For parents, there's nothing more terrifying than losing their children. The thought alone is hard to bear, which is why third person horror adventure Through The Woods is so very effective. Even if you don't have children, fret not - these woods are home to the monstrous fauna of Norse mythology and folklore. There are plenty of scares for everyone in Antagonist's debut.

Playing as a single mother who loses her son to some mysterious stranger, you're following them into the Norwegian woods, only to find weird things afoot and fearsome creatures prowling through the darkness. There's little interaction overall; you just follow the path deeper into the wilderness, evading the occasional supernatural threat and advancing the plot - and that's okay. Into The Woods slowly builds an atmosphere of lingering dread and apprehension, a fear of bad things lurking behind the next corner, while thankfully remaining jumpscare-free. There are a few instances where you have to avoid direct confrontation and these can be a mixed bag in terms of execution, but for the most part, you're on your own.
There's no denying that this is an indie effort, and some corners had to be cut regarding production values. For one thing, the game frequently brought my computer to its knees, leading to significant framerate drops and occasional weird flashes. Most of the time this wasn't much of an issue, but when something chases you through the darkness, you want the game to run without any hi...