Tales From Hoia Baciu Forest

Tales From Hoia Baciu Forest

Released May 2025

Stranded in the depths of an eerie forest after your car breaks down, you set out in search of help. But as you navigate the darkness, an unseen presence stalks you—until it finally strikes. The adventure begins. First-person horror that will introduce you to Hoia Baciu lore.

74% positive · 153 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

Tales from Hoia Baciu Forest is a free-to-play first-person horror mini-game that launched on May 18, 2025, following a complete remake announced in February 2025. After launch, the developer shipped two small patches — a guidance and usability update on May 20, 2025, and a brightness/bug-fix update on May 25, 2025. There have been no further updates or communications specifically about this game since May 25, 2025. The store description calls this a "mini-game that will start a new series," which in previous evaluations was read as a promise of future content for this game. However, the developer's own launch post on May 18, 2025 [NEWS-3] clarifies the picture: they stated they would now focus on their next game, which was nearly finished and awaiting Steam approval. That next game — Left By Angels — was announced on June 8, 2025 [NEWS-2] and released on June 21, 2025 [NEWS-1]. The "series" language in the store description refers to additional standalone games in the same universe (like Left By Angels), not to additional content updates for this game itself. No DLC, expansions, or specific future content for this title has been announced at any point. The developer has clearly moved on to other projects. This game launched as a self-contained, complete mini-game experience, received minor post-launch polish, and has received no communications indicating further updates since May 25, 2025 — now over 16 months ago as of October 2026. The game is complete as shipped.
Evidence
Developer announced full release of Tales from Hoia Baciu Forest and stated they would now focus on their next game, which was nearly finished and awaiting Steam approval.
news post · May 18, 2025 source development ending
high
Left By Angels officially released on Steam, confirming the developer's next project shipped — the game teased at the Hoia Baciu launch post.
news post · Jun 21, 2025 source development ending
medium

Media

Details

Publisher
Street Art Studios
Achievements
5
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player

About this game

Stranded in the depths of an eerie forest after your car breaks down, you set out in search of help. But as you navigate the darkness, an unseen presence stalks you until it finally strikes.

The adventure begins.

Tales from Hoia Baciu Forest is a mini-game that will start a new series!

Tales From Hoia Baciu is a first-person horror game free to play.

Start an adventure

  • Start an adventure in the famous HOIA BACIU forest in Romania, living paranormal and creepy local stories.

Fictional story.

Game Features:

  • Story-focused exploration - Explore the dark places of the people that you thought they are good and reveal their dark secrets.

  • Psychological Horror

Tags:

  • Indie Horror Adventure Single Player

Last evaluated Oct 1, 2026
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