
Lost in the Forest
A downloadable project
Top-Down Survival Horror
A young camper seeks calm in the woods… and finds something else watching back.
Headphones recommended • 16+ • Single-player
🌲 About
In this top-down survival game, you play as a young camper who, instead of finding peace in the forest, is stalked by a relentless monster. Explore different zones to find clues and key items to escape while tension follows your every move.
✨ Key Features
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Interconnected areas with distinct threats and shortcuts
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Stealth: hide in bushes/lockers; break line-of-sight to survive
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Flashlight survival: light blinds specific enemies; battery is limited
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Sanity system: darkness slowly erodes your mind—light restores it
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Dynamic enemy behavior tailored to each level
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Narrative exploration with notes, codes, and environmental clues
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Pixel-art aesthetic & atmospheric sound design
🕹️ How to Play
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Explore for clues, keys, access cards, and car parts (3/3) to escape.
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Hide in bushes/lockers to force enemies to forget you until you leave.
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Distract with stones to redirect patrols.
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Use the flashlight wisely—battery drains; collect batteries to recharge.
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Manage sanity: darkness lowers it; light (ambient or flashlight) halts/replenishes it.
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Survive long enough to reach the exit—or find an alternate way out.
🎮 Controls (PC)
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WASD / Arrow Keys — Move
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E — Interact (hide in bushes/lockers, pick up items, open doors, read notes)
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F — Toggle flashlight
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Q — Throw stone (distraction)
⚠️ Notes & Content
This project was developed as part of a student course. For best results, play with headphones in a dark room. Contains tension and sustained suspense; no cheap jumpscares.
Status | Prototype |
Category | Other |
Author | FacundoCode |
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