Item: Night in the Woods
Rating: 92
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

92/100

Night in the Woods is a melancholic, beautiful, and deeply personal adventure. You play as Mae Borowski, a college dropout returning to her dying hometown of Possum Springs. On the surface, it's about hanging out with friends—the hyperactive fox Gregg, the cynical croc Bea, and the quiet bear Angus. But underneath, it’s a story about economic decay, mental health, and the fear of the future.

The writing is some of the best in gaming history; characters talk like real people, with all the humor and awkwardness that entails. The art style is vibrant and cozy, contrasting perfectly with the dark mysteries lurking in the woods. While there are light platforming elements and mini-games (like playing bass in your friends' band), the core of the game is its heart. It’s an unforgettable journey about growing up when the world feels like it’s falling apart.

Dinsun reviewed on: Wed Feb 25 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1251742577

$5.99 13+★4.7 312 reviews

Author : Finji

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Support Languages : English

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College dropout Mae Borowski returns home to the crumbling former mining town of Possum Springs seeking to resume her aimless former life and reconnect with the friends she left behind. But things aren't the same. Home seems different now and her friends have grown and changed. Leaves are falling and the wind is growing colder. Strange things are happening as the light fades.
And there's something in the woods.
Join Mae on a trip through her hometown and into the dark on the other side.
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world. Break stuff, play bass, hang out, walk on powerlines, jump between roofs, and discover strange and amazing and terrible things you never asked for. Come home and waste your life away in Possum Springs.
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
College dropout Mae Borowski returns home to the crumbling former mining town of Possum Springs seeking to resume her aimless former life and reconnect with the friends she left behind. But things aren't the same. Home seems different now and her friends have grown and changed. Leaves are falling and the wind is growing colder. Strange things are happening as the light fades.
And there's something in the woods.
Join Mae on a trip through her hometown and into the dark on the other side.
NIGHT IN THE WOODS is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character, featuring dozens of characters to meet and lots to do across a lush, vibrant world. Break stuff, play bass, hang out, walk on powerlines, jump between roofs, and discover strange and amazing and terrible things you never asked for. Come home and waste your life away in Possum Springs.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7 out of 5 with 312 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 13+

Night in the Woods is an adventure game focused on exploration, story, and character. Mae Borowski returns home to Possum Springs to find things aren't the same. The leaves are falling, the wind is colder, and something is lurking in the woods. Engage in deep conversations, play mini-games, and navigate the social life of a town in decline in this beautifully illustrated, award-winning title.

Features

Stunning, unique 2D art style

Deeply moving and humorous dialogue

Character-driven branching narrative

Fun mini-games including bass guitar rhythm play

Tips

Choosing Your Path

Each day, you can choose which friend to spend time with—typically Gregg or Bea. These choices branch the story and reveal different aspects of Mae's history and the town's lore.

Promotion Videos

Night in the Woods Launch Trailer - YouTube

News on this game

PlayStation Plus Just Quietly Added the Quintessential Autumn Adventure Game

'Night in the Woods' heads to PlayStation Plus just in time for fall, the best time to play through its story of homecoming and community.

Inverse Tue Oct 29 2024

Night in the Woods (Switch) Review

Set in the small town of Possum Springs, Night in the Woods is an understated look at the life of the young adult in a small town.

CGMagazine Thu Mar 29 2018

‘Night in the Woods’ is great, and a lesson for all game creators in how to develop characters

Night in the Woods Developed by: Infinite Fall Published by: Finji Available on: Mac, PC, PlayStation 4. I totally fell for “Night in the...

The Washington Post Sat Apr 29 2017

Night in the Woods review: 90s-inspired platformer is an anarchic triumph

This brilliant patchwork of storytelling, vandalism and melancholic reminiscences at the local mall is set to go down as a millennial classic

The Guardian Sat Apr 29 2017

What's on your bookshelf?: Finji co-founder Bekah Saltsman

This week, it's the co-founder of Finji - publisher of such luxury games as Tunic, Wilmot's Warehouse, and Night In The Woods - Bekah Saltsman!

Rock Paper Shotgun Thu May 29 2025

Night in the Woods team cancels game amid Alec Holowka allegations

The team behind the indie hit Night in the Woods has cut all ties with co-creator Alec Holowka, following this week's a…

GamesIndustry.biz Tue Oct 29 2019

Night in the Woods now available on iOS

Publisher Finji Games has announced that the award-winning Night in the Woods is out now on iOS devices.

Shacknews Fri Oct 29 2021

Night In The Woods: Weird Autumn expands on the original, comes to Switch Feb. 1 (update)

Update: Night in the Woods publisher Finji announced today that the Nintendo Switch version of the game will be available on Feb. 1.

Polygon Fri Dec 29 2017

Night in the Woods mixes memes, depression, and positive queer representation

Night in the Woods, an indie game about being a depressed millennial young adult coming to terms with their own identity, is a pretty big...

SYFY Thu Aug 29 2019

Night in the Woods and more get free PS5 update

Since the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, we have seen a great many developers release next-gen updates for...

KitGuru Sun Jan 29 2023

Gameplays

Exploring Possum Springs

Walk across power lines, jump between rooftops, and talk to every citizen you meet. Don't forget to check Mae's journal for sketches of her daily adventures.

Q&A

While the main ending is consistent, your choices of who to hang out with significantly change the scenes and character development you experience throughout the game.