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About Darkwood
Darkwood is a unforgiving survival horror with a procedurally generated, open world. By blending RPG, roguelike and adventure elements together with a challenging difficulty, Darkwood aims to please players craving for a deep and rewarding experience. The fear of unknown is powerful. Your senses will be deceived by Darkwood's surreal terrors. No answer will be given to you for free, yet somewhere in the woods lies the truth, an explanation to what has happened in this godforsaken place. By day, explore the randomly generated woods, scavenge for materials and weapons, discover secrets, solve mysteries and talk, trade with or kill the various inhabitants of Darkwood. By night, return to your hideout, barricade, set up traps and hide or defend yourself from the horrors that lurk in the dark.
Release Date
Aug 17, 2017
Developer
Acid Wizard Studio
Publisher
Crunching Koalas
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Darkwood FAQ & buying guide

Is Darkwood worth buying?

Steam
94.93% positive
'Very Positive', 24,293 reviews
Metacritic
80
Critics (IGDB)
80/100
8 critics

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What is Darkwood about?

Darkwood is a unforgiving survival horror with a procedurally generated, open world. By blending RPG, roguelike and adventure elements together with a challenging difficulty, Darkwood aims to please players craving for a deep and rewarding experience. The fear of unknown is powerful. Your senses will be deceived by Darkwood's surreal terrors. No answer will be given to you for free, yet somewhere in the woods lies the truth, an explanation to what has happened in this godforsaken place. By day, explore the randomly generated woods, scavenge for materials and weapons, discover secrets, solve mysteries and talk, trade with or kill the various inhabitants of Darkwood. By night, return to your hideout, barricade, set up traps and hide or defend yourself from the horrors that lurk in the dark.

HorrorSurvival HorrorTop-DownAtmosphericSurvivalDarkIndieOpen World

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Darkwood?

Right now the lowest price for Darkwood we're tracking is $2.54 at Instant Gaming โ€” 83% below Steam's $14.99. We compare 4 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Darkwood has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Darkwood is $2.14 at Kinguin on March 15, 2026. The current best price is about 19% above that low.

Is Darkwood worth buying?

95% of 24,293 Steam user reviews for Darkwood are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 80.

When was Darkwood released?

Darkwood released on August 17, 2017, developed by Acid Wizard Studio and published by Crunching Koalas.

What platforms is Darkwood available on?

Darkwood is available on Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch. It supports single player.

When do Darkwood prices drop?

Darkwood last hit a new low of $2.14 on March 15, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $2.54. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Darkwood?

The cheapest Darkwood price right now is $2.54 at Instant Gaming, 83% below the Steam price.

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Instant GamingBest price-85%$2.54Buy Darkwood at Instant Gaming
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All-time low: $2.14 at Kinguin on Mar 15, 2026 โ€” the current best price is 19% above it.

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