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Rap2h · Published by Rap2h · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 89% positive (119 reviews)
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Open-world illustrated text-based RPG. Inspired by classic role-playing video games and fantasy gamebooks, the secret of darkwoods is a free game, a non-linear standalone adventure with side quests in a vast world.
Indie, RPG · 2023 · More free games
Embark on a non-linear journey through Darkwoods, where every path leads to new secrets in this illustrated text-based RPG. Discover the game’s mysteries by making choices that shape your adventure in Rap2h's expansive world.
About this game
Open-word illustrated text-based RPG
The Secret of Darkwoods is an open-world, procedural, text-based RPG that allows players to explore a vast and dangerous world filled with secrets and treasures to discover. The game is set in the mythical land of Emeyralia, a dark and foreboding place where ancient magic and mythical creatures still exist.
Players take on the role of a brave adventurer who must journey through the treacherous forests, swamps, and dungeons of Emeyralia in order to uncover the secrets of the land and become a true hero. As they explore the world, players will encounter a wide variety of enemies and obstacles, from fierce beasts and powerful warriors to treacherous traps and hidden dangers.
Choose your fate in this non-linear fantasy gamebook.
Key Features
800+ Unique Text Pages With Variations
350+ Generated Illustrations
Play the main quest (3 to 5 hours), or randomly explore and start side quests
Explore villages, cities, dungeons, swamps, caves, forests, cemeteries and temples
Music by Dungeon Synth Artists: Percidae, Hjartans, Bounce castle, Alloch Nathir, Kasriel, Erang, Black Rose Tomes, Infernal Symphony, Rap2h
In order to survive the dangers of Emeyralia, players will need to use their cunning, strength, and dexterity to overcome their enemies and progress through the game. They can choose from a variety of weapons, armors, and abilities to help them in their quest, and they can also collect valuable treasures and artifacts to aid them on their journey.
The game features stunning ai-generated visuals, and its atmospheric soundtrack is composed by seven talented dungeon synth composers. Inspired by Daggerfall and Fighting Fantasy gamebooks, The Secret of Darkwoods is an original RPG experience that will keep players coming back for more. Visit more than 25 towns, villages, and cities. Explore cemeteries, swamps, caves, dungeons, forests, and temples. Talk with people in taverns, in shops, or in the streets, and ask them for scripted quests or procedurally generated ones. Fight deadly monsters.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2.4ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2.66GHz Intel Core i7
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 1 GB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Heroes of the Underworld
In 2023, I started developing Heroes of the Seven Islands, which is a tribute to classic RPGs and comic books. It was an opportunity for me to learn how to draw using pencil and paper. Today, I am glad to announce that I have started developing Heroes of the Underworld, a new adventure in which you play as a party of four anthropomorphic heroes fighting silly enemies.An open world party-based RPG with turn-based combat. Heroes of the Underworld is a comfy yet challenging mid-sized adventure in a vast fantasy world, inspired by 90s games and comic books.Turn-based yet fast combat systemPoint-and-click exploration and gameplayA tribute to Might & Magic 3-8 and 90s RPGsRead full article on Community Announcements (rap2hpoutre)AnnouncementsOfficial
Heroes of the Seven Island
I'm glad to announce the forthcoming release of my second game, after “The Secret of Darkwoods”. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/43466237/09a53c69c1fccae0a2b9feb1aee49e800a394527.png Heroes of the Seven Islands is a comfy yet challenging non-linear heroic adventure with side quests in a vast light fairy tale world, inspired by 90s games. Click here to wishlist https://store.steampowered.com/app/3010290/Heroes_of_the_Seven_Islands Hundreds of hand-drawn unique illustrations Turn based yet fast combat system Play the main quest or explore the open world and start side quests Discover villages, cities, dungeons, swamps, caves, forests, cemeteries and temples Music by Dungeon Synth ArtistsRead full article on Community Announcements (rap2hpoutre)AnnouncementsOfficial
1 more review to go from Positive to Very Positive 🎉
1 month ago, The Secret of Darkwoods has been released. Thanks to all players and supporters. Steam requires one more review to reach the magic 50 reviews number that turns "Positive" to "Very Positive". If you played the game, feel free to send yours :) Have a nice day! Thank you for playing!Read full article on Community Announcements (rap2hpoutre)Patch NotesOfficial
Traveling merchants micro update
- add the missing image of a traveling merchant. - fix prices bugs of traveling merchants (prices displayed were lower than prices paid) - fix typoRead full article on Community Announcements (rap2hpoutre)Patch NotesOfficial
Music and text update
Music: show track and artist name in the menu Text: rewriting 25 city descriptions Typo and consistencyRead full article on Community Announcements (rap2hpoutre)
