The Secret of Darkwoods

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Released Mar 27, 2023by Rap2hVery Positive(89% of 119 Steam reviews)

Open-world illustrated text-based RPG. Inspired by classic role-playing video games and fantasy gamebooks, the secret of darkwoods is a free game, a non-linear standalone adventure with side quests in a vast world.

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About The Secret of Darkwoods

Open-word illustrated text-based RPG

The Secret of Darkwoods is an open-world, procedural, text-based RPG that allows players to explore a vast and dangerous world filled with secrets and treasures to discover. The game is set in the mythical land of Emeyralia, a dark and foreboding place where ancient magic and mythical creatures still exist.

Players take on the role of a brave adventurer who must journey through the treacherous forests, swamps, and dungeons of Emeyralia in order to uncover the secrets of the land and become a true hero. As they explore the world, players will encounter a wide variety of enemies and obstacles, from fierce beasts and powerful warriors to treacherous traps and hidden dangers.

Choose your fate in this non-linear fantasy gamebook.

Key Features

  • 800+ Unique Text Pages With Variations

  • 350+ Generated Illustrations

  • Play the main quest (3 to 5 hours), or randomly explore and start side quests

  • Explore villages, cities, dungeons, swamps, caves, forests, cemeteries and temples

  • Music by Dungeon Synth Artists: Percidae, Hjartans, Bounce castle, Alloch Nathir, Kasriel, Erang, Black Rose Tomes, Infernal Symphony, Rap2h

In order to survive the dangers of Emeyralia, players will need to use their cunning, strength, and dexterity to overcome their enemies and progress through the game. They can choose from a variety of weapons, armors, and abilities to help them in their quest, and they can also collect valuable treasures and artifacts to aid them on their journey.

The game features stunning ai-generated visuals, and its atmospheric soundtrack is composed by seven talented dungeon synth composers. Inspired by Daggerfall and Fighting Fantasy gamebooks, The Secret of Darkwoods is an original RPG experience that will keep players coming back for more. Visit more than 25 towns, villages, and cities. Explore cemeteries, swamps, caves, dungeons, forests, and temples. Talk with people in taverns, in shops, or in the streets, and ask them for scripted quests or procedurally generated ones. Fight deadly monsters.

Game details

Game details

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Playable
Steam rating
Very Positive (89%)

Age ratings

IGRS 15DEJUS 10STEAM_GERMANY 12

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The Secret of Darkwoods player count & reviews

89% positive reviews all-time · 2 peak players in the last 30 days.

The Secret of Darkwoods — frequently asked questions

How many people play The Secret of Darkwoods?

The Secret of Darkwoods peaked at 2 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 25, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.

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System requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 2.4ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: 2.66GHz Intel Core i7
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

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