice, placing it closer to a dark folktale than a conventional horror title.
Easy to complete but enough long to go through the story!
👍 : 0 |
😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime:
483 minutes
[h1]Walking through the Woods[/h1]
- Buy it, when it's on sale. 20€ is a bit much
[h3]Story[/h3]
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
[h3]Gameplay[/h3]
You mostly walk around and follow the linear story. Here and there you use your flashlight. Simple.
[h3]Graphics[/h3]
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.
[h3]Achievements[/h3]
Acheviements are fun to strive for and guide you through the game. Story and collectibles. 100% completion took me 4 hours.
👍 : 3 |
😃 : 0
Positive
