About This Game

You wake up alone in a silent forest, with no memory of how you got there. Your campfire is your only light and your only protection. And it won't last the night.

Keep the fire alive

Every log you gather means leaving the light behind. As the flames weaken, the fog thickens and the forest closes in. Let the fire die, and you won't be alone for long.

Uncover the truth

Notes, reports and messages are scattered through the woods. Together, they tell the story of a missing girl, a grieving mother, and the force that still haunts this place. Piece together who you are, where you are, and how to get out before the night claims you.

Beware of her

Mara Vandernacht walks these woods. The darker it gets, the stronger and more relentless she becomes. The warnings scrawled in blood are clear: don't look into her eyes.

One night. One hour.

Ardena is a tight, focused horror experience designed to be completed in about an hour. No filler, no grinding: just one night of rising dread, from the first spark to the last ember. And once you know the way out, Speedrun Mode lets you race the night.

Features

• A fire to protect: your campfire is your lifeline, and every trip into the dark is a risk.

• A story to uncover: collect clues and cryptic messages to learn the truth about you and the forest.

• A presence that hunts you: Mara grows more dangerous as the light fades.

• An atmosphere that tightens: thickening fog and an original soundtrack, crafted by horror fans.

• Speedrun Mode: built-in timer, automatic start and stop, quick restart.

• Full controller support: play with keyboard and mouse or gamepad.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Ardena includes the following content that may be unsettling to some players:
- A dark and oppressive atmosphere with psychological themes of loss, grief, and despair.
- Moderate depictions of violence, such as blood-written messages.
- Constant tension through survival mechanics, pursuit, and the threat of imminent death.
- Disturbing audio-visual elements designed to evoke fear, including screams, unsettling sounds, and sudden appearances.
- Implicit references to disappearances and tragic events, without explicit descriptions.

Warning:
The game does not contain explicit depictions of sexual acts, substance abuse, or self-harm. However, it is intended for mature audiences due to its themes and intense atmosphere.