The Retreat

co-authored: @becky
Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.85
Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.79
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★2.94
Theme★★★★★★★★★★2.71
Graphics★★★★★★★★★★3.71
Audio★★★★★★★★★★3.62
Mood★★★★★★★★★★4.17
*Will you find peace in this cosy hideaway in the depths of the woods?
Or will you find something else?*

Life is cold and relentless, but this cabin is perfect.
You. The woods. Just an escape from it all.
Shame the previous occupant left it in a bit of a state - what were they trying to hide?
I'm sure you can work it out, if you look hard enough.

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Controls
- Mouse and WASD to move
- E to interact

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Comments22

Twest7 Apr 2025, 19:36
I found all the little ghosts! Very cool escape room game
Nikita Ivanov7 Apr 2025, 19:42
Classical escape from the room game,didnt play in this genre in many years. I like it,very nostalgic! And very creepy,btw.But where is the last ghostie hidden?)
HarvMori
HarvMori7 Apr 2025, 19:47
Interesting game, simple puzzles, everything is intuitive, that's the main thing for me!
robobarbie
robobarbie7 Apr 2025, 21:56
I DID IT (RIP ME)!!!! that lights out moment freaked me out omg. good work on setting the atmosphere!!!!
iPhen8 Apr 2025, 22:04
cool game in the genre of "Escape from the room", I liked the models and textures, also + for the additional goal of collecting ghosts)
Whysguy528 Apr 2025, 22:11
Ghosties! i got stuck once but eventually figured it out. the atmosphere changed quick but it was very effective.
LDJam user 248799
LDJam user 2487998 Apr 2025, 22:14
It was scary, I'm definitely not passing time in this retreat! Well done, a very cool little game, clever setup for the the different clues.
Broco
Broco8 Apr 2025, 22:52
Hey man I gotta give it to you! My heart skipped a beat when the "Something is coming" text appeared on the screen. It got me on my nerves waiting for the loud jumpscare to appear.
Loved the hidden ghosties, and it made me play the game again just to find the last one! 😅

I really liked it! It's a short escape the room experience. I just find it a little hard to put my finger on the depth theme. I suppose it's the depths of the woods, but you're inside a cabin tho.

Anyways, I really liked the game! Keep at it! 😉
BangKerpow
BangKerpow9 Apr 2025, 00:41
A very solid escape room experience. I really like the atmospheric story telling with the picture.
LDJam user 3368519 Apr 2025, 15:16
Really fun escape room game! My favorite moments were probably the book suddenly falling when you put the first piece of paper on the painting and the final reveal at the end, I am not sure if it is a bug, but the ambient noise suddenly stopped playing after a few minutes. The mood and atmosphere is incredible however!
LDJam user 298496
LDJam user 298496author9 Apr 2025, 16:35
@iphen @whysguy52 @pikario @bangkerpow Thanks for the feedback!

@broco Thanks! Yeah we went for a "in the depths of the woods" interpretation of the theme.

@larsievl Thanks for flagging this! There's a trigger that'll cause the ambient noise to fall silent, but prior to that it should loop and wasn't. I'll include that fix in the post-jam version on itch.
mbkma9 Apr 2025, 20:44
Very nice game! I found all ghosts but only could open the closet not the drawer. Also I did not find out where to put the light bulb.
MilkiWay9 Apr 2025, 21:09
a captivating, tense atmosphere, went to the end and gathered all the guests
vegasword
vegasword9 Apr 2025, 21:20
Great escape room! Unlike others that focus on overly complex puzzles, you nailed the atmosphere and puzzle cohesion. Well done!
Lukasplop9 Apr 2025, 21:20
I want more ! Loved the mood and story, I want more :laughing:
thecoconutdream10 Apr 2025, 14:52
The atmosphere is amazing, loved playing it!
pickens-inc
pickens-inc10 Apr 2025, 15:02
A nice, satisfying little escape room game! Love the sound effects, the radio puzzle was definitely my favourite. I appreciate it wasn't overly difficult and had a nice little subgame of finding hte ghosties. A solid, atompsheric little entry. Well done!
Rubel_NMB
Rubel_NMB11 Apr 2025, 13:23
Cool game with simlpe puzzles. I found all ghosties :D
Usualy I don't play escape rooms but I like this game!
IDos
IDos11 Apr 2025, 21:02
I love puzzles, and here everything is very schematic and clear, excellent visuals and a good idea, thanks for the game!
ehmtang
ehmtang12 Apr 2025, 16:08
Great game! I don't do well with horror - but you definitely got the mood right! I found all the ghosties :)
Wuk21 Apr 2025, 21:05
I loved this! Fantastic atmosphere, and very straightforward. Top ratings from me!

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