The Painted Forest: Explore a Lost World of Petrified Nature

7/10/2026, 12:55:03 PM

Release date: TBAUpcoming

Tags: #adventure #indie #exploration #walking-simulator #experimental #first-person #3d #third-person

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Price Checked At: 7/10/2026, 12:55:03 PM

Key highlight

Explore a petrified fossil forest as a castaway in The Painted Forest, a minimalistic walking simulator focused on atmospheric exploration and uncovering the secrets of a lost civilization. Developed by Victor Schmitt.

Who this is for

Ideal for players who wish to explore a serene and beautiful world at their own pace. Piece together fragments of the story and uncover the mysteries of a forgotten civilization.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

Quad-Core 3.0 GHz

No PassMark data — please check the manufacturer's site

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

Nvidia GTX 1070

Comfortable play target

17,566 pts(~130% above spec of 13,512 pts)

Parts near this range

Radeon RX 906017,670 pts Radeon RX 7650 GRE17,792 pts Radeon RX 7600 XT17,329 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

The Painted Forest invites players into a mysterious, uncharted world as a castaway. You'll find yourself washed ashore in a unique fossil forest, a place where nature has been petrified into stone. This minimalistic walking simulator offers a contemplative journey through an immersive open environment, encouraging exploration and discovery.

Highlights

Genre & Gameplay: An atmospheric adventure and indie exploration experience, focusing on a "walking simulator" style of gameplay.
Setting & Narrative: Discover the secrets of a lost civilization that worshipped nature, following ancient whispers and the song of petrified trees.
Development & Release: Developed and published by Victor Schmitt, this single-player title is slated for a future release.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy atmospheric exploration, narrative-driven experiences, and the quiet contemplation of discovering forgotten worlds. If you appreciate games that focus on environment and mood over intense action, The Painted Forest should capture your imagination.