The atmosphere of secrets and magic, the presence of unusual creatures and improbable events – these are the features that characterize our favorite games with fantasy elements.
Today we’ll take a look at the best games set in otherworldly enchanted forests full of magic and mystery.
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Ori and the Blind Forest
| Release date: | 2016-04-27 |
| Genre: | Platform & Adventure |
| Developer: | Moon Studios GmbH |
A two-dimensional adventure game that takes the player to a magical forests, where they take on the role of the titular Ori – a nature spirit seeking the truth about himself and the surrounding world.
During the thrilling journey, Ori tries to save nature, he unlocks new abilities and discovers secrets. All of that all set within an impressive, expansive map and stunning visual design.
Hand-painted graphics remind you of colorful illustrations.
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Hollow Knight
| Release date: | 2017-02-24 |
| Genre: | Platform & Adventure & Indie |
| Developer: | Team Cherry |
The player takes on the role of a knight who finds himself in a fantastic world and travels through the underworld that was once a powerful kingdom. Trying to discover its history, the character has to face numerous obstacles, fight mysterious bosses and huge insects.
The plot has a non-linear structure, and thanks to the characteristics of the metroidvania genre, the entire world map is interconnected – discovering new areas allows you to explore more secrets and mysteries of this unusual land.
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The Witcher 3
| Release date: | 2015-05-18 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure |
| Developer: | CD PROJEKT RED |
Another of the games to observe the mystical woodland adventures is the continuation of the adventures of Geralt of Rivia, who wants to stop the Wild Hunt that threatens the land and find his lost daughter.
During the gameplay, the player performs many side story quests, fights monsters and decides which way the storyline will go – all surrounded by fantastic characters and mysterious magical forests.
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Child of Light
| Release date: | 2014-04-29 |
| Genre: | Platform & Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure |
| Developer: | Ubisoft Montréal |
In this RPG, the main character is Aurora – a princess who is trying to save the kingdom of Lemuria from the forces of evil and the darkness.
The whole story is kept in a fairy-tale style, full of magical forests, unusual creatures and landscapes resembling paintings. The gameplay is turn-based, and the character develops with each experience gained.
Exploration unfolds in a beautifully crafted 2D world.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
| Release date: | 2017-03-03 |
| Genre: | Puzzle & Role-playing (RPG) & Adventure |
| Developer: | Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 |
Another of the games set in the enchanted forests is the latest installment of the Zelda series. The main character is Link, who must discover the secret of the destruction of the kingdom of Hyrule.
The player not only fights enemies, but also faces the forces of nature, using acquired items to survive in the wild lands.
The landscapes in the game are extremely picturesque, and the vast number of puzzling locations, temples and ruins provide almost endless entertainment.
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Stardew Valley
| Release date: | 2016-02-26 |
| Genre: | Role-playing (RPG) & Simulator & Strategy & Indie & Adventure |
| Developer: | ConcernedApe |
A life simulator in which the main character moves from the city to the countryside and becomes a farmer. His goal is to transform a small farm into a large estate.
The player grows a variety of crops and raises animals, builds relationships with the community, and discovers secrets hidden in mysterious forests. The player can also shape the course of the game.
And all this in a charming, pixelated graphic setting.
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Fe
| Release date: | 2018-02-16 |
| Genre: | Indie & Puzzle |
| Developer: | Zoink Games |
The game takes the players to a mystical forest, where they take on the role of a mysterious wolf-like character Fe, trying to find its way in the world.
In the game’s world, every creature communicates through melodies that strange beings called The Silent try to silence. The story is told through sounds and images, and the fairy-tale atmosphere is enhanced by magical, stylized graphics.
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Each of these enchanted forest games transports the player to a fairy-tale world, where nature exploration is combined with completing tasks and fighting enemies.