Beetle Forest

Beetle Forest

Released Sep 2026

A young boy visits a forest with his father to catch rhinoceros beetles. As he wanders through the night forest, an eerie presence gradually begins to reveal itself in this short horror game.

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Neruneko
Achievements
4
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

A young boy visits a forest with his father to catch rhinoceros beetles.

It was supposed to be a fun summer memory.

The forest, so calm during the day, completely transforms once night falls.

The flashlight illuminates only a small area ahead.

Recalling the scenery seen during the day, the boy explores the dark forest in search of beetles.

However, as the beetle hunt continues and the night deepens, the forest gradually takes on an eerie presence.

"Beetle Forest" is a short horror game that begins with a fun beetle hunt.

Overcome the terror brought by the night forest and see the ending that lies beyond.

Features

Darkness All Around

Venture through the night forest relying on limited light and memories from the day.

19 Types of Rhinoceros Beetles  A diverse variety of uniquely shaped beetles appear in the forest.

Short Horror

Enjoy a story that grows increasingly unsettling within a compact playtime.

3 Different Endings

Reach every ending and uncover what becomes of the young boy.

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