Black Forest

Black Forest

Lemuria · September 25, 2023 · RTS, Survival Horror, Base Building, Strategy, Resource Management

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$2.78-70%
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Where to buy Black Forest — official stores

Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
-70%
$4.49
$14.99
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GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
-15%
$12.74
$14.99
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GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
$14.99
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Cheapest Black Forest keys — keyshops

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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.93
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.78
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YUPLAY
Standard Edition · Steam
-82%
$3.03
$17.06
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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.86
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Loaded
Standard Edition · Steam
-81%
$3.19
$16.99
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.91
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eTail.Market
eTail.Market
Standard Edition · Steam
-5%
$14.24
$14.99
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Black Forest price by region

Black Forest costs £2.16 in the United Kingdom, €2.40 in Europe (EUR), $2.78 in the United States, $6.29 in Georgia (USD), zł11.27 in Poland, CA$11.99 in Canada, A$13.95 in Australia, R$15.22 in Brazil and NZ$15.75 in New Zealand right now.

Cheapest Black Forest offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £2.16 −76% £8.99 £2.16 5
Europe (EUR) €2.40 −70% €4.19 €2.40 10
United Statesyour region $2.78 −70% $4.49 $2.78 10
Georgia (USD) $6.29 $6.29 — 1
Poland zł11.27 −73% zł42.49 zł11.27 3
Canada CA$11.99 CA$11.99 — 1
Australia A$13.95 A$13.95 — 1
Brazil R$15.22 −59% R$37.49 R$15.22 2
New Zealand NZ$15.75 NZ$15.75 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Black Forest


Welcome to the dark heart of the Black Forest. Your village was supposed to harvest its bounty, but managed to draw the attention of the unrelenting darkness inhabiting the woods. As the dangers descend upon it, it's your job as the village chief to help the peasants fend off the creatures and make it through the dark night, as the sinister secrets of the woods best left alone awake and focus their attention on you.

Black Forest is a city builder like no other. Where other games focus on expansion and development, Black Forest is all about defending what's yours. Strategically assign villagers, gather resources, reinforce defenses, and above all, maintain the delicate balance until the king's knights arrive.

Every decision matters, every loss is permanent, and come nightfall, the relentless horde of forest-dwellers will test your ability to govern and survive. Remember: Until the king's knights arrive, you and your villagers are completely on your own.

  • City Building With a Twist: Defend what's yours and survive, balancing the limited resources at your disposal. Make tough choices: Houses can be rebuilt, but people lost cannot be replaced. But maybe you need to sacrifice one of them to save the many?
  • Survive the Struggle, Not Tech Trees: Outlast, not conquer. You can't fight the forest and you can't win by force of arms. Your goal is to lose the least by outsmarting and outthinking the forces arrayed against you, and making hard decisions: What can you lose? What must survive? What part of the tech tree can you do without?
  • Sophisticated AI: Every monster uses a complex set of rules to react to the environment, observing and adapting their behavior. You choose what the villagers work on, while monsters will try to figure out weaknesses and opportunities, then mercilessly pounce on them when you're not looking.
  • Robust Simulation Features: Weather can dramatically alter the course of your game. Rain, snow, or drought aren't just cosmetic effects. Villagers need food, but a dry spell will mean they need to irrigate - but that takes workers away from building defenses. What you decide may very well change the course of the game.
  • A Greater World Beyond: Black Forest is set in the expansive world of Dragon Eye, a high fantasy roleplaying setting available for everyone. The game's campaign will tie into the complex lore and overarching storyline, including decisions and struggles of a world on the edge.

Black Forest — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Dec 3, 2025
trash, I will never purchase any game from this Dev
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Recommended Jun 18, 2026
Good one.
Recommended May 4, 2026
all the negative reviews about a game still in development . to the developer i think your doing a amazing job
Recommended Mar 29, 2026
Black Forest, developed by Lemuria and published by indie.io, is a survival-focused city-building game that takes the familiar mechanics of the genre and reframes them around endurance rather than expansion. Instead of rewarding players for building sprawling, efficient settlements, it narrows the experience into a constant struggle against scarcity, time, and relentless external threats. The setting—a dark, folklore-inspired woodland filled with hostile creatures—reinforces this shift in design, creating a world where survival feels uncertain from the very beginning. The core gameplay revolves around managing a small village that must endure repeated cycles of preparation and defense. During the day, players assign villagers to gather resources, construct buildings, and reinforce defenses. These moments are deceptively calm, offering a brief window to organize and plan. As night approaches, however, the tone shifts dramatically. Creatures emerge from the surrounding forest and attack the settlement, forcing players to rely on the decisions made during the day. This cycle creates a clear rhythm, where each phase directly impacts the next, and mistakes can quickly escalate into lar…
Recommended Feb 22, 2026
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Recommended Jan 6, 2026
I think like all games things can be fixed and be truly enjoyable. I'm one of those people. I really like this game but like some said it can be immensely frustrating. For the most part though I like the vibe and premise of the game, unfortunately though - you lose way more than you gain, games are supposed to be fun. I hope the game devs don't quit, they're not bad obviously they made a game that works. They just made it a little too difficult. Would I recommend? Yes!!!

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