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As the Burnt One, cross a dark clay-crafted world with Potboy, using his flame to navigate, evade monsters, and solve puzzles.
Released 08 May 2025
Light Paths with Potboy
Outwit Flame-Hungry Monsters
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Follow The Midnight Walk in a dark adventure from the minds behind Lost in Random. Befriend a lost lantern creature and light your way through a world of wonder and terror. Outsmart monsters and marvel at details in a landscape handcrafted with real clay and animated in a stop motion style.
Developed by MoonHood · Published by Fast Travel Games
You play as the Burnt One, travelling toward Moon Mountain through a dark fantasy world alongside Potboy, a small lantern creature. His flame helps you see your way through the night and draws the attention of creatures that hunt it.
Explore winding locations, meet unusual characters, and use Potboy’s fire to light the way or distract monsters while you hide and evade them. The journey also includes environmental puzzles and a mechanic for closing your eyes to listen for clues; there is no direct combat.
The adventure unfolds across five tales, with chapters and collectibles that reveal additional details about the characters and setting. You can revisit chapters to find missed items, and the game is playable on a screen or with a VR headset.
Many supplied reviewers praise the clay stop-motion presentation, eerie atmosphere, music, and character-driven stories, often singling out Potboy as a memorable companion. Some also enjoy the gentle, guided pace, while others find the interaction and puzzles too simple; several VR players report technical problems.
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 suspense. 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.
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.
Everything you see in The Midnight Walk, from the drooling snarl of monsters to the bristling tree tops that line the journey was first sculpted in clay and then 3D scanned to a meticulous level of detail. The result is a uniquely layered fantasy world with an artistic imprint, all realized in breathtaking stop motion. Grab a gamepad and jump into the unknown, or step into the endless night in VR.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 16 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 79/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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