
"Tavern in the Woods" is a first person, single-player interactive fiction story that blends mystery, storytelling, and supernatural horror. Players explore and investigate an isolated environment as the narrative slowly unfolds, gradually uncovering the truth behind the eerie emptiness.
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"Tavern in the Woods" is a single-player, first-person, story-driven mystery.
You take on the role of a weary traveler, and your journey has led you down an unfamiliar path through sparse and lonely countryside—a forgotten wilderness. At last, you arrive at an ancient tavern, nestled deep within the encroaching woods. Your heart weighs heavy with doubt—will there be room for you to rest? But as you step inside, you find only silence, an empty place, and a lingering mystery waiting in the shadows.
You assume the role of a first-person protagonist, exploring the environment as the story gradually unfolds.
This is a work of interactive fiction that immerses you in a haunted landscape.
Atmosphere: An immersive, medieval-era setting—you arrive at the tavern late at night only to find it deserted. With no horse, no weapons, and only the expectation of a meal and a bed, your evening takes an unsettling turn.
No Combat: The game focuses on atmosphere, exploration and narrative. Combat is not required, though you may be witness to it!
Investigation: Where has everyone gone? Is a dark supernatural force at work? Uncover the truth through careful exploration.
Game Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour (or 1–2 hours for thorough explorers).
No Save Function: Due to the short playtime, saving is not currently implemented.
Presently only Keyboard and Mouse Controls are compatible with the game.
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
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Very short game, but was great experience to explore. Would love to find another such short game, with a touch of scary
SUPERBE
I wish there was a way to be neutral about games on steam. I didn't get very far in this and I understand that it is free. My biggest complaint would be the lighting. I had to increase my PC brightness and the gamma settings quite a bit because the game is so visually dark. It's fine, but not for me personally.
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Mas perdida que cego em tiroteio! Quem quiser ver, postei no meu canal: https://youtu.be/vM5Ife3qwOs
what the hell
I love the lighting and general ambience. I hope another similar one is made or that this one is expanded into a longer experience/story.
Once again, I wish there was a meh option for recommendations. This game isn't bad, but it's not good. Everything works, but it's visually very dark. When you find a note that scrolls, you have to scroll back up to the top when you're done reading it or the next note that scrolls will start at the bottom. You don't actually do anything and there's not really a mystery. But it works and the models aren't bad.
wonderful short game with an interesting mystery story. I really enjoyed the game and felt well entertained. It’s really good and highly recommended.
Alors oui c'est gratuit, oui c'est joli, mais c'est surtout pas fini. Vous ferez le tour en 5 minutes et après quelques cutscenes sans queue ni tête, vous resterez à errer sans but. Le projet aurait mérité un peu plus de travail avant de le rendre dispo.
Игра "The Tavern In the Woods" - это прекрасная находка для любителей расслабляющих симуляторов управления. Атмосфера небольшого лесного трактира создает уют и погружает в мир фэнтезийной безмятежности. Геймплей, хотя и простой, затягивает: приятно готовить еду, обслуживать посетителей, и наблюдать за развитием своего заведения. Особенно радует внимание к деталям: рецепты разнообразны и аппетитны, а посетители со своими уникальными характерами и запросами вносят разнообразие в рутину. Возможность кастомизировать трактир, добавляя новые предметы интерьера и расширяя меню, мотивирует продолжать играть. Несмотря на то, что игра относительно короткая, она оставляет после себя приятные впечатления. Это отличный способ отдохнуть и отвлечься от повседневной суеты, окунувшись в мир спокойствия и уюта лесной таверны. Идеально подходит для тех, кто ищет непринужденный и очаровательный игровой опыт.
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