Prowl back home with Night in the Woods, Infinite Fall’s 2017 adventure masterpiece that stormed PC, PS4, and Mac on February 21, 2017, hitting Xbox One, Switch, and iOS later, with a Weird Autumn Edition bundling extras by 2018. This isn’t just a game—it’s a quirky, gut-punching tale where you, Mae Borowski, a college dropout cat, return to Possum Springs to face friends, family, and a creeping cosmic mystery. With over 250,000 copies sold in its first year and a cult following still vibing in 2025, NITW is an emotional, autumnal triumph!
Leap rooftops, jam basslines in band practice, or smash lightbulbs—platforming’s light, but dialogue drives the chaos: pick Mae’s snark with Gregg, Bea, or Angus, shaping bonds that hit like a brick. Explore a 2D cartoon sprawl—rusted train tracks, foggy woods, a dying mall—unpacking small-town decay and Mae’s mental unraveling, all hand-drawn with crisp charm. Minigames like Demon Tower (a roguelike buried in the files) and the Longest Night/Lost Constellation side stories stack replayable weirdness—10 hours base, more if you dig every secret, like that cult in the mines.
The vibe? Cozy gloom meets indie punk—think falling leaves, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and an Alec Holowka OST that swings from folk to eerie synths, pure autumn soul. The story’s a slow burn—Mae’s angst, a town’s collapse, and a Lovecraftian twist—voiced with raw heart by a tight cast. Solo only, no multiplayer—critics (88 on Metacritic) and fans on X adore its feels, though some jab the pace. Free via Game Pass (Xbox) or slashed 50% on Steam’s Spring Sale (March 13-20, 2025), Night in the Woods dares you to face the dark—grab your bat and howl at the void!