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The Midnight Walk
Follow The Midnight Walk in a dark adventure from the minds behind Lost in Random. Befriend a lost lantern creature and light your way through a world of wonder and terror. Outsmart monsters and marvel at details in a landscape handcrafted with real clay and animated in a stop motion style.
What players say
Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Score via Steam as of 2026-09-04 · quoted reviews as of 2026-05-13.
What reviewers agree on
57 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“Such a disappointment. I was absolutely convinced I would love this game. The soundtrack is absolutely amazing and I love the visuals but as a game it's really bad. Bad to the point that I'm 3 hours into it and I don't…”
“I loved this game. I laughed, I screamed and I cried. Cozy, creepy, emotional. Beautiful immersive world with a rich storyline. Absolutely stunning.”
“The artistry in this game is top tier. This is literally a hand-made game and it has so much personality. The voices are well-performed, the characters are interesting, and the music is exquisite. The game is just…”
37 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“Such a beautiful story. Honestly, I don't think words could do it justice! So many emotions packed in to such a few hours of gameplay! The world, characters and story are so well crafted, and the music compliments…”
“I loved this game. I laughed, I screamed and I cried. Cozy, creepy, emotional. Beautiful immersive world with a rich storyline. Absolutely stunning.”
“The artistry in this game is top tier. This is literally a hand-made game and it has so much personality. The voices are well-performed, the characters are interesting, and the music is exquisite. The game is just…”
33 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“Such a disappointment. I was absolutely convinced I would love this game. The soundtrack is absolutely amazing and I love the visuals but as a game it's really bad. Bad to the point that I'm 3 hours into it and I don't…”
“Such a beautiful story. Honestly, I don't think words could do it justice! So many emotions packed in to such a few hours of gameplay! The world, characters and story are so well crafted, and the music compliments…”
“The artistry in this game is top tier. This is literally a hand-made game and it has so much personality. The voices are well-performed, the characters are interesting, and the music is exquisite. The game is just…”
21 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“Sorry Dicey, Potboy is my fav now Unfortunately had to play a cracked version of the game coz the steam version was not launching for me, heard it's fixed now though. Apart from that though, this game is a masterpiece.…”
“!Placeholder review! I really recommend this game for anyone who is stuck. Maybe after finishing The Burnt One's and PotBoy's Journey, you can finally start Your Midnight Walk. *Relies a lot on audio with directional…”
“I adore The Midnight Walk. The whole game feels well thought out, immersive, and finished. There are scary and unique monsters, intriguing characters with wonderful voice acting, and so many details to admire. The…”
6 of the 103 reviews raise this.
“At times adorable and frightening, ridiculous and melancholic, heartwarming and sobering. I thought it was a great experience and really accessible. Anyone could play this game and leave with positive experience. HIGHLY…”
“Amazing game, very good story, altough it's quite cryptic and kinda hard to follow at times, the puzzle aren't that hard but still fun, never frustrating even for a non gamer, me and my gf almost cried a couple of…”
“scary ooga booga- visually satisfying”
11 of the 103 reviews raise this · 7 of them still recommend the game.
“Such a disappointment. I was absolutely convinced I would love this game. The soundtrack is absolutely amazing and I love the visuals but as a game it's really bad. Bad to the point that I'm 3 hours into it and I don't…”
“An absolutely stunning experience with beautiful visuals and sound design, especially towards the end of the game. You really notice all the love that went into creating this beautiful story. I do understand people…”
“I hate giving this game a negative review, I'm giving it a negative review because the game wasn't for me and I feel like it has some flaws/weaknesses beyond just m opinion. After completing it and spending some time…”
8 of the 103 reviews raise this · 5 of them still recommend the game.
“Such a disappointment. I was absolutely convinced I would love this game. The soundtrack is absolutely amazing and I love the visuals but as a game it's really bad. Bad to the point that I'm 3 hours into it and I don't…”
“atmosphere, music, and story with all the hidden (or not so hidden) metaphors for life gives me such high praise for this game. I cried.... I did. I loved it so much. my only qualms were how loud it was. I had the game…”
“Sorry Dicey, Potboy is my fav now Unfortunately had to play a cracked version of the game coz the steam version was not launching for me, heard it's fixed now though. Apart from that though, this game is a masterpiece.…”
6 of the 103 reviews raise this · 6 of them still recommend the game.
“Such a beautiful story. Honestly, I don't think words could do it justice! So many emotions packed in to such a few hours of gameplay! The world, characters and story are so well crafted, and the music compliments…”
“Nice short game, intresting advenure with ur little burning Potboy. Enjoyed the still motion clay animations, Loved the music, the gameplay was fun n relaxing.”
“Really liked this one, the art style is super unique, everything looks like a stop-motion clay world and it’s honestly the main reason to play. The OST is really good. Story is pretty simple, but still enjoyable and…”
5 of the 103 reviews raise this · 4 of them still recommend the game.
“I originally bought to play as a VR game running on Steam VR on a Quest 2. The performance was abominable and I refunded immediately. Not too long ago it went on sale, and I decided to get it and play just on the PC (no…”
“Very good in VR. Graphics are gorgeous, sharp and smooth. All on epic is smooth with occasional loading hitches for me. Also good VR implementation like grabbing things. You have actual hands to do a lot of stuff. They…”
“SUPER AMAZING QUALITY!!! jst wouldnt play on low quality pc”
3 of the 103 reviews raise this · 3 of them still recommend the game.
“3/5 The Midnight Walk is a beautifully crafted game that carries conflicting traits. It is exceptional at making you FEEL the story our characters experience but falls flat at understanding it. It is a game ripe with…”
“A bunch of talking heads called me slurs because I have a body 10/10”
Counted across 103 English reviews, sampled to match this game's 92.9% positive rating · as of 2026-05-13
“A game that has clearly been made with a lot of love you can really feel how much passion has gone into it, and it tells a wonderful story. The animations are beautifully designed. Thank you for this fantastic game.”
— a player, Steam review · 10 hrs played“CRIMINALLY SLEPT ON!!!! This is easily the most beautiful piece of art I have ever had the pleasure of enjoying. Not only is it aesthetically breathtaking, but the worldbuilding and storytelling are unmatched. This will stick with me forever.”
— a player, Steam review · 7 hrs played“The Midnight Walk is a narrative horror adventure that immerses you in a stunning world, lovingly hand crafted from sculpted clay, delivering an experience brimming with atmosphere, emotional weight, and a truly unforgettable soundtrack. This isn’t about challenging gameplay,…”
— a player, Steam review · 9 hrs playedPlayer activity
Monthly average concurrent players. Live data self-collected from the Steam API · history through 2026-06 via SteamCharts.
Achievement stats
Global completion rates across all Steam players — a data view of how far people actually get. Source: Steam official stats · as of 2026-09-05.
Price tracking
US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-25. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.
Regional prices at last sample, in local currency — Steam sets each region's price independently.
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Latest official news
Developer announcements via the Steam news API — links go to the original posts. More across all games on the news hub.
New Low Price!
Hark, wandering flames! The Midnight Walk now has a new permanent price of $29.99! Reignite your spark, guide it down the meandering Midnight Walk and overcome the terrors of the Dark Itself. [img src
Winning at The Steam Awards!
The Midnight Walk keeps winning big! This time at The Steam Awards , the VR version won VR Game of the Year! Thank you everyone who voted and keeps supporting us, we couldn’t have asked for a better b
Winner at The Game Awards!
The Midnight Walk won the award for Best VR at ✨The Game Awards!✨ Thank you everyone who voted, and everyone who’s walked the Walk and cheered us along the way! Everyone at MoonHood loves you! Potboy
Please vote for us in the Steam Awards!
Greetings all Burnt Ones! If you’ve enjoyed The Midnight Walk and its creepy yet dreamy, handcrafted vibe, we’d love your support in the Steam Awards 2025. Your vote for Outstanding Visual Style would
Soundtrack now included for free!
We've been getting tons of love and praise for the soundtrack, so we decided to add it to the game for free for both new and existing owners of The Midnight Walk! Joel Bille and band Bortre Rymden’s s
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Screenshots
Official Steam store screenshots — click any shot to enlarge.
Facts & details
From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-13.
| Genres | Adventure, Indie |
| Player tags | Adventure · Atmospheric · Horror · Dark Fantasy · Singleplayer · Dark · Stealth · Narration · VR · Cinematic · Story Rich · Action-Adventure (SteamSpy community voting) |
| Features | Single-player · Steam Achievements · Full controller support · VR Supported · Family Sharing |
| Languages | English * , French, German, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America * |
| Controller | Full support |
| Achievements | 16 |
| Official site | https://www.moonhood.se/ |
Minimum system requirements (PC)
Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i7 6700k Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Storage: 18 GB available space VR Support: Index, Quest via link, Rift S, Rift Additional Notes: These system requirements are for the regular flatscreen version of the game.