Wales Interactive & Trapped Predator are proud to announce that Heart of the Forest, an interactive psychological horror is coming to PC, PS5, PS4, Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android on 12th February 2026.
Something stirs deep within the forest...
On an ill-fated hiking trip through the Black Forest, a mismatched group of students fall under the spell of a vengeful spirit trapped deep inside the woods. Now they must fight for their survival while trying to escape its corrupting influence.
Haunted by fear, trauma, and secrets of the past, each character is pushed to their breaking point, and their survival depends on your choices in this interactive psychological horror story by Germany-based indie studio, Trapped Predator.
As the events unfold, the members of the group find themselves confronted with their deepest fears and the shadows of their past. Who will survive? Help the protagonists stay alive during their horrific journey through the woods.
A HAUNTING TRIP INTO THE BLACK FOREST
Experience a thrilling story inspired by German folklore. Join the characters on their ill-fated hike into the mysterious yet beautiful Black Forest, the backdrop of many myths and legends.
YOUR DECISIONS MATTER
Who will survive? Help the protagonists stay alive during their horrific journey through the woods. Try not to get corrupted and fall prey to the dark powers lurking inside the forest.
MULTIPLE POVs
Follow the story of multiple characters as the POV switches throughout the game for you to shape the story through their eyes.
A message from the team at Trapped Predator...
Heart of the Forest is our modern take on German folklore set in the mysterious Black Forest. In our debut title, we invite you to join our four protagonists on a chilling journey into their darkest nightmares. See you inside the forest!
Heart of the Forest was developed by Trapped Predator and will be published by Wales Interactive. Wishlist Heart of the Forest now and join us over on the FMV Discord to chat with likeminded fans.
