Platforms
- PCJul 17, 20178.3playscore7.99 Critics9.47.24K Players
- PlayStation 5Oct 28, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.31.58K Players
- Xbox Series X|SDec 23, 2022NAplayscoreNA0 Critics9.2272 Players
- PlayStation 4May 14, 20198.4playscore8.116 Critics9.21.50K Players
- Xbox OneMay 17, 20198.1playscore8.04 Critics9.2261 Players
- Nintendo SwitchMay 16, 2019NAplayscore7.411 CriticsNA0 Players
47 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Darkwood is not a game to enter into lightly. I found it tough to get going, though I can see it being rewarding for those looking for a challenge to sink their teeth into.
Daniel Eustace · Jan 18, 2023 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - When the title boasted "a horror game without jump-scares", I initially rolled my eyes. Most titles incorporate some kind of jump-scare to get a cheap reaction out of players. Even tastefully done jump-scares feel cheap to me because I'm not actually "scared," I'm just surprised. Darkwood succeeds where many other titles fail. It's a heart-racing experience that any horror fan worth their salt should attempt to survive.
Fran Soto · Aug 15, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - After a somewhat shaky start to the game, which included a steep learning curve, I found myself enthralled in Darkwood and I did not want to put it down. From its brilliant tension building, atmosphere and sense of vulnerability for the player, it has better horror elements than most AAA horror titles nowadays. If you are into your survival horror games, you do not want to miss this one, despite one or two missteps along the way.
Jamie Ward · Aug 11, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Darkwood manages to pull off horror to a truley stunning degree. What minor gameplay annoyances that there are in the game are more than covered for by the exploration and atmosphere.
William Worrall · Jul 03, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Darkwood for the Nintendo Switch will certainly scratch the itch of a survival focused gamer. This takes the premise of games like Don't Starve, then takes itself much more seriously and makes it somewhat spookier. The harshness won't appeal to everyone, and the horror themes wear thin before too long, but for the right survivalist, or glutton for punishment, this may be exactly what you were looking for.
Steven Weber · Jun 04, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Darkwood‘s story is twisted and full of weird characters and unnerving moments. The ultra-tough gameplay is likely to turn quite a few people off and it can be tedious, but those that stick with Darkwood will be rewarded with a memorable survival-horror game that will linger with them long after they’ve conquered its nightmares.
Dalton Cooper · Jun 03, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Read full review - Darkwood is a simple but hugely satisfying top-down horror survival game that will have you jumping at shadows.
Kirstie Summers · Jun 02, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Darkwood is a game that more people should know about because there is so much here to be loved for those who like this genre. With a $14.99 price tag, it has a fair amount of replayability. For such a small price, I think this makes it worth it. Even though this was not a game for me specifically, I know others looking for an experience like this won’t be disappointed.
Cameron Hawkins · May 31, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - The unfortunate optimization problems as well as the general gameplay may leave somebody who’s not a fan of survival games disappointed, but people already well acquainted with the genre will probably find it a thrilling and spooky experience if they give it a shot. Darkwood is a game with potential, and I certainly hope the developers take any lessons learned from it and return with the killer horror title they’ve come close to creating.
Joe Devader · May 26, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Darkwood is a challenging and rewarding horror game that will test even the hardcore survival horror buff. The gameplay loop of finding new and better resources by day and fending off horrifying creatures by night is surprisingly addictive. It hardly ever holds your hand and encourages experimentation and exploration of its atmospheric and haunting world.
Anthony Bacchus · May 23, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Darkwood is a game about survival, exploration and fear, set in mysterious woods somewhere in the territory of the Soviet Bloc. It is a top-down, free-roam, surreal horror experience with a randomized world, taking cues from classic games, where oftentimes you had to figure things out for yourself. By blending RPG, roguelike and adventure elements together with a challenging difficulty, Darkwood aims to please players craving for a deep and rewarding experience.
Developer: Acid Wizard Studio