Darkwood is a top-down survival horror game from Acid Wizard Studio. Players explore a randomly generated world, scavenging for resources and crafting items during the day. Nights require players to fortify their hideout, set traps, and defend against unseen threats. The game eschews traditional quest markers, demanding independent problem-solving.Character progression involves extracting essence from mutated wildlife and plant life to gain skills and perks, a process that carries potential negative side effects. Player choices influence the narrative, the environment, and the fates of the unsettling characters encountered. As nights progress, the distinction between reality and hallucination erodes.