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About The Forgotten Castle
The Forgotten Castle is a first-person adventure game where you play an elderly man who awakens inside a large, ancient fortress. Developer DogKing Games blends exploration and combat into a single-player mystery set in 2026. The castle is a labyrinth of secrets, hidden rooms, and aggressive monsters. You collect magical artifacts, upgrade your abilities, and piece together the story of the castle’s cursed history. The game emphasizes slow, deliberate discovery over fast-paced action. It’s not a story-driven title but a puzzle-box of environments to figure out. Perfect for fans of methodical exploration, though its lack of multiplayer or co-op might turn some off. Released on PC in February 2026, it’s a niche title with a focus on atmosphere over mechanics.
Gameplay
You spend most of the game walking through dimly lit hallways, opening doors to reveal new chambers or traps. Combat is a mix of dodging enemy attacks and hurling spells learned from scattered relics. The magic system is upgradeable but limited, think three core abilities you enhance with points found in books or treasure chests. Exploration is the heart of the experience; every room hides a puzzle, a monster, or a lore fragment. You backtrack often to access previously locked areas, which can feel tedious but reinforces the castle’s cyclical design. The controls are simple, with mouse/keyboard or controller support, but the camera can glitch in tight spaces. Sessions usually last 20, 40 minutes due to the game’s punishing checkpoints. It’s a slow burn, rewarding patience more than skill.
What Players Think
The PlayPile community gives The Forgotten Castle a 78% rating, with 62% of players finishing it. Average playtime is 11 hours, though 35% of that group clocks in over 15. Critics praise its eerie ambiance but criticize repetitive combat loops. Community moods are split: 40% “mysterious,” 30% “frustrating,” and 25% “rewarding.” One review notes, “Feels like wandering a haunted library, but the fights are too slow.” Achievements total 47, with a 72% completion rate overall. The game’s 17% discount on Steam in March 2026 spiked sales, but its 2.9/5 Metacritic score shows divided reception. It’s a polarizing title, loved by explorers, disliked by action fans.
PlayPile's Take
The Forgotten Castle is a $24.99 gamble for fans of spooky, slow-paced adventures. It excels at making you feel lost in a cursed place but falters when you have to fight its enemies. With 50+ achievements and a completion rate just shy of 70%, it’s not a time sink but a niche curiosity. Skip it if you crave combat or variety, but try it if you enjoy figuring out environmental stories. The price is fair for the experience, but don’t expect anything impressive. It’s a decent side quest, nothing more.
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