Heart of the Forest

February 12, 2026 Trapped Predator, Wales Interactive Wales Interactive
Adventure Indie Visual Novel
Series X|S PS4 Android PC iOS PS5 Mac XONE Switch
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An ill-fated hiking trip into the Black Forest spirals into a chilling fight for survival in this interactive horror adventure.
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Release Date February 12, 2026
Developer Trapped Predator, Wales Interactive
Publisher Wales Interactive
Game Modes Single player
Themes Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
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