The Midnight Walk
Action
Fantasy
Horror
Puzzle
Adventure
Indie
Embark upon The Midnight Walk in this reverent dark fantasy adventure built in clay, from the minds behind Lost in Random and Fe. Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a conflicting world of wonder and horror. Survive and outsmart the many monsters eager to devour your little friend’s flame as you experience five tales of fire and darkness, featuring an incredible cast of odd characters. Marvel at every disturbing detail in a landscape painstakingly handcrafted with real life clay and animated in a stop motion style. Fully playable in both flatscreen and with a VR headset.
8 May, 2025
19 Jun, 2026
About this game
Embark upon The Midnight Walk in this reverent dark fantasy adventure built in clay, from the minds behind Lost in Random and Fe. Become The Burnt One, befriend a lost lantern creature named Potboy, and use his flame to light your way through a conflicting world of wonder and horror. Survive and outsmart the many monsters eager to devour your little friend’s flame as you experience five tales of fire and darkness, featuring an incredible cast of odd characters. Marvel at every disturbing detai...
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Journey with Potboy along the twisted trail of The Midnight Walk. Work with your companion to outsmart monsters, using his flame to distract while you hide from and evade the many threats of The Dark Itself. Encounter new friends and experience awe-inspiring sights as you navigate a path fraught with both peril and affirmation.
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Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2
Release Date:
8 May, 2025
Modes:
Single player
Themes:
Action, Fantasy, Horror
Genres:
Puzzle, Adventure, Indie
Player Perspectives:
First person, Virtual Reality
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IGDB Rating
4.2
User Rating
21
User Rating Count
84%
Rating %
Critics Rating
4.4
Critics Rating
22
Critics Rating Count
88%
Critics Rating %
Main Developers
MoonHood
Supporting Developers
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Publishers
Fast Travel Games
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