Heart of the Forest

Horror· FMV· Choose Your Own Adventure· Survival Horror

Released Feb 2026

An ill-fated hiking trip spirals into a chilling fight for survival in this interactive psychological horror movie, inspired by centuries-old tales of vengeful spirits from Germany’s Black Forest.

70% positive · 240 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

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Steam Updated 13 Oct 2026 $12.99

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Evaluation

Heart of the Forest launched on February 12, 2026 as a self-contained interactive psychological horror story — a narrative genre that typically ships as a complete, finite package. The developer describes it as their "debut title," and the launch post framed it as a finished product with no mention of future content, expansions, or updates. The only post-launch release is the official soundtrack (February 28, 2026), which is a standard accompaniment rather than a content addition. No DLC, expansions, or additional content have been announced or listed. Developer communications since launch have been silent, consistent with a completed release. The game is now six months past its February 12, 2026 launch with no signals of planned future content, and the 180-day recently-launched window has closed. Given the genre, the self-contained nature of the story, and the absence of any post-launch content signals, this game appears to have launched as a complete product.

Evidence

Game launched on February 12, 2026 across PC and multiple consoles. Launch post describes a complete interactive horror story with no mention of future content, DLC, or post-launch support plans.

news post · Feb 12, 2026 source content shipped

high

Developer describes Heart of the Forest as their debut title and a finished interactive experience. No roadmap, season pass, or future content hinted at in any official communication.

news post · Feb 12, 2026 source development ending

medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Heart of the Forest Soundtrack

Feb 2026

Media

Details

Developer

Trapped Predator

Publisher

Wales Interactive

Achievements

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

FMV Choose Your Own Adventure Survival Horror Horror Adventure Interactive Fiction Atmospheric Multiple Endings Psychological Horror Visual Novel Point & Click Dark Cinematic Lore-Rich Demons

About this game

On an ill-fated hiking trip through the Black Forest, a mismatched group of students fall under the spell of a vengeful spirit trapped deep inside the woods. Now they must fight for their survival while trying to escape its corrupting influence.

Haunted by fear, trauma, and secrets of the past, each character is pushed to their breaking point, and their survival depends on your choices in this interactive psychological horror story by Germany-based indie studio, Trapped Predator.

As the events unfold, the members of the group find themselves confronted with their deepest fears and the shadows of their past. Who will survive? Help the protagonists stay alive during their horrific journey through the woods.

A HAUNTING TRIP INTO THE BLACK FOREST

Experience a thrilling story inspired by German folklore. Join the characters on their ill-fated hike into the mysterious yet beautiful Black Forest, the backdrop of many myths and legends.

YOUR DECISIONS MATTER

Who will survive? Help the protagonists stay alive during their horrific journey through the woods. Try not to get corrupted and fall prey to the dark powers lurking inside the forest.