Screenshots
Watch trailer on Steam ↗Just a stroll in the forest
Van Isle Games · Published by Van Isle Games · Official site ↗
5 user reviews — 100% positive (5 reviews) · 11 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Your girlfriend went missing during a weekend treasure hunt. Arriving at her location, you discover the "game" was a trap. To save her, you must find the scattered gems and return them to a cursed, gold-filled coffin—before the forest traps you both forever. An atmospheric survival mystery.
£2.25
Lowest price we've ever recorded
View on SteamPrices can lag the live Steam store — always confirm before buying.
Price history
Adventure · 2026 · More under £5 games
About this game
A weekend getaway. A harmless treasure hunt. A desperate rescue mission.
You arrive at the dense, suffocating edge of the woods expecting a cheerful reunion with your girlfriend, Steph, who went missing during a girls' weekend trip. Instead, you find an abandoned campsite, scattered gear, and a trail of frantic notes.
The "treasure hunt" Steph and her friends were following wasn't a game at all. It was a trap.
They unlocked something ancient. Now, they are trapped in a living nightmare, and the clock is ticking. To save Steph and escape with your lives, you must piece together the clues of a ritual gone horribly wrong.
The rules of the forest are simple but cruel: Gather the stolen gems. Return them to the cursed, gold-laden coffin. Or become a permanent part of the woods.
Key Features
Atmospheric Psychological Horror: Explore a beautifully eerie, Unreal Engine-powered forest where the shadows stretch and every snapping twig could mean your demise.
Piecing Together the Mystery: Discover letters, and your own characters audio/narrative to reconstruct the final hours of the girls' weekend and find Steph’s location.
High-Stakes Relic Hunting: Track down the scattered gems hidden across haunted landmarks, all while keeping your wits about you when you first hear the creatures.
The Cursed Coffin: Your only safe haven—and your ultimate objective. Get the 8 gems that are scattered around the forest and escape.
Immersive Survival: No heavy weaponry, just your wits, a flashlight, and the desperate drive to save the woman you love.
Will you break the curse, or will you take their place in the coffin?
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2.5 GHz quad-core processor (Intel or AMD)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 11-compatible graphics card
- Storage: 14 GB available space
- Sound Card: Yes
- VR Support: None
- Additional Notes: Game was created using Unreal 4.27, which allows for scaling typically. I hope that you can play it on many PC.
Recommended
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Additional Notes: SSD Not Required but would assist with load times
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Achievements ADDED!
I have been working hard on the next game from Van_Isle_Games which is Public Faucet Hunt. But in doing so, Achievements have been added to Just A Stroll In The Forest!! As my journey through Unreal Engine continues, I decided I needed to implement some Steam Features. So First up - Overlay and Achievements! 11 Achievements have been added:You get one for each of the 8 gems you findYou get one for winning the whole gameAnd there's 2 easter egg ones based on the previous Nomadic update that occurred. GOOD LUCK FINDING THEM ALL!Read full article on Community Announcements (vanislandgames)Patch NotesOfficial
Nomadic Update - Something odd as been spotted in the forest
Hey everyone!We’re excited to roll out a brand-new update for Just a Stroll In The Forest. This patch introduces fresh content, special nods to some wonderful community members, and new voice lines to keep you on your toes.What's NewTwo New Points of Interest: Explore the forest to discover two brand-new things within the forest.Special Easter Egg Tributes: These new POIs are dedicated to our great real-life friends over at Nomadic Whims (be sure to check out their TikTok!). Keep your eyes peeled for unique sights and secrets tied to them.New Voice Lines: Fresh dialogue has been added to enhance the atmosphere and give you even more reason to explore every corner of the woods.As always, thank you for playing, exploring, and supporting the game. Jump back in, check out the new sights, and let us know what you think in the discussions!— Van Isle GamesRead full article on Community Announcements (vanislandgames)Patch NotesOfficial
Small Fix Patch
Just fixing some small issues.Read full article on Community Announcements (vanislandgames)Patch NotesOfficial
Nomadic Update - added POIS
Added two new Points Of Interest Added Voice Lines for new POI's Modified some back end settings and spelling errors.Read full article on Community Announcements (vanislandgames)AnnouncementsOfficial
Just A Stroll In The Forest - Game Announcement
Game Announcement!Just A Stroll In The ForestPlot - Steph told you it was just a fun girls weekend involving a treasure hunt. It went wrong. You got a text from her freaking out about the forest moving, the trees being alive and 8 cursed gems that were disturbed. She is missing, you have arrived at the same location she was at with her friends. You need to find the 8 gems and return them to the cursed coffin before the woods themselves get you, or whatever lies beyond.....Some facts about the game : The forest was created procedurally, I know it has some odd bits within in terms of layout...that is intended... The creatures that roam the forest, there are if I remember correctly over 10 of them. Every player should experience things differently.There is no difficulty slider or save system, the game can technically be beat in 1 sitting.If you KNOW where the gems are, it can be done VERY quickly. *hint hint.....No difficulty slider as you can in most cases out RUN the creatures, there are so many of them you could potentially run into many at a time.Headphones are recommended for the absolute BEST experience Get to know the Studio - Van Isle GamesThis is kind of a joke entry - it's just me. One guy. A little about me, I'm now getting up there in age in my 40's. I have been playing videogames since I was a small child riddled with cancer. (yes, that is true. I had a form of cancer when I was just a wee lad)Fine now, but most likely on a spectrum of sorts. So anyway, Playing games for probably 38 years now, I moved around Canada a bit before deciding to settle here on Vancouver Island because it's always raining and dreary so it's easy to stay indoors for long stretches' (this is a total joke about how people perceive the area, it's FREAKING beautiful out here).Always disliking most jobs I have had and I have had lots including, call center dude, auto parts wrecker, fast food jockey, call center trainer and more.....I figured to try and learn Unreal Engine in my spare t...Read full article on Community Announcements (vanislandgames)
