Lost in the Woods

Lost in the Woods

delulu girl · November 28, 2025 · Controller, Anime, Psychological Horror, Exploration, Interactive Fiction

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About Lost in the Woods

Violet’s marriage is falling apart. One night, in a desperate attempt to make things right, she ventures into a mysterious forest, determined to gather the cherished belongings that once brought joy to her husband. But the woods are filled with secrets: a strange will-o’-the-wisp appears again and again, its intent unclear - friend or foe? As Nordic folklore comes to life around her, the line between reality and memory begins to blur.

A Journey into Darkness

On her search for the lost fragments of her relationship, Violet encounters strange objects and enigmatic creatures. Some seem familiar, others frighten with their strangeness. As she ventures deeper into this surreal forest, the line between reality and delusion begins to blur. Things appear that shouldn’t exist, memories twist, and every decision can lead her fate further into an unexpected direction.

Explore. Uncover. Remember.

Wander through the eerie woods and uncover their hidden secrets. Collect scattered clues like fragments of Violet’s past and interact with mysterious objects that sometimes promise answers… and sometimes only raise new questions.Listen to Violet’s voice as her thoughts, doubts, and longings come to life. Every step and every spoken word brings you closer to the truth… or drives you further into madness.

Everything Changes

What once felt familiar may vanish in the blink of an eye. New paths open, and known places shift their appearance. The forest lives and transforms with every step you take. Nothing remains the same, and each discovery pulls you further into a labyrinth of secrets that will never let you go.

Choices That Matter

Your choices shape not only her path, but also the reality around her. Are you ready to lose yourself and uncover every hidden truth?

Features

  • A short story told through 2D exploration in a surreal setting
  • Visual novel passages with two possible endings
  • A deep psychological story about love, loss, and madness
  • Unique visual scenes and illustrations
  • Dark atmosphere and subtle horror
  • A journey between reality, memory and delusion

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Lost in the Woods — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

Players praise this short game for its striking art style, atmospheric storytelling, and voice acting, describing it as a creepy yet engaging experience that explores psychological themes. The main complaint is that it's quite brief and could have benefited from more content, though most players still found the experience worthwhile despite its length.

Recommended Aug 15, 2026
💜 YOU CAN'T FIX VIOLET, SHE WAS NEVER BROKEN TO BEGIN WITH 🐷 REVIEWED ON: (GeForce GT 1030/i7-3770 ) 🌹🥀-Lost in the Woods is a short, unique, and mature story with no happy endings (most mentally-sane people would agree). The game puts you in the shoes of Violet whose goal is to fix and mend the messy relationship with her husband. But things aren't always what they seem, behind the couple's story lurks a abysmal loop of truths and lies better left hidden under the veil. The game is intended to be experienced two times near the end, getting both endings is no big deal since you will be able to continue from the choice moment. 🐇 💘 Violet is WIFE material for me, and maybe to you all too perhaps. I liked how you get to wear two bonus outfits from the start of the game, it's a nice bonus even if it does absolutely nothing, but Violet needs to dress the part and look cute for her Husband! 🩸💀 Really loved this short story with two twists, and I only disliked the fact after experiencing certain actions they'll repeat once again if not careful. I was hoping there would be other interactions since Violet's english voice was beautiful and enjoyed listening to her voicelines. …
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Recommended Sep 9, 2026
Very cool game with gorgeous art. This has some of the best visuals of any game I've ever played. Just stunning.
Recommended Sep 9, 2026
Lost in the Woods is a compact psychological horror experience that places emotional storytelling ahead of action, using an unsettling forest as the backdrop for a deeply personal journey. Developed and published by delulu girl, the game follows Violet as she struggles with a marriage that appears to be falling apart. Hoping to recover pieces of the happiness she once shared with her partner, she ventures into the woods in search of meaningful belongings. What initially sounds like a straightforward search gradually develops into something far stranger as reality, memory, and psychological distress begin to overlap. The forest is more than a setting. It functions almost like an extension of Violet's state of mind, becoming increasingly unreliable as the story progresses. Familiar locations can change, paths may lead somewhere unexpected, and seemingly ordinary discoveries can take on disturbing meanings. A mysterious will-o'-the-wisp also accompanies the journey, but its intentions remain uncertain. This ambiguity gives the adventure an appropriately uneasy atmosphere because the player is rarely certain whether something supernatural is occurring or whether events are being filte…
Recommended Sep 9, 2026
Lost in the Woods is a surprisingly thoughtful little horror adventure, and I liked how it mixes a personal story with a strange supernatural forest. I play as Violet, who enters the woods while trying to save her failing marriage and recover objects connected to her husband. I expected a straightforward horror experience, but the focus on memories, relationships and a mind that may not be completely reliable made the story much more interesting to me. The gameplay is mainly built around exploring the forest, collecting clues and interacting with objects. I liked having to search the environment rather than being pushed from one objective directly to the next. The woods can also change as I move through them, which makes familiar locations feel different and gives me a reason to stay alert. It is not a mechanically complicated game, but the exploration works well with the mystery. The psychological side is probably my favorite part. As Violet searches for pieces of her past, the distinction between reality, memory and delusion becomes increasingly difficult to understand. I enjoyed that uncertainty because it makes me question what I am seeing instead of simply waiting for a mons…
Recommended Aug 15, 2026
it's a amazing game and I really recommend it.
Recommended Jul 16, 2026
very short and definitely not sweet game, violet got some demons fr

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