Way to the Woods
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Way to the Woods Hands-on Preview - Yes, it's still comingWay to the Woods, an indie adventure game from solo developer OnePixel.Dog, offers a charming hands-on preview. Players guide a deer and her fawn through a post-apocalyptic world, solving environmental puzzles and interacting with friendly animals. The game is confirmed for PC and Xbox Series X|S, though a release date is still pending.
Way to the Woods: Going Horns-on With This Indie Gem Ahead of Summer Game Fest Play DaysWay to the Woods is a 3D narrative indie game where players control a deer guiding a faun through abandoned urban environments. Creator ant tan, also known as OnePixel.Dog, aims to evoke a unique emotional tone by focusing on an animal's perspective and sensory experience, inspired by games like The Last of Us and INSIDE. The game features minimalist cel-shaded graphics, expressive animations, and an enchanting soundtrack by aivi and surasshu, and is set to appear at Summer Game Fest Play Days for Xbox Series X|S.
Xbox at Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026: Meet the Developers of This Year’s Featured GamesXbox is showcasing a variety of upcoming games from developers worldwide at Summer Game Fest Play Days. Featured titles include Grounded 2, Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Gungrave Gore: Blood Heat, Valor Mortis, Erosion, Don't Fret, Way to the Woods, and My Arms Are Longer Now, with many offering playable demos.
Valor Mortis, Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat Will Have Demos at Summer Game Fest: Play Days 2026Valor Mortis and Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat will be featured with demos at Summer Game Fest Play Days, taking place from June 6th to 8th. Xbox is also hosting demos for several indie titles, including Aniimo, Grave Seasons, Don't Fret, Erosion, Way to the Woods, and My Arms Are Longer Now. Grounded 2 will also have a demo available, potentially tied to a larger announcement.