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Dark Realms: Mysteries of Hoia Baciu Forest

Mysteries of Hoia Baciu Forest is a first-person horror game inspired by the real Romanian legend, and the first chapter in the Dark Realms series, developed by a Romanian solo dev.

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Developer
Vlad Stoica
Publisher
Vlad Stoica
Release
May 30, 2025
1 year and 64 days ago
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About the Game

Welcome to Hoia Baciu, a first-person psychological horror experience inspired by the real haunted forest in Romania.

Armed with only a flashlight and your instincts, you’ll explore twisted trails, uncover buried secrets, and confront the shadowy presence that watches from the trees. Ancient ruins. Vanishing lights. Whispers in the mist. Every step deeper takes you closer to the truth — and further from escape.

Features:

  • Atmospheric, story-driven horror set in the infamous Hoia Baciu Forest

  • Dynamic sound design and haunting visuals

  • Uncover lore through environmental storytelling and hidden clues

  • Encounter unspeakable entities… or maybe something worse

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