A Wolf in Autumn similar games & best alternatives

A Wolf in Autumn

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

Should you play it?

A one-armed young girl finds herself locked in a shed in the middle of an idyllic autumn forest, with threats both physical and immaterial drawing closer.

What works
  • Strong psychological horror atmosphere
  • Compelling narrative and voice acting
  • Unique visual style and sound design
  • Multiple puzzle solutions
  • Low price for a short experience
Things to keep in mind
  • Very short gameplay length
  • No save feature
  • Limited replay value
  • Some frustrating inventory mechanics
  • Lighting can obscure important items

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Fears to Fathom - Carson House

  • Bad Parenting 1: Mr. Red Face

  • You Deserve

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • The Night of the Scissors

  • MOTHER

  • Suite 776
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A Wolf in Autumn: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Continuation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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