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Heart of the Forest

📅 Feb 12, 2026
Trapped Predator
An ill-fated hiking trip spirals into a chilling fight for survival in this interactive psychological horror movie, inspired by centuries-old tales of vengeful spirits from Germany’s Black Forest.
73.2Rating
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About This Game

Heart of the Forest is a adventure/indie game designed for single-player, developed by Trapped Predator and released in 2026. With an estimated 8,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 73.2/100 — a generally positive reception overall. According to player data, the main story takes around 2.34 hours, with side content bringing that to 2.78 hours, and a completionist run can reach 4.47 hours. Players commonly describe it as FMV, Choose Your Own Adventure, Survival Horror, Horror and Adventure.

Media

User Reviews

73.2
Overall Score / 100
7.3/10
Steam (190 reviews)

Playtime Estimates

2.34h
🎯 Main Story
2.78h
⭐ Main + Sides
4.47h
💯 Completionist
Based on 14 player submissions

DLCs (1)

Heart of the Forest Soundtrack
Heart of the Forest Soundtrack
$2.99

Game Information

Release Date
February 12, 2026
Developer
Trapped Predator
Publisher
Wales Interactive
Platforms
Windows, Mac
Controller
Full Support
Price
$12.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
47
It reeks of mediocrity and probably not worth your time
VISE (VORYTHIC Intelligent Sales Estimator) intelligent predictive model estimating the number of copies sold on Steam, based on community data analysis and purchase patterns.
VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.

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System Requirements

🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
Minimum
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 11.0 compatible video card
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 14 GB available space
Recommended
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Minimum
  • OS: macOS Monterey 12.0
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Integrated Graphics
  • Storage: 14 GB available space